There is a lot of buzz around the idea of micro dosing GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide for weight loss right now, leading many patients to ask the question is micro dosing right for me?

Thyroid hormone deficiency is a prevalent health condition, thyroid disease is found in up to ¼ of adults, and the most common manifestation of thyroid hormone imbalance is hypothyroidism, in either its clinically diagnosed and subclinical varieties.

“How can osteopathy help me?” Like many of the clients I see, I had little understanding of osteopathy when I first experienced it. 

Help us ring in the New Year by turning back the clock on aging. This month we are featuring our favorite healthy aging peptides for restoring youth and vitality!

Our personalized approach to weight loss sets us apart from other programs and this is the reason why our patients are not experiencing rebound weight gain, loss of muscle mass or decreased bone density.

Dr. Lizellen LaFollette, Lori Schwanbeck and Dr. Lisa Brent at our Women’s Health Symposium on April 27th.

Dr. Brent, Dr. Pedro and Dr. Ralston are trained and licensed as Naturopathic Doctors, which means they look at the root cause of illness and use the least harmful, but most effective, tools to eliminate the obstacles to cure from any condition. Each practitioner at Be Well treats patients of all ages and genders and will do their best to make treatments accessible to all who need care. When deciding who might be the best fit for your health care needs, consider the following specialties of each of our doctors. If you are still not sure, give us a call!

Hexapeptide-8, also known as “Botox in a jar” works similarly to Botox injections, but is applied topically as a serum or cream formulation. Hexapeptide-8 affects nerve-muscle communication to produce a visible anti-aging effect to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles upon application, similar to Botox injections. However, unlike Botox, Hexapeptide-8 is a non-toxic, non-invasive, and natural compound that can easily be incorporated into your daily skincare routine.

Tirzepatide is an FDA-approved injection that promotes significant weight loss. In clinical trials participants lost an average of 17-25 pounds over a 40-week period. Following a healthy diet and lifestyle, most people can expect to lose at least 1-2 pounds per week. Unlike many other weight loss programs, in addition to weekly injections, our program offers a personalized approach, including a comprehensive assessment, customized diet program, and ongoing support.

Not to be confused with Naltrexone, Low dose naltrexone (LDN) is a safe and effective anti-aging therapy that increases endorphin production, decreases inflammation, regulates the immune system, and generally improves cell health.

Copper imbalance might be the biggest epidemic in our country, that nobody’s heard about. Copper is an essential mineral that is, without exaggeration, needed to live. Copper is required for ATP energy production, cell function, immune function, collagen formation, iron utilization, oxygen transportation, and much more.

You’ve probably heard of GLP-1 agonists by now. These are medications known as Semaglutide, Ozempic and Wegovy that are all the rage in Hollywood. But just because GLP-1s are getting a lot of buzz, it doesn’t mean they are a passing fad. In fact, quite the opposite, it’s safe to say that GLP-1s are very likely the future of health and anti-aging.

Semaglutide outperforms all other medications in its ability to promote significant, long-term weight loss. Semaglutide is an FDA approved peptide that is administered by small subcutaneous injection, once per week. It works by reversing insulin resistance, optimizing blood sugar levels, improving overall metabolic function, and suppressing appetite.

Many of my clients have suffered for years with symptoms of candida overgrowth. Symptom type and severity ranges greatly, and can severely impact quality of life. Making matters worse, because the symptoms of candida overgrowth aren’t always straight forward, it can take a long time to obtain an accurate diagnosis. By this point candida is running rampant, and is even more difficult to treat.

Peptide bioregulators are a special class of peptides with an interesting history. They were discovered by a Russian professor, Vladimir Khavinson during the Cold War. Khavinson was tasked by the Kremlin with discovering a secret weapon that would bolster and protect the Russian military against diseases, aging, death, and biological weapons. After much research, Khavinson brought to them his answer: peptide Bioregulators.

GHK-Cu is a copper complex peptide naturally found in human plasma. It has an array of health benefits and anti-aging effects. For instance, it is an essential part of collagen production. As we age, the amount of GHK-Cu we produce declines. In fact, by age 60 we make around 60% less. Administering GHK-Cu via injection allows for far better absorbency and more powerful results than what you find in creams.

There are a lot question marks and differences of opinion regarding autism: What is it? What causes it? What do we do about it? Some believe there is a genetic component, others think it is caused by vaccines…

It seems like most people struggle with gastro-intestinal candida overgrowth these days. Along with a myriad of troublesome symptoms, for many of my clients the main complaints are primarily gut issues and an inability to lose weight. Candida makes weight loss extremely challenging…