Weight Loss

Being overweight not only affects your self-esteem and confidence but also has a huge impact on your health.

A host of chronic conditions and symptoms can be ameliorated by obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight, including:

Many people want to lose weight and have a healthier physique, but the fact is it’s often hard to control your weight on your own. If you have an underlying condition that affects your metabolism or weight, you won’t be able to lose weight despite efforts to eat less and exercise more (you may even feel worse after such efforts). In this case, being overweight is merely the symptom. You must address the cause. If you’ve been trying to lose weight without success, it’s time to look beyond diet and exercise.

Go through the following statements and see if any apply to you:

1. I constantly crave sugars or carbohydrates (breads, baked goods, pasta, white rice, etc.)
2. My parents or grandparents have diabetes mellitus (and/or I do).
3. I gain weight easily, especially around the abdomen.
4. I feel sluggish, have brittle nails, dry skin, thinning or unhealthy hair, and am often cold when others around me feel comfortable.
5. I have thyroid problems, high triglycerides, gout, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) or cysts in the ovary, unwanted facial hair, or fertility problems.
6. I am currently taking thyroid medication.
7. I have fewer than 7 bowel movements per week.
8. I eat hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, bacon, beef, fried chicken, fries or chips almost every day.
9. I no longer enjoy doing the things I used to enjoy doing. Sometimes I experience suicidal thoughts.
10. I need my comfort food (chocolate, ice cream, baked goods, etc.), especially in the evening, or else I’ll feel miserable.

If two or more statements apply to you, there may be hidden factors such as hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, depression, constipation or sluggish detoxification, which are preventing you from losing weight.

The IMI Approach

The Weight Loss 2.0 program is offered at IMI for a comprehensive, scientific and holistic approach to weight loss. It includes individual consultations with Dr Ardyce Yik – a professional Naturopathic Doctor, with experience in helping many clients lose weight, along with the support of a group. This addresses the underlying problems and helps you lose weight safely and permanently!

This comprehensive weight management program includes:

• Supervision by a fully-licensed naturopathic doctor to address underlying issues affecting weight and to monitor weight loss progress
• $3000 worth of nutritional products that help to regulate appetite, help people burn body fat as well as help stabilize blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels
• An all-natural, comprehensive approach emphasizing healthy eating choices, good lifestyle habits, and exercise
• Assessment and correction of underlying medical conditions that may be causing weight gain
• Assessment and correction of nutritional deficiencies which may contribute to food cravings
• Assessment and restoration of psychological and emotional health (e.g. emotions such as anger or stress that you may be expressing or hiding with food)
• Assessing and correcting habits that are contributing to an unhealthy lifestyle and weight

Recommended Practitioners at IMI:

Dr Ardyce Yik (Naturopathic Doctor and Weight Loss 2.0 program facilitator)

Catriona Rogers (Counsellor / Psychotherapist) – Counselling is an effective complement to support and sustain weight loss.

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