Understanding Cycles, Thyroid, Energy, and Hormonal Changes During GLP-1 Treatment

By Hana Paterno
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor

As GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide become more common, one of the questions I hear more often from women is:

“Can this affect my hormones?”

Understanding Hair Shedding During GLP-1 Treatment

By Hana Paterno
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor

Hair shedding is one of the more common concerns I hear from patients using GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide. While hair loss is not considered a direct or universal side effe...

Understanding Long-Term Use and Metabolic Health

By Hana Paterno, ND
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor

GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are increasingly used to support metabolic health and weight management. As more patients begin these therapies, one of the most common q...

Understanding Common Reactions to GLP-1 Medications

By Hana Paterno, ND
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor 

GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are increasingly used to support metabolic health and weight management. While many patients tolerate these medications well, side eff...

What Patients Should Understand About Weight, Metabolism, and Long-Term Health

By Hana Paterno, ND
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor 

Supporting Muscle and Metabolic Health During Weight Loss

By Hana Paterno, ND
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor 

 GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide can significantly reduce appetite and support meaningful weight loss. While this can improve metabolic health, it also means th...

What Patients Need to Know

By Hana Paterno, ND
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor

GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are transforming metabolic care. But many patients wonder how these medications affect muscle and long-term metabolic health.

Do GLP-1 medications cause mus...