Brain fog, fatigue, memory loss, and mood changes are not just signs of aging, they are symptoms of deeper metabolic and inflammatory imbalances. Yet when you visit a traditional doctor with these concerns, you might leave with a prescription for one symptom or another, but rarely does anyone take the...
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Finding healthcare that truly gets you shouldn't feel impossible, but for many LGBTQ+ individuals, that's exactly what it's like. At Advanced Practice Clinic, we've made it our mission to change that experience completely. As a leading hormone therapy clinic in the Joplin area, we celebrate your identity while addressing your...
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We have patients come into our medical weight loss center and frequently say things like, "I want to lose weight because I'm getting married," or, "There is this outfit I want to wear." While those are wonderful goals, losing weight isn't the hard part. The hard part is keeping the...
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Are you frustrated with trying countless diets and exercise programs, only to end up back where you started? If traditional weight loss methods haven't worked for you, there's likely a deeper reason - and it often involves your hormones. At our medical weight loss center, we understand that sustainable weight...
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If you’re dealing with anxiety and/or depression, allergies, body and joint pain, brain fog, chronic headaches, and other chronic ailments, the chances of having a leaky gut (LG) are high. Understanding the connection between leaky gut and hormonal imbalance in women is crucial for comprehensive treatment. Leaky gut is a...
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After decades of fad diets and fast weight loss promises many of us are fed up. Instead of these weight loss plans delivering their promises, we have become more overweight, less healthy, and emotionally depleted. To top it all off, we are worried that solving our weight problem will always...
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Most women who choose Advanced Practice Clinic do so because they are searching for non-conventional approaches to their health. They are looking for a provider who will actually listen to them and address their symptoms, not just look at the lab values. Conventional medicine has left women with few answers...
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“High blood pressure;” those words might not mean much to you, but they mean a whole lot to your body. The implications of high blood pressure can be detrimental to your overall health and longevity. As a matter of fact, did you know that increased periods of high blood pressure,...
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By now almost everyone in the country is aware of the new weekly weight loss shots on the market. Two medications Semaglutide and Tirzepatide (Ozempic and Mounjaro) have had amazing results for weight loss. However, there could be more to fixing your hormone imbalances than just trying to lose...
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Trying to lose weight can be a never-ending spiral of yoyo dieting, working out tirelessly, and then gaining it all back and trying all over again to no avail. However, weight loss shots are becoming increasingly popular across the country. Why? Because they work. They provide a viable weight loss...
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What is functional medicine? The functional and integrative medicine model is an individual, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. It requires a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors, including diet,...
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Your health is more than just seeing the number on the scale that you desire. There are many factors that contribute to a healthier, happier, and more sustainable “you.” Where quick-fix diets or weight-loss gimmicks have failed you before, a medical weight loss program provides support, accountability, and personalized attention...
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While we often associate hormonal imbalances with events like monthly periods or menopause, it's important to recognize that these imbalances can arise due to various factors. These include stress, lifestyle, diet, and underlying medical conditions. In fact, approximately 80% of women experience some form of hormonal imbalance at different stages...
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Losing weight can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. No matter how hard you work out, no matter how you restrict your diet, you just can’t seem to lose those pounds? Did you know that oftentimes, the key to losing weight isn’t just simply staying away from junk food or...
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Imagine a symphony of hormones, each playing its own unique melody, working together to keep your body in perfect harmony. But what happens when one instrument starts playing too loudly or too softly? This is the reality of hormone imbalances. Our endocrine system is responsible for regulating essential functions such...
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Intermittent Fasting (IF) is currently one of the world's most popular health and fitness trends. Besides assisting with weight loss, IF has many additional health benefits. By definition, intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that involves regular, short-term fasts — or periods of minimal or no food consumption. Intermittent fasting...
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When it comes to weight loss it’s easy to feel frustrated and defeated along your journey. If you feel like you are fighting an uphill battle it might be time to seek help. We all have different health goals, needs and body types. It matters when someone takes the time...
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We know what you must be thinking: “ANOTHER weight loss program?!” Well, what if we told you we’re different? What if we told you that we actually care about YOU - your body, your needs, your lifestyle, and your goals - and so should your weight loss program? Finally, a...
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When beginning your journey to better health, it can be difficult to navigate what steps to take after taking that initial leap. Noticing your symptoms and taking action accordingly can be challenging in itself, then your next task should be to uncover the meaning behind your symptoms. What is causing...
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Have you been struggling to lose weight or keep weight off? Does it feel like you’ve tried every diet out there and nothing seems to work? You are not alone! Fad diets are captivating and easy to buy into. They will run their cycle of popularity, fade away and then...
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Navigating symptoms to get to the root of a health issue can be a difficult journey. Whether you're experiencing weight gain, low libido, depression, or infertility, a hormone imbalance could very well be the culprit. You may be asking yourself, "Well how do I know if hormonal imbalance is the...
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It’s easy to feel lost or defeated when struggling to lose weight. Whether it be those few pesky pounds you can’t seem to get rid of or if you’re shooting for a life-changing amount of weight loss, shedding those pounds can often seem like an uphill battle. Floundering through diets...
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From digestion to fertility – our endocrine system sends hormones throughout our bloodstream to help our body regulate essential functions. Factors like poor sleep, stress, infections, and hormonal birth control can contribute to a hormone imbalance affecting your everyday life. Hormone imbalances happen when there is too little or too...
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Hormone imbalances can significantly impact your daily life. From persistent fatigue to unexplained weight gain, even slight hormonal disruptions can trigger major symptoms. Whether you've received a recent diagnosis or suspect something isn't quite right, you're likely searching for effective ways to restore hormonal balance. What Causes Hormone Imbalances? Multiple...
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You're exhausted by 2 PM, struggling with stubborn weight gain, and dealing with headaches that seem to come out of nowhere. Your doctor says your labs are "normal," but you certainly don't feel normal. Sound familiar? The truth is, hormone imbalances affect far more than just reproduction. These chemical messengers...
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