Unpacking Clinical Weight Management - Sprezzatura - LNE #96

Unpacking The Clinical Weight Management That Is Sprezzatura

Over the last few years, there has been a dramatic rise in the prevalence of weight loss consultations at our practice. Looking at the statistics, in South Africa, 68 per cent of women and 31 per cent of men are overweight or obese (Heart Foundation: Online). Despite all the interest and attempts to lose weight, the obesity numbers are still alarmingly high. Patients may lose weight successfully through reduced calorie eating plans, macro nutrient control, intermittent fasting, medications, and supplements to name a few... but sadly the weight is rarely kept off with as many as 80 - 95% regaining the hard-lost weight (Wing & Phelan:2005).

Medical Tests

When a patient has a history of medical conditions or many failed weight loss attempts, a good starting point is to order a few blood tests. Suggested panel is:

• Thyroid Hormone Assessments to determine the master gland of metabolism's function.

• Vitamin D Status - higher vitamin D levels are associated with weight loss success and greater loss of abdominal fat, according to research released at the Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington D.C (June 2009).

• Cortisol - high“stress” hormone levels may increase abdominal fat deposition.

• Insulin Resistance Assessment - an excess of insulin encourages the body to store unused glucose as fat.

• Testosterone Status - testosterone is crucial to build muscle and lose fat in both men and women.

• Female Sex Hormone Status - an imbalance can impact the ability to lose weight.

• Liver Function Assessment - the liver is the primary organ responsible for detoxification, fat burning & excretion and ridding the body of hormonal waste.

All diets work, and all diets fail.

There are multiple biological, psychological, and social reasons why using diets to lose weight will end with weight regain. Psychology Today explains that physiologically, one has to continue eating lower calories to keep the weight off. You will set yourself up to fail if you kick off your weight loss journey with unsustainable restriction. Psychologically, “banning

backfires”. Seeing certain foods as 'forbidden' mayinevitably lead to overeating (Hagan: Online). Feelings of guilt or avoiding social situations over food arealso not conducive to a healthy lifestyle or sustaining weight loss.

Keeping the weight off

According to the Heart Foundation, successful longterm weight loss is more likely when using a comprehensive approach that includes changing eating habits, increasing activity levels, and making changes to behavioural habits that can be continued long term (Heart Foundation: Online). This may sound like a complicated and difficult undertaking; but it doesn't have to be.

Sprezzatura

From the laboratories of Torus Health Care comes a tech-med aligned multi-disciplined and differentiated weight loss program- Sprezzatura.

“Sprezzatura” is an Italian nounpronounced sprez·za·tu·ra or\ spr_t-tsä-_tü-rä\. The MerriamWebster online dictionary defines it as studied nonchalance,graceful conduct or performance without apparent effort.

The program aims to ease the weight loss process and ensure long term results. The multi-disciplined approach is built on 3 pillars:

• Physical - an oral supplement with herbal, adaptogens, thermogenics, nootropics, vitamins and minerals to facilitate weight loss.

• Behaviour - Behavioral changesare encouraged to improve and maintain confidence and healthy habits while addressing emotional eating and food addiction.

• Digital - an integrated platform to:

- Drive personalization by choosing a lifestyle plan that suits you

- Guide and educate

- View informative videos from expert guests

- Access support groups

- Track health and progress

The Sprezzatura Formula

The oral supplement formulation is designed to target 9 avenues of weight loss:

2. Breakdown of fat cells and fat storage

1. Appetite suppression and cravings

3. Carbohydrate blocking

4. Mood stabilization and emotional eating

5. Ketosis with a boost in metabolism

6. Fast, sustained all-day ATP energy production

7. Reduction of metabolic inflammation

8. Restoration of gut health

9. Metabolic syndrome improvement

This is achieved through a synergistic combination of natural and herbal extracts, including Alpha Lipoic Acid, Ashwagandha, Coenzyme Q10, Garcinia Cambogia,Green Coffee Bean Extract,Green Tea Extract,and Guarana Seed Extractto name a few.

Cellulite

Sprezzatura also has CelluCutobtained from a unique variety of Cantaloupe melon, exclusively grown in the South of France. The original composition of 100% natural melon juice concentrate with a high source of natural and protected Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), make for how this trademarked ingredient proves to be effective in the visible reduction of hip and waist circumference and the dimpled effect of skin on the thighs and buttocks.

Dr Herman van Rooyen, MBChB (UOFS) has been a medical practitioner for over 35 years. He is the owner of Skinlogic Smart Skin Centre in George, Western Cape. He has extensive experience with aesthetic medicine,sports injuries, neurorehabilitation and pain management. He is registered with the American Sports Medicine Association and General Medical Council and has worked for almost a decade as a Senior Maritime Physician for Carnival UK managing medical, cosmetic dermatology and emergency care centres world-wide. Dr van Rooyen is an internationally acclaimed aesthetic practitioner and is often asked to speak at aesthetic conventions as well as conduct training for leading aesthetic brands.