Wow GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere right now. I just went to a dinner party last weekend with 8 guests and 4 of them were on GLP-1s. Many of our patients are also taking these weight reduction drugs. They can absolutely be an effective tool in weight loss, but what strikes me about personal stories I’m hearing about GLP-1s is just how many side effects people have to deal with.
These meds are commonly associated with nausea, bloating, constipation, loose stools, acid reflux, muscle loss and fatigue, not fun. For a lot of people these side effects are so aggravating that they have to give up using the GLP-1 drugs altogether. But you don’t have to give up on your GLP-1 journey or just put up with side effects.
Acupuncture can help! Yes, really! We’ve already helped many of our patients reduce or eliminate these unpleasant side effects. Acupuncture supports healthy digestion, and helps your body process food more efficiently. Acupuncture restores the smooth movement of food through the digestive system at the proper pace.
What’s even better is that acupuncture and herbs can be used as a natural alternative to GLP-1 medications. Acupuncture has been proven to regulate metabolism and appetite. It can also balance hormones, like insulin and cortisol making it a potent treatment to shed excessive weight.
For every patient we also look at the big picture to locate what specific areas of that person’s life is leading to weight gain. Some people gain weight because of hormone imbalance, some because they aren’t sleeping, some because they are stress eating, etc. etc. The strength of our holistic system of treatment is that we understand each person has individual causes of weight gain. We do not do generic treatments. Each of our treatments is customized to each individual.
If you’re on a GLP-1 and want support, or if you’re looking for a more natural path for weight loss let’s create a plan that works for your body.
