by Options Weight Loss | Oct 30, 2018 | Blog, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Weight Loss
Gluten is the protein component of various grains (wheat, barley and rye). It is widely believed that avoiding gluten will result in weight loss or improved overall health. However, the only people that must avoid gluten are those with celiac disease. Celiac disease...
by Options Weight Loss | Oct 30, 2018 | Blog, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Weight Loss
Once carbohydrate-containing foods are digested, individual glucose molecules are released throughout the body. Moderate carbohydrate consumption leads to the immediate use or storage of these glucose molecules. However, if excess carbohydrates are consumed a process...
by Options Weight Loss | Oct 30, 2018 | Blog, Health, Weight Loss
Options Medical Weight loss is proud to prescribe a variety of FDA approved medications for appetite suppression. With 2 out of 3 adults overweight and 1 out of 3 adults obese, the need for weight loss intervention is great. FDA approved medication for weight loss...
by Options Weight Loss | Oct 18, 2018 | Blog, Health, Weight Loss
In the pursuit of a medical weight loss program, there are some medications that help a patient with weight loss. One such medication is phentermine, or popularly known under its brand name of Adipex. Phentermine is a strong appetite suppressant that diminishes the...
by Options Weight Loss | Sep 25, 2018 | Blog, Health, Weight Loss
Do you need something to help burn fat faster along with your well-balanced diet and exercise? Try our Lipotropic injections here at Options Medical Weight loss. What is Lipotropic? Lipotropic(Lipo) shots are injections of vitamins and amino acids that encourage the...
by Options Weight Loss | May 15, 2018 | Blog, Health, Weight Loss
The HCG diet is a successful supervised weight loss plan offered by our South Loop and Glenview locations. Participation in the HCG diet can allow a patient to lose several pounds in one week, without feeling hungry in the process. However, resources citing the FDA...