“Weight loss medication” is currently a buzzing collection of terms in healthcare. In particular, gut hormone peptides, including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists (semaglutide, for example), have garnered significant attention, first for their role in diabetes treatment and prevention, and now in medically supervised weight loss. While the scientific basis behind GLP-1 agonists is profound, their…
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, January 3, 2024: We are thrilled to announce Dr. Elizabeth Sierakowski of Essential Health – Raleigh was voted BEST doctor in Wake County by the Wake Living Magazine 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards! The award recognizes the top businesses and individual professionals in Raleigh, Wake Forest, and Knightdale, North Carolina across dozens of…
Taking care of your internal health is a journey unique to each of us, and one that is best approached through personalized care. Assessing biomarkers, addressing symptoms, and healing from within using a holistic, systems-wide approach can help you reach optimal health from the inside-out. While focusing on internal health is paramount to overall health…
It is a new year, which often means new motivation to get healthier. While there are thousands of fad diets, exercise programs, and detox systems you could buy into, to truly experience a transformation in your health requires an approach that considers your unique body and your goals for the future. Embracing the principles of…
Every so often, an advancement in medicine provides a substantial leap in progress toward improving health outcomes. Peptide therapy is no exception. What are Peptides? Peptides are short chains of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. Proteins are essential molecules in the body that play various roles in cellular function, structure, and…
Have you ever been told your symptoms are “in your head?” It happens far too often in conventional medicine, especially for women. Typically, symptoms related to hormone imbalances or decline can have systemic effects. These effects can be less clear to pinpoint through the conventional lens, which is why they are often dismissed or justified…
In the pursuit of optimal health, the significance of the digestive system cannot be overstated. A healthy gut plays a crucial role in digestion and influences a myriad of factors, including weight loss, mental well-being, and the risk for chronic disease. Millions of research dollars have been poured into studies that examine the link between…
The field of regenerative medicine has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years, offering new hope for patients suffering from a wide range of medical conditions. One promising aspect of regenerative medicine is the utilization of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chambers. These chambers provide a unique environment where patients can receive concentrated oxygen at increased atmospheric…
The population of aging adults in the U.S. has grown exponentially over the past 50 years. With this boon has come a growing concern over cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disorders. The cause of cognitive decline has historically been a natural process in aging or an affliction of disease from genetic predisposition. While these both can…
Hormones help control crucial processes in the body, from appetite to reproduction. With age, sex hormones typically cause the most disruption in well-being due to the natural decline of estrogen during menopause in women and testosterone in men over time (also known as andropause). These transitions can lead to symptoms like low energy, decreased libido,…