02/10/2026
GLP-1 medications are most often talked about as weight-loss drugs. While weight changes can be helpful for some people, this narrow focus misses the much bigger picture, especially for patients living with complex, chronic health conditions such as mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), mold illness, chronic digestive issues, blood sugar problems, and ongoing inflammation.¹
In functional and naturopathic medicine, we don’t just look at symptoms. We look at what is driving them. That means paying attention to how the immune system, metabolism, nervous system, gut, and environmental exposures all interact. When viewed this way, GLP-1 medications may offer benefits that go well beyond the number on the scale. Read more by following the link below.
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Dr. Nicole Gansemer, ND | Hawthorn Healing Arts GLP-1 medications are most often talked about as weight-loss drugs. While weight changes can be helpful for some people, this narrow focus misses the much bigger picture, especially for