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Did you know that according to the CDC, obesity prevalence in the U.S. increased from 30.5% to 41.9% from 2017-2020? In that same time, the prevalence of severe obesity jumped from just over 4% to over 9%. It only takes a quick glance at these numbers to understand that we have an obesity issue in the United States. That's true for people of all ages, many of whom have tried fad diets and every weight loss regimen under the sun, only to get mediocre results. For older men and women, obesity can be concerning, too, especially when their bodies are going through hormonal changes associated with female and male menopause.
Being overweight has many negative effects on the body. From an aesthetic standpoint, many people hate being overweight because clothes don't fit well, being mobile and active is often hard, and people just seem to stare. From a health and wellness standpoint, however, the consequences of obesity are much worse. Some overweight people must face life-changing problems such as:
For people who have been struggling with their weight for years, it can seem like no help is available. Fortunately, nothing could be further from the truth, with innovative weight loss solutions like peptide therapy for weight loss in Robbinsdale, MN.
LX Medical's weight loss program has helped numerous patients achieve their weight loss goals, live a healthy life, and enjoy total well-being for years. At LX Medical, we believe that weight loss shouldn't be centered around a one-size-fits-all mentality. Our doctors and practitioners create custom weight loss programs that are tailored to your unique body, rather than creating plans based off of someone matching your age or weight. With our team's support, you can achieve real results and start living life without the extra pounds.
That's important in the modern world, where maintaining good health and fitness has become more important than ever. Research has shown that viruses and diseases are more likely to affect people who are overweight and unhealthy. Unfortunately, there are many "miracle" supplements and unhealthy diet plans that mislead people into thinking that weight loss is not beneficial. Furthermore, weight loss "experts" often offer unstructured and unsupervised programs that do more harm than good.
At LX Medical, we prioritize the well-being of our patients when it comes to weight loss. Our approach is patient-centric, focusing on personalized treatments. Our doctors first evaluate your lifestyle habits, and we work with you to replace negative patterns with positive, personalized lifestyle changes. This is crucial for achieving optimal wellness and weight loss. Benefits of losing weight include:
However, losing weight is only the beginning. To keep weight off permanently, adopting a healthy, active lifestyle is essential. At LX Medical, we help you achieve this by implementing manageable, positive lifestyle changes that jumpstart your weight loss journey. By making healthy behaviors a part of your daily routine, you can achieve your weight loss goals and become the best version of yourself.
One of the most successful treatments we offer to help patients shed pounds safely is peptide therapy for weight loss in Robbinsdale, MN. In fact, peptides for weight loss, such as semaglutide (also known as Ozempic and Wegovy, MOTS-C,) and AOD-9604, have been proven to be effective and have helped countless men and women live life at a healthy weight.
Consisting of amino acids, peptides help regulate the biological processes and functions in your body. As the building blocks of protein, they are crucial for your overall health. Unfortunately, however, many men and women suffer from peptide deficiency. Peptide therapy gives your body the peptides it needs, improving your ability to:
Peptide therapy is often used alongside other treatment plans from LX Medical, such as our custom weight loss plans. That's where peptides like semaglutide and AOD-9604 come into play.
Peptide therapy is often used to boost hormones and support our total well-being. Different types of peptides can target different areas of our health. For example, some collagen peptide supplements can help make our skin, hair, and gut healthier. Other peptides, like semaglutide and AOD-9604, can help facilitate healthy weight loss.
Peptide therapy works in a different way than vitamin supplements. When we take a multivitamin for our hair, skin, and nails, our body must absorb the nutrients. But sometimes, our body can't absorb all the nutrients, so they just leave our body through our urine. Peptides, on the other hand, are part of the proteins in our bodies, making them easier to benefit from and absorb.
But what about peptide therapy for weight loss? The truth is there are various peptides that have different effects, including some that facilitate weight loss. However, weight loss is a nuanced process that involves multiple factors such as diet, exercise, age, genetics, and lifestyle. While peptides can assist you in achieving your weight loss goals, they are most effective when combined with improvements like a healthier diet, more frequent exercise, and better life choices. If you've tried various weight loss plans and diets, but haven't had any success, peptides like semaglutide and ADO-9604 may be the extra boost you need to experience true weight loss.
A recent study in the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism found that people who used peptides in conjunction with a weight loss plan experienced incredible results. More specifically, patients reported a 14% reduction in body fat on average. Two of the most popular peptides for weight loss also happen to be FDA-approved and, when appropriate, part of your weight loss journey with LX Medical.
Those peptides are semaglutide and AOD-9604 and are touted for their therapeutic benefits and long-term safety profile. If you're looking for a little extra help to lose weight and keep it off for good, peptide therapy for weight loss could be for you.
Looking to shed some pounds and keep them off for good? Diet and exercise are crucial, but for busy adults and parents, sticking to a routine is easier said than done. If you need extra help losing weight, consider semaglutide. This injection, approved by the FDA for diabetes and obesity, can stimulate GLP-1 receptors in the brain to aid in quicker weight loss and long-term health.
Semaglutide works in several ways. First, it acts as glucagon in your body, which helps tell your brain that you're full and don't need to eat anymore. Secondly, it slows down the time it takes for food to transit out of your stomach. This process reduces unnecessary eating and snacking throughout the day. Perhaps more importantly, it reduces glucose spikes after you eat, which causes a litany of issues like inflammation.
Semaglutide also helps your pancreas secrete insulin while making you insulin sensitive. This regulates glucose levels in your body and how your body metabolizes that glucose. Additionally, by reducing inflammation in your body, you benefit from powerful anti-aging and longevity properties.
When combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, semaglutide can provide:
Unlike other weight loss clinics, at LX Medical, you can enjoy the benefits of semaglutide from the comfort of your office or home. Injections are administered once a week. Once you've met your weight loss goals, you can reduce your intake to a minimum dose for additional positive effects like ongoing weight management. You can also quit taking semaglutide entirely. If you opt to stop, our medical weight loss team can chat with you about other types of peptide therapy for weight loss in Robbinsdale, MN.
This peptide, which is often used in conjunction with semaglutide regimens, stimulates the breakdown of fat while inhibiting lipogenesis and supporting your tendons and cartilage. It has grown in popularity because of its ability to boost your metabolism, which helps burn fat. What's great about AOD-9604 is that it stimulates the pituitary gland but does not affect tissue growth or blood sugar. Perhaps most impressive is that this peptide can burn fat without you feeling the need to overeat as a result.
In fact, AOD-9604 activates your body's fat-burning processes using its own unique mechanism without needing an HGH receptor. It also releases obese fat cells and reduces new fat cell accumulation. One of the most notable benefits of AOD-9604 is its ability to regulate blood sugar and manage insulin levels, which can lead to reduced inflammation and weight loss. Additionally, AOD-9604 can aid in building muscle, similar to growth hormones. Its benefits extend beyond fat loss, as it contains regenerative properties that may be beneficial for individuals with various conditions, such as:
With the ability to reduce fat that is stored in your abdominal region, this weight-loss peptide is very popular for older people with stubborn belly fat. It is also often used by people who have tried other diets and weight loss plans but had little or no success.
At LX Medical, our doctors offer a range of peptide therapies for your health and well-being. Peptides like semaglutide and AOD-9604 are often used as part of a comprehensive peptide therapy plan, crafted by LX Medical specialists for your body. If you're interested in losing weight, gut health peptides like BPC-157, Thymulosin Alpha, Thymulosin Beta, and GHK-Cu can be incredibly beneficial along your weight loss journey.
This naturally occurring peptide, sometimes called the "Body Protection Compound," is secreted in your gut and helps repair its lining. It works by helping your body be in a constant state of restoration and repair, providing powerful anti-inflammatory effects. This process helps with issues like:
When it comes to losing weight, BPC-157 is often included in peptide therapy for weight loss in Robbinsdale, MN, because it can help reduce pain and inflammation resulting from new or increased exercise efforts. As noted previously, exercise and diet are key in long-term weight loss, and BPC-157 can make those efforts easier.
This peptide is injected once a day, with courses ranging from 30 to 60 days. After you finish the injection course, consider BPC-157 oral supplements to maintain its benefits.
Thymosin Alpha-1 is a powerful immune system modulator that helps you resist infections, illnesses, and disease. By naturally stimulating T cells to locate and eliminate viruses, bacteria, and even tumor cells, this peptide prompts your body to respond to these invasive organisms, making your immune system naturally stronger and more effective.
Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of Thymosin Alpha-1 in regulating immunity and inflammation related to rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other conditions. Recent clinical studies have also shown promising results in using this peptide to fight lung, colon, breast, and other types of cancer. By reducing inflammation in your body and enhancing your immune system, you can optimize your body as you lose weight with the help of LX Medical.
Patients inject this peptide every day for two weeks and then continue three times a week for 2.5 months.
Thymosin Beta-4 is a peptide consisting of 43 amino acids that is known to promote healing in the body and has anti-inflammatory properties. It occurs naturally in higher concentrations at injury sites and is a water-soluble protein that can regulate cell migration to a site. It is also very good at repairing tissue damage. The substance is not only beneficial for wound healing and skin repair but can also aid in the repair of the brain, spinal cord, and heart. Medical professionals consider Thymosin Beta-4 to be a safe and potent substance in both its natural and synthetic forms.
Like its Alpha counterpart, this peptide can be beneficial for individuals undergoing weight loss, and can help reduce the inflammation and pain associated with exercising and more.
Patients inject this peptide every day for two weeks and then continue three times a week for 2.5 months.
Research suggests that GHK-CU functions as a feedback signal when tissue damage occurs. This peptide is effective in shielding damaged tissue, reducing inflammation, and replacing scarred tissue with healthy tissue. Although further research is necessary to determine its effectiveness on a larger scale, GHK-CU has already been proven to play a role in wound healing and inflammation reduction. Like other peptides for weight loss in Robbinsdale, MN, GHK-Cu supports your gut health and weight loss efforts by lowering inflammation in your body, which often happens from changes to your diet or exercise regimens.
Patients should take this peptide for 20-30 days, especially when used for wound healing or as part of a more robust peptide therapy package.
At LX Medical, we're proud to make better care possible.
We are a physician-led team of doctors, nurses, and health experts, advised by a panel of top healthcare leaders who are revolutionizing the power of house calls. In fact, all of our peptides for weight loss in Robbinsdale, MN, can be applied in your home or office without having to wait in long lines or uncomfortable waiting rooms.
We offer exceptionally robust and personalized weight loss plans for patients who can't seem to lose extra weight. To do so, we use innovative weight loss medications such as semaglutide and AOD-9604. To supplement our patient's success, we bring with us advanced diagnostic technology, IV fluids, and medications, with access to outpatient imaging and lab centers. Unlike some weight loss centers, we only staff highly-trained medical professionals and advanced practice providers with experience and compassion.
Are you sick and tired of the way that you look and feel every day? Is your health getting out of control? Are you ready to break out of your cage and lose weight the right way? If you're ready to begin your journey to weight loss success, our team is here to guide you along the way. Contact LX Medical today to get started.
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The curfew siren went off every day at 9 p.m., and now that it's gone, some residents want it back.ROBBINSDALE, Minn. — For at least 65 years, a siren at the Robbinsdale water tower would sound.City Manager Tim Sandvik says initially it was used as an emergency paging system but its purpose eventually changed to alert young people of citywide curfews in place."There was a rhythm to it," Sandvik said. "It was about in the 10-15-second range."Sandvik says, over the years, curfew ordinances ...
The curfew siren went off every day at 9 p.m., and now that it's gone, some residents want it back.
ROBBINSDALE, Minn. — For at least 65 years, a siren at the Robbinsdale water tower would sound.
City Manager Tim Sandvik says initially it was used as an emergency paging system but its purpose eventually changed to alert young people of citywide curfews in place.
"There was a rhythm to it," Sandvik said. "It was about in the 10-15-second range."
Sandvik says, over the years, curfew ordinances came and went. Currently, there is no curfew ordinance. Even so, the siren rang out every day at 9 p.m., and people got used to hearing it.
"Sometimes, communities hear the church bells and we know it's noon," Sanvik said. "Nine o'clock curfew siren was [the way] Robbinsdale residents knew it was 9:00."
On Aug. 22, the city stopped the alert because its power and technology systems were housed in a facility scheduled to be demolished.
"At that time, staff went to the city council and said, 'Hey, listen, this thing is coming down. The technology is obsolete,'" Sandvick said. "As time went by, more people recognized. 'Oh, I'm not hearing that at 9:00.'"
Robbinsdale is getting a new, 750,000-gallon water tower and the old one will stay up as a landmark. As for the siren, the city manager is gathering feedback and the city council will discuss the issue at a future council meeting.
"More recently, there's been a little bit of social media chatter of an effort to bring it back," Sanvik said. "For that new technology, set the power back up to get something up and running … maybe $6,000-10,000."
Sandvik says, so far, some residents are fine without having the extra noise and some feel the money could be used elsewhere. However, he says many people miss it.
"I think this is a circumstance that it's a bigger question of value and not of cost," Sandvik said. "I got to hear a lot of fun stories of people that have been here for their entire life, generations of, 'I've got this funny story. I've got this – you know – how we've observed it for years and years.' ... How important something like this is. It's a unique charm to a lot of people."
To provide feedback, contact city manager Tim Sandvik at tsandvik@ci.robbinsdale.mn.us.
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Before the days of streaming services, anyone wanting to watch a movie no longer in theaters would have to visit a video rental store.Since 1985, Video Universe in Robbinsdale has provided people with a vast catalog of film options.“This place has been kind of a godsend for people that aren’t technologically savvy,” said Scott Prost, who owns ...
Before the days of streaming services, anyone wanting to watch a movie no longer in theaters would have to visit a video rental store.
Since 1985, Video Universe in Robbinsdale has provided people with a vast catalog of film options.
“This place has been kind of a godsend for people that aren’t technologically savvy,” said Scott Prost, who owns Video Universe. “There’s a lot of treasures in here.”
‘Treasures’ such as the original Top Gun, to Top Gun: Maverick, and everything in between.
“This is one of the last few stores like this in the entire country,” Prost said. “There’s just a few video stores left like this.”
Prost credits the wide selection as to why they’ve been able to stay open all these years, while competitors like Blockbuster have closed.
“A lot of these are out of print,” he said. “You’re not gonna find these anyplace.”
Video Universe has an estimated 40,000 titles available to rent. The collection includes classic favorites and some of the most obscure titles imaginable.
“Here’s something special, look at this,” Prost said as he took a movie off the shelf. “’Heartbeeps,’ [starring] Andy Kaufman and Bernadette Peters. Probably one of the worst movies of all time.”
A collection of VHS tapes at Video Universe in Robbinsdale.
Yet after nearly 40 years of serving up movie magic in Robbinsdale — along with the snacks to make the night complete — Prost says it’s time for him to retire.
“The big news is that Video Universe, in 2023, next year, will be closing,” Prost said. “This will be our last year in business.”
Prost says that in this era of streaming, Hollywood is releasing fewer movies on video. A lack of new releases makes it difficult for a store like Video Universe to be the money monster it once was.
So for now, the plan is to close Video Universe at the end of May. He expects to put his entire inventory of movies on sale to the general public in March.
That is unless a superhero steps in to save the day.
“People love video so much. If somebody is interested, they could make an offer for this whole thing if they want to,” he said.For the time being, it’s likely that we’re seeing the end of an era for movie watching.
“There’s a certain smell of the video store, and I’ve had people, numerous people, wish that they could bottle the smell,” Prost said.
Students in the Robbinsdale Area Schools will be required to have their cell phones and other electronics turned off and put away during class in the upcoming school year, the district announced this week.In an email to families, principals at each respective school said district leaders believe the new rules will help contribute to the overall growth and success of students."We believe that minimizing the use of personal electronic devices during the school hours will create a more focused and engaging learning environmen...
Students in the Robbinsdale Area Schools will be required to have their cell phones and other electronics turned off and put away during class in the upcoming school year, the district announced this week.
In an email to families, principals at each respective school said district leaders believe the new rules will help contribute to the overall growth and success of students.
"We believe that minimizing the use of personal electronic devices during the school hours will create a more focused and engaging learning environment," the email said.
Under the new guidelines, students will be allowed the use their devices in the morning before the bell, during passing time, during lunch and after the bell, as well as a few other times, such as in study hall.
During instructional time, students will be required to turn off their personal devices and store them in their backpacks, purses or pencil pouches (unless they have individual needs outlined in an Individual Educational Plan).
Here's what the district says will happen if a student breaks the rules:
1st time: Teacher will talk to the student and reteach expectations.
2nd time: Teacher will talk to the student and call home.
3rd time: Teacher will refer the student to the Student Support Center. The Student Support Center will keep the student’s phone for the remainder of the day and call home.
If the student is referred to the Student Support Center more than one time, a family meeting will be scheduled to discuss the student’s use of personal devices in the learning environment.
"We believe these guidelines will foster a more focused and balanced learning environment, helping students reach their full potential academically and socially," the district's announcement shares. "We kindly request your support in reinforcing these guidelines at home and discussing their benefits with your student."
Changes to the cell phone policy might also be coming to Minneapolis Public Schools.
The school board was set to vote Tuesday on a new policy, but the vote was tabled amid concern from parents and teachers.
ROBBINSDALE, Minn. – It came before Blockbuster and kept its doors open longer. Now, a Robbinsdale video store says it's time to roll their ending credits.Video Universe, which sells VHS tapes, DVDs and Blu-rays, will close after nearly 40 years of business on May 31.Until then, the store is selling all of their inventory, which includes some deals and marked-up rare finds.Part of the success of Video Universe is the people who work there. Troy Rachey has been an employee for 29 years."...
ROBBINSDALE, Minn. – It came before Blockbuster and kept its doors open longer. Now, a Robbinsdale video store says it's time to roll their ending credits.
Video Universe, which sells VHS tapes, DVDs and Blu-rays, will close after nearly 40 years of business on May 31.
Until then, the store is selling all of their inventory, which includes some deals and marked-up rare finds.
Part of the success of Video Universe is the people who work there. Troy Rachey has been an employee for 29 years.
"I started when I was 15, actually. First job," said Rachey.
He didn't intend to work there that long, but there was something special about this place he couldn't let go of.
"You know the business world was always gonna be there after, but this job wasn't, and so I continued to ride the wave," said Rachey.
It's instant nostalgia when you walk through the doors of Video Universe. From the classics on the shelves, like "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," to the candy that has never been touch by inflation, still selling for 25 cents a piece.
"I guess this is about the last of the dinosaurs here," said Charles Thornton, a loyal customer.
The store is closing because the owner is ready to retire, and couldn't find another buyer to continue operations.
"It'll make me sad that the next generation won't see what a video store is like," said Rachey.
That's true, unless parents enlighten their kids before this place closes.
"My dad would just come here sometimes to get movies that we couldn't get on streaming or anything," said Henrik Sewalson, who explored the shelves of the video store on Monday with his little sister, Sylvia.
Their parents taught them all about the joys of a physical movie, and it seems an appreciation for a video store can be passed down.
"It's so awesome just to go here sometimes and just see all the old movies from when we were not even born," said Henrik.
They are only selling movies at this point. There are no more rentals, unless you already had an account.
Marielle Mohs is thrilled to be telling stories in her home state of Minnesota. She grew up in Eden Prairie and South Minneapolis.
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