Weight Management

According to government statistics 50% of Americans are overweight or obese. Americans eat fast food, too much sugar and large portions of food, and are lacking in fruits and vegetables. Besides a poor diet, most Americans lack adequate exercise, which in turn can lead to serious health problems.

Many people try to lose weight with a fad diet causing frustration and a lack of success. If you are truly commited to losing weight, it is imperative to follow a healthy diet and exercise program. Cold Laser Therapy, as an adjunct to proper diet and exercise, can help you reach your desired goals.

Cold Laser Therapy Treatment for Weight Management

The cold laser employs low level light, also known as Light Emitting Diodes (LED lights) to stimulate acupuncture points over the hands, face, arms and ears, encouraging the body to emit endorphins. Endorphins are used by the body to combat stress and raise energy levels. The therapy works to distribute energy evenly throughout the body and balance the system. With your body more relaxed, circulation improves, endorphins are released, and your desire for excessive and inappropriate food is suppressed. The laser can also stimulate metabolism and thereby enable the body to utilize food efficiently instead of storing it as fat. Because acupuncture points are being stimulated, this treatment is similar to the process of acupuncture, but without the needles!

Diet and exercise are helpful in any program of weight reduction. Most people who come for the laser treatment for weight control, however, have been given diets and exercise regimens before. They may have good knowledge of what they should and shouldn't eat, but they feel depressed or irritable when they try to stay on a diet. The laser should relieve such problems and help improve will power.

Six laser treatments are recommended, receiving one treatment per week for 6 weeks. You may require additional treatments, depending on your desired weight loss. There is no discomfort and no disrobing. We just ask that you wear loose fitting, or short, sleeves so that we can have access to the lower arm area. We will also ask you to remove any jewelry prior to treatment.

Most people experience:
- An increased amount in thirst
- A reduction of appetite
- A reduction of cravings
- An increased amount of energy
- A more restful night's rest

The endorphins and substances that your brain produces depend in part on your thoughts, feelings, and expectations. If your attitude about weight loss (or life in general) is negative and you don't have expectations that your condition will get better, your brain may not produce enough of the substances your body needs to heal. On the other hand, if your attitude and expectations are more positive, your brain is likely to produce sufficient amounts of the endorphins that will boost your body's healing power. That is why it is important to be mentally ready to take on this challenge and have an openness, and believe in the possibilities of the joy and freedom that this can provide.

Weight Management Tools to Keep You on Track

Customized Online Meal Planning - Support on the Go

Today's busy lifestyle makes it difficult to maintain a healthy, well balanced diet. The elementals™ Customized Online Meal Planning Program is an easy, affordable way to help you improve your eating habits, maintain a more desirable weight, and improve energy levels.

Developed by registered dieticians, this online program provides 12 months of online access from the convenience of your home computer. You don't have to attend meetings, count points or starve yourself. This plan is all about eating well and getting support whenever and wherever you need it through the site.

Features of the program include 7 day meal plans, grocery lists, recipes, a home fitness guide and more. There are 32 different meal plans from which to choose such as Heart Smart, On-The-Go, Teen Scene, and Vegetarian. There's a plan to suit every taste. A personal consultation with one of our nurses will help you get started on your way to a healthier you.

Call Indigo MedSpa at 616.336.7662 or click on the "Start Your FREE Consultation" link to learn how we can help you reach your weight management goals.