Many people considering GLP-1 medications are carrying far more than questions about weight loss — including guilt, shame, and the feeling that needing help somehow means they’ve failed.

By Hana Paterno
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor

One of the things I hear most often from patients considering me...

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...

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...