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5 Spring Cleaning Swaps for a Healthier Kitchen

Mar 16, 2026

Spring cleaning your kitchen isn’t just about tossing clutter. These five clean-eating swaps help refresh your diet and improve your overall long-term wellness, too — all without drastic changes or strict rules.

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Plagued by Slow Weight Loss? Your Hormones Could Be to Blame

Feb 06, 2026

Struggling to lose weight despite diet and exercise? Hormonal shifts could be slowing your progress. Here’s how our medical weight-loss team uncovers hidden imbalances to get your weight-loss journey back on track.

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3 Ways to Make Your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution Stick

Jan 02, 2026

Jumping into a New Year’s weight loss plan is exciting — but staying motivated can definitely be difficult. These three simple strategies help you stay focused, motivated, and supported so you can finally reach the goals you’ve been working toward.

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Maintaining Your Weight Loss Wins Over the Holidays

Dec 05, 2025

You’ve worked hard to reach your weight loss goals — now keep that success going through the holidays. Learn realistic ways to manage temptations, so you can enjoy the season and start the new year strong and confident.

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The Connection Between Stress and Sexual Performance

Nov 13, 2025

Stress doesn’t just affect your mood — it can take a toll on your sexual health too. Here, discover how stress can affect sexual satisfaction, performance, and other aspects of intimacy, and learn how we can help restore your confidence and pleasure.

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4 Metabolism Myths That Keep You From Losing Weight

Oct 16, 2025

Many people blame a “slow metabolism” when weight won’t budge, when myths and misunderstandings are really to blame. Learn the truth about what really affects your metabolism so you can focus on changes that actually make a difference.

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5 Nutrition Changes That Fix Low Energy

Sep 22, 2025

Feeling sluggish, worn down, and just plain tired out is a common problem, but fortunately, it can often be fixed by paying a little more attention to nutrition. Here are five simple changes that can help boost your natural energy levels.

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Weight Loss and Optimized Nutrition in Middle Age: How Much Protein Do I Need?

Aug 01, 2025

For most of us, managing our weight becomes a lot more difficult once we reach middle age. What many people don’t know is that protein can help. Here’s how much protein you should be consuming each day to maintain health as you get older.

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Metabolism Maintenance: 5 Important Benefits of Strength Training After 30

Jul 02, 2025

Everyone knows strength training builds muscle, but that’s just one of its benefits: It helps ramp up your metabolism, too, an especially important benefit as you age. Here, learn five ways strength training can keep your metabolism humming.

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Struggling with ED? We Can Get to the Bottom of the Problem — And Help You Reverse It

Jun 05, 2025

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common problem, and while a “little blue pill” may help temporarily, it doesn’t address the underlying cause. Here, learn how your metabolism may be playing a role — and what we can do to help.

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How Weight Loss Can Ease Knee Arthritis — or Help You Avoid It Altogether

May 05, 2025

Weight loss offers lots of benefits for your health, and joint health is no exception. Here’s how dropping those extra pounds protects your joints and even helps you avoid arthritis pain in the future.

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Am I a Candidate for Tirzepatide?

Apr 15, 2025

Tirzepatide is a medication that works in several ways to help you lose weight and keep it off. Despite its effectiveness, though, it’s not ideal for everyone. Here’s how to decide if it might be a good choice for you.

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5 Habits to Help Manage Your Blood Sugar Levels

Mar 12, 2025

Elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes and other serious medical problems, too. Here are five simple steps you can take to help keep your glucose levels under control.

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Is the Mediterranean Diet Actually Effective?

Feb 13, 2025

The Mediterranean diet is a popular eating plan that’s helped many people achieve their health-related goals. But is it right for you? Here, learn more about the diet to decide if it’s right for you.

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The Link Between Restful Sleep & Your Weightloss Journey

Jan 16, 2025

Getting a good night’s sleep doesn’t just feel good — it’s good for your health, too. In fact, if you’re having trouble losing weight, your sleep habits could be to blame. Here’s how the two are linked.

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Do I Need to Be a Diabetic to Get on Semaglutide?

Dec 11, 2024

Initially used to treat diabetes, semaglutide gained wide popularity for helping people manage their weight. But is semaglutide only used in people with diabetes? No — but there are other requirements. Here’s what you need to know.

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Why Do I Have a Sluggish Metabolism?

Nov 12, 2024

Your metabolism plays a central role in weight management, and if it’s not optimized to burn calories efficiently, it becomes a lot harder to lose weight and maintain your results. Here’s why a sluggish metabolism happens and what we can do.

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4 Ways to Get Control Over Your Blood Pressure

Oct 17, 2024

Hypertension affects millions of Americans, and without proper management, it can cause serious — and even life-threatening — problems. Here, learn four simple steps you can take to manage your blood pressure and improve your overall wellness, too.

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Stress Is Affecting My Sex Life: What Should I Do?

Sep 18, 2024

Most of us associate stress with health issues like poor sleep or persistent feelings of anxiety, but chronic stress can cause lots of other symptoms, too — including symptoms that take a toll on your sex life. Here’s how we can help.

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Semaglutide vs. Tirzepatide: Which Is Right for Me?

Aug 15, 2024

Semaglutide and tirzepatide have been making headlines thanks to their effectiveness in helping people lose weight. But how can you tell which one is right for you? This overview can help you decide.

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4 Foods That Help You Stay Full for Longer

Jul 25, 2024

Losing weight is rarely easy and even harder when you constantly feel hungry. The good news is that what you eat can make a difference. Here are four delicious foods to help keep your hunger pangs at bay.

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3 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

Jun 24, 2024

Your metabolism plays a big role in weight management. Generally, a faster metabolism helps you burn calories better, so you lose weight and keep it off. These three simple tips can help you boost your metabolism and manage your weight.

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How Your Weight Affects Your Libido

May 02, 2024

Being overweight can have dramatic effects on your physical and emotional health, but did you know it can take a toll on your libido, too? Here’s how those extra pounds could be interfering with your sexual wellness and what we can do to help.

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I’m Ready to Discover Why Semaglutide Is So Popular

Apr 04, 2024

Semaglutide is well-known as an effective medication for diabetes management, but recently, it’s gained significant attention as a weight-loss medication, too. Here, learn how it works and why it’s so popular among people struggling with weight loss.

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How Weight Loss Support Can Help You Get to Your Goal

Mar 02, 2024

Losing weight is great for your confidence and great for your health, but sticking to a weight loss plan can be challenging. Good news: You can achieve and maintain your personal weight loss goals with support from our team. Here’s how.

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Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Feb 21, 2024

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

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5 Fast Facts About Tirzepatide

Feb 07, 2024

Recently approved by the FDA for weight loss, tirzepatide works in a unique way to help women and men shed stubborn pounds successfully. In this post, learn five quick facts to help you decide if tirzepatide is right for you.

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The Role of Insulin in Your Body

Jan 16, 2024

Insulin is a hormone that’s probably most commonly associated with diabetes. But it actually plays a much larger role. Here, learn more about this important hormone and how it influences your health.

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How Optimal Nutrition Supports Improved Health and Sustainable Weight Loss

Dec 13, 2023

We all know we should eat right — what’s less clear is how good nutrition affects our health and lives. Here, learn why good nutrition is important and how we can help you optimize your nutrition plan.

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Understanding How GLP-1 RAs Work to Treat Diabetes and Obesity

Nov 02, 2023

GLP-1 RA medications offer an innovative treatment approach to both Type 2 diabetes and obesity. If you have either condition, learn how these medicines could play a role in managing your health.

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How Does Insulin Resistance Affect My Metabolism?

Oct 01, 2023

Insulin is an important hormone that helps manage blood sugar levels and plays a role in your metabolism and weight management efforts. Here’s how insulin resistance could be sabotaging your weight-loss efforts and how we can help.

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8 Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Prevent (or Improve) Erectile Dysfunction

Sep 02, 2023

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is surprisingly common, and while medication can definitely help, treating underlying problems is important, too. Here, learn about eight simple steps you can take to manage ED and improve the quality of your life.

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A Journey to Health: A Personal Experience with Medical Weight Loss

Aug 24, 2023

Joanne, like many others, has been battling weight gain for the past couple of years. She has gained approximately 20 pounds, a situation exacerbated by certain medications she has been taking.

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The Power of Diet and Nutrition: A Pathway to Health and Disease Prevention

Aug 17, 2023

One of the most compelling stories shared during our conversation was about a physician who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This physician, through dietary changes, was able to significantly improve her condition.

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The Journey to Medical Weight Loss: A Conversation with Dr. Joseph Moleski and Drew Shelton

Aug 10, 2023

Today, Dr. Joseph Moleski had the pleasure of discussing the topic of medical weight loss with my co-host, Drew Shelton. The conversation was enlightening, and it emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy weight for overall well-being.

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7 Ways Weight Loss Can Help Control Diabetes

Aug 08, 2023

There’s a strong link between being overweight and having diabetes. By losing weight, you can reduce your risk of developing serious complications and improve your overall health in these seven important ways.

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The Power of Medical Weight Loss: A Journey Towards a Healthier You

Aug 01, 2023

Today, Dr. Joseph Moleski and Drew Shelton had an enlightening conversation about the transformative power of medical weight loss. The conversation was not just about shedding pounds, but about the holistic benefits that come with making lifestyle changes.

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The Best Way to Achieve Lasting Weight Loss

Jul 27, 2023

On this episode of the STL Medical Weight Loss podcast, Dr. Joe Moleski and Drew Shelton had a conversation centered around the importance of understanding the medical route to weight loss, and the benefits of shedding those extra pounds.

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What to Expect From a Medical Weight Loss Diet

Jul 11, 2023

Weight loss isn’t easy, especially if you rely on one-size-fits-all commercial diet plans or “fad” diets. Medical weight loss is different: It’s designed for your specific needs, helping you shed those pounds once and for all. Here’s how it works.

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10 Nutrition Tips for a Healthier You

Jun 08, 2023

Good nutrition is the cornerstone of good health, but many of us fall short on getting the nutrients our bodies need. Here are 10 simple tips you can incorporate starting today to enjoy a lifetime of better health.

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Did you know that perimenopause puts you at risk for emotional eating?

Jun 05, 2023

Both eating disorders and dissatisfaction with body image are increasing among midlife women. We think of an eating disorder as a teenage issue but emotional eating and that negative relationship with foods occurs throughout a lifetime.

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I haven't lost any weight in awhile. I have plateaued. What should I do?

Jun 02, 2023

Here are some suggestions for when the scale is not budging while on the injectable weight loss peptides.

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"Ozempic Face", Hair Loss, Muscle Mass Loss And The True Causes Of These

May 19, 2023

There are comments all over social media that the prescribed peptide weight loss injections, Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, cause the wasting thin face, hair loss, and muscle mass loss but is that true?

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Are my hormones causing my weight gain or the inability to lose weight?

May 15, 2023

YES they can! Hormonal weight gain can definitely pack on the pounds by a variety of the following conditions:

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Sleep Apnea affects your entire body!

May 13, 2023

The number one risk factor for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is having excess weight! Sleep apnea causes way more damage to your body than just annoying night time snoring, experiencing tiredness, and having daytime fatigue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

May 09, 2023

Sharing some common, important questions that other clients have asked us below!

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The Weight Loss Peptides are Proven to Reduce Inflammation

May 08, 2023

People who are taking the weight loss injections feel less joint pain pain and feel less puffiness and bloating - can this be true?

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Minimizing nausea while on Injectable Weight Loss Medications

May 07, 2023

Nausea is the most common side effect of the injectable weight loss medication. It should not be the reason to give up on them either!

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Pediatric Obesity: Treating Obesity Early

May 05, 2023

I don't know about you but I was a big kid as a child. I wore the oversized t-shirts over my bathing suit, never would raise my hand in class, and really just avoided all situations that would make me feel uncomfortable or make me feel worse about myself.

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4 Reasons Why Obesity and Prediabetes is on the Rise in America

May 01, 2023

With 1 in 3 Americans diagnosed with prediabetes, understanding the causes of obesity and prediabetes can help you take steps to prevent it.

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What happens when I reach my goal weight?

Apr 27, 2023

As medical professionals, we encounter patients that have been on medications long-term and that at some time need to be removed. These medications include antidepressants, steroids, antihypertensive medications, and a variety of others.

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