The active ingredient in both Ozempic, Wegovy is a substance called semaglutide that imitates natural weight regulation mechanisms in the human body. In this article, integrative medicine doctor and weight loss specialist Dr. Ruthie Harper, MD in Austin, TX explains this amazing new weight loss technology, and discusses how semaglutide can help women and men lose weight, so that they can look and feel their best!
A new, 100% natural treatment is available to help address female hair loss: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. In this article Dr. Ruthie Harper, MD in Austin, TX explains how this revolutionary new hair loss treatment can restore thick, luscious, beautiful hair in women and men.
recent research has shown that using Synthroid alone may not be enough to resolve hypothyroidism for everyone. In this article thyroid expert Dr. Ruthie Harper, MD in Austin TX explains why Synthroid on its own may not be sufficient to resolve your hyperthyroidism symptoms – and what you can do about it!
Dr. Ruthie Harper, in Austin, works with each individual to safely achieve their weight loss goals – including prescription semaglutide weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. In this article she explains how to use Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) safely – to ensure you do not experience dangerous loss of muscle mass.
Fatigue, ‘brain fog’, aches and pains, sleep problems, weight gain? Metabolomics is a cutting-edge field of testing that identifies your unique nutritional deficiencies – on a cellular level. Dr. Ruthie Harper, MD in Austin, TX can help you identify your personal nutrient deficiencies – so that you can restore balance and achieve optimal, energy, health, and well-being!
Weight gain during menopause can be frustrating and can have a significant impact on a woman’s overall health and well-being. In this article, Dr. Ruthie Harper explains why it is important for women to understand why they may be experiencing weight gain during menopause and to identify strategies to prevent it.
HbA1c & fasting insulin are two key measures of metabolic health that can provide valuable insight into an individual’s risk of weight gain after menopause. Monitoring these markers & making changes can help prevent weight gain & chronic disease from developing post-menopausally.
Menopausal decrease in hormone levels can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings, sleep disturbances, mid-line weight gain, and a decline in sexual desire. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can offer relief from these symptoms!
Understanding reference ranges is crucial in interpreting lab test results in health and disease. If optimal health is desired, it is essential to understand that they are not always synonymous with optimal function of the body. Understanding reference ranges is crucial to decision-making in managing health & diseases.
Functional medicine offers patients the opportunity to team up with a doctor who truly listens to them, is open to their preferences, and is committed to uncovering new information and scientific advances that optimize health – seeking to understand and address the root cause of health issues.
