In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Josh Axe reveals why popular weight loss drugs might be doing more harm than good, and shares powerful, natural alternatives for sustainable weight loss backed by clinical research. Key Takeaways: * Discover diets to boost metabolism * Learn about natural compounds for weight management * Explore the science-backed combination of intermittent fasting and HIIT * Uncover the top 12 foods, herbs, and supplements that support healthy weight loss without dangerous side effects Don't start your weight loss journey without watching this episode! You'll walk away with a complete roadmap for natural weight management that actually works for the long term, without compromising your health or losing precious muscle mass. #ozempic #weightloss #naturalhealth --------------- 00:58 About Ozempic & Side Effects 16:28 How to Lose Weight the Right Way 30:23 Hormonal Weight Loss 42:55 Diets & Intermittent Fasting 51:09 Exercise for Weight Loss --------------- Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: * Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view * Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe * The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Sign up here → https://forms.thehealthinstitute.com/l-77 --------------- Links: We’ve created a full blog post that walks through the main points and insights from this episode. If you'd like to dive deeper or revisit the information later, this is a helpful resource to keep on hand. Read it here → https://thehealthinstitute.com/2025/01/21/natural-ozempic-alternatives/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37541662/ https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/a-2148-6321 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8294388/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11050669/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8294388/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/well/ozempic-wegovy-risks-older.html https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/novos-ozempic-faces-scrutiny-over-potential-link-rare-eye-disease-2024-12-16/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4258944/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6566799/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5644969/ https://www.cell.com/cell-host-microbe/fulltext/S1931-3128(20)30674-0 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4121305/ https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/berberine-and-weight-loss-what-you-need-to-know https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5871210/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26593941/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34684633/ https://www.clinicalnutritionjournal.com/article/S0261-5614(15)00134-X/abstract https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23651522/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36349432/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32060194/ https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2291 --------------- Ads: Start the New Year with better sleep! Cozy Earth's bestselling bedding is your key to waking up refreshed and ready to conquer your goals. Don't wait—visit cozyearth.com/AXE and use my exclusive code AXE for 40% off. Sweet dreams await!" https://cozyearth.com/axe Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/. --------------- DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.