Click on this web link or call today at 480-502-6602 to schedule your free consult with Stephanie Kerby the Director of Medical Weight Loss
Medical Risk Associated With Being Overweight: We have realized that while we are busy actively treating medical diseases we have not had enough time and effort directed at preventing one of the most wide spread diseases in American - Obesity and being Over Weight.
This disease is a leading contributor to a long list of health problems
Heart Disease including high blood pressure, pre-hypertension, heart attacks, strokes,
Metabolic Disorders such as Diabetes and Pre-diabetes,
Bone and Joint Disease including arthritis, gout, degenerative disc disease,
Psychological Disease including anxiety, depression, frustration, lack of self esteem and poor self image.
Vitamins, Supplements, Nutritionals
Vitamins and Supplements:Pure Encapsulations supplements direct in our office and on line
WHY WE SELL: We are continually asked about what vitamins we recommend and what brands we recommend. So, we have researched numerous companies and now recommend Pure Encapsulations. We encourage you to make an appointment to discuss any medical issues you have and any new vitamins or medications you are considering taking.
These are vital parts of our weight management program and are important when on our weight loss program. All of these are free for your use (with or without using our physician supervised weight loss program). HOWEVER, you are strongly advised to consult a physician prior to starting any weight loss or exercise program to ensure you are healthy enough to do so and that it is safe for you to do so.
Once you and your doctor decide you are ready to loss weight - these tools maybe helpful:
FREE WEIGHT LOSS INFO ONLINE: Please feel free to view these trusted on line links for weight loss info to help get you ready to begin the path to weight loss and healthier living.
Are you overweight? Use this simple, scientific calculator to tell you your BMI or Body Mass Index - if you are overweight call for an appointment and we will evaluate you fully and consider you for our diet program
Note two keys from this are 1) Lifesytle changes and a diet plan based on 2) Meal Replacement Shakes - which will be the foundation of our weight loss program
Diet and Health on UpTodate - provides overview of proper food and proper vitamins
Note - we are now offering a full line of vitamins and supplements and physician directed education about these products and your health
Weight Control info from the NIH - National Institutes of Health
Lots of info and very good web links
Do you need medications for weight loss? This is rarely appropriate for use but and can only be considered after documented failure on a structure quality weight loss program. Weight loss medications often carry a risk of cardiac and blood pressure problems, so again they are rarely the right answer.
North Scottsdale Internal Medicine 8575 E. Princess Dr., Suite 109 Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 (480) 502 - 9355 phone (480) 502 - 6017 fax
Important disclaimer: The information on this site, including on www.nsmedicine.com is provided as a supportive service to North Scottsdale Internal Medicine and Mark J Lewis, MD, PLC and is not meant to replace the advice of the physician who cares for you. All medical advice and information should be considered to be incomplete without a physical exam, which is not possible without a visit to your doctor.
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