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Did you know that according to the CDC more than 22 million adults are suffering from severe obesity worldwide? Moreover, the obesity rates in the Lehigh Valley to include Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton Pennsylvania is around 31-38% in younger adults who are aged 20-39 years old. Chronic obesity may be difficult to manage or treat with lifestyle and dietary changes alone, or it may take several years of struggle; but with proper medication treatment combined with lifestyle and dietary changes, chronic obesity is treatable. Dr. Monica Gavin, owner of Azani Medical Spa in Bethlehem PA can evaluate every patient’s need and prescribe tirzepatide or semaglutide for weight loss.   According to the research of The New England Journal of Medicine on 2539 obese adults, once-weekly treatment with Mounjaro (tirzepatide) resulted in a significant reduction of weight within four and half months compared to other treatments. So, is tirzepatide, also known… Read More

Did you know that our body naturally produces peptides in various organs and tissues, and they are responsible for performing numerous bodily functions, like hormone regulation, cell signaling, and enzyme activity? From muscle growth and repair to anti-aging effects and improving cognitive performance, peptides play an essential role in many physiological processes and are important for the proper functioning of the human body. So, what are peptides? Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the basic building blocks of protein, and are linked together by peptide bonds. Peptides are found in every living cell, and the synthesis of peptides occurs in various organs and tissues throughout the body. For example, insulin is a hormonal peptide produced in pancreatic beta cells. Neuropeptides, which function as neurotransmitters are synthesized in the neurons. They help stimulate many cognitive functions, like learning and memory, social behaviors, neuroprotection, and many more brain-related activities. In this… Read More