Medical Weight Loss
The medical weight loss program offered at Enliven Medical Clinic in Laguna Hills, California, by Mozhgan Ashtari, MD, can help. Call the office today, and make an appointment to learn how you can slim down and achieve better health, or use the online tool to book.
If you find it hard to lose weight, you aren’t alone. Nearly 74% of Americans are overweight, and many of them struggle to achieve a healthier size only to get frustrated and give up or gain the weight back after a “crash” diet.
Medical weight loss is a specialized program designed to help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight through the guidance of healthcare professionals. Unlike traditional diets, this approach focuses on a comprehensive assessment of your unique needs, including medical history, lifestyle factors, and personal goals.
Frequently asked questions
Why should I consider medical weight loss?
When you’re overweight or obese, you increase your risk of developing health problems. These include:
- Heart disease
- Hypertension
- High cholesterol and triglycerides
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Gallbladder disease
- Sleep apnea
- Asthma
- Fertility issues
Though many “diets” promise to help you lose weight, they don’t follow through. It sounds easy enough to lose weight with a one-size-fits-all plan, but these diets don’t take into account your personal situation, including genetics, current health, environment, psychological factors, and preferences.
Weight loss is a complex process that often requires medical intervention to help you maintain good health, stay accountable, and achieve long-term success.
What are the benefits of a medical weight loss program?
A medical weight loss program helps give you the extra support you need to achieve weight loss to promote good health and self-esteem. The program provides support and accountability that helps you lose weight despite stress, plateaus, cravings, setbacks, and challenges.
If you have a chronic condition, Dr. Ashtari can manage it along the way. This is especially valuable if you’re on medications or have limitations when it comes to physical exertion. Prescriptions can be tweaked as needed, for example, and exercise recommendations made to keep you safe while still helping you achieve a healthier size.
Regular check-ins at Enliven Medical Clinic help you stay accountable to your goals and get back on track should you falter.