Weight Loss Programs
A comprehensive, precision-based approach to weight loss that addresses the root causes of why conventional diets fail.
Weight loss is on everyone's mind ALL THE TIME. We are bombarded from every angle about losing weight quickly through fad diets, intense exercise regimens, starvation, and diet pills to achieve what we think is a "healthy" body. But these options fail in the long term in terms of success. Patients often end up gaining even more weight than they began with.
Even if you eat correctly and exercise according to standard recommendations, there are many rate-limiting factors that may be inhibiting your ability to lose the pounds you desire.
Factors That May Be Inhibiting Your Weight Loss
- Slowing of metabolism
- Hormonal imbalances
- Poor liver function
- Poor nutrition
- Lack of understanding of proper diet, exercise, and sleep
At Natural Balance, our successful Precision Weight Loss program can help you achieve your weight loss goals. We take a very comprehensive approach to weight loss which includes a thorough medical workup as well as a dietary, nutrition, and lifestyle assessment.
Medical Workup & Management Plan
This requires diagnostic testing ordered by a physician. Although lab values may be normal, subclinical low levels can indicate an imbalance (or pre-disease state) and warrants attention, especially if symptoms are present.
1. Hormonal Imbalances
Diagnose and help with hormonal imbalances including Thyroid, Adrenal (cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), Insulin, Leptin, and Adiponectin. The plan can include medications, herbs, nutraceutical supplements, and lifestyle changes.
2. Body Composition Analysis
Determine muscle, water, bone, and fat composition. This will be tracked periodically during your work with us to ensure you are progressing in the right direction.
3. Liver Function & Detoxification
Improve liver function and detoxification pathways to support your body's ability to metabolize fat effectively.
4. Urine Nutritional Testing
Evaluate for nutritional deficiencies. Nutrition is the backbone of your physiology and if you are deficient in certain nutrients, it can make losing weight extremely difficult.
5. Food Sensitivity Testing
Diagnose and address any food sensitivities which can increase inflammation and water retention, contributing to weight gain.
6. Digestive Health Evaluation
Evaluate digestive health to ensure proper nutrient absorption and gut function.
7. Nutrigenomic (Genetic) Testing
May be suggested under special circumstances to devise an ideal diet for an individual based on their unique genetic profile.
Dietary & Lifestyle Assessment
In our comprehensive approach to weight loss, we create and tailor a plan around YOU and your unique dietary and lifestyle needs. With our experienced dietitian, you will have weekly coaching sessions where she can track your progress.
Prevention Is Key
Excess weight is inflammatory and can predispose you to diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and cardiovascular disease which are all the leading causes of chronic disease in the United States. Being preventative in your health goals can not only improve your energy, physique, and endurance but will also help you prevent more serious lifestyle related diseases.
We Are Here to Help You!
To learn more about our medical weight loss programs and nutrition coaching, schedule an appointment with our team today.