{"id":668,"date":"2019-01-29T10:10:54","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T18:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/?page_id=668"},"modified":"2025-09-08T19:40:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T02:40:20","slug":"weight-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/?page_id=668","title":{"rendered":"Weight Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-280613 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-43726 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n\t<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-341705 kc_shortcode kc_video_play kc_video_wrapper\" data-video=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NjITsMPh5q0\" data-width=\"1000\" data-height=\"564.97175141243\" data-fullwidth=\"\" data-autoplay=\"\" data-loop=\"yes\" data-control=\"yes\" data-related=\"\" data-showinfo=\"\" data-kc-video-mute=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-427205 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h1>Weight Management<\/h1>\n<h2>Our Approach to Weight Management<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <strong>Lake Oswego Health Center<\/strong>, we <\/span>recognize that no single <strong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"403\">weight-management program<\/strong> works for everyone. We take an <strong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"458\">individual approach<\/strong>, considering your <strong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"525\">personal goals, lifestyle, and physical data<\/strong> to create a <strong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"558\">tailored program<\/strong>. Our team guides you every step of the way to help you <strong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"656\">achieve and maintain your ideal weight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-934381\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/?page_id=108\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tSchedule a Weight Management Consultation\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-457455 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h2>Our Weight-Management Treatments<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"805\">Depending on your <strong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"750\">body type and objectives<\/strong>, we offer the following <strong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"802\">personalized treatments<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3>Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Hormone Therapy<\/h3>\n<p><strong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"875\">hCG therapy<\/strong> has been used for decades to support <strong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"928\">weight loss<\/strong>, often resulting in <strong>a half-pound to 1 pound lost per day<\/strong>. Programs typically last <strong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1018\">23\u201340 days<\/strong> with <strong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1053\">strict nutrition guidance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Lipotropic Injection<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lipotropic injections <\/strong>are another option that can help with <strong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1167\">weight loss<\/strong>. \u201c<strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1178\">Lipo<\/strong>\u201d refers to fat and \u201c<strong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1209\">tropic<\/strong>\u201d means to act upon. The injections:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1312\">Can <strong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1282\">lower the amount of fat<\/strong> that a person\u2019s body stores<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1370\"><strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1338\">Increase metabolism<\/strong>, which burns fat more quickly<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1471\"><strong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1399\">Increase energy levels<\/strong>, boosting stamina for <strong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1437\">working out<\/strong> and other <strong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1469\">physical activity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We usually see about <\/span><b>an extra pound of weight loss weekly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when adding injections to your routine. Our recommendation is one to two times per week for six to eight weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Peptide Therapies<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1729\"><strong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1513\">Peptides<\/strong> can <strong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1537\">reduce cravings<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1560\">suppress appetite<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1594\">improve lean muscle mass<\/strong>. Options include <strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1673\">semaglutide, sermorelin, DNF-10, tesofensine, and BPC-157<\/strong>, delivered via <strong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1726\">capsules, lozenges, or injections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Semaglutide and Other GLP Agonists<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"1197\"><strong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"580\">Semaglutide<\/strong>, originally developed as a diabetes medication, has been proven effective in treating <strong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"703\">chronic weight management issues<\/strong> for those who are overweight or obese. We utilize <strong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"806\">semaglutide and other versions of the medication<\/strong> in a <strong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"845\">once-weekly injection therapy<\/strong> involving a very small needle. Results show that patients tend to experience <strong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"955\">significantly fewer cravings<\/strong> and consume reduced portion sizes. This allows our team to increase the <strong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1064\">nutrient density of food choices<\/strong> and promote <strong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1097\" data-is-only-node=\"\">lean muscle mass<\/strong> at the same time. Many patients find this therapy offers a <strong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1194\">less stressful way to lose weight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-822604\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/?page_id=108\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tSee Which Weight-Loss Options Are Right for You\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-671457 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h2><a style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-style: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/?page_id=5571\">Nutrition Counseling<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"641\"><strong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"345\">Are you ready for change but not sure what to do?<\/strong> Are you overwhelmed by all the diets in the news? We can <strong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"423\">customize a plan<\/strong> based on your <strong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"471\">individual needs and genetics<\/strong>. Beyond developing the right diet for you, we\u2019ll show you how our <strong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"563\">approach to nutrition<\/strong> can help you <strong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"592\">lose weight<\/strong> and improve your <strong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"638\">overall health over time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Supplementation Support<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"757\">In addition to personalized nutrition counseling, <strong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"288\">targeted supplementation<\/strong> can play an important role in supporting healthy weight loss. Based on your individual needs, we may recommend supplements to help <strong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"442\">support metabolism<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"467\">balance blood sugar<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"514\">support digestion and nutrient absorption<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"539\">reduce inflammation<\/strong>, and promote <strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"582\">sustainable energy levels<\/strong>. When used alongside nutrition and lifestyle changes, high-quality supplements can help address underlying barriers to weight loss and support <strong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"756\">long-term metabolic health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-251993\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/?product_cat=weight-management\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tExplore Weight Management Supplements\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-903530 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: 600; font-style: inherit;\">Lab Testing\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"394\">We offer <strong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"296\">comprehensive lab testing<\/strong> that can benefit <strong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"328\">metabolism<\/strong> and provide <strong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"362\">nutrition insight<\/strong>. These lab tests can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"423\"><strong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"421\">Full thyroid panels<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"450\"><strong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"448\">Microbiome testing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"483\"><strong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"481\">Food sensitivity testing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"515\"><strong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"513\">Inflammation evaluation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"541\"><strong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"539\">Leaky gut testing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"593\"><strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"568\">GI infection testing<\/strong>, including <strong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"591\">candida<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"662\"><strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"610\">Other labs<\/strong> that, when optimized, can help <strong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"660\">improve energy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Improving Digestion<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"569\">Improving <strong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"317\">digestive function<\/strong> can reduce <strong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"341\">bloating<\/strong>, enhance <strong data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"374\">nutrient absorption<\/strong>, and support <strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"403\">weight loss<\/strong>. We create a <strong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"438\">personalized diet<\/strong> to boost digestion and test for <strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"514\">small bowel bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"529\">dysbiosis<\/strong>, and other causes of poor absorption.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"840\">Your <strong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"590\">microbiome<\/strong>, the microorganisms in your body, plays a key role in <strong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"666\">weight management<\/strong>, affecting <strong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"699\">neurotransmitters<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"720\">immune function<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"740\">metabolism<\/strong>. Optimizing the <strong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"771\">microbiome<\/strong> has been shown to support <strong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"815\">fat reduction<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"837\">better energy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1065\">Years of <strong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"869\">antibiotic use<\/strong> or other medications can impact your microbiome. Our treatments help <strong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"961\">restore gut health<\/strong>, improve <strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"985\">absorption<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1010\">reduce cravings<\/strong>, supporting long-term <strong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1062\">weight management success<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Patient Success Story<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"449\">Using <strong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"247\">hCG therapy<\/strong>, we helped this patient lose a significant amount of <strong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"313\">body fat<\/strong>. During these programs, we also provide <strong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"396\">education on proper diet and nutrition<\/strong> and guidance on <strong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"446\">maintaining long-term results<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-449396 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-318491 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-373956 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h2>Let Us Guide Your Weight-Loss Journey<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"801\">Weight loss is challenging, but having the <strong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"554\">right team<\/strong> makes all the difference. Our <strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"621\">doctors and nutrition counselors<\/strong> at <strong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"654\">Lake Oswego Health Center<\/strong> understand your goals and challenges and are ready to guide you. <strong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"740\">Contact us today<\/strong> to learn more or schedule a <strong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"798\">personalized consultation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"Reach-out\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-968314 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-590343 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-124465\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/?page_id=108\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tSchedule a Weight Management Consultation\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":584,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-full.php","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-668","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","post"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P9FMFb-aM","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/668","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=668"}],"version-history":[{"count":45,"href":"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/668\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6828,"href":"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/668\/revisions\/6828"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakeoswegohealth.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}