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A Pharmacist's Advice On Weight Loss Medications With Lisa King

Ep. 191
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Episode 191. A Pharmacist's Advice On Weight Loss Medications With Lisa King


This week on the podcast, my returning guest Lisa King, a Registered Pharmacist and client share her success in releasing weight during menopause, as we worked together on unlocking the power of her own DNA.


Lisa and I also went deep on the topic of weight loss medications, bringing you a balanced perspective, from a pharmacist with over 3 decades of experience. 

 

Listen Now To Learn:
  • Lisa's own weight loss struggles and what she tried before that did not work
  • How functional DNA testing has helped Lisa finally release weight
  • Her advice, as a pharmacist, on the use of medications, such as semaglutide, for weight loss use
  • The pros and cons of medications, such as Ozempic 
  • Who should not take/consider these medications for weight loss
  • The precautions one must take if considering weight loss medications

 


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About Lisa King…  

Lisa King is a pharmacist of 34 years. She is a life coach and Amazon Best Selling Author of the book she coauthored with her sister, Tiny Life Changes. She is passionate about health and well-being and was recently named Singlecare’s Most Influential Pharmacist of 2020. She also has a passion for empowering women to gain freedom from bladder issues and founded The Fulfilled Pharmacist. She truly believes you can achieve your goals and dreams one step and one day at a time. When she is not encouraging others to live a healthy lifestyle, she loves spending time with her family!


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