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Root-cause thinking, in plain language.
Authored by Dr. Erick Kaufman and the HRx medical team — clear, evidence-informed writing on weight, hormones, longevity, and the numbers underneath them.
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The two pieces worth your time.
Could GLP-1s be a game-changer beyond weight loss?
GLP-1 drugs were built for diabetes and weight loss — but researchers are now studying them for heart, liver, kidney, and even brain health. A look at the promise and the caveats.
Read the essayDiagnosticsIs modern medicine diagnosing us to death?
On over-diagnosis — correctly labeling conditions that would never have caused harm — and the case for 'slow medicine' and whole-person, root-cause care.
Read the essayThe library
Organized by the four programs.
Glutathione: what the 'master antioxidant' does
Your body makes glutathione in every cell. Here's its role in antioxidant defense, detoxification, and immune support — plus the cautions worth knowing.
Perimenopause symptoms — and natural ways to ease them
A plain-English guide to the transition years before menopause — the symptoms to expect and the hydration, diet, and lifestyle changes that can help.
What is continuous glucose monitoring?
A plain-English explainer of CGM — how a small sensor gives real-time blood-sugar data, and why it helps far more people than just those with diabetes.
From diabetes drug to weight-loss pill: tirzepatide's evolution
Tirzepatide started as an injectable for type 2 diabetes. Its move to an oral form reflects a broader shift toward treatments people will actually stick with.
Testosterone therapy: what it can and can't do
Hormone levels decline with age for everyone. Here's a grounded look at how testosterone therapy is used for energy, mood, and physical strength — and who it's for.
Metformin beyond diabetes: what's real, what's emerging
Metformin is a decades-old diabetes medication now studied for weight, metabolic health, and aging. Here's a careful look at where the evidence actually stands.
Fighting midlife fatigue: energy, honestly
Low energy in your 40s isn't just 'getting older.' A look at the nutrition basics and the treatments a provider may consider for a genuine lift.
Can telehealth make weight loss stick?
Pairing everyday nutrition with physician-managed treatment — delivered online — removes friction. Here's how a telehealth approach fits busy lives.
Functional medicine and diet: treating the root cause
Functional medicine uses food as a root-cause tool — paired with diagnostics like gut-biome testing and glucose monitoring — to support metabolic health.
Nutrients and treatments for healthy aging
Aging well combines the basics — antioxidant-rich food, sleep, movement — with treatments a provider may consider. An honest look at what helps and where the evidence stands.
How fresh produce powers effective weight loss
Weight loss is about eating smarter, not just less. Why fiber-rich, low-calorie produce is the foundation — and how it pairs with managed treatment.
What integrative telehealth actually means
A look at how physician-led, integrative telehealth works — blending conventional medicine with a whole-person approach, delivered online.
10 healthy-eating habits that support weight loss
No fads, no gimmicks — ten simple, evidence-aligned diet habits that make weight loss easier to sustain.
Oral tirzepatide: a needle-free GLP-1 option
Tirzepatide works on two hormone pathways instead of one. Here's how the oral form controls appetite and supports metabolism — and how it fits a managed plan.
Semaglutide for weight loss, explained without the hype
How the GLP-1 behind Ozempic® and Wegovy® actually works, what the clinical evidence shows, and why the management around it matters as much as the molecule.
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