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...
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....
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...
(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...
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...
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok, in a wellness clinic, or chatting with your friend who’s suddenly glowing and has more energy than ever — chances are, you’ve heard the word “peptide.” But what is a peptide, really? At Flow Wellness in Bend, Oregon, peptides are...
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...
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? 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!...
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-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...
The Truth About Online Peptides: What Gray Market Sellers Won’t Tell You Looking for GLP-1 medications or peptide therapy online? Be cautious. What might seem like a convenient or low-cost option could end up being dangerous—or even illegal. GLP-1 receptor agonists...
