There is an almost 100% chance you have had a patient ask you about weight loss medications within the past year or two. Due to an increase in weight loss medication usage by Hollywood stars, celebrities, and social media influencers, these medications have become a hot topic. It is important to read the fine print when truly considering medication usage for weight loss versus using traditional lifestyle modifications. What are weight loss medications? Weight loss prescription medications promote fat tissue loss through several physiological mechanisms. The United States Food and Drug Administ ..read more

There’s no denying how influential the gut microbiome is on overall health, and, if you haven’t heard the term ‘microbiome’ by now it may be time to explore this hot topic. Gut health and the digestive tract have been found to impact skin, mood, and immunity, but does it also have a connection to weight? And how does chronic stress impact this picture? Let’s explore. The gut microbiome is the community of microorganisms (such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses) that exists within our digestive tract and is made up of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses (Harvard School of Public Health 2022 ..read more

Wild weather all across the country throughout the new year may leave your clients feeling like they are digging themselves out of a rough winter. As summer approaches, supporting their mental health rejuvenation may be the key to sparking motivation for weight loss throughout your clientele base.  Improving mental motivation can greatly help with long-term weight loss goals. Sustainable energy levels As the days continue to get longer, improving energy levels in your clients may be a helpful tool in stimulating their motivation. Small frequent meals Small, frequent meals/snacks every 3-4 ..read more

Did you know that many of our hormones are influenced by fat cells? Scientifically known as adipose tissue, fat cells are not only a site of storage for excess energy but they also operate as an active endocrine organ. Adipose tissue functions in energy expenditure, appetite control, glucose homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and tissue repair, and are intricately involved in the storage and secretion of sex hormones. When approaching weight loss, balancing sex hormones may be a key intervention to be addressed. Read on to learn how to balance hormones for weight loss from our die ..read more

Thyroid disease has become increasingly more common within the United States, as up to 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid disease throughout their lifetime. Women are 5-8 times more likely to develop thyroid disease than men. There are many forms of thyroid disease including goiter, thyroid cancer, thyroid nodules, and thyroiditis, but the two most well-known thyroid diseases are hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, (1). As thyroid diseases become more common and more well-known, it is essential for both patients and practitioners to understand these conditions and what nutrition can do to ..read more

Losing weight is one of the toughest tasks to accomplish for many patients. Not only does it require determination, consistency, and willpower, but navigating weight loss in today’s “diet culture” is an additional challenge. This is why practitioner-guided weight loss programs are of great importance. The ability to create and maintain proper utilization of nutrition products in weight loss programs can be the game changer for any patient-centered approach to weight loss. These programs create support, goal setting, and can also be enhanced through the use of nutrition products. By utilizing n ..read more

According to the State of Small Business Report presented by Wasp Barcode Technologies, 43% of small businesses in the United States still use pen and paper or Excel spreadsheets to track their inventory. Out of the 1,100 small businesses surveyed, they found that some did not track inventory at all. Inventory being some businesses’ greatest asset, it is important to manage your inventory to ensure customer satisfaction and to increase sales. Patients/clients become very disappointed if you have sold them foods that have a short shelf-life, or you have run out of products they are looking to p ..read more

Dr. John H. Sklare How committed are your patients to weight loss?  Without commitment to their goals, any weight loss progress that your patients make will likely be temporary.  Fortunately, there is a simple tool that you can utilize called The Commitment Window that will help you determine how committed your patients really are, and how successful they will be at weight loss. The Commitment Window is based on the reality that there are two basic underlying factors that influence an individual’s commitment to weight loss.  Those two factors are NEED and MOTIVATION.  Need ..read more

As your patients are shedding pounds, they will also lose inches normally, about one inch from your patients’ overall body dimensions for every ten pounds lost. When adding Nature’s KLB-5 to your patients’ diet plans, they may even see better results!  With KLB-5, patients can take control of shaping their bodies as they lose weight while keeping their cells vital and thriving. The nutrients found in KLB-5 are all-natural and they work together to potentially rid the body of excess inches: Kelp – A type of seaweed that grows in oceans around the world is one of the richest sources of nat ..read more

Walking down the grocery aisles or looking into your cabinet, you may notice an update on the way that some of the foods are labeled. At the beginning of 2021, the Nutrition Facts Label was updated to reflect changes in how nutrient values are presented or defined. As 2022 is right around the corner, you may be noticing a new term popping up on your food labels – bioengineering. What exactly does the term mean? Bioengineering describes a food or a food ingredient that has been genetically modified. This modification is created using laboratory techniques and cannot be created through usual dev ..read more