Weight Loss
Mcgowan Family Health & Wellness Center
Obesity and overweight afflict nearly one-third of the population in the United States. Dr. McGowan of McGowan Family Health and Wellness Center in Flossmoor, Illinois, recognizes the issues that being overweight can entail. She helps women and men build a healthy regimen that will help them achieve and maintain their ideal weight. To schedule an appointment, call the office now.
Q&A on Weight Loss
What is the definition of weight loss?
If you’re having trouble losing weight, weight loss treatment may be the best solution for you. Dr. McGowan describes how she can assist you in reaching your goal weight during your visit to McGowan Family Health and Wellness Center.
Small or significant modifications to your everyday routine, such as increasing your activity or making healthier nutritional choices, are examples of these approaches. She might also suggest a tried-and-true weight-loss plan like the HCG Diet or the Risk Factor Diet. Weight loss medicine and an obesity treatment.
Throughout your treatment, Dr. McGowan will conduct regular medical diagnostic and metabolic tests to track your progress and ensure that your psychological state is stable.
Is weight loss therapy appropriate for me?
One of the most efficient ways to reduce weight is through weight loss therapy. If you have high blood pressure or identify with any of the following risk factors, you may be a suitable candidate for weight reduction therapy:
- Obesity or overweight in the family
- a desire to maintain good health when pregnant
- a want to learn more about weight loss
- A clinical obesity or extreme overweight diagnosis
Dr. McGowan collaborates with you to determine your reasons and the appropriate program for your requirements and objectives.
What are the dangers of being overweight?
Obesity, regardless of gender or age, can cause major health problems. Obesity’s most common hazards include:
Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common outcomes of obesity. If you have Type 2 diabetes, your pancreas isn’t using insulin properly to keep your blood sugar levels in check.
Coronary artery disease
Obesity increases the risk of heart disease, which can lead to blood clots, strokes, heart attacks, or angina (chest pain caused by a reduction in blood flow to the heart).
Blood pressure that is too high
When your blood flows through your body too quickly, it damages your arterial walls, resulting in high blood pressure.
Osteoarthritis
When you exert too much strain on your joints, you get osteoarthritis. This type of arthritis is most common in the knees of obese men and women, and it damages your joints, restricting your range of motion.
Cancer
In women, obesity is linked to breast, colon, gallbladder, and uterine malignancies. Men, on the other hand, are more likely to get prostate or colon cancer.
At McGowan Family Health and Wellness Center, Dr. McGowan detects all of your bad habits and replaces them with a healthy routine that ensures your long-term health and weight loss. Contact McGowan Family Health and Wellness Center today by phone or online if you’re looking for effective weight-loss solutions.
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