My Experience with GLP-1: A Patient’s Testimonial Before coming to Family Medicine Institute in Winter Garden, I felt like I was constantly fighting my own body. I had struggled with my weight for years, and nothing seemed to help the constant hunger and cravings. I needed a change, and after
Navigating Life After GLP-1: How to Maintain Your Weight Loss When GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Ozempic first emerged, they offered many people a powerful new path to significant weight loss. However, recent studies and real-world experiences have shown that many individuals stop taking these drugs within two years. This
Is GLP-1 Right for You? A Candid Conversation with Our Experts GLP-1 medications have emerged as powerful and sometimes controversial tools in managing chronic weight and metabolic health. With their growing popularity, many individuals in Winter Garden are asking: Is GLP-1 Right for You? A Candid Conversation with Our Experts
More Than a Weight Loss Shot: The Metabolic Magic of GLP-1s GLP-1 medications have recently gained significant attention, often framed primarily as “weight loss shots.” While their effectiveness in helping individuals shed pounds is undeniable, this narrow focus truly undersells their profound impact on overall health. At Family Medicine Institute
A Proactive Approach to Health: Why IV Therapy Should Be Part of Your Routine In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to focus on reactive medicine—going to the doctor only when we’re sick. But what if we took a different approach? At Family Medicine Institute in Winter Garden, we believe in
How Emsella Matches Up to Other Incontinence Treatments Dealing with urinary incontinence can be a frustrating and often isolating experience. Fortunately, there are various treatment options available. At Family Medicine Institute in Ocoee, we’re proud to offer Emsella, a breakthrough non-invasive therapy. Understandably, many people wonder how Emsella matches up
How Women Can Navigate Changing Hormones in Their 40’s The transition into your 40’s can be a confusing time, filled with new and often unexpected physical and emotional changes. For many women, this period marked the beginning of perimenopause, a natural stage leading up to menopause. These shifts, while normal,
Is BioTE the Answer? Navigating Hormone Therapy for Endometriosis Living with endometriosis can feel like a constant battle. The chronic pain, fatigue, and other disruptive symptoms can significantly impact daily life. Many women with endometriosis find themselves searching for effective treatments to manage their condition. This leads to a crucial
The Health Benefits of a Health Membership Program In today’s healthcare landscape, navigating insurance, co-pays, and deductibles can often feel like a full-time job. This frustration can sometimes stand in the way of getting the consistent, quality care you deserve. That’s why at Family Medicine Institute, we’ve developed a solution:
Score Big on Health: Essential Sports Physicals for the New School Year As summer winds down and the excitement of a new school year builds, student-athletes across Winter Garden are gearing up for practices and tryouts. Whether your child is a seasoned competitor or just starting a new sport,
Beyond Expectations: Tirzepatide Outperforms Semaglutide in Major Weight Loss Trial The landscape of weight management is rapidly evolving, bringing renewed hope to millions. Recently, exciting news emerged from the European Congress on Obesity, where the SURMOUNT-5 trial presented groundbreaking results. This study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine,
Testosterone Troubles: When Low Levels Hit Before 50 When you think of low testosterone, you probably picture an older gentleman, perhaps in his 60s or 70s. However, the reality is that Testosterone Troubles can affect men of all ages, including those well before their 50th birthday. If you’re a younger
Reclaiming My Edge: My Journey with Testosterone Therapy For years, I just felt… diminished. Hitting my 60s, I thought the constant fatigue, lack of motivation, and a general loss of my spark were just “part of getting old.” My golf game suffered, my interest in hobbies dwindled, and frankly, my
Urinary Incontinence: It’s Not Just Aging. Emsella Can Help! Experiencing unexpected bladder leaks can be frustrating, embarrassing, and truly impact your daily life. Many people chalk it up to “just getting older,” or something you have to live with after childbirth. But here at Family Medicine Institute in Winter Garden,
Hormone Therapy and Libido: Reigniting Your Sex Drive It’s a topic many people feel uncomfortable discussing, but a decline in sex drive, or libido, is a common concern as we age. For both men and women, hormonal changes can play a significant role in this shift. At Family Medicine Institute
BioTE & Healthy Aging: Supporting Your Body’s Natural Balance Over Time As we gracefully move through life’s decades, our bodies undergo natural changes. While aging is inevitable, experiencing a decline in energy, mood, and overall vitality doesn’t have to be. Many of these shifts are tied to fluctuating hormone levels.
Life After Breast Cancer: Can BioTE Safely Restore Your Balance? The journey through breast cancer treatment is incredibly challenging, and reaching the “survivorship” phase is a monumental achievement. However, for many women, the end of active treatment doesn’t mean an end to symptoms. Often, the very therapies that saved lives
Childhood Immunizations: Dispelling Myths and Embracing Facts As parents, navigating the world of health information for your children can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to vaccinations. There’s a lot of chatter out there, and it’s easy to get confused. At Family Medicine Institute in Winter Garden, we’re dedicated to
Understanding Childhood Vaccinations: What Every Parent Should Know As a parent, your child’s health and safety are always your top priority. It’s natural to have questions, especially when it comes to medical decisions like immunizations. At Family Medicine Institute in Winter Garden, we believe in empowering parents with clear, reliable
The Connection Between Gut Health and Mental Health: Your Gut-Brain Link Ever get a “gut feeling” about something? Turns out, that intuition might be more scientific than you think! The fascinating connection between gut health and mental health is a growing area of research, exploring what’s known as the gut-brain
