If you’ve been researching weight loss medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide, you’ve probably noticed one of the most common questions patients ask is: “How much does GLP-1 therapy actually cost?” The answer: it depends. Pricing varies based on whether you’re...
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Stronger After Weight Loss: How Testosterone Protects Muscle & Bone
Testosterone Therapy: The Secret Weapon for Stronger Muscles & Bones After Weight Loss Losing weight? Amazing. Feeling stronger, leaner, and healthier? Even better. But here’s the catch: when the scale drops — especially with GLP-1 medications — you’re potentially...
GLP-1 and Hair Loss: What’s Really Going On (and How to Fix It)
Why Your Hair Might Be Shedding on GLP-1's (and Why It’s Not Forever) Starting a GLP-1 medication is a big and exciting step toward better health and lasting weight loss. But if you’ve started to notice extra strands in the shower or on your brush, it can be a little...
Your At-Home Injection Guide (Spoiler: It’s Easier Than You Think)
How to Give Yourself an Injection (Step by Step) So you’ve decided that an injectable medication, supplement, or peptide is the right next step for your health. Great choice! If you’re feeling a little nervous about giving yourself a shot, you’re definitely not alone....
How the Heck Am I Supposed to Get 100g of Protein, Fiber, and Enough Water on a GLP-1?
Let’s be honest: if you’re on a GLP-1 (even a microdose), you’ve probably asked yourself: “How am I supposed to eat all this protein and fiber… when I don’t even want a snack, let alone a salad?” We get it. Appetite suppression is real — and while it’s a big part of...
Why Protein Is Your Best Friend on a GLP-1 Weight Loss Journey
(Especially if you want to lose fat — not muscle) Let’s talk protein. Yep — the kind in your eggs, Greek yogurt, chicken breast, or smoothie scoop. If you’re taking GLP-1 medications, protein isn’t optional — it’s essential. Here’s why your body loves protein...
Surprising Ways GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds Change Your Relationship with Food
If you’ve started GLP-1 medication— even a microdose of GLP-1 through Flow Wellness — you might’ve noticed something strange: You’re not as hungry.You’re not craving sugar.And somehow... your favorite foods don’t hit the same. Nope, it’s not your imagination — and...
The Many Medical Benefits of GLP-1 Medications
GLP-1 receptor agonists such as were originally developed to help patients manage diabetes and, more recently, for medical weight loss. But research continues to reveal that these medications do much more than lower blood sugar or help with appetite control. Recent...
What Is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: How It Can Boost Your Mood, Hormones, Energy & Waistline You’ve probably heard the phrase “inflammation is the root of disease.” That might sound abstract, but here’s the real talk: if you’re moody, exhausted, and craving carbs like...
Is My GLP-1 Still Good If the Ice Pack Is Melted?
Is My GLP-1 Still Good If the Ice Pack Is Melted? If you’ve ever opened your delivery of compounded GLP-1 medication and found the ice pack melted, you’re not the only one. Patients worry about this all the time—and the good news is: YES, your medicine is still good!...
Midlife Munchies? Here’s Why Menopause Makes You Hungry
Why Menopause Makes You Hungry You haven’t changed much about your eating—same breakfast, same lunch, same general idea for dinner. But suddenly, your hunger feels dialed up to 11. And it’s not for salad. It’s for bread, pasta, chips, and maybe a little (or a lot of)...
GLP-1s Linked to Lower Risk of 14 Cancers in Landmark Study
GLP-1 Medications and Cancer Risk: What a New Study Reveals At Flow Wellness, we keep a close eye on the latest research around GLP-1 medications because our patients deserve to know more than just how these treatments affect weight and blood sugar. A recent JAMA...