Every year when the New Year comes around, we hear from patients and friends that their goal is to lose weight and start feeling healthy again. Sadly, many people will become frustrated and give up on this goal quickly, as the fad diets people fall prey to often give false energy, starve us from needed nutrients and never address the underlying root of the problem. 

Healthy weight loss is possible. But first, we need to look deeper and gain a better understanding of what’s going on inside of you!

The reality is, calories in and calories out (energy balance) do play a role in weight maintenance. And like they say, weight loss really does happen in the kitchen. But like all health mechanisms, it can often be so much more complicated than just over or under eating. Excess adipose (or fat) could have underlying issues related to hormones, a weakened immune system, toxicity in the Chinese Medicine philosophy of ‘liver’, your metabolic system or because of decreased “good” bacteria in the gut and microbiome. 

Deep Roots Natural Medicine takes a deep dive into all of this and educates you on exactly what’s happening with your body, why it’s happening and how we can help you achieve healthy weight loss and a happier you! 

The United States contains one of the highest percentages of obese people in the world. An obese person in America incurs an average of $1,429 more in medical expenses annually. We want to continue helping others find their way to better health for the long term and reverse these statistics while also offering natural solutions. 

One of the best ways to ensure you’re eating the right diet, is looking at the full picture of your labs. We don’t just mean food sensitivities! The most insightful tests can come from places you wouldn’t think of. Like a digestive test to analyze your gut health. Or a hormone panel to see how your body is responding to your diet and lifestyle. And a blood test so we can look at every last piece of data and piece the complete puzzle together.

Here are our favorite tips on healthy weight loss:

1)  Increase your fiber consumption by eating a large portion of vegetables with every meal.

2)  Eat healthy fats earlier in the day to help keep your brain sharp and focused for the day.

3)  Focus on eating more protein and opting for blood sugar stable carbs, like berries or lentils.

4)  Exercise when you wake to boost your cortisol levels naturally, for fifteen minutes or more. 

5)  Drink more water. Mix it up by adding lemon, lime, cucumber or basil.

6)  Limit your intake of dairy, bread, sugar and processed foods because it may cause inflammation.

 Our personally customized plans are for motivated patients looking to lose weight naturally, safely, and effectively. Our treatments include acupuncture, functional medicine, health coaching, dietary recommendations, Chinese herbal medicine and high-quality whole food based supplements. Combined, these modalities work by reducing unhealthy cravings, anxiety, irritability and instead, increasing your energy. All of this makes it easier to achieve your goals toward a healthy lifestyle.

 Please reach out to us to schedule a consultation or get more information. Deep Roots Natural Medicine 704-765-6813 or email us at info@deeprootsnm.com. Our clinic is located in Charlotte, NC and we work with many patients around the US virtually.