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What is insulin resistance?

  What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body produces insulin, but does not use it properly. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps the body use glucose (natural sugar) for energy. When people are insulin resistant, their muscle, fat, and liver cells do not respond properly to insulin. As a result, their bodies…

Multivitamin

Vitamins are important micronutrients that the body needs for many metabolic pathways. Vitamin deficiencies are common Many vitamins, minerals, and amino supplements are not well absorbed by the body when taken orally. For some people, barriers may exist in the gastrointestinal tract preventing adequate absorption. IV and IM nutrition boosters Administering nutrients via an injection or intravenously (IV) allows for…

BMI calculator

Body Mass Index (BMI) is tool that can help you determine if you are overweight, obese or underweight. Since BMI takes your height and weight in to consideration, it allows one to compare weights or different people of different heights. BMI Categories:  Underweight = <18.5 Normal weight = 18.5–24.9 Overweight = 25–29.9 Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater W8MD…

Facials

W8MD medical Aesthetics / Medspa Services

Medical Aesthetic Program offers a wide variety of advanced laser skin treatments including oxygen super facials, photofacials, microneedling, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy, non-ablative laser skin resurfacing, botox, fillers and aesthetic treatments. The variety of technology and technique, combined with knowledgeable staff, allows doctors to customize treatment plans to each patient. One-size-fits-all procedures are not performed at W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep…

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What is Acanthosis Nigricans and why is it important?

Acanthosis is darker or thicker lines in the neck with or without skin tags signifies a metabolic reason for weight gain called insulin resistance. Acanthosis nigricans Acanthosis nigricans is a clear sign of insulin resistance in most people that are either overweight or obese, according to Dr. Prab R. Tumpati, MD, founder of W8MD medical weight loss centers of America.…

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