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Your biology influences yourweight
That’s why weight isn’t a motivational issue, it’s a medical one.
Stress
During periods of high stress, levels of cortisol (the ‘stress hormone’) can increase. This can trigger increased appetite[1] and may make it difficult to maintain healthy eating habits.
Hormones
Decreased oestrogen levels during menopause or perimenopause can lead to increased visceral fat around the abdomen as well as decreased muscle mass.
Genetics
Studies have shown that up to 80% of weight is determined by your genetics.[2] Genetics can affect appetite, satiety (feelings of fullness), metabolism, food cravings, and body-fat distribution.
Metabolism
Slower metabolic rates take longer to produce energy, meaning you may require fewer calories than you thought to maintain a healthy weight.[3]
How the treatment worksfrom within
Click below to see how our treatments interacts with different parts of the body.
Brain
Receptors target the control centre of the brain (the hypothalamus), which leads to increased feelings of fullness and reduced hunger signals.
Stomach
The treatment slows the emptying of the stomach into the small intestine, which makes you feel fuller for longer.
Liver
The treatment reduces glucose production which lowers blood sugar, and modifies the way the liver stores and processes other nutrients. This reduces cholesterol levels and leads to a more efficient metabolism.
Pancreas
The treatment increases insulin production in the pancreas, stabilising blood sugar and improving the way our body processes fat and manages nutrients.
Wondering what the treatment iscalled?
We're not able to share the names of our treatments until an online consult takes place between you and a Juniper practitioner. Take the quiz today to find out more about this treatment and whether it's right for you.
Results beyond thetreatment
Set the foundations for lasting weight loss with ongoing support and healthy lifestyle changes.
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Health tracking
Measure your biometric health improvements.
Private community
Celebrate successes and keep each other motivated.
Lifestyle coaching
Set the sustainable habits necessary for lifelong results.
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What to expect from yourJuniper journey
Women on the Weight Reset Program
seeresults beyond the scales.
Improved mood
Steady weight loss
Boosted energy and endurance
90%
of patients feel positive about their weight loss journey
Many patients experienced improved sleep
Improved confidence
Improved biometric health reduces health risks
Improved mobility and higher endurance
Tools to keep the weight off for good
Juniper Lifestyle Survey of 203 current patients, December 2022
This describes average results. Individual results may vary.
Your body fights to maintain your weight
Your body fights to maintain your weight
Generally, weight loss attempts can trigger our bodies into weight regain by increasing hunger signals and lowering our metabolic rate. [4]
But Juniper's treatments work to target your metabolism on a biological level. When combined with lifestyle coaching, our program gives patients the tools to boost their metabolic rate and keep it that way.
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Ask a Juniper practitioner
Answered by Dr Matt Vickers
MBBS, FRACGP
What medications does Juniper use? Are they approved in Australia?
All medications prescribed by Juniper clinicians have been approved for use in Australia, and are commonly prescribed by GPs for the treatment of weight management. However, due to Australian Therapeutic Goods regulations, we are unable to share the names of our treatments until you have completed a consultation with one of our Juniper practitioners and are approved for treatment. This is to ensure a qualified medical professional discusses all the options available to you before you make any decisions regarding medical treatments.
How does the medication work?
Juniper’s most prescribed treatment is a breakthrough medication approved in Australia for weight loss. The treatment is made up of a molecule that works like the glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor. GLP-1 is an appetite hormone that your body naturally produces to help regulate hunger. Juniper’s medication works like GLP-1 by suppressing your appetite and increasing the feeling of being full. This makes it easier for your body to maintain a lower weight, meaning you won't have to fight so hard to keep the weight off.
Will I experience side effects on Juniper’s medication?
All medications come with a risk of side effects, but side effects experienced on Juniper’s medication are usually temporary and can be reduced and managed. The most common side effect on Juniper’s medication is nausea, with 40% of users experiencing this temporarily. Other common side effects include reflux, headaches, constipation, vomiting, fatigue and irritation to the injection site. We know these side effects are not ideal, but they are common and normal among patients on this class of medication.
Thankfully, our Juniper team will be there to guide and support you through managing and reducing any side effects.
What happens when I stop taking the medication?
Juniper’s medication is an effective long-term treatment for losing weight and keeping it off. Patients should continue treatment until they have formed sustainable behavioural changes to maintain results and prevent weight regain after they come off the program. We’re with you as long as you need us.
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What treatments does Juniper use? Are they approved in Australia?
All treatment options offered by clinicians in Juniper’s digital clinic are used by GPs in Australia for the treatment of weight management.
However, due to Australian Therapeutic Goods regulations, we are unable to discuss specific treatment options until your consultation with one of our Juniper practitioners.
This is to ensure a qualified medical professional discusses all the options available to you before you make any decisions regarding medical treatment.
How does the treatment work?
Juniper’s most effective treatment mimics a naturally concurring hormone to suppress appetite and overhaul hunger signals, helping patients feel fuller for longer. Unlike other medical treatments of the same class, this treatment also acts on a secondary hormone pathway that promotes fat loss and blocks fat gain. By combining the effects of these hormones together, this treatment is more effective at promoting weight loss through reduced appetite, as well as acting directly on the pathways that lead to fat loss.
Will I experience side effects on Juniper’s treatment?
All treatments come with a risk of side effects, but side effects experienced on Juniper’s treatment are usually temporary and can be reduced and managed. The most common side effect on Juniper’s treatment is nausea, with 40% of users experiencing this temporarily. Other common side effects include reflux, headaches, constipation, vomiting, fatigue and irritation to the injection site. We know these side effects are not ideal, but they are common and normal among patients on this class of treatment.
Thankfully, our Juniper team will be there to guide and support you through managing and reducing any side effects.
What happens when I stop taking the treatment?
Juniper’s treatment is an effective long-term option for losing weight and keeping it off. Patients should continue treatment until they have formed sustainable behavioural changes to maintain results and prevent weight regain after they come off the program. We’re with you as long as you need us.
Citations
[1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11070333/
[2] https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/why-people-become-overweight
[3] https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/metabolism#metabolism-and-age-related-weight-gain
[4] DOI: 10.1111/DOM.13120
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