Can Testosterone Cause Muscle Wasting?
Can Testosterone Cause Muscle Wasting? How Testosterone Affects Muscle Mass and Fat Loss in Men If you are losing strength, watching your shirts fit looser in the arms, or feeling softer around the middle, it is fair to wonder whether testosterone is part of the story. The short answer is that healthy testosterone supports muscle […]
Can Semaglutide Help with Belly Fat?
Can Semaglutide Help with Belly Fat? Belly Fat Before and After Semaglutide GLP-1 Injections If your waistline has crept up even though you are eating better and moving more, you are dealing with a common, frustrating reality. Belly fat is metabolically active, tied to insulin resistance and inflammation, and it is stubborn. Semaglutide, a GLP-1 […]
Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) over 40% of adults in America are obese, with Hispanic adults at a higher percentage of over 46%. Obesity increases the risk of many debilitating diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Almost every aspect of health, from respiratory and reproductive functions to mood and […]
USING CALORIC DEFICIT FOR WEIGHT LOSS
A caloric deficit for weight loss occurs when you consume fewer calories than your body needs to maintain its current weight. Essentially, your body starts using stored fat as energy to make up for the calorie shortfall, leading to weight loss over time. At Vital Advanced Medical Center, our medical weight loss clinic Tampa has […]
WEIGHT LOSS PLATEAUS AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM
Weight loss plateaus are frustrating, but they are a common part of the weight loss journey. A plateau occurs when your weight loss stalls after a period of consistent progress, even though you are still following the same diet and exercise routine. Understanding why plateaus happen and how to overcome them can help you break […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MUSCLE MASS AND WEIGHT LOSS
For those seeking to lose weight, it is important to understand there is a very important connection between muscle mass and weight loss. Too often we tend to focus on diet and cutting calories. And while that is important, muscle mass is also very important. Yet, for many dieters, much of the weight they lose […]
Weight Loss and Hypertension
There is a connection between weight loss and hypertension. Clients at our weight loss have lowered their blood pressure significantly. Hypertension is a condition characterized by elevated blood pressure levels, and it is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure. At Vital Advanced Medical Center Weight Loss […]
Semaglutide for Weight Loss
Semaglutide for Weight Loss: How It Works and Who It’s For How Do I Know if Semaglutide Will Work For Me? If you have tightened up your eating, added daily walks, and still feel stuck, you are not alone. Many adults discover that biology, not willpower, is the wall they are hitting. Semaglutide for weight […]
Reclaiming Strength and Vitality: How Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Supports Muscle Health in Women
As women transition through menopause and beyond, the physical and emotional changes can often feel overwhelming. Fatigue, muscle loss, and decreased strength are common—and frequently dismissed as “normal” parts of aging. However, these changes often stem from hormonal imbalances that can be addressed and supported. One increasingly popular and personalized approach is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement […]
EDUCATING YOU ABOUT THE FLU
Here’s to educating you about the flu. The flu, short for influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It primarily affects the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs, and can range from mild to severe. In some cases, the flu can lead to serious complications like pneumonia, hospitalization, or even death, especially […]
