Women’s Health
Weight loss Programs
Our approach is a medically-proven program specifically structured to meet your individual weight loss goals. First you will enter the Aggressive Weight Loss Step where we will restore your proper insulin levels and restrict your diet for rapid, safe weight loss. During the Educational Step, you will be re-introduced to healthy carbohydrates in preparation for the final step. Permanent Lifestyle
Change, the final step, is structured so you will maintain your goal weight… learn more.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic (pah-lee-SIS-tik) ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that can affect a woman’s:
- Menstrual cycle
- Ability to have children
- Hormones
- Heart
- Blood vessels
- Appearance
With PCOS, women typically have:
High levels of androgens (AN-druh-junz). These are sometimes called male hormones, though females also make them.
Missed or irregular periods (monthly bleeding)
Many small cysts (sists) (fluid-filled sacs) in their ovaries… learn more.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism (the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy). The digestive juices break down most of the food we eat into a simple sugar called glucose. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body. After digestion, the glucose passes into our bloodstream where it is available for body cells to use for growth and energy. For the glucose to get into the cells, insulin must be present. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, a large gland behind the stomach… learn more.
Infertility
About 10% of couples in the United States are affected by infertility. Infertility refers to an inability to conceive after having regular unprotected sex. Infertility can also refer to the biological inability of an individual to contribute to conception, or to a female who cannot carry a pregnancy to full term. In many countries infertility refers to a couple that has failed to conceive after 12 months of regular sexual intercourse without the use of contraception… learn more.