By Katie Sorensen, NP | Weight Loss NP Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is gaining attention in the medical community for its wide range of potential health benefits. Originally developed in the 1980s as a treatment for opioid and alcohol dependence at higher doses, naltrexone has shown promising effects at much lower doses than for the […]

Struggling with weight gain, brain fog, or fatigue in perimenopause or menopause? Learn how women’s HRT and GLP-1 medications work together to restore hormone balance, improve metabolism, and support sustainable weight loss. Discover how personalized hormone replacement therapy can help you feel like yourself again.

By Katie Sorensen, NP-C GLP-1 medications have completely changed the landscape of medical weight loss. But many people taking semaglutide or tirzepatide still are not entirely sure what these medications are actually doing inside their bodies. As a Nurse Practitioner and owner of Weight Loss NP, I spend a lot of time educating patients about […]

By Katie Sorensen, NP-C | Weight Loss NP Medical weight loss is not about just about calories and willpower. There are many other pathways that play a part in metabolic health and weight. Hormones play a massive role in how the body stores fat, builds muscle, regulates energy, and responds to medications. In men especially, […]

By Weight Loss NP Peptide therapy has become a popular buzzword in health, fitness, and anti-aging spaces. From social media influencers to podcast ads, peptides are often promoted as powerful tools for fat loss, muscle growth, longevity, and healing. But what exactly are peptides, how do they work in the body, and which ones are […]

Low testosterone, often called low T, affects millions of men and can significantly impact energy, mood, muscle mass, libido, focus, and overall quality of life. Many men live with symptoms for years before realizing that hormone optimization can help them feel like themselves again. At Weight Loss NP (WLNP), we offer modern, evidence-based testosterone replacement […]

The Wegovy oral pill brings the power of GLP-1 weight loss into a simple daily tablet. Explore how it works, what results to expect, and why medical guidance improves safety and long-term success.

By Katie Sorensen, NP-C | Weight Loss NP As we head into January 2026, millions of people are thinking about a fresh start. New calendars, new intentions, and often a long list of big health resolutions. At Weight Loss NP, we see this pattern every year. People set huge goals that require massive willpower, only […]

Thinking about starting a GLP-1 medication? A Weight Loss Nurse Practitioner shares four essential things every patient should know to avoid side effects and improve long-term success.

By Weight Loss NP Testosterone affects far more than libido or mood. It plays a central role in a man’s metabolic health, muscle mass, fat distribution, energy production, and long term disease risk. When testosterone levels fall, the entire metabolic system can shift in a way that makes weight gain, fatigue, and blood sugar problems […]