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The Connecticut Center for Integrative Medicine understands the frustration many people feel when they can’t lose weight, their weight-loss goals have plateaued, or they gain back all the weight they may have lost (and then some). Do not become discouraged! When searching for the “best weight loss doctor near me in Fairfield, Connecticut,” know that our naturopathic physicians and providers in Stamford have your back. We take a holistic approach to working with patients from across the area. This approach supports sound, practical guidance that helps you lose weight in a manageable manner and gives you the tools to maintain a healthy weight, built on a foundation of a healthy lifestyle.

What if I diet and exercise and still can’t lose weight?

Many factors contribute to your weight. For starters, your food choices matter. You may be underestimating the calories in the food and beverages you consume. We also encourage you to rethink your relationship to food. Don’t think of this as a mere “diet,” but rather as the nutrition that fuels a healthy lifestyle. We assess the types and amounts of food you eat, as well as other lifestyle factors, to build a weight-loss program tailored to you and designed to overcome those past challenges. It’s also important to consider that the number you see on the scale is not the be-all, end-all. Muscle weighs more than fat, so it’s important to understand that you may be building muscle mass and a healthy body composition. Lastly, hormonal factors and medical conditions may be to blame for the lack of progress toward your weight-loss goals.

How do hormones affect my weight?

Many hormones directly affect weight loss. The key ones include cortisol, insulin, leptin, and ghrelin. These hormones are responsible for several weight-related functions, from signalling your body to store rather than burn fat to stimulating appetite and the sensation of fullness. In women, fluctuating estrogen levels during peri-menopause and menopause can also alter how fat is stored and distributed. As naturopathic providers, we can perform a wide range of assessments and tests to identify hormonal imbalances that may require treatment.

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What medical conditions are most associated with weight gain?

The primary ones include hypothyroidism, which affects your metabolism; insulin resistance; PCOS; metabolic syndrome; and Cushing’s syndrome. Because our team practices holistic care, we also understand the role that conditions like depression, anxiety, and chronic insomnia play in weight-oriented challenges. When these conditions are properly managed, the barriers to your weight-loss goals are lifted. Our approach to care and a medically managed weight-loss program is to identify and resolve the real source of stubborn, excess pounds.

Can’t I just take a pill or injections to lose weight?

There is no denying the potential impact of GLP-1 medications. However, there is no magic bullet for losing weight and keeping it off. It will always be fundamental to stay active and eat nutritious foods. Period. There is no way around that. We are seeing firsthand the effects of one, not properly pairing these drugs with a healthy lifestyle, and two, of rapid weight loss in the form of damaging muscle loss and dramatic facial tissue laxity/aging. As a center that practices holistic medicine, we integrate many approaches to support a sustained healthy weight. Our team incorporates natural approaches like botanical medicine to fill in nutritional gaps, as well as conventional medicine and pharmacologics. What is appropriate for your weight loss plan may not be a good option for another patient. In fact, no two plans are the same because you are a one-of-a-kind individual.

Sounds great! How can I get started?

If you are interested in our tailored approach to weight loss, request an appointment! Call the Connecticut Center for Integrative Medicine at (866) 320-6402 to speak with a member of our team today. Our Stamford, CT, office is a convenient, ~18-mile drive from Fairfield.

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Connecticut Center for Integrative Medicine is a multi-disciplinary team of providers that work collaboratively to assist you on your healthcare journey. Taking a truly holistic approach that honors your unique needs, the team will work with you to get you sustainably well.

Dr. Robert Kachko, Founder and Director of the Connecticut Center for Integrative Medicine, is a pioneer in Naturopathic and Integrative Medicine and has developed an extensive bio-psychosocial methodology for people living with chronic diseases. As Past President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Dr. Kachko advocates for healthcare reform to allow everyone access to the kind of care our clinic provides.