Portion control
Misjudged portion sizes, exacerbated by oversized servings, contribute to weight gain in most overweight individuals. Hedfirst offers education on proper portions, mindful eating training, and practical meal planning to regulate intake and support long-term weight management.
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Hormonal weight gain
Hormonal imbalances, such as PCOS (10% of women) or low testosterone (40% of men over 45), cause significant weight gain. Hedfirst conducts hormone testing and offers personalized therapy to balance hormones and facilitate effective weight management.
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Obesity (general)
Obesity affects 73% of American adults, driving numerous health issues and requiring initial management. Hedfirst provides tailored dietary guidance, exercise plans, and ongoing support to address this prevalent condition and promote sustainable weight loss.
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Appetite control
Appetite dysregulation, impacting 70% of obese individuals, leads to overeating due to hormonal imbalances like leptin resistance. Hedfirst provides hormone testing, appetite suppressants when appropriate, and behavioral therapy to restore healthy hunger and satiety signals.
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Emotional eating
Emotional eating affects 75% of people with weight issues, driven by stress or anxiety, leading to overeating and weight gain. Hedfirst offers psychological evaluations, cognitive behavioral therapy, and stress management to develop healthier coping mechanisms and mindful eating habits.
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Stress and weight
Chronic stress, affecting 77% of Americans, elevates cortisol and promotes abdominal weight gain, complicating weight loss. Hedfirst offers stress assessments, cortisol testing, and mindfulness techniques to reduce cortisol levels and improve weight management outcomes.
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Sleep and weight
Sleep deprivation, impacting 35% of adults, disrupts hunger hormones and slows metabolism, contributing to weight gain. Hedfirst provides sleep quality assessments, sleep disorder treatment, and hygiene optimization to restore healthy sleep patterns and support weight loss.
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Insulin resistance
Insulin resistance affects 40% of American adults, leading to elevated blood sugar, weight gain, and increased diabetes risk due to reduced cell responsiveness. Hedfirst offers comprehensive metabolic evaluations, targeted medications like metformin, and lifestyle interventions to improve insulin sensitivity and support healthy weight management.
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Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome impacts 34% of adults, characterized by abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and abnormal cholesterol, doubling heart disease risk. Hedfirst provides detailed testing, tailored medications, and intensive lifestyle changes to reverse its components and enhance metabolic health.
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Thyroid weight issues
Hypothyroidism affects 5% of Americans, causing unexplained weight gain and fatigue due to a slowed metabolism, with subclinical cases in 10-15%. Hedfirst conducts full thyroid panel testing and hormone optimization to restore metabolic rate and aid weight management.
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