Weight Management & Wellness
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By achieving and maintaining a healthier weight, not only can you decrease the need for medications that treat these conditions, you can even get rid of some of these conditions and improve your quality of life!
We offer two unique weight management programs in our Woodlands / Spring, Texas office:By achieving and maintaining a healthier weight, not only can you decrease the need for medications that treat these conditions, you can even get rid of some of these conditions and improve your quality of life!
We offer two unique weight management programs in our Woodlands / Spring, Texas office:
Signature weight loss program for gradual weight loss
Our Signature weight management program provides size reduction and weight loss. This program begins with a complete body composition test, vital signs, lab testing, EKG, if needed, consultation and physical exam with one of our providers to go over your medical history, lifestyle habits, such as nutrition and exercise.
We help you recognize what types of foods, medications, medical conditions may be causing your weight increase and work towards permanent lifestyle changes with diet modification. We will discuss portion control and the significance of not skipping meals. For many patients, we prescribe an appetite suppressant (Adipex, Qsymia, Belviq, Phentermine, etc) and a water pill, if necessary.
Most patients come in weekly for vitamin injections and monitoring. Every 30 days, providers will meet with you face to face for weight-loss counseling to ensure you are doing well with prescribed medications and making progress towards a healthy weight goal. We also discuss lab results if necessary.
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Body Mass Index (BMI) and Body Composition Analysis (BCA)
+Before starting any weight loss program, it’s important that you become familiar with the term Body Mass Index (BMI). Although fairly accurate, this method may overestimate the body fat of muscular athletes and underestimate the body fat of an individual with very little muscle weight.
Waist circumference is considered by many health professionals to be another important factor when evaluating fat distribution. Studies indicate that visceral fat found in the abdominal area around the waist, in excess of 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men, may also increase the likelihood of heart disease, diabetes, and other medical problems, even if your BMI is within normal range.
For any of our diet programs, we will perform a complete body composition analysis with either the InBody 520 or InBody 570. In our Humble/Atascoscita location, the InBody 520 machine will analyze your body composition, including lean body mass, body fat mass, dry lean mass, body mass index, percent body fat, amount of water inside and outside the cells, and much more. In our The Woodlands/Spring location, the InBody 570 machine analyzes the same body composition components as the InBody 520 machine, but also picks up your visceral fat (belly fat) as well.
This tool helps you understand how your lifestyle, diet, and exercise regimen influence your body composition. It is instrumental in identifying what works and what doesn’t so you can reach your target weight loss goal.
hCG Diet
The hCG diet protocol consists of a low-calorie diet accompanied by hCG prescription-grade injections (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin). The average hCG dieter experiences rapid weight loss averaging 1/2 to 1 pound per day. The way these diet works is by pairing a 500-700 calorie diet with the injections the hCG will trigger the hypothalamus to release stored (reserve) fat into the bloodstream to be utilized as energy.
Essentially, your body begins to live off its stored fat. You will receive the daily hCG injections along with an hCG Guidebook to aid you on your weight loss journey. Upon completion of the diet, you may experience any but not limited to the following benefits: Burn excess fat, Reduce Hunger, loss of abnormal/excess fat storage, Weight loss 1/2-1 pound per day, Boost energy, Improve Hormone Levels, No muscle loss, increased metabolism, and very little drug interactions.
No matter which weight loss program you choose, we also offer a complete line of vitamin and lipotropic injections and comprehensive testing and analysis tools like the bio wellness screening, InBody 570, and more.
Ready to get started? Book an appointment today!
OUR PROCEDURES
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Signature Weight Management Program
+Our Signature weight management program provides size reduction and weight loss. This program begins with a complete body composition test, vital signs, lab testing, EKG, if needed, consultation and physical exam with one of our providers to go over your medical history, lifestyle habits, such as nutrition and exercise.
We help you recognize what types of foods, medications, medical conditions that may be causing your weight increase and work towards permanent lifestyle changes with diet modification. We will discuss portion control and the significance of not skipping meals. For many patients, we prescribe an appetite suppressant (Adipex, Qsymia, Belviq, Phentremine, etc) and a water pill, if necessary.
Most patients come in weekly for vitamin injections and monitoring. Every 30 days, providers will meet with you face to face for weight loss counseling to ensure you are doing well with prescribed medications and making progress towards a healthy weight goal. We also discuss labs results if necessary.
Signature Weight Loss Program
Medical consultation
Comprehensive lab work – 4 panels (CBC & chem 14, lipid & TSH panels)
Complete body composition / weight and nutritional analysis
Appetite suppressant and a diuretic medication, specific to your individual needs, if necessary
Nutritional counseling, sample meal plan, and exercise recommendations
A 30-day prescription to fill at your local pharmacy, if needed -
hCG Diet
+hCG Diet
The hCG diet protocol consists of a low calorie diet accompanied by hCG prescription grade injections (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin). The average hCG dieter experiences rapid weight loss averaging 1/2 to 1 pound per day. The way this diet works is by pairing a 500-700 calorie diet with the injections the hCG will trigger the hypothalamus to release stored (reserve) fat into the bloodstream to be utilized as energy. Essentially, your body begins to live off it's stored fat. You will receive the daily hCG injections along with a hCG Guide Book to aid you on your weight loss journey. Upon completion of the diet you may experience any but not limited to the following benefits: Burn excess fat, Reduce Hunger, loss of abnormal/excess fat storage, Weight loss 1/2-1 pound per day, Boost energy, Improve Hormone Levels, No muscle loss, increased metabolism, and very little drug interactions.
hCG Diet Program
Medical Consultation
Comprehensive Lab Work - 4 Panels (CBC & chem 14, lipid, TSH panels and U/A)
Complete body composition / weight and nutritional analysis
Appetite suppressant and a diuretic medication, specific to your individual needs, if necessary
Guide Book with and introduction into the diet, protocols, recipes, and a food journal
Daily hCG Injectables
A 30- Day prescription to fill at your local pharmacy, if needed
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Lipotropic and Vitamin Injections
+Our exclusive lipotropic and vitamin B12 energy-boosting injections provide the first step to re-energize your body while accelerating your weight loss.
Lipotropic injections combine the powerful energy boost of vitamin B12 with the fat-burning benefits of lipotropic complex. These injections contain amino acids (protein building blocks) and enzymes that together help your body. The different ingredients of this mixture are known to have the following attributes:
Co-enzymes that are required for proper metabolism of fats, carbs and proteins and have the ability to remove fat from the liver
Energy boost
Speed up thought process and improve mood
Building blocks for cell walls
Essential components for normal cell and brain function
Help control cholesterol levels and gallstones
Helps emulsify cholesterol and detoxify amines
Helps keep healthy skin tone and strong nails
Promote healthy hair growth, and controlling estrogen levels
Help with transforming carbohydrates into energy
Help minimize unwanted water gain
Increase breakdown of fat (lipids) during metabolism
Prevent excess fat build-up in the liver
Boost your body’s overall metabolic power
Our injections contain carefully calibrated doses of natural lipotropic nutrients that can improve your ability to shed fat. Your body will be more effective in handling the fats you consume.
Some frequently asked questions are listed below.Call New Horizons Wellness Center & MediSpa to learn more!
Can anyone get B12 lipotropic injections or do I have to be on one of the diets?In order to receive vitamin B12 lipotropic injections you do not have to be on one of our diet plans, but you must be established as our patient. You must have an initial visit with a medical professional and then you can receive the injections.
How often should I get the injections?You can get the vitamin B12 lipotropic injections as often as twice per week. Many of our patients opt to get the injection once per week depending on their schedule. Within a couple of days of receiving B12 lipotropic injections, many people experience an increase in their energy level and stamina. Each individual is unique and may experience a variation of results from one injection.
How much weight will I lose while taking vitamin B12 lipotropic injections?Vitamin B12 lipotropic injections are a tool to aid your dieting efforts. The injections alone will not cause weight loss. It is with a healthy diet and exercise program that you will see and feel the benefits of the injection.
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InBody 570 Analysis
+At New Horizons Wellness Center & MediSpa, we highly recommend the InBody 570 body composition analysis (BCA). This tool will provide baseline measurements of your body, which we can use to identify goals for treatment and measure your progress. After a few weeks or a month of diet and exercise, you will begin to see improvements in your body composition analysis using the InBody 570.
Calculating your BMI can sometimes overestimate the level of your obesity risk, if you tend to have lean muscle mass or water weight. The inBody 570 machine, doesn’t just measure your BCA, and how much fat and muscle you have, but it also measures how much water you have in your body. It splits your water weight into Intracellular and Extracellular, which are values that allow people to understand what someone’s fluid distribution is in their body.
After a full body scan, you will receive an overall health evaluation report, including:
Measurements for your arms, legs, and torso
Body composition analysis (BCA) with lean body mass and intra and extra cellular water
Obesity evaluation and diagnosis
Muscle-fat analysis
Metabolic rate
Recommended daily caloric intake for weight control
And more
At New Horizon’s Wellness Center & MediSpa, our goal is to make sure you lose weight in a safe and healthy manner. Ongoing body composition analysis is the best way to see if what you are doing is working on the inside and outside. Please call for pricing and book an appointment today for the InBody 570 screening. -
Bio Wellness Screening
+A bio wellness screening provides a completely painless, non-invasive method for gaining valuable information about the function and balance, or imbalance, of your body's organs and systems, as well as providing specific feedback to restore each system to a healthy balance.
These screenings provide information on current and potential medical issues. Screening for chronic preventable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension can identify a path for disease prevention and improved health.
This test is covered by most insurances. Call (281) 419-5544 to schedule a consultation and find out how this test can help you.
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Micro Nutrient Testing
+Feeling sluggish? Not getting the results you hoped for even though you are eating healthy and exercising? Maybe you want a custom nutrition plan based on your specific needs? No matter which of these applies to you, a micronutrient consultation and analysis could be the solution you’ve been waiting for.
A nutrient deficiency can aid in diagnosing underlying conditions that may be contributing to weight-related problems. Vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant deficiencies have also been shown to suppress the immune system, increasing the risk of serious diseases including cancer and diabetes. Micronutrient testing goes beyond the standard lab tests done by most primary care doctors. With one blood test, we can find out exactly what nutrients you need and those you should avoid.
Some of the most common micronutrient deficiencies include:
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Biotin, Folate, Pantothenate
Minerals: Calcium Magnesium, Zinc, Copper
Amino Acids: Asparagine, Glutamine, Serine
Antioxidants: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Coenzye Q10, Cysteine, Glutathione, Selenium, Vitamin E
Carbohydrate Metabolism: Chromium, Fructose Sensitivity, Glucose-Insulin Metabolism
Fatty Acids: Oleic Acid
Metabolites: Choline, Inositol, CarnitineEven if you eat a balanced diet, your body may not be absorbing essential micronutrients properly, but how do you know? Hormones and aging can drastically affect your micronutrient needs, too. If you feel like your metabolism is slow or if you never have enough energy to get through the day, there is probably something in your nutrient profile that needs to be addressed. Mood changes can also be related to a nutrient deficiency.
Unlike traditional blood, serum, hair, and urine tests, micronutrient testing looks at how your white blood cells respond to varied environments of over 32 vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. The results provide useful information about your metabolism rate, health risks, and dietary needs. Based on these results, our providers can recommend dietary changes and micronutrient supplements just for you!
Micronutrient testing may be covered by insurance. Make an appointment at New Horizons Wellness Center & MediSpa by calling (281) 419-5544. Find out how this test can help you today!
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Nutraceutical Supplements
+At our office, we believe that given the proper nutrition, your body has amazing capabilities of healing itself. We also believe that nutrition should be individualized to meet each patient’s needs. For these reasons and many more, we proudly offer a wide variety of alternative health products to aid with natural healing and to address a variety of conditions and illness.
We recommend Ortho Molecular Products for efficacy that produces the highest possible levels of patient wellness. From raw material selection, all the way to the finished products manufactured, everything they do is guided by the goal of achieving greater efficacy. For 25 years, Ortho Molecular Products has been successfully combining evidence-based formulations and superior raw ingredients to develop efficacious supplements that noticeably enhance patient health.
If you are interested in any of our supplements, please call our office at (281) 419-5544 for additional information.
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Clinical Pathology and Lab Testing
+At New Horizons Wellness Center & MediSpa, our providers conduct a full spectrum of lab work and testing as part of your comprehensive care plan. Looking at your blood, saliva, and urine enables us to diagnose any underlying conditions that may be contributing to health problems including weight gain, diabetes, or thyroid disease. If you are at risk for a digestive disorder, food allergy or sensitivity, or nutrient deficiency, we can test for them with a simple blood sample.
In addition to basic lab work to evaluate things like heart health, cholesterol, and blood sugar, we can perform:
Hormone testing
Micronutrient analysis
Gastrointestinal screening
Allergy testing
Drug testing
STD screening
And more
You may think blood work is expensive and inconvenient, but without it, we cannot create your custom treatment plan. Testing gives us the information we need to make accurate diagnoses. We offer upfront, affordable pricing for everyone, and most insurance plans are accepted. -
Semaglutide
-What is Semaglutide and How Can it Help You Lose Weight?
Semaglutide is a medicine that can be used for weight loss and for lowering the blood sugar level in type-2 diabetes patients to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. It is what is known as a ‘GLP-1’ agonist. This type of medicine acts by increasing insulin release and delaying the emptying of the stomach, thus reducing appetite. Semaglutide is the generic name, and there are three brands that we will briefly look at in the next section.What are the Brands of Semaglutide?
The three brands of Semaglutide are Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. Wegovy is the brand that is used in weight loss patients. It is available only to individuals who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 30kg/m2 and those who have a BMI of 27kg/m2, and who also have conditions such as type-2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, all conditions that lead to excess weight. Semaglutide is not a ‘magic bullet’ for weight loss. It is essential that the patient, while using the medicine, also follows a strict diet and exercise regime laid down by a medical professional.How Do I Take Semaglutide?
Semaglutide – as in Wegovy – is administered as a once-a-week injection into the body. The same applies to Ozempic. Rybelsus, however, is a daily tablet treatment. The injection can be administered by a medical professional or by the patient. In the latter case, hygiene is a vital element of the procedure.Will it Help Me Lose Weight?
As with all medicines, supplements, and medical treatments, Wegovy is not the answer for everyone. We have mentioned above the BMI and other conditions required for patients to be considered for this treatment. We recommend you talk to us at New Horizons Wellness Center and MediSpa to discover if you will be suitable for the program. They will want to know about your medical history and lifestyle habits and request that you stop smoking or using recreational drugs and cut out alcohol. You will be considered only if you agree to the program and its dietary and exercise requirements. Persons with a family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma should not use Semaglutide, along with those with tumors in the glands. You should also inform the medical professional if you have stomach disorders, pancreatitis, or kidney disease, as these may preclude you from entering the program. Your first step should be a consultation with a medical expert familiar with using Semaglutide for weight loss, and they will explain what you should expect should you be deemed suitable for this lie of treatment.Conclusion
Wegovy injections can help with weight loss when part of a planned and strictly observed dietary and exercise regime. Anyone considering this treatment method should consult a medical professional with experience and expertise in using Semaglutide for weight loss. Talk to your doctor about a referral, and you may soon be on the path to losing that excess weight.