Felix Health is working to change the narrative of blame and
shame with a modern approach to weight management guided by expert
Dr. Sean Wharton, co-lead author of
the Canadian Obesity Guidelines.
TORONTO, June 26,
2024 /CNW/ - Felix Health, a leader in on-demand
everyday healthcare in Canada, is
looking to spark a conversation through a campaign that highlights
a new virtual weight loss service. Felix wants those who struggle
with weight management to know that seeking help isn't cheating.
Most conversations around weight loss are framed as a matter of
choice and willpower. But for the one in four Canadian adults
classified as living with obesity and
overweight,1 diet and exercise alone are
insufficient for long-term weight loss, leading to guilt, blame and
shame.
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"Biological factors, such as genetics and hormones, can
determine up to 70% of a person's overall
weight2," says Dr. Sean Wharton, Felix Health's newest weight
management advisor, co-lead author of the Canadian Obesity
Guidelines, and expert in diabetes and bariatric medicine. "These
biological factors often need to be addressed in combination with
healthy lifestyle changes for effective weight management. The good
news is there are additional treatment options that are safe and
effective and can be integrated into an existing weight management
plan."
Powered by technology, Felix Health's seamless service is
setting a new standard for weight management, introducing new and
modern treatment plans tailored to an individual's unique needs
while helping to remove stigma. From an online health screener to
convenient virtual conversations with healthcare practitioners, to
the delivery of treatments to your door, Felix Health is committed
to the full patient journey.
"This program was developed to deliver options for our patients
by providing prescription medication, recommended lifestyle changes
and personalized support from our medical practitioners.
Ultimately, we believe that people living with the complications of
elevated weight should feel comfortable seeking weight loss
treatment in a way that works best for them," said Dr. Kelly Anderson, Medical Director of Felix
Health.
The Felix Health campaign is meant to initiate a conversation
about supportive, on-demand weight loss care and can be seen in
targeted channels like Toronto out
of home, digital, print and streaming.
Beyond weight loss, Felix Health aims to make healthcare more
accessible for Canadians and offers treatments for other everyday
health issues such as menopause, erectile dysfunction, acne, hair
loss and more. To learn more about our expertise and our programs
visit www.felixforyou.ca.
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https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/82-625-x/2019001/article/00005-eng.htm
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https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2012.00029/full#B50
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About Felix Health
Founded in 2019, Felix is a patient-driven digital healthcare
company empowering people to take control of their health and
well-being. We're passionate about building technology and
beautiful product experiences to make everyday healthcare more
accessible (and maybe even more enjoyable) for all Canadians. Felix
is one of Canada's leading
end-to-end healthcare platforms, providing online diagnoses,
prescription delivery, and ongoing care for birth control, erectile
dysfunction, acne, hair loss, herpes, and more.
www.felixforyou.ca
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