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Is It Cheating?

 

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...

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Stopping GLP-1 and long-term weight maintenance
What Happens When You Stop GLP-1 Medications?

 

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

 

By Hana Paterno, ND
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor 

 

GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have helped many patients improve blood sugar regulation and achieve meaningful weight los...

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GLP-1 muscle loss and muscle preservation strategies
GLP-1 & Muscle Loss

 

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...

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Hana Paterno

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Hana Paterno, ND is a naturopathic doctor focused on metabolic health, nutrition, and sustainable long-term wellness. Her work helps patients support muscle, metabolism, and overall health while using modern therapies such as GLP-1 medications.

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