The Healthy and Active Weight Loss program

We don’t all have the time or finances to spend 4 hours at the gym like A-list celebrities, but the truth is, you don’t need to do that to feel and look wonderful.

The Healthy and Active Weight Loss program restores your metabolism, balances hormones and activates the immune system to keep the weight off. It is based on the latest scientific research on the relationship between metabolism, hormone balance and nutrition.

For example, one component of the program focuses on matching specific foods to your unique metabolism and hormones. This results in a customized nutrition plan – which then regulates your metabolism and optimizes your body weight.

The Healthy & Active program, developed in Germany, is clinically proven, internationally recognized and used by over 800 medical practitioners and doctors in Germany, the UK and Canada.

Healthy & Active: The Metabolism Programme

The program was founded in Germany and is very popular in the UK and Canada where it is practiced by over 800 practitioners and helped thousands of patients

The program eliminates the root causes of weight loss difficulties: inflammation, hormone imbalances, food sensitivities, lifestyle habits, nutrition and exercise.

The Healthy and Active program is pay-as-you-go and can be customized to fit your needs. Components can be added or omitted depending on your individual goals. The complete program consists of the following:

Initial Naturopathic appointment (1 hr) with Dr. Shannon
3 follow-up appointments (1hr each) with Dr. Shannon
Metabolic deficiency testing
Hormone laboratory testing
Nutritional guidelines and diet based on your individual biochemistry
Food allergy and sensitivity laboratory testing
6-8 Acupuncture sessions

Come in and learn how to listen to your body to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and live with a feeling of lightness!

Lab-Testing

Step 1: Detoxify

Comprehensive assessment to determine your true health status, including muscle mass, body fat, hydration status, basal metabolic rate, toxicity status and waist-to-hip ratio.
Use the most accurate lab tests to learn your individual nutritional, hormone and inflammation levels.
Feel and look better after just two weeks using nutritional guidelines for detoxification and reducing inflammation.

The Food Pyramid is a foundation of your nutritional plan

Step 2: Balance

Receive a customized nutritional plan and learn how to choose the foods that work best for your specific body biochemistry based on results from the metabolic, hormone and food allergy lab tests.
Use acupuncture, key nutritional supplements, herbs and natural hormone replacements that work to rebalance your mind and body.

Step 3: Rejuvenate

Discover how important natural skin care is to looking and feeling radiant.

Don't believe "Your ideal body in 7 days". What happens is the yo-yo effect, where you end up with a higher body-fat percentage than before.

Optimize your results with fat-burning exercises and strength training.
Learn specific tools and techniques to cope with the ups and downs that may have worked against maintaining a healthy weight in the past.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if the Healthy and Active Program is right for me?

“Even if I eat well, I still can’t lose weight”
— a typical comment from patients during their first visit.

This program is for you if:

You struggle to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
You have sugar cravings.
You already eat well and exercise but still have difficulty losing weight.
You are overweight and have fatigue, menstrual cycle difficulties, are in menopause, have acne, or suspect you might have hormone imbalances.
You want to live a healthier lifestyle.
You want to learn how to detox safely and effectively.

How long does the program take?

Generally the program is completed over 8-10 weeks. This also depends on your starting weight. People 20kg overweight should plan for 6-12 months.

How important is sleep to weight loss?

Sleep is essential to weight loss. Studies show that getting only 5 hours of sleep a night, increases your chances of being overweight by 50%.

How much does it cost ?

For questions about pricing, please contact the West Vancouver Wellness Centre at 604-925-2560.

I still have questions, how do I find out more?

Please phone the West Vancouver Wellness Centre at 604-925-2560 and ask for a free 15 minute mini-consultation with Dr. Shannon.

You may also phone the West Vancouver Wellness Centre to book in for your first appointment. A portion of your fees may be eligible for reimbursement through your extended healthcare insurance.

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