There are many different diet and lifestyle programs available today. Some offer pre-packaged meals, supplements, and guides to help you live a healthy lifestyle and lose weight. But, many of those pre-packaged meals and supplements are far from natural. They are filled with chemicals, synthetic products, preservatives, and more. Not exactly what you want to put in your body when trying to create a healthy lifestyle. And, certainly not something most naturopathic physicians would encourage their patients to use. If you are interested in a healthy lifestyle, chronic condition management, and weight loss, it is important to use a healthy and safe method to achieve results. That is why, at Health for Life Naturopathic Medicine, we recommend FirstLine Therapy® to our patients. FirstLine Therapy® is a 12 week program that is run by our naturopathic team including physicians and nurse practitioners. We help you choose healthy, nutritious, delicious foods that will keep you full and satisfied while encouraging weight loss and wellness.
It is important that you seek the counsel of a naturopathic physician that has special training in the FirstLine Therapy® program. When you undergo the FirstLine Therapy® program, there are 5 primary components that you will experience on your road to optimal health. First, your diet will focus on healthy, fresh, whole food. This includes a Mediterranean-style diet that includes lean proteins, healthy fats, and low glycemic carbohydrates. Additionally, you will establish a consistent exercise plan so that you are moving on regular basis. Also, you will be supplied with high-quality nutritional supplements to encourage wellness and weight loss. The supplements are designed to stimulate your metabolism and burn fat while providing your body with important nutrition for health. Another component of any healthy weight loss and wellness plan is optimal sleep. Without it your body does not have the adequate rest it needs to recover and prepare for the day ahead. Finally, the FirstLine Therapy® program, along with your naturopathic doctor, provides you with stress management techniques to encourage mental, emotional, and physical wellness. When stress is out of balance, you may choose to cope with food, skip exercise, or have a multitiude of other health issues. Stress management is an important part of any healthy lifestyle but it is particularly important when undertaking a weight loss and wellness program. Through the help of clinical nutritionand the guidance of the FirstLine Therapy®, you can achieve long-term weight loss and maximize your health for a better life.