Weight Loss

If you struggle with weight loss, you’re not alone, as effective weight loss is difficult without the right plan in place. At Balanced Health in the Cow Hollow area of San Francisco, California, exceptional naturopathic physician Erika Horowitz, ND, and her team offer medically supervised weight loss to kick-start your metabolism and help you achieve your target weight. Call the office to learn more or use the online scheduler today.

What is medically supervised weight loss?

Medically supervised weight loss at Balanced Health uses holistic, all-natural solutions to make it easier to drop excess weight and maintain a healthy body weight for a lifetime. The Balanced Health team has many years of experience helping patients of all ages reach desired weight-loss goals without spending hours in the gym.

What are the benefits of medical weight loss?

Some of the main benefits you can expect by choosing medically supervised weight loss at Balanced Health include:

• Easier weight management
• More energy
• Improved athletic performance
• Lower cholesterol and blood pressure
• Reduced risk of chronic diseases
• Improved body composition
• Improvements in quality of living
• Highly effective, long-lasting results
• Custom meal and exercise plans

The Balanced Health team offers an array of weight loss treatments that make it simple to reach your goal weight and maintain it for a lifetime.

Is medically supervised weight loss right for me?

Your Balanced Health provider lets you know which type of medical weight loss plan is right for you. They review your symptoms, medications, medical history, and lifestyle habits – especially your usual dietary intake.

They also weigh you, calculate your body mass index (BMI), and check your blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs. Your provider also completes a physical exam and may order blood tests, heart-function testing, or other diagnostic tests before tailoring your personalized weight loss plan.

What should I expect during medical weight loss?

Some of the highly effective components of medical weight loss programs at Balanced Health include:

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

HCG is a hormone your body naturally produces, and it often declines with aging. HCG helps you maintain muscle mass and it boosts fat metabolism, which aids in weight loss and helps you keep lost weight off long term. 

Other hormone treatments

If you have low levels of estrogen, testosterone, or thyroid hormone, this can hinder your weight-loss progress. The Balanced Health team offers bioidentical hormone therapy to balance hormones and make weight loss easier.

Nutrition plans

Your Balanced Health provider develops a customized nutrition and exercise plan tailored to your unique needs. Following a nutrition plan is one of the best ways to drop excess weight and body fat while reducing your risk of nutrient deficiencies. 

Healthy lifestyle changes

In addition to altering your eating habits, it’s essential to reduce stress, get regular exercise, sleep well, and avoid smoking, drinking, and other unhealthy habits.

To learn more about medical weight loss at Balanced Health and get started with your weight-loss journey, call the office or use the online booking tab today.