The Medical Advisor

The latest weight loss craze to hit Hollywood and beyond is semaglutide, more popularly known as Ozempic, the brand name of the drug marketed to improve blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes. Semaglutide is also known as Wegovy, which is prescribed to adults interested in weight loss. The weekly injectable drug is available only by prescription — and costs $1,349 a month (1) — but it’s in high demand among those looking to shed a few pounds. Note: Semaglutide is known by the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus and others. New York dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank told People, "It's the drug of choice these days for the 1%."(2) He says he can always spot users due to "Ozempic face," a gaunt appearance that can occur due to fat loss, which may make you appear older, particularly in the face. But this undesirable side effect is the least of your worries if you choose to use semaglutide. The blockbuster drug, slated to bring in more than $10 billion in ann...

By now, most people around the world have heard of Ozempic and Wegovy, which are GLP-1 receptor agonists. These drugs, originally made for treating Type 2 diabetes, cause rapid weight loss, thus attracting individuals who have been struggling to lose weight for a long time. In fact, the effectiveness of these drugs has led to a global shortage (1). However, as with many other drugs that promise immediate results, there's a catch. Ozempic Hailed as a 'Miracle Drug,' but the Downsides Are Sinister A report from The Epoch Times 2  covered a study published in Nature Medicine, 3  showing the impact of certain GLP-1 receptor agonists, sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy. As noted by The Epoch Times, "The media, patients, and even some doctors have dubbed the medications 'miracle drugs' because of their profound weight-loss effects." 4 In addition to weight loss, the study also noted that these drugs also lower ...

Can a root canal procedure increase the risk of disease? The evidence is clear – allow me to explain. Credit: MercuryFreeDentist.com In the book  The Toxic Tooth , Dr. Thomas E. Levy and Dr Robert Kulacz make the case that root canal-treated teeth remain infected, are a focal source of pathogenic bacteria and toxins that disseminate throughout the body, and are a cause of – or contributor to – a host of systemic diseases. Armed with this information, a person who has an infected tooth has an important decision to make:  Do I “keep” this tooth by having a root canal procedure performed on this tooth, knowing that this tooth may subsequently have a  negative impact  on my health, or do I extract this tooth and elect another type of dental restoration? The False Premise Behind Root Canal Procedures Revealed The decision to have a root ca...