People are focusing on their health now more than ever before. Many are changing their diets to include healthier foods low in saturated fats and high in fiber and vitamins. However, some lack the knowledge or willpower to control their diets and eat right. Some look for quick fixes and others need a jump-start while they retrain their eating habits. If you are committed to changing your diet and getting your weight to a healthy level, it is important to make sure your body is getting all the nutrients it needs to function properly.
Risk Factors of Obesity
Being overweight means you are faced with a variety of health risks. Obesity puts you at a great risk for developing diabetes, gout, angina, high blood pressure, heart disease, and sleep apnea. Overweight people are also at greater risk for having a stroke or heart failure. In addition to serious health problems, being overweight means you will be physically uncomfortable, have difficulty with physical activity, lack energy, and you may have a tough time participating in activities you might otherwise enjoy if it were not for the weight. Sometimes obesity feels like a vicious cycle. You are unable to enjoy physical activity that would help you take off the pounds, and due to the boredom and discomfort, you end up eating. The key to losing weight is breaking this cycle and making lifestyle changes that will result in long-term weight loss.
The doctors at Southwest Integrative Medicine can help you build a healthy lifestyle that incorporates nutrition while working to figure out why you are overweight. There are times when a person reduces his calorie intake and increases his physical activity but it results in only a minimal weight loss. There may be an underlying problem caused by hormonal imbalance or a dysfunctional thyroid. Proper nutrition, vitamins, and minerals can help you get back on track and help your body rebalance itself. It can be difficult though, especially when drastically reducing or changing your food intake, to get the necessary vitamins and minerals when dieting. The health professionals at Southwest Integrative Medicine will help you determine what your body needs and they will help you find the best way to get those vitamins and minerals into your body.
Getting Your Daily Dose
The doctors at Southwest Integrative Medicine will help you create a personalized diet plan and they will help you get your body back to its optimal state of health so you will feel healthy, have energy, and be able to combat sickness. Even if you are eating right, you may find that years of poor nutrition have resulted in vitamin deficiencies. Temporary restrictions when dieting for weight loss may also result in these deficiencies. Through a combination of food recommendations and IV nutrient therapy, Southwest Integrative Medicine will help you find your body’s perfect balance. They are able to provide vitamin B injections which:
- Stimulate the thyroid gland
- Increase energy levels which will help you get motivated to exercise
- Reduce water tension, resulting in a quick weight loss which may jump-start your efforts
IV nutrient therapy can be given when needed, which may be a few times a week or once every three months. It is a quick way to get a significant amount of vitamins and minerals into the system without worrying about absorption into the body. Taking vitamins orally means you get only a small dose in a tablet that may take a long time to be absorbed into the body. According to Dr. Terranella of Southwest Integrative Medicine, vitamin injections help with “… total volume and speed of absorption. Through injection, the vitamins go directly into the bloodstream… and you can deliver large quantities more rapidly. The net effect is a greater pharmacological effect that can not be achieved with oral vitamins. On the other hand, a balanced healthy diet is the best thing you can for yourself.”
If you are planning to finally get your weight under control, but you are concerned that your reduced food intake may result in a shortage of vitamins and minerals, consider supplementing with IV nutrient therapy and vitamin injections. You will be able to reduce your caloric intake, while increasing your intake of vitamins and minerals. This will result in optimal health and reduce your risk for the health conditions associated with obesity. Those in Arizona who would like to learn more should contact Southwest Integrative Medicine.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
