--- title: "Pravan Clinic Blog: Your Guide to Better Health and Wellness | Carla Tamayo, MD" description: Discover the latest in health and wellness trends and advice from the experts at Pravan Health. Stay informed and improve your overall well-being with our informative blog. --- - [FB](https://www.facebook.com/pravanhealth) - [IG](https://www.instagram.com/pravanhealth) - [LI](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pravanhealth/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org/) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com/) [HELLO!](https://www.hubspot.com/) [![pravan-logo-1](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pravan-logo-1.png?width=198&height=57&name=pravan-logo-1.png)](https://pravanhealth.com/) - [Services](https://pravanhealth.com/services/) - [Team](https://pravanhealth.com/team/) - [FAQ](https://pravanhealth.com/faq/) - [Testimonials](https://pravanhealth.com/testimonials/) - [Become a Member](https://pravanhealth.com/membership/) - [For Employers](https://pravanhealth.com/corporate/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com) - [Services](https://pravanhealth.com/services/) - [Team](https://pravanhealth.com/team/) - [FAQ](https://pravanhealth.com/faq/) - [Testimonials](https://pravanhealth.com/testimonials/) - [Become a Member](https://pravanhealth.com/membership/) - [For Employers](https://pravanhealth.com/corporate/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com) [![pravan-logo-1](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pravan-logo-1.png?width=198&height=57&name=pravan-logo-1.png)](https://pravanhealth.com/) - [Services](https://pravanhealth.com/services/) - [Team](https://pravanhealth.com/team/) - [FAQ](https://pravanhealth.com/faq/) - [Testimonials](https://pravanhealth.com/testimonials/) - [Become a Member](https://pravanhealth.com/membership/) - [For Employers](https://pravanhealth.com/corporate/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com) - [Services](https://pravanhealth.com/services/) - [Team](https://pravanhealth.com/team/) - [FAQ](https://pravanhealth.com/faq/) - [Testimonials](https://pravanhealth.com/testimonials/) - [Become a Member](https://pravanhealth.com/membership/) - [For Employers](https://pravanhealth.com/corporate/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com) Pravan Clinic Blog ## Carla Tamayo, MD ![Picture of ](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/51f41f258b1455dcdc66e27b4fcf87b2) ## [The Intricate Balance: Sleep, Stress, and Your Weight](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/sleep-and-bodyweight) 3 minute read | Posted by [Carla Tamayo, MD](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/author/carla-tamayo-md) on Oct 31, 2023, 10:40:48 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_437882730%20copy.jpg)](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/sleep-and-bodyweight) Modern healthcare constantly uncovers the delicate interplays within our body's systems. Two pivotal studies have highlighted the profound roles of sleep and stress in weight regulation. To truly grasp the implications, we must venture into the hormonal mechanics at play. [Read More](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/sleep-and-bodyweight) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/sleep-and-bodyweight#comments-listing) ## [Semaglutide, Beyond the Hype](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/ozempic-beyond-the-hype) 3 minute read | Posted by [Carla Tamayo, MD](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/author/carla-tamayo-md) on Mar 21, 2023, 11:43:17 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_501320452.jpeg)](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/ozempic-beyond-the-hype)   They’re all over Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok; fashion magazines are talking about them. Many have started a conversation around unrealistic beauty standards set by celebrities using Ozempic® and other drugs to lose weight. But what’s the hype? Is there a healthy way of using them?  ## So, What's the Hype all About? GLP-1 (Semaglutide, Ozempic ®, Wegovy ®) and GIP (Tirzepatide, Mounjaro ®)  agonists are a class of medications that have recently gained a lot of attention for their potential as weight loss treatments. These drugs were initially developed in 2016 to manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, but a revealing secondary outcome was its effect on weight loss, an area in which it provided unbelievable results.  [Read More](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/ozempic-beyond-the-hype) 18 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/ozempic-beyond-the-hype#comments-listing) Topics: [concierge medicine](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/concierge-medicine), [health](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/health) [All posts](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe to our newsletter ### Recent Posts ### [More Posts](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/all) > #### Contact us - Located in Ciudadela, Santurce, Puerto Rico - [(787) 339-2639](tel:7873392639) - 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday through Saturday #### Health - [About](https://pravanhealth.com/about) - [Press](https://pravanhealth.com/press) - [Blog](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog) - [Privacy Policy](https://pravanhealth.com/privacy-policy) - [Member Agreement](https://pravanhealth.com/member-agreement) #### Clinic - [Home](https://pravanhealth.com) - [Services](https://pravanhealth.com/services) - [Team](https://pravanhealth.com/team) - [Memberships](https://pravanhealth.com/memberships) - [FAQ](https://pravanhealth.com/faq) - [Careers](https://pravanhealth.com/careers) #### Follow us - - - - Copyright © 2017-2024 Pravan Health | All rights reserved.