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8 Reasons You Should Consider Starting Your Weight Loss Journey With IWLS

Posted on September 7, 2022 at 12:42 PM by Iowa Weight Loss Specialists

At Iowa Weight Loss Specialists, we're dedicated to finding the right weight loss solution for every patient. Here are 8...

Trendy Diets & Weight Loss Supplements vs. Medical Weight Loss Programs

Posted on August 16, 2022 at 12:15 PM by Iowa Weight Loss Specialists

The internet seems to be advertising weight loss programs more than ever before. It is nearly impossible to scroll through...

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

Posted on April 11, 2022 at 3:10 PM by Iowa Weight Loss Specialists

Metabolic Syndrome is defined by the National Institute of Health as a group of risk factors that raises your risk...

Tips for Supporting a Slow Metabolism

Posted on March 22, 2022 at 2:57 PM by Iowa Weight Loss Specialists

Have you ever wondered if you have a slow metabolism? Did you know that there is a test that can...

Pharmaceutical Advocacy

Posted on March 4, 2022 at 12:19 PM by Iowa Weight Loss Specialists

Insufficient insurance coverage for anti-obesity medications (AOMs) is one of the chief complaints and frustrations for providers and their patients....

Introduction to Connections Support Group

Posted on March 2, 2022 at 6:14 PM by Iowa Weight Loss Specialists

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists now has weekly support group meetings via zoom. Our weekly support group meetings are called Connections....

Evaluating Weight Loss Advertisements

Posted on December 20, 2021 at 10:37 AM by Iowa Weight Loss Specialists

By Rachelle McCabe, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C It's the time of year when people start searching the internet for weight loss...

Long Term Lifestyle Changes

Posted on December 20, 2021 at 10:33 AM by Iowa Weight Loss Specialists

By Jody Horstman, ARNP, NP-C I have a sign in my office that reads, “Start where you are, use what...

Slow Weight Loss

Posted on December 9, 2021 at 3:26 PM by Iowa Weight Loss Specialists

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists knows that weight loss can be challenging. Weight loss looks different from person to person. That...

FDA Approves Wegovy as a New Weight Loss Medication

Posted on June 14, 2021 at 10:56 AM by Iowa Weight Loss Specialists

Wegovy is a once weekly injection under the skin approved for chronic weight management. The active ingredient (semaglutide)is also in...

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