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ShillMed is proud to share information about the B.E. Resilient Foundation. It was founded by Courtney, whose sister sadly passed away from cancer. The B.E. Resilient Foundation exists in honor of Courtney's sister— to carry forward her courage, her tenderness, and her belief that even in the hardest s easons, strength can take root, and kindness can change everything. When you support The B.E. Resilient Foundation, you provide essential community assistance, bringing comfort

When approaching long-term maintenance of your weight and your health, one of the things to consider is the purpose of the food you are eating. Many people see food as something only to be approached from a nutrition perspective, or worse, as an enemy to the figures they are trying to maintain. Our approach to food is that it's purpose is multi-faceted. For the sake of simplicity, we'll break it down into just two categories: 1. Food eaten for the purpose of nutrition 2. Foo

Most people think that the key to weight-loss is both complicated and elusive. That once you find the "magic fix," it will be easy. The truth is, the fix is simple, but difficult. It requires commitment, discipline, and an ability to be comfortable and in tune with your own body. We live in a world that promotes the opposite: quick fixes, ultimate comfort, and no time or space for introspection or change. Here are a few of the things we discussed tonight on the importance of

Many of our patients want to know whether vitamins can help with weight loss.  The answer is both yes and no.  We all know that vitamins are important for overall wellness, and they even play essential roles in metabolism, energy production, thyroid support, detoxification, and fat-burning pathways. However—and this is important—taking a single daily multivitamin will not, by itself, lead to weight loss.  Vitamins are supporting players, not the entire strategy. At Shill Med,

Learn how weight loss lowers blood pressure, reduces heart disease risk, and improves long-term health.

Most people think weight loss is only about eating less and exercising more. While those habits matter, they aren’t the full story. Weight cannot leave your body if you don’t have strong metabolic health—which impacts how efficiently your body converts nutrients into energy, stores fuel, and eliminates waste. When metabolism is sluggish, hormonal signals misfire, digestion slows, and fat cells hold on to energy your body should be able to use. When metabolism is balanced and

Yes, menopause is a natural stage of life. But that doesn’t mean it has to be uncomfortable. When menopause affects a woman’s hormonal levels, you might experience symptoms that affect your energy, mood, sleep, weight, and overall sense of well-being. At ShillMed, we believe women shouldn’t have to “just live with it.” You don’t have to wait until post-menopause to take control of your hormones. Balancing your levels earlier can make the transition smoother and help you maint

What do doctors look for when they check women’s hormone levels? Get the scoop and learn what to do if your hormones are off.

Testosterone is probably the most important hormone affecting how you feel day in and day out. But too many men have low T levels. If that’s you, then you feel tired, foggy, unmotivated, and a little apathetic.  It’s time to get your spark back.  ShillMed is the top men’s hormone replacement clinic in the Spokane area. Our therapies are a safe, effective, and science-backed way to restore balance and help you feel like yourself again. Our personalized testosterone therapy pro

Have you ever heard the phrase, "If you believe you can, or you believe you can't, you're right? Confidence is one of the greatest predictors of our long-term success, and yet "having" it can sometimes feel elusive and out of our control. Here are three of the ten simple ways we discussed in tonight's webinar to build your confidence in order to achieve success in your lifestyle goals. Practice Self-Care. In other words, put on your own oxygen mask before attempting to make b

Feeling hopeless about your goals? We can help!

Thanksgiving is a beautiful time of year when we remember the many blessings we have: friends, family, modern luxuries, and… when we feed our American lifestyle by overstuffing ourselves until our bellies ache. This year, I hope you’ll take a moment to try something new. Instead of gorging yourself to no end, enjoy smaller portions of the food you love and wait for all year. Go back for seconds later if you need, but don’t feel pressure to do it all at once. Yes, as a doctor,

Did you know, the average American gains about 10 pounds during the holiday season? At ShillMed, our mission is to help you enjoy the holidays WITHOUT losing all of your hard earned progress! Whether you're a current patient or not, we invite you to join us in our Holiday to Holiday challenge! Between the holidays of Thanksgiving and New Years, your goal will be to continue to lose or maintain your current weight. To this end, we encourage you to only make one exception per w

ShillMed provides weekly education sessions via online webinars to encourage patients to build skills and mindsets that will propel them forward on the path to making long-term changes to their physical health and well-being. Tonight our discussion was all about learning and practicing strong communication skills, and why those skills are essential for our success as we strive to make difficult changes in our lives and achieve new health goals. Three points we covered in toni

Our education series is a great way for our patients to come together and find support, while learning skills, tools, and new ways of thinking that contribute to their success in our program. Tonight our discussion was all about empowerment; the ability to create within ourselves the confidence and reliance that allows us to successfully reach our goals and overcome obstacles in our path. We discussed four dimensions in which we can develop skills and mindsets that influence

Three ways to view problem solving, as it relates to weight loss and lifestyle.

Fixing body composition by losing weight can be done safely, effectively, and rapidly with medical-grade meal replacements. The...

Weight Loss is one of the most effective non-pharmacological interventions for managing high blood pressure. I've been working in primary...

Weight Loss Before Surgery Provides Critical Outcome Improvements One reason I chose to focus my primary care career on weight loss is...

Lifestyle changes are the foundation of weight maintenance - regardless of how you lose weight. Available Weight Loss Treatments At...