Skip to content
HumanBlu

Health goal

Weight and Metabolic Health

HumanBlu approaches weight and metabolic health medically: weight loss programs that combine diagnostics, coaching and treatment options for sustainable results, and care for long-term conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders and metabolic syndrome that aims to treat root causes, not just symptoms.

What is metabolic health?

Doctors look at five measures together, and having three or more of them is called metabolic syndrome, which raises the risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke. About 1 in 3 US adults has it. The five are:

  • A waist measurement over 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women
  • Blood pressure consistently 130/85 mmHg or higher
  • Triglycerides consistently over 150 mg/dL
  • HDL cholesterol below 40 mg/dL for men or 50 mg/dL for women
  • High fasting blood sugar, or taking medicine for it

Why measure more than your weight?

BMI doesn’t tell muscle apart from bone and the rest of your weight, and doesn’t show where your body carries it. That matters because visceral fat lies deep in the abdomen, padding the space between the organs, and people with what’s considered a healthy BMI can still carry it. A waist of 35 inches or more for women, or 40 inches or more for men, signals a high risk, and Harvard Health suggests that, ideally, your waist should be no more than half your height.

How much difference does modest weight loss make?

More than many people expect. In the Diabetes Prevention Program, people with prediabetes who aimed to lose 7 percent of their body weight and be active 150 minutes a week lowered their chances of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent over about three years, compared with a placebo, and fifteen years on were still developing it 27 percent later. That matters widely: more than 2 in 5 US adults have prediabetes, and 8 in 10 of them don’t know it.

Why does muscle matter when you lose weight?

Part of the weight people lose is lean mass, which includes muscle. In a study of people taking tirzepatide, a GLP-1 medication, about a quarter of the weight lost was lean mass, the same share as in the placebo group. In 2025, four lifestyle, nutrition and obesity medicine societies listed adequate protein and strength training to preserve lean mass among their eight priorities for people on GLP-1 medications. US guidelines recommend muscle-strengthening activity on at least two days a week for all adults, alongside 150 to 300 minutes of moderate aerobic activity.

Sources

  1. Metabolic Syndrome (opens in a new tab) (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
  2. Metabolic Syndrome: Diagnosis (opens in a new tab) (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
  3. About Body Mass Index (BMI) (opens in a new tab) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  4. Should you worry about your waistline? (opens in a new tab) (Harvard Health Publishing, 2024)
  5. Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) (opens in a new tab) (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
  6. A U.S. Report Card: Diabetes Statistics (opens in a new tab) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2026)
  7. Body composition changes during weight reduction with tirzepatide in the SURMOUNT-1 study of adults with obesity or overweight (opens in a new tab) (Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 2025)
  8. Nutritional Priorities to Support GLP-1 Therapy for Obesity (opens in a new tab) (American College of Lifestyle Medicine, American Society for Nutrition, Obesity Medicine Association and The Obesity Society, 2025)
  9. Top 10 Things to Know About the Second Edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (opens in a new tab) (US Department of Health and Human Services)

Testimonials

  • “Really impressed with the tour and the high-tech approach to non-invasive pain management.”
    “Really impressed with the tour and the high-tech approach to non-invasive pain management.”

    The treatments are designed for your specific needs and are adjusted as improvements are made. When I started my sessions I could barely tolerate side to side motion or strength training of any kind. Now that the sessions have unlocked the fascia in multiple areas I’m regaining range of motion, lessening the nerve pain, and able to challenge myself to strength training with the Vasper and Oxygen Therapy. I came to HumanBlu upon the referrals of several trusted friends after going through surgery to alleviate pain I was experiencing daily. I wasn’t sure what to expect but was really impressed with the tour and the high-tech approach to pain management in a non-invasive way. Within two weeks of sessions, I saw and felt improvements in energy levels, range of motion, balance issues, cognitive issues, and a reduction in pain. I have used the Pulse PEMF, Vasper, Oxygen Therapy, Infrared Sauna, and total Gut Restoration pre/pro biotic regime. My goal is to “energize to exercise” and get back to a healthy and active lifestyle which includes swimming, yoga, and strength training. The team at HumanBlu are assisting me in achieving those goals and I’m so thankful for their encouragement and support.

    A woman walking along a garden path
    Carla LeneisScottsdale, AZ
    A woman walking along a garden path
    Carla LeneisScottsdale, AZ
  • “Their recovery plan for athletes and for everyday hard-working people is second to none.”
    Chad DeGrenierHead Coach, AZ Bandits
  • “As a former professional football player, my body was broken down and they put me back together.”
    Matt Mason
    Matt MasonFormer Professional Football Player
  • “I’ve experienced firsthand the transformative impact of their programs.”
    Michael Badejo
    Michael BadejoProfessional Athlete, AZ Bandits
  • “The one-on-one encouragement that you get here has been life-changing.”
    StacyMedical & Skincare
  • “PEMF has absolutely helped with my anxiety/depression. I have done PEMF specifically on my head only once, but on the…
    “PEMF has absolutely helped with my anxiety/depression. I have done PEMF specifically on my head only once, but on the rest of my body an average of three times a week and that is benefiting me mentally! I am finding myself feeling much more energetic and not falling asleep mid day anymore. I have gotten off of medications and have just been doing PEMF because I have seen a tremendous, positive change in my mental health!”
    Anxiety/depressionPEMF Therapy
    Anxiety/depressionPEMF Therapy
  • “After using PEMF on my back for an average of 3 days a week for 3 weeks, I am pain free!…
    “After using PEMF on my back for an average of 3 days a week for 3 weeks, I am pain free! My back feels less inflamed, more fluid and moveable. Having had chronic back pain for 15 years, to the point where it was limiting my ability to do day to day things and sleep, I am overjoyed that I am able to not feel in pain 24/7”
    Back PainPEMF Therapy
    Back PainPEMF Therapy
  • “PEMF has helped my knee pain tremendously. After using PEMF, they feel stronger, and less achey.…
    “PEMF has helped my knee pain tremendously. After using PEMF, they feel stronger, and less achey. Especially on cold days, they tend to get stiff, but with PEMF, there has been improvement. I am on my feet all day walking many miles for work, so it has been important for me to find a way to not have knee pain.”
    Knee PainPEMF Therapy
    Knee PainPEMF Therapy
A HumanBlu physician examining a patient’s knee

Break Through Limits with Your Free Consultation

To support our commitment to accessible, high-quality care and patient privacy, we offer a complimentary initial consultation. This allows patients to discuss their concerns with our experienced team, receive expert guidance, and explore the best treatment options tailored to their needs.

A HumanBlu nurse talking with a smiling patient in the IV lounge

Compassionate Care That Puts Our Patients First

At HumanBlu, we take pride in offering world-class medical care, and that starts with our exceptional team of doctors. Together, our team represents a wealth of expertise, from their groundbreaking treatments to their compassionate integrative approach.