Tag: Weight Loss

Top 5 Remarkable Pharmacist Tips for Safe & Effective Weight Loss in 2024

Weight loss plans are often ladened with strict diet plans and increased physical activity, but there are several lifestyle changes that can complement these traditional approaches. In fact a recent survey by Everyday Health revealed that diet and exercise was not the number one strategy for successful weight loss. Asides diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes, other safe and effective weight loss tips may include simple activities such as drinking warm water in the morning, soaking oneself up in the sun for vitamin D, and getting adequate sleep.
 
As you navigate your weight loss journey, having your local pharmacist as an ally can make a significant difference. Pharmacists are well-equipped to offer tips on weight loss medications, supplements and other lifestyle changes. This article focuses on pharmacists’ tips for safe and effective weight loss such as sleep, hydration, a healthy gut, and keeping food journals.
 

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Weight Loss Medications: The Old and The New, A Brief History

With the latest craze over weight loss injectables, many have forgotten that weight loss medications have been around for years. Some have come and gone, (Remember the Fen-Phen craze) while others have been around for a while. This article will explore the many weight loss medications that have lasted the test of time as well as the ones that have not…

While lifestyle modifications should be the mainstay of treatment, weight loss medications can help those at risk for comorbidities and other chronic conditions. Let’s look at what weight loss medications we have had over the years and how they have worked.

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