Beyond Ozempic
A Holistic Approach to Weight Loss, Optimizing Body Composition, and Maximizing Health
A four-class online course with Drs Jeff Crippen, DC & Michael Gaeta, DAc
Dr Crippen provides a deep dive into GLP-1 Agonists and the Obesity Epidemic. In this comprehensive course, we explore the science, economics and ethics behind GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro . These drugs, touted as solutions for diabetes and weight loss, have sparked global debate. We’ll uncover their effects, risks, and the systemic issues fueling their widespread adoption.
What You’ll Learn:
- The Science Behind GLP-1 Drugs
- How these medications work, their impact on the body, and why they’re prescribed for life.
- Insights into clinical trials and real-world outcomes, including significant side effects like gastrointestinal issues, thyroid cancer risk and muscle loss.
- The Bigger Picture of Obesity and Health
- Startling statistics: rising rates of diabetes, prediabetes and obesity in the U.S.
- The role of government subsidies, corporate influence, and food industry practices in shaping public health.
- Economic and Ethical Implications
- The financial burden of GLP-1 drugs: $12,000–$15,000 per year, per patient.
- Industry lobbying efforts, from Medicare legislation to pediatric recommendations.
- The influence of pharmaceutical funding on research, policy, and healthcare organizations.
- Practical Strategies for Health Optimization
- Address root causes of metabolic challenges for sustainable health improvements.
- Discover holistic approaches to managing weight and cravings.
- Learn how to support your body with:
- High-quality protein and optimal digestion support
- Essential nutrients like zinc, B vitamins, and Omega-3 fats
- Herbal therapy, including Gymnema Sylvestre
Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect for health professionals and health-conscious individuals looking to:
- Understand the complexities of GLP-1 drugs and their impact on health.
- Make empowered decisions about managing weight and metabolic health.
- Explore natural, sustainable alternatives to pharmaceutical interventions.
Join Drs Crippen and Gaeta to gain the knowledge and tools to take charge of your health journey with confidence and clarity, to help yourself, your family and patients.
Once you purchase the course, go to your account at michaelgaeta.com where you will find the class recordings and notes. You will have forever access to this course forever.
About Dr Jeff Crippen
Dr. Jeff Crippen’s mission is to live life to the fullest and help others do the same. He is a Chiropractor, nutritionist and coach who enjoys helping others unlock their true potential. His passion stems from his own personal struggles.
At age six, he began suffering from migraines. For the next seven years, his headaches continued to worsen despite the best medical care he and his family could find. At his lowest point, Jeff had a debilitating headache that lasted — without so much as a day of relief — for over two years.
At age 13, he found the powerful combination of chiropractic and individualized nutritional care. By combining these two powerful forces, he was able to unlock his own ability to heal.
For the last decade, Jeff has helped clients both through chiropractic care and nutrition at his wellness clinic in Saint Jo, Texas as well as through individualized mindset coaching with the Advanced Coaching and Leadership Center. He finds a holistic approach — optimizing spirit, mind, and body — the most efficient and effective way to create a lifetime of timeless you-th.
About Dr Michael Gaeta
The Gaeta Institute and Clinic provide patient care, practitioner training and public education, in order to co-create a culture of nature first, drugs last. Dr Michael Gaeta is a dietician-nutritionist, herbalist and acupuncturist with 36 years clinical experience in Chinese and functional medicine. He has trained 20,000 practitioners over his 33 years of teaching, including a certification program and online courses in natural functional medicine, and a weekly podcast on natural health and health freedom. Dr Gaeta is also a pianist, and is active in promoting health choice and informed consent. More at michaelgaeta.com.