Welcome to the 21-Day Weight Loss and Detoxification at Insights to Health, and congratulations for taking the first step to better health in 2013!
To whom is this detoxification best suited?
The 21-Day Detox Program is appropriate for most adults (excluding pregnant or breastfeeding women). It is especially effective for women ages 35-60, who are experiencing dietary, hormonal, or other health patterns that have made them susceptible to what we call “stubborn fat” or weight gain from a sluggish metabolism. In this case, the detox jumpstarts healthy weight loss and begins to lay the foundation for a new weight setpoint. Because we are a health clinic, and not just a weight loss clinic, it is also an excellent program for people who have additional health problems such as hypertension, fatigue, joint pain, reflux (GERD), PMS/painful menstruation, headaches, insomnia, or anxiety. Finally, it works wonderfully for people who have struggled with food cravings or an inabilty to exercise.
How is this program different from other programs?
- Rate of weight loss: You’ll be losing weight at a rapid pace–about 7 pounds per week average for men and 5 pounds per week average for women (compared to the normal 1-2 lbs), which most people find very motivating. This rapid loss is the reason physician supervision is necessary.
- Losing fat, not muscle: You’ll be losing almost exclusively fat instead of muscle. Muscle is what burns fat at rest; you will regain weight no matter what you eat if you have lost significant muscle mass during a diet. Our diet flushes fat and preserves muscle mass; this means you will be better able to maintain your metabolism and your new weight in the Stabilization and Maintenance phases, and long term.
- Long term success: The Stabilization and Maintenance phases follow the Detox phase and ensure that your new weight is maintained. We have tools to help reset your new set point and support healthy fat metabolism, energy, and hormonal function to ensure long term success and health. Any emotional issues that relate to your habits and weight maintenance and overall wellbeing can be addressed as well, since our doctors are also trained counselors.
- Detox: This is a detoxification process and not just weight loss. Your body will be clearing toxins that have interfered with proper organ function and overall wellbeing. Most of our patients have reported that they feel more energetic and that they have mental focus and clarity as well as more even moods while in the detox phase of the program.
What does the Online deal include?
- Initial office visit with health assessment and customized treatment plan
- Basic detox supplements to decrease appetite and control cravings
Is this the HCG diet?
No, there are some similarities but no hormone injections or use of HCG. The rate of weight loss is similar.
Do I have to exercise on this program?
No, exercise is not part of this program (although if you are in a routine we will help you maintain it), but it is one of the pillars that we will help you put in place in the Stabilization and Maintenance phases, to ensure long term health and weight maintenance.
What are the Stabilization and Maintenance phases?
Stabilization is the phase directly after the detoxification phase. It is the most important phase to maintaining your weight, and lasts three weeks. During this time we will be guiding you and supporting your biochemistry so that wild fluctuations are avoided as you start incorporating other foods into your diet again. Maintenance also lasts three weeks and you begin incorporating still more foods and learning the portions and kinds of foods that support your ideal weight long term. Maintenance is the phase where you learn how to support your metabolism through customized exercise routine and other simple lifestyle practices.
Can I lose more than 15-20 pounds if I go longer than 21 days?
Yes–the weight loss portion can be extended up to 40 days, and even repeated after the Stabilization and Maintenance phases if necessary. You and your doctor will discuss appropriate goals in your first visit and as you progress. Your body mass index, overall fat, abdominal fat, and muscle percentages will be measured at each visit.
What will I be eating?
- Specific meats, vegetables, fruits, and limited grains that will be outlined in your first visit.
- A prescribed amount of water and even green tea or coffee if desired.
- Energy and focus are supported by the supplements you’ll be taking, which also help to decrease hunger.
- There are no packaged foods that we sell.
How will the Dr. determine if it is safe for me?
Basic lab tests (if necessary), as well as the exam and assessment in the first visit, will allow the doctor to determine if it will be safe and effective for you to begin the Detox portion of the program immediately. People with hormonal, liver or kidney problems or any other issue the doctor deems concerning we may need to do preparatory work with you, balancing your biochemistry, before you start the detox phase. Either way, a treatment plan will be customized for you to get you started on your way to health. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, and children or teenagers are not appropriate for this diet.
If I don’t feel this particular program will work for me do you have other ways to help me lose weight and reach my health goals?
Absolutely. We have several programs that result in detoxification and weight loss. We will help you determine the best one given your lifestyle and health status.
I think I may have a thyroid, vitamin D deficiency, hormonal or other problem that has prevented me from losing weight in the past. Can Insights to Health Help me with that as well?
Yes, as primary care physicians, we can diagnose health conditions that interfere with weight loss and treat them naturally so that you are in a better state of health in general, and also so that you can lose weight and maintain the loss effectively.
How often do I need to come in?
Generally, patients return every 3 weeks for follow-up to move through the Stabilization and Maintenance phases. Insurance often covers follow up visits. (Our office can help you determine if that is the case. If not, we offer a generous discount for payment at time of service.)
What is not included with the Online Deal?
Follow up visits (which may be covered by insurance; if not, we have a generous discount for payment at time of service), additional prescribed nutrients tailored to your needs which allow the process to be more successful and address some of the underlying factors for you as an individual. For your convenience, we stock an extensive medicinary of physician quality botanicals, supplements, and other natural medicines that are gentle and effective.
How soon can I schedule?
You can schedule online or call us at 503.501.5001 so that we can schedule your New Patient Appointment at a time that is convenient for you. We look forward to being a part of your health solution in 2013!
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