By Rebecca Steiner, Naturopathic Medical Assistant and Health Coach
Summer has arrived! For me, and many people I know, this usually means we start thinking about how to shed the extra 10 pounds we put on over the winter, about joining an exercise “boot camp” program, or contemplating the best diet to prepare for that upcoming tropical vacation. However, these are not typical times. We have all been through a lot lately. We know that periods of stress, fear, isolation, and immobility can take a toll emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. It can also shape our habits, how we eat and how we take care of ourselves. In these times of uncertainty and instability, we may not always make the healthiest choices. We might not care for ourselves the way we know we should. Some days we just don’t have it in us to follow the perfect diet, vigorously exercise, forgo that glass of wine, or that piece of chocolate cake. And guess what? That’s okay.
In my own household, we’ve certainly had difficulty sticking to our usual health-conscious routine. Shopping for fresh, clean foods, preparing healthy, home-cooked meals, and getting lots of fresh air and exercise has just been too difficult to maintain. Staying “in-shape” simply took a back seat to managing the day-to-day. Early on in the pandemic, I made the conscious decision that for my family this wasn’t a time feel guilty over every transgression. We weren’t going to worry about every extra calorie (or full day of “stress-eating,”) that dinnertime cocktail or extra piece of desert. Instead, we were going to practice self-compassion and acceptance, recognizing that some circumstances are beyond our control, and in times like these, we do what we can.
Still, with Summer upon us and some restrictions being lifted, many people, including myself, are reorienting, wondering how we can become healthier and happier and wanting to engage in some very needed self-care. In light of current conditions, deprivation dieting or intensive exercise programs might not be realistic for everyone. Instead, some of us may need to be gentler with ourselves, focus on being healthy and supporting our total well-being. Peptide therapy with CJC 1295 & Ipamorelin, is a great option for anyone who is interested in improving their overall physique, without the extreme dieting and deprivation.
What are Peptides and Peptide Therapy?
Peptides are molecules in our bodies that are made up of small chains of amino acids. You can think of them as small proteins. There are over 7,000 known peptides and each one has a unique function within the body. They may direct cell-to-cell communication, or make up the structural components of tissues, cells and hormones. With peptide therapy, we are able to harness the power of these tiny molecules and utilize their influence to achieve optimal body performance and health.
CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin Peptides Promote Weight Loss
For many of us, factors such as age, hormones, chronic illness or stress, and a previous history of intensive dieting has left our metabolism functioning at a sub-optimal level. That means that even if we are following a healthy diet and lifestyle our weight simply does not budge. Peptide therapy allows you to overcome that “set weight point” by naturally boosting and restoring your metabolism, giving you the jump start you need to begin losing weight. CJC-1295 without DAC and Ipamorelin is a compounded peptide combination in the form of a small injection that is done at home, daily. As we age, or experience chronic stress, we start to produce less and less growth hormone. Growth hormone is what allows our metabolism to run optimally, burn fat, and keeps our muscles and bones strong. Peptide therapy naturally promotes an increased production of this growth hormone by telling our pituitary gland to release more, restoring our metabolism to the way it was when we were in our twenties. These are not growth hormones, but natural peptides that signal your body to produce more. These peptides also have anti-aging properties, improving the look of skin, hair and nails and increasing muscle and bone density. By combining CJC & Ipamorelin with a reasonably healthy diet and lifestyle, over a 3 to 6 month period you will significantly improve your body composition, decrease fat (especially around the midsection) and increase lean muscle mass. The result is a slimmer, more toned, healthier physique.
The Benefits of CJC & Ipamorelin:
Fat loss (especially around the midsection)
Improved body composition
Increased lean muscle mass
Increased bone density
Improved REM sleep
Increased energy
Quicker recovery after exercise
Increased collagen production
Improvement in the look of skin, hair and nails
Strengthening of the immune system
Increased libido
Improved mood
Mitochondrial repair
CJC + Ipamorelin Peptides Will Not:
Increase appetite
Increase cortisol, prolactin or aldosterone production
Cause that “bounce back” weight gain that can happen when you discontinue a weight-loss medication
Peptide therapy is pretty amazing, but it is not a magic bullet. It is not a fad diet or a quick fix. You have to do the work. However, if you follow a healthy diet and exercise program, with peptides on board, you will slowly but surely improve your physique and your overall health.
If you are interested in learning more about peptide therapy, please contact our office. We want to support you on your journey towards better health and happiness.