08

Feb

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Should I Get Lipotropic Injections?

Weight loss is multi-faceted. Successful weight loss relies on different bodily processes working together in harmony. While regular exercise and a healthy diet helps activate and get these processes going in the right direction, sometimes it's just not enough to see result...

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08

Feb

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Reducing Stress: Your Key to Weight Loss

April is National Stress Awareness month. And while the definition of stress varies among individuals, a common theme is that stress not only prevents you from reaching your weight loss goals, it can do a number on your health in general. One of the immediate ways stress contribu...

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08

Feb

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Creating a Calorie Deficit – The Foundation of Weight Loss

When it comes to weight loss, there are many different diets, cleanses, exercise programs, etc. that you could try (and probably yield a positive from), but in the end, it all comes down to one thing: calories. It doesn't matter what type of diet you’re following &nda...

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08

Feb

Kybella ® – The First and ONLY Injectable Double Chin Treatment

In 2015, the FDA approved Kybella ®, the only injectable treatment for extra fat underneath the chin, or the area not-so-lovingly referred to as the “double chin”. Before Kybella ®, there were few options for this area. Aside from weight loss, which didn&rsquo...

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08

Feb

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B12 and Metabolism: How the Vitamin Helps You Lose Weight

Your metabolism is the process your body uses to break down food and nutrients and convert them to energy, which supports all of the functions in your body. There are a lot of things that affect your metabolism, but two of the major players are the vitamins and minerals you get f...

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08

Feb

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Is Stress Keeping you From Reaching Your Weight Loss Goals?

Last week, in honor of American Heart Month, we talked about how stress affects your heart health. This week, we want to break down how stress can prevent you from losing weight — or at least make it a lot harder. We live in a time of stress. Whether this stress is real (a...

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08

Feb

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Heart Health: How Stress Affects Your Heart

February is American Heart Month. Although you should be living in a way that contributes to heart health all year long, this month is a time to really spread the word. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. It's estima...

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08

Feb

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Raspberry Ketones: What Can They Do For You?

Our featured product this month - Mango-Plex with Raspberry Ketone – is one of the top selling supplements here at Valley Medical. This supplement contains loads of beneficial ingredients with everything from African mango seed to green tea to green coffee bean. But t...

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08

Feb

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Need Help Losing Weight? There’s an App for That.

Has anyone ever told you that you should write down everything you eat? Did you listen? If not, you should. Food journaling is not just a futile recommendation; studies have shown that people who keep a regular food journal are more successful at meeting their weight loss goals t...

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08

Feb

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Weight Loss Resolutions: Redefining Your Goals

This probably isn't a huge shocker, but two of the top 3 New Year’s resolutions for 2019 were to eat healthier and get more exercise (in an effort to lose weight). While many people made this resolution - probably with lots of good intentions – research sh...

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