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Weight loss plateaus are frustrating, but they are a common part of the weight loss journey. A plateau occurs when your weight loss stalls after a period of consistent progress, even though you are still following the same diet and exercise routine. Understanding why plateaus happen and how to overcome them can help you break […]
Author Archives: Vital Advanced Medical Center
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A caloric deficit for weight loss occurs when you consume fewer calories than your body needs to maintain its current weight. Essentially, your body starts using stored fat as energy to make up for the calorie shortfall, leading to weight loss over time. At Vital Advanced Medical Center, our medical weight loss clinic Tampa has […]
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Ready for a more straightforward and personalized healthcare experience? It’s here. Patient Centered Healthcare is now available via Direct Primary Care. Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model that allows patients to pay their primary care provider directly, usually through a monthly, quarterly, or annual fee. This model eliminates the need for insurance billing […]
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Here’s to educating you about the flu. The flu, short for influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It primarily affects the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs, and can range from mild to severe. In some cases, the flu can lead to serious complications like pneumonia, hospitalization, or even death, especially […]
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Lower testosterone levels are one of the signs of aging in men, and testosterone levels usually begin to drop starting in the 30s or 40s and gradually continues over time. This decline has impacts on a man’s health, some of which are detailed below. Lower testosterone levels lead to reduced muscle mass and strength, increased […]
There is much disinformation regarding testosterone replacement therapy; many myths are peddled which discourage men from seeking treatment, consequently they continue to live with the symptoms of low testosterone such as low libido, loss of muscle mass, erectile dysfunction, loss of strength and endurance, a lack of energy, a decreased enjoyment of life and more. […]
WHAT IS A STROKE AND WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT? A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. This can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death. There are two […]
WHAT IS HEATSTROKE AND WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT? As summer approaches and temperatures rise in Florida, the cases of heatstroke also rise. What is heatstroke and what can you do about it? Our Primary Care Doctor in Tampa says that Heat stroke is a severe heat-related illness characterized by a dangerously elevated body […]
For those seeking to lose weight, it is important to understand there is a very important connection between muscle mass and weight loss. Too often we tend to focus on diet and cutting calories. And while that is important, muscle mass is also very important. Yet, for many dieters, much of the weight they lose […]
The importance of sleep during weight loss cannot be underestimated. Sleep plays a crucial role in weight loss and overall health. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that when people were starved of sleep, late-night snacking increased, and they were more likely to choose high carb snacks. In another study done […]
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