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Weight Loss/GLP-1's

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ARA Integrative and Functional Medicine

Integrative Medicine & Functional Medicine located in Glen Mills, PA

If you’re struggling to lose weight or manage your metabolic health, you’re not alone. Dr. Rina Kapoor, MD, ABOIM, and our integrative medicine team help patients achieve lasting weight loss by identifying and treating the underlying causes of weight gain while offering advanced, personalized therapeutic options — including GLP-1 therapy.

Weight loss/GLP-1's Q&A

Why Weight Loss Is More Than Diet and Exercise

Weight gain isn’t just about willpower — medical, hormonal, environmental, and lifestyle factors can make weight loss extremely challenging:

  • Hormonal imbalances (thyroid issues, insulin resistance, sex hormone disruptions)
  • Chronic stress and high cortisol levels
  • Insulin resistance and cardiometabolic issues
  • Toxin exposure disrupting endocrine function
  • Metabolic slowdowns and digestive dysfunction

At ARA Integrative, we identify and treat these root causes so weight loss becomes achievable and maintainable.

What to Expect in Your Weight-Loss Consultation

During your consultation with Dr. Kapoor:

  • Review of your medical history, lifestyle, and diet
  • Physical exam and targeted lab testing
  • Identification of metabolic and hormonal contributors
  • Customized treatment plan tailored to your goals

This plan may include diet and lifestyle changes, supplements, exercise guidance, targeted injections, and therapeutic support to promote sustainable, long-term weight loss.

GLP-1 Therapy: What It Is & How It Works

GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications support weight loss by mimicking a natural hormone involved in appetite and blood sugar regulation. GLP-1 therapy helps by:

  • Reducing appetite and cravings
  • Increasing feelings of fullness
  • Slowing digestion
  • Supporting insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control

GLP-1 medications are not a stand-alone solution. At ARA Integrative, they are used as part of a holistic, physician-guided weight-loss plan.

Benefits of GLP-1-Supported Weight Loss

In addition to weight reduction, GLP-1 therapy may help support:

  • Improved blood sugar regulation
  • Cardiometabolic health
  • Healthier cholesterol and lipid levels
  • Long-term appetite control

Dr. Kapoor carefully determines whether GLP-1 therapy is appropriate based on your medical history, goals, and lab results.

What to Expect During GLP-1 Treatment

Our team ensures you understand how therapy works and what to expect:

  • Prescriptions are based on your health history and goals
  • Injections are administered in-office or taught for safe at-home use
  • Some patients experience temporary side effects such as nausea, loss of appetite, or gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Follow-up allows us to track progress and adjust therapy

Our goal is to support safe, effective, and sustainable weight loss.s

Additional Weight Loss & Metabolic Support Options

To enhance results, your plan may also include:

  • GLP-1 + GIP injections to support metabolism and inflammation balance
  • MIC (lipotropic) injections to assist fat metabolism and liver function
  • Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) for energy and metabolic support

These therapies are used strategically to complement lifestyle and medical treatment.

A Whole-Body, Long-Term Weight Loss Strategy

Weight loss isn’t just about the scale — it’s about metabolic health, hormonal balance, energy levels, and long-term wellness. Our integrative approach ensures your treatment plan is sustainable, medically sound, and tailored specifically to you.

Schedule a Weight Loss Consultation

If you’re ready to explore medical weight loss and GLP-1 therapy in Glen Mills, PA, Dr. Kapoor and the ARA Integrative team are here to help.

Schedule your consultation today to begin a personalized path toward healthier weight and improved well-being.