<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Potere Health MD – Affordable Weight Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are a medical weight loss clinic in St George, UT offering affordable GLP-1's – semaglutide and tirzepatide.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:29:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.poterehealthmd.com/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Tirzepatide Injection Site Reaction: Redness, Itching, Rash &#38; What Helps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Redness, itching, swelling, or a welt after a tirzepatide injection is usually a mild injection site reaction. 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Learn what current human studies show about GLP-1 pregnancy risks, including miscarriage, birth defects, early exposure, fertility, and what to do next.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/glp-1-pregnancy-risks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a988a68aa9ccb80eaefd946</guid><category><![CDATA[GLP-1 Medications]]></category><category><![CDATA[Side Effects]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:27:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_2c670941136d4019b7d64361f509ee63~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program: Who Qualifies for $50 Wegovy or Zepbound?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries can access weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound for a $50 monthly copay through the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/medicare-glp-1-bridge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a59322f38e05b9fea364fad</guid><category><![CDATA[Access & Compounding]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:28:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_eea4c5fac3a047e19d1c025d030e99eb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_782,h_427,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesamorelin and Sermorelin With GLP-1s: Do They Help With Weight Loss or Visceral Fat?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesamorelin and sermorelin are sometimes promoted as add-ons to GLP-1 medications. Learn what the evidence shows about weight loss, visceral fat, semaglutide, and tirzepatide.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/tesamorelin-and-sermorelin-with-glp-1s-do-they-help-with-weight-loss-or-visceral-fat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a273cf8bcf454bfefdc2e0e</guid><category><![CDATA[Comparisons & New Drugs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Results & Expectations]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:28:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_0f7289fbc02c4aa0a9873e98fb7bfdea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_834,h_623,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can GLP-1 / GLP-1–GIP (semaglutide / tirzepatide) Medications Be Used With Diabetes Medications? (insulin, metformin, &#38; what the evidence shows)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you take semaglutide or tirzepatide if you’re on insulin or metformin? This evidence-based guide explains which diabetes medications are compatible, what the ADA recommends, and how GLP-1/GIP therapy affects blood sugar and A1C.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/glp-1-gip-diabetes-medications-metformin-insulin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6962d83e90713a6305d2546e</guid><category><![CDATA[GLP-1 Medications]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health Benefits]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:13:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_6aaa86c48d4a4837a1e56d6fcec37da9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_853,h_569,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do GLP-1 Medications Cause Vitamin Deficiencies? Nutrition on Semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) and Tirzepatide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do GLP-1 medications directly cause vitamin malabsorption? Dr. Joshua Silva breaks down the clinical evidence on nutrition, hair loss, and the risks of over-supplementing during weight loss. Available for telehealth across Utah.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/glp-1-vitamin-deficiency-ozempic-tirzepatide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8a724ffff75773eba9d51</guid><category><![CDATA[GLP-1 Nutrition & Lifestyle]]></category><category><![CDATA[Side Effects]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:04:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_8d1c13aa200f4ff9ae3200a41f96d0ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_978,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semaglutide and Tirzepatide: Do GLP-1 Medications Protect Brain Health?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early studies suggest GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide might protect brain health and lower dementia risk. Discover the science behind these claims, what Alzheimer's clinical trials actually show, and why promising observational signals aren't definitive proof yet.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/glp-1-semaglutide-tirzepatide-dementia-alzheimers-evidence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997659daab309115cb4e825</guid><category><![CDATA[Health Benefits]]></category><category><![CDATA[GLP-1 Medications]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:49:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_5b12154d8b8b4a859681b89616f86a39~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_978,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can GLP-1 Medications Help With Addiction? Alcohol, Smoking, Opioids Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medically authored by Joshua Silva, MD | Evidence-Based Weight Loss at Potere Health MD Yes—early research shows GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide may reduce cravings and reward-driven behaviors related to alcohol and other substances. However, they are not FDA-approved for addiction, and evidence varies by substance and study type.¹ How GLP-1 Medications Affect Addiction (Brain and Dopamine Explained) GLP-1 medications may influence addiction by modulating reward-related...]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/glp1-semaglutide-addiction-cravings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e949cdbbc0f3ff7446f250</guid><category><![CDATA[Health Benefits]]></category><category><![CDATA[GLP-1 Medications]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:19:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_cd3435cb58c4444488a6d726cca7e8bb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_939,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Semaglutide Help Delay Knee Replacement? What STEP 9 Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A physician-written review of the STEP 9 trial explaining how semaglutide improves knee osteoarthritis pain, how weight-loss milestones relate to knee replacement risk, and what this means for patients in Utah.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/semaglutide-knee-osteoarthritis-step-9-utah</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69448106a5fe7f0223b3d6f7</guid><category><![CDATA[Health Benefits]]></category><category><![CDATA[GLP-1 Medications]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:24:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_37a620a386dc4f7ca6933127849106e3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_939,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can You Take GLP-1 Medications Every Other Week? (What the Data Shows)]]></title><description><![CDATA[s taking GLP-1 medications every other week a good idea? Discover what 2025 pharmacologic models and clinical trials actually say about bi-weekly dosing, the risk of weight regain, and why consistent weekly treatment remains the gold standard for metabolic health.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/can-you-take-glp1-every-other-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6c530bf4ea4bc23081773</guid><category><![CDATA[Results & Expectations]]></category><category><![CDATA[GLP-1 Medications]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:27:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_2b051bbe262e4156a7efee56f1de1365~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_978,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Prevent Muscle Loss on Zepbound® &#38; Ozempic® (GLP-1 Agonists): Evidence-Based Strategies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worried about muscle loss on Zepbound® or Ozempic®? Discover the specific protein targets and resistance training protocols required to preserve lean mass while taking GLP-1 medications.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/prevent-muscle-loss-zepbound-ozempic-glp1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697ed339afd4a3da3510c44e</guid><category><![CDATA[GLP-1 Nutrition & Lifestyle]]></category><category><![CDATA[Results & Expectations]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:43:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_88bb63a509b74e668d934ac784d0f04f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_978,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Higher Dose of Wegov (Semaglutide 7.2 mg): FDA Approval, Side Effects, and Dosing Guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FDA has approved a higher weekly dose of Wegovy (semaglutide) at 7.2 mg. While clinical trials show this 3× increase can drive total body weight loss toward 20.7%, it also raises the risk of dose-dependent side effects like dysesthesia and GI distress. With no official titration guidelines yet available, Dr. Joshua Silva discusses how to approach this new dosage safely and who may benefit most from the increase.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/wegovy-7-2-mg-higher-dose-weight-loss-side-effects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c17bde8fe05188d48a343c</guid><category><![CDATA[Comparisons & New Drugs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Side Effects]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_4582211b394747e7af7a11e4ea8bbefc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is “Food Noise” on Ozempic® or Zepbound®? Why Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Reduce Cravings]]></title><description><![CDATA["Food noise" isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a reflection of complex neurobiological signaling. Dr. Joshua Silva, MD, breaks down how GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide interact with the brain's reward centers to quiet persistent cravings and make sustainable weight loss achievable.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/glp1-food-noise-cravings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699a274e77eba70e059cc028</guid><category><![CDATA[Results & Expectations]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:54:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_2fe509c48e7a4f85a5602b3a56436e5f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_597,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy Increase Tendon Rupture Risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early research from the 2026 AAOS Annual Meeting indicates that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may be associated with a higher relative risk of tendon ruptures. However, with an absolute risk increase of less than 1%, most patients remain unaffected. Discover the proposed mechanisms—from rapid activity increases to collagen signaling—and how to mitigate risk while continuing therapy.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/glp-1-ozempic-wegovy-tendon-rupture-risk-2026-study</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b480cbd8e53e229b745982</guid><category><![CDATA[Side Effects]]></category><category><![CDATA[GLP-1 Nutrition & Lifestyle]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:45:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_6a037f2dcd6f4e35b6a99829cee6d429~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_978,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can You Drink Alcohol on Ozempic® or Mounjaro®? A Doctor’s Safety Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A physician-written guide to alcohol use on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound®. Covers GI side effects, blood sugar risk, altered tolerance, and emerging research on cravings.
]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/alcohol-glp-1-safety-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6971a1f857bf74af131a269b</guid><category><![CDATA[GLP-1 Medications]]></category><category><![CDATA[Side Effects]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:38:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_2a6cec8d6a224ef4ae5ca2e52423aee7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_978,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microdosing GLP-1 Drugs (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide): Definitions, Patterns, and Clinical Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA["GLP-1 microdosing" is a popular, patient-driven trend for medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide. Understand the clinical reality behind sub-therapeutic doses, split dosing, and weight maintenance strategies.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/glp-1-microdosing-semaglutide-tirzepatide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698bc2a041590511a347a3f2</guid><category><![CDATA[GLP-1 Medications]]></category><category><![CDATA[Results & Expectations]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:53:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_d13e7dadd9124652b0f2389dd1011975~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_994,h_555,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Zepbound® Fatigue: Why Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Can Make You Tired]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling tired on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound? Fatigue is a documented side effect affecting up to 11% of patients. Explore the physiological reasons behind GLP-1 fatigue and learn evidence-based management strategies—like optimizing hydration and protein intake—with Dr. Joshua Silva, MD.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/glp-1-fatigue-ozempic-wegovy-zepbound</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6998ebedfc53c4063862882b</guid><category><![CDATA[Side Effects]]></category><category><![CDATA[GLP-1 Nutrition & Lifestyle]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:12:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_508fa1f356454f56bab3bd0231bfc2ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_555,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Am I Not Losing Weight on Semaglutide or Tirzepatide? A Doctor Explains the 7 Most Common Reasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not losing weight on semaglutide or tirzepatide? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t usually mean the medication failed. Learn the most common reasons weight loss can stall, what’s normal, and how to get results back on track with physician-guided care.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/not-losing-weight-semaglutide-tirzepatide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6966ac6efc14cd6a86d03495</guid><category><![CDATA[Results & Expectations]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:57:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_3c51cc4f71c942af99bf383b5422e93f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ozempic Face Explained: Why Weight Loss Changes Facial Appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA["Ozempic Face" is trending, but is it the medication or the weight loss causing the change? Dr. Silva separates the myths from the massive weight loss science, explains why some patients look "gaunt" while others don't, and reviews which treatments actually restore facial volume.]]></description><link>https://www.poterehealthmd.com/post/ozempic-face-causes-treatments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697aa8bfff1fc7c00333278a</guid><category><![CDATA[Results & Expectations]]></category><category><![CDATA[GLP-1 Medications]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:41:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57578d_844bcdae76224fbd973959fa8d8ee42d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Silva, MD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breastfeeding on Ozempic® or Mounjaro®: Is Semaglutide or Tirzepatide Safe?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is it safe to breastfeed while taking Ozempic® or Mounjaro®? 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