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Weight Control

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At West Health Medical we know that losing weight can be very hard.  However, with a little commitment we can help you to increase your  metabolic rate so you can lose weight consistently. Our programs are medically supervised by Dr. John Weaver who has decades of experience in weight management.  His fundamental goal is to help you lose weight in an effective way which aids you in understanding how to control your weight and improve your health.  We do understand that every one is different and that's why we customize each program to be as unique as YOU. 

 

We customize our programs to fit you.  We have several type of injections and medication that is beneficial in helping you to  achieve your weight goals. The key to our success is a combination of life style changes, nutritional counseling,  exercise recommendations and positive encouragement.  
 

LIPOTROPIC INJECTIONS 

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  • Lipotropic nutrients are compounds that promote the flow of fat and bile to and from the liver.

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  • Methionine is one of the sulfur-containing amino acids and is important for many bodily functions – such as to prevent excess fat buildup, relieving or preventing fatigue, and in some cases prevention of allergies due to histamine release.

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  • Inositol is a nutrient belonging to the B vitamin complex and aids in the metabolism of fats and to control mood and helps reduce blood cholesterol as well as participates in the action of serotonin – neurotransmitter known to control mood and appetite.

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  • Chlorine is considered one of the B- Complex vitamins as well as a lipotropic nutrient and prevents fat from accumulating in the liver as well as facilitates the movement of fats in to the cells.  It is also essential for the health of the liver and the kidneys.

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  • Lipotropic formulas have been used by nutrition-oriented physicians to treat a wide variety of conditions including liver disorders, hepatitis, and weight management.

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AMINO-BLEND INJECTION 

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This amino blend could help boost your metabolism, improve energy levels, increase endurance and help to burn fat. It also provides your body essential and nonessential amino acids it requires to stay healthy.

 

Amino acids are natural compounds that combine to form proteins in the body. They are known as the building blocks of proteins. When proteins are digested and broken down, they leave behind amino acids. Amino acids are crucial in helping the body break down food, repairing body tissue, growing, and performing many other bodily functions. Amino acids are categorized into three groups: essential, nonessential, and conditional.

 

Essential Amino Acids

  • – Cannot be made within the body

  • – Must come from food

  • – There are 9 essential amino acids: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine

 

Nonessential Amino Acids

  • – Produced within the body

  • – Nonessential amino acids include: alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, proline, serine, and tyrosine

 

Conditional Amino Acids

  • – These are usually not essential unless the body contains illness or stress

  • – Conditional amino acids include: arginine, cysteine, glutamine, glycine, ornithine, proline, serine, and tyrosine

 

How Can Amino Acids Help Aid in Weight Loss?

Some amino acids contain essential compounds that may help boost metabolism and help aid in physical performance. Some amino acids also help to detoxify the body and restore balance. In combination, this can help to achieve exceptional weight loss results and increase energy levels. Experts have found that amino acid injections are more beneficial than other delivery methods due to the instant results you will receive from them going directly into the bloodstream. Combined with diet and exercise, amino acid injections will help you achieve greater results.

IM injection called Amino Blend that can help achieve these goals. The amino acids within this blend include:

  • – Glutamine 30mg/mL

  • – Arginine 100mg/mL + Ornithine 50mg/mL

  • – Lysine 50mg/mL

  • – Citrulline 50mg/mL

  • – Carnitine 100mg/mL

This combination of amino acids may help boost metabolism, boost energy levels, increase endurance, and help to burn calories and fat. Another benefit to taking this blend is that you will be receiving the essential and nonessential amino acids your body requires to stay healthy.

It’s important to speak with your doctor about your dosage as everyone is different.

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L-GLUTATHIONE INJECTION

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L-Glutathione, or simply glutathione, is a powerful antioxidant made of amino acids. Combined together, amino acids make up the proteins within the body. Unlike most antioxidants, glutathione can be made within the liver. This helps in the process of fat metabolism. Glutathione has many functions within the body. Some of these include supporting immune function, forming sperm cells, fighting free radicals, helping with certain enzyme functions, and making DNA. Glutathione is not only created naturally by the liver, but it is also found in fruits, vegetables, and meats. Glutathione can be given orally, intravenously (IV), intramuscularly, and as an inhalant. Supplementally, glutathione can be taken in the treatment and prevention of cataracts, glaucoma, aging, alcoholism, cancer, heart disease, liver disease, lung disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, osteoarthritis, diseases that breakdown the body’s immune system, and many more. 

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TRI-IMMUNE BOOST INJECTION

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Tri-Immune  Boost Formula is a triple defense immunity formula that consists of potent antioxidant and an essential mineral that assist in supporting the body’s immune response.

 

Ascorbic acid a strong antioxidant that contributes to immune defense by supporting various cellular function of both the innate and adaptive immune system. 

 

Zinc an essential mineral that contributes to immune defense by its roles in the duffel of men and function of many immune processes. Supplementing with this mineral my help combat infection and eighth one healing.

 

Glutathione an amino acid that contributes to immune defense because it is required by the immune system for two important reasons it protects horse immune cells through its antioxidant mechanism and it provides the optimal functioning of lymphocytes and address cell of the immune system.

 

What does this formula do?

 

Tri immune boost is a power pack immunity blend of glutathione acerbic acid and zinc that is the ultimate immune system enhancer. This high concentration blend of immune system boosting essential help maintains a healthy immune response. Recommended weekly.

B12 INJECTION 

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Vitamin B12,  is a water-soluble vitamin involved in the metabolism of every cell of the human body.​ Other benefits of B12 are: 

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  • Energy

  • Weight Loss

  • Reduces Stress & Irritability

  • Helps with Anxiety & Depression 

  • Concentration 

  •  Required for Vegans 

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B6 INJECTION

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Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin that your body requires for several functions. It's significant to protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism and the creation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters​. Other benefits of B6 are: 

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  • Weight Loss 

  • Anti-Inflammatory 

  • Hormone Balancing

  • Sleep 

  • Energy

  • Helps with PMS & Cramps 

  • Arthritis 

  • Natural Diuretic 

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WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATION AND SUPPLEMENTS 

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PHENTERMINE

 

  • Phentermine (Oral Phentermine Hydrochloride –HCL) is prescribed for weight loss.  It is known as an appetite suppressant (used for the short-term management of exogenous obesity).

  • Phentermine works by stimulating the hypothalamus glands and affecting certain neurotransmitters to decrease appetite.  (The hypothalamus is the region of the brain that controls the automatic nervous system, regulating sleep cycles, body temperature, appetite, etc.)

  • Phentermine should be taken on an empty stomach, prior to breakfast.  If in tablet form, it may be broken or cut in half.  DO NOT crush or chew tablets.

  • As Phentermine may disrupt normal sleep patterns, avoid taking a dose in the day-your last dose should be taken 4-6 hours prior to going to bed.

  • Phentermine is not recommended for children under the age of 16.

  • Take Phentermine ONLY as directed by your doctor.

  • Do NOT take more of it, do NOT take it more often, and do NOT take it for a longer period than your doctor had prescribed.

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PHENDIMETRAZINE

 

  • Phendimetrazine is used in the treatment of overweight/obese patients.

  • Phendimetrazine stimulates a person’s central nervous system, with the result of decreasing their appetite.

  • Phendimetrazine belongs to a group of medications known as “anorectic” or “anorexigenic”.  These drugs are appetite suppressants and diminish appetite.

  • Phendimetrazine is available in “instant release” or “slow-release” versions.

  • Most commonly tablets contain 35 mg of the active ingredient Phendimetrazine.  Slow release versions (Bontril) contain 105mg if Phendimetrazine which is the equivalent of 3x35mg and has been shown to take effect as quickly as a standard “non-slow release) Phendimetrazine but has a prolonged therapeutic effect.

  • NEVER chew, crush or split Bontril Slow Release tabs.

  • For the best weight loss results, Phendimetrazine should be taken in conjunction with a program of regular exercise and a controlled diet.

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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

 

  • The water pill is a diuretic which help prevent the body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

  • Apart from lowering blood pressure, other known uses have included, but are not limited to, edema (water retention), alleviation of menstrual side effects, and even migraine headaches

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 Chromate (Chromium Polynicotinate)/(Fat Burners)

 

  • Chromium is a mineral required maintenance of proper sugar and fat metabolism.

  • Only 2-10% of dietary Chromium intake is absorbed in to the body.

  • Chromium Polynicotinate is the most absorbed form of chromium available.

  • Research suggests that Chromium Polynicotinate supplements, along with a moderate diet and exercise program, may cause weight loss, reduce fat, and increase muscle mass.

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Diucaps (L-Phenylalanine)

 

  • Phenylalanine is an essential nutrient amino acid that can inhibit appetite by increasing the brain’s production of norepinephrine (NE) – which leads to feelings of joy, ambition, alertness and can reduce hunger.

  • L-Phenylalanine does not cause a depressive crash when the patient stops taking it because, it not only increases production of NE, but it also stores it.

  • Phenylalanine has been used in cases of depression, replacing antidepressants very successfully.

  • Diucaps is utilized by weight loss programs as amino acid therapy for binge and nighttime eating.  Vitamins C and B-6 are required for this conversion and are included in this formula.

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Hunger Ease

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Hunger Ease is a natural weight loss supplement containing vitamins and minerals. This supplement helps to create a feeling of being full which will help curb your appetite. It stimulates fat burning hormones and increases your rate of metabolism, which helps in burning calories on your weight loss journey.

 

  • As an appetite controller and as a fat and sugar binder. Before / after meals taken with an 8oz glass of water and hunger ease. Carboxymethlycellulose can swell seven times its dry volume in the stomach. This promotes a feeling of fullness. Keeps one from over eating During digestion. The Hunger Ease bulking is thought to surround sugar and fat molecules. thus minimize their absorption by the body.

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Hunger Ease may assist in:

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  • Providing a feeling of fullness.

  • Controlling appetite

  • Reducing cravings for sugar and carbohydrates.

  • Increasing the rate of metabolism and helping to burn calories more rapidly.

 

Hunger Ease contains vitamins, minerals, and a bulking agent. To create a feeling of fullness and to help curb the appetite. Chromium  an essential trace mineral has been added to this combination. To aid in the metabolism of sugar and carbohydratres.

Ingredients: Each capsule  contain: Carboxymethylcelluose – 170 mg, Vitamin A – 1700 IU,   Vitamin D – 130 IU, Chromium – 100 mcg, Calcium – 29 mg, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) – 20mg, Phosphorus – 15 mg, Niacinaminde – 7 mg,  Iron (Fumarate) – 6 mg, Riboflavin – 0.40 mg, Thiamin HCle – 0.33 mg, in a base of trace minerals.

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