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And Why That’s Actually Better for Your Outcomes “Why don’t you take insurance for weight loss?” It’s a fair question—and an important one. Many people assume that if insurance doesn’t cover something, it must be optional or unnecessary. But in weight management, the opposite is often true. The insurance model isn’t built to support the […]
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What if breakfast isn’t actually the most important meal of the day? Dr. Lindsey VanDyke, DO, FACOI, FEAA, a board-certified endocrinologist, shares how fasting, hormones, and a cellular process called autophagy can work together to support meaningful and lasting fat loss. Backed by years of clinical practice and patient-centered endocrinology, Dr. VanDyke offers a refreshing,
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Understanding Rising Insurance Costs and Their Impact Healthcare in the US is complex. But one question continues to perplex both individuals and families alike: why does the cost of health insurance keep increasing at such an alarming rate? It seems that each year, insurance premiums take a larger bite out of our wallets, leaving us
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By: Lindsey VanDyke, DO, FACOI, FEAA Metformin is my all-time favorite drug in all of medicine. Ever. Everybody who knows me knows that. Here’s why: It’s been around for years and has a long standing safety record. It’s dirt cheap. It’s a powerful anti-inflammatory. It promotes cellular recycling, which is why it has been called
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By Lindsey VanDyke DO, FACOI, FEAA Endocrinologists are experts in the body’s metabolism, and management of weight loss is a large and growing part of my practice. I understand that sustainable weight loss is a complex process that involves many factors. Aging, loss of muscle, psychology, social settings, medical conditions, and medications can all impact
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