Absolutely. The important thing is to find the type of product or the combination of products that work best for you. If you have successfully used a Medifast program in the past, you may want to use a similar product line again. Take Shape products are recommended for use as a maintenance product, but can also be used in a weight-loss program for people with less than 25 pounds to lose.

There is a new health insurance program only for children to assure that all of their health needs will be met from their newborn days through their teen years. This health insurance program is called Child Health Plus and it is for those children who are not eligible for Medicaid insurance and who do not receive health care services through another family health insurance program.

The product is a dietary supplement and is considered safe for pregnant and lactating women. We recommend that a physician be consulted before making any changes to your diet.

The Medifast Fast Soups and Pro Tea are considered snacks. They provide the option of an extra treat, but they should not be used in place of a regular supplement such as the shakes. Fast Soups can be used once or twice a day, while Pro Tea should be limited to one serving per day. Complete Meal Replacement (Medifast 55 or 70)-Requires five Medifast supplements a day, no regular food. Recommended if you have a lot of weight to lose or you prefer to avoid all food choices.

Decide whether you want to do the complete meal replacement program (no food) or a plan with a meal once a day. That helps you determine how much product you will need. Call 969-4473 to set up a consultation and get started on your weight loss program. Everything you need for successful weight loss can be obtained at Medslim-Tampa

If you are doing a complete meal replacement, you will need five supplements a day or 35 packets per week.(5 boxes) If you are using a modified plan that includes a daily meal, you will need four supplements a day or 28 packets per week.(4 boxes)

Yes, but check with your insurance company first, to see if they require a prescription for payment of services. We treat several conditions specific to women, such as back pain in pregnancy, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and stress incontinence. (Men too, can suffer from fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and incontinence, but not as frequently.) <back to top>

Answer: A woman was less likely to develop colorectal cancer if she was taking E+P. For every 10,000 women taking estrogen plus progestin, six fewer women will develop colorectal cancer while taking estrogen plus progestin. While reducing the risk developing the risk of developing colorectal cancer is favorable, the colorectal cancer cases which developed in women taking E+P were more advanced; about 76% had spread to lymph nodes or elsewhere in the body, compared to 49% of women on placebo.

Yes. Women with HIV/AIDS have more chance of getting pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and cervical cancer. Women with HIV/AIDS should be checked for these diseases every year. Doctors say that women with HIV/AIDS should have a Pap smear two times a year.

Yes. All of our practitioners can provide women's health care services. We have a nurse practitioner who specializes in women's health care as well as a gynecologist who is available at the Health Center for consultations.

Migraine is a women's health issue for several reasons, both medically and socially. In fact, the premier AHS headache medical conference held in November 1998 devoted a whole symposium, for the first time, to Migraine issues unique to women. First, approximately 80% of Migraine sufferers, or 18 million Americans, are women. Overall, about 26 million Americans suffer from Migraine. Approximately 1 in 5 women gets Migraines, while only 1 in 16 men gets Migraines.

Women have most of the same health concerns that men have. But women face many health problems unique to them or that more often or more seriously affect women than men. Because of this (and because most women tend to have a heightened awareness of their physical condition and are accustomed to seeking help from health professionals), more women than men regularly rely on chiropractic care.

Women's arteries and heart are smaller than a man's. This creates a higher need for a more effective product. A John Hopkins study reports that women have more calcium and fat build-up in the circulatory system than men. Women are very interested in antioxidant and vitamin usage to promote health.

If you are eligible for Healthy Start you can get all the services Medicaid covers. These services include:

They are very similar except for the protein content. Medifast 55 has 11 grams of protein per serving while Medifast 70 has 14 grams per serving. The Medifast 70 also has about 10 more calories per packet. can be used by either males or females with less than 25 pounds to lose. Note: Medifast Plus is also recommended for people under age 18 or over age 70 as well as for people with complicated medical issues.

a member of the Lubrizol team, Brenda Young is a registered nurse that works closely with Lubrizol employees performing case management, precertification and patient advocacy. Any conversation with Brenda is confidential and your medical information is not shared with Lubrizol.

A Prestige Plus Health screen includes everything done in the Prestige Health screen but also includes a full blood count, liver function blood tests, kidney function blood tests, bone blood tests, glucose blood test for diabetes and a uric acid blood test, (for gout). In men over the age of 50 a prostate specific antigen blood test is taken. This is a screening blood test for prostate cancer. A resting ECG is also performed.

Women enrolled in Medicaid, CHIP or Medicare Parts A or B are not eligible for the Women’s Health Program. A woman who has private health insurance is not eligible for the Women’s Health Program unless (1) her private coverage does not cover family planning services, or (2) filing a claim on her health insurance would cause physical, emotional, or other harm from her spouse, parents or other person.

If you are a Type II diabetic (adult onset) you should be able to do Medifast just fine. We suggest you monitor your blood sugar readings once or twice a day as well as stay in close contact with your physician for instructions on making changes in your medications.

For alternate products such as cream soups, oatmeal, bars, etc. check the website or call customer serviced for product information.