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Reasons You Might Be Gaining Weight—And Why You Can’t Lose It


Published May 12, 2018

Obesity can lead to a number of life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and even certain types of cancer. This information alone is usually enough to make people want to lead a healthier lifestyle and lose excess weight. The best way to lose weight, as everyone knows, is to simply incorporate time into a daily routine to exercise and to begin opting for healthier diet choices. These changes usually do the trick in terms of losing weight and getting healthy, but sometimes they don’t seem to be enough. Many people have found that despite their best efforts to make better health decisions, their excess weight seems to persist. Typically, this is an indication of a bigger underlying reason for the stubborn weight: hormonal imbalance. Fortunately, this is a problem that can be treated, through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and more. Read more…

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  • I have been on HRT for 14 years and after speaking with my 3 sisters and mom they recommended I look into bioidentical hormones. I found Dr. Lai and he has changed my life!    I sleep now; in fact I had to tell my husband to quit talking to me in the middle of the night as I am sleeping through…Read More
  • "I feel like I've got my life back. I have way more energy and I'm feeling better. The staff is very friendly and profession. I chose the hormone pellet option and it's easy, painless, and I highly recommend Dr Lai to anyone with full confidence." Rob O. *Results not typical. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare…Read More
  • "I was a little hesitant to start hormone replacement because of some bad things I'd heard through the grapevine about synthetic hormones. What does synthetic vs bioidentical actually mean in real terms? I am impressed with Dr Lai's knowledge and he always explains things in a way that I can understand. I finally feel normal and have energy, and am…Read More
  • "I feel so much better now after going to see Dr Lai. I can sleep again, I have so much more energy, and I can think and concentrate clearly again. My decision to invest in my health with Dr Lai is one of the best choices I ever made." Andy C. *Results not typical. Always seek the advice of your…Read More
  • "BioviveMD uses the latest science to make sure that the patient is getting accurate and complete treatment. Their services are not a sideline profit center as part of another practice, it's their focus. They know what they are doing." Doug H. *Results not typical. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to…Read More

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