Mindful Eating

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Today we’re sharing a great article via Women’s Health on mindful eating or “intuitive eating.” Read some of the important take-aways below, and read the full article here.

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Why Gut Health Matters

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Gut health is an important topic that has become somewhat popular over recent years. You may see a lot of supplement advertisements claiming to improve your gut health with just one vitamin a day. Some supplements might work great, but let’s talk about why you should be concerned about your gut and what it all means. The following is a study via UC Davis about gut health, what it is, and why it matters.

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Too Busy for Self-Care?

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Self-care is a buzz word that has been swarming around us for a while, and it’s even more common today as a result of pandemic stress and anxiety.

Do you ever hear it and think you’re too busy for self-care? If you have children or are a care-giver to older adults, self-care seems to take a back-seat to all the other responsibilities that fall on your shoulders.

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Dieting and Quitting Cold Turkey

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Listen to our experts including Dr. Chris Puempel discuss dieting and how that affects our eating habits. Does “watching what we eat” or dieting mean quitting our favorite foods cold turkey? Take a listen:

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Botox & Dermal Fillers in DFW

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If you have considered B-12 injections or dermal fillers but are unsure how to choose between options, you have come to the right place! We offer several options and are happy to answer questions for you to determine what is right for you. Read on for more info and contact us to book an appointment!

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Men and Weight Gain

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Today we’re sharing an article via Men’s Health regarding weight gain and the factors that affect men. If you’re experiencing sudden weight gain or simply have been considering losing weight, please contact us for more information! We are here to help.

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Top 5 Questions for a Weight Loss Clinic

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Physician’s Weight Control & Wellness Center has been in the weight loss business for over 50 years, so we know the ins and outs of what a clinic like ours can do for our patients and all the terminology and the process we take you through to realize your weight loss goals. All that said, we also remember that when someone visits our clinic, it might be his or her first time speaking with a weight loss clinic. We’re always happy to answer questions to make our patients feel at ease. Today, we’re answering some of the most common questions we get.

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What is HRT and Is It Right For You?

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Our approach to hormone therapy strives toward “hormone optimization” – not by simply increasing depleted hormone levels, but by measuring and adjusting all the body’s hormones to achieve the best balance possible for our patients. We do this using the lowest dose necessary and with fewer side effects, resulting in a therapy program that is safe for long-term use.

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Do or Don’t: Appetite Medications

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There have recently been other medications approved and available for treatment of obesity and overweight patients. Our experience allows us to customize our patients’ plan with the medication and dosing that is appropriate for each individual. We follow the guidelines of medication usage as outlined by the Obesity Medicine Association.

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3 Reasons You Need a Doctor-Led Weight Loss Program

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Deciding to join a physician-led weight loss program is a big decision but one that will change your life. Stop standing in your way and say YES to making positive changes. Making that decision is the hardest step. Joining Physician’s Weight Control & Wellness is easy and you’ll never look back! Our doctors and nurses do not judge you and come with no pretense. They just want to help YOU become the best version of yourself and will guide you every step of the way.
So how does one go about finding balance and is it even possible?

Today, we’re going to share three tips for finding balance. These tips will hopefully provide ways you can find balance to make your life easier.

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