Semaglutide: How it Silences the 'Food Noise'

We all do — and should — experience hunger that is satiated when we eat. Food becomes fuel in our bodies, enabling us to participate in our daily activities, including those associated with both work and play. 

But sometimes, we become preoccupied with the idea of food regardless of feeling hungry or full. It’s what makes us wonder about lunch when we’re eating breakfast or scroll through food delivery apps when we’re not even ordering. This is known as “food noise.” 

Schaumburg Immediate Care not only understands the problem of food noise, but at our Schaumburg, Illinois location, we work to help patients avoid this issue. One of the best and newest treatments for managing food cravings is semaglutide. 

How semaglutide works for weight loss  

Semaglutide is a medication used to manage weight-related medical conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and kidney disease. It’s an injection given by a doctor and is also known by its brand names Wegovy, Zepbound, and Ozempic. It’s prescribed to those dealing with serious health problems or risks as a result of their weight. 

The medication can help manage weight and promote weight loss in several ways. Appetite control, prolonged feelings of fullness, and suppression of glucagon release are all ways this medication helps address this issue. Many people find it helpful in making the weight loss process easier. 

Semaglutide for managing food noise 

The first two effects of semaglutide are what create the diminished experience of food noise in patients who take it. Appetite control allows people who take semaglutide to avoid experiencing constant feelings of hunger, which they may have become accustomed to over a lifetime. 

In addition, a negative relationship with food can be complex to break without the use of a medication like semaglutide, which helps change the reward pathways of the brain. When you do this, you’re not fighting long-lived patterns without help, which can make the process of losing weight much easier.

The second effect — prolonged feelings of fullness — is based on a decreased speed of digestion, which means your food leaves your body more slowly, making you feel fuller for more extended periods. As a result, you may experience food noise less frequently, or you may be more able to ignore it if you do. 

Other ways we can help you minimize food noise  

Of course, semaglutide can be very helpful if you have tried to lose weight in the past and struggled, especially partly due to food cravings. But you shouldn’t rely solely on this medication to cause you to lose weight. Instead, try some of these natural tips to manage the issue in tandem with the use of your medication: 

• Start a mindfulness practice you can fall into when you experience food noise. Mindfulness can help you avoid giving in, as you’ll be more aware of your actual feelings. 
• Sleep for at least eight hours a night, as not getting enough sleep increases your likelihood of craving food, especially unhealthy options. 
• Get out in nature and start a physical exercise practice. Fresh air and exercise can both help quiet this food noise naturally. 
• Avoid stress whenever possible. When you can’t, make sure you have a way of managing it, such as talking to a therapist, practicing a self-care routine, or meditating. 

Food noise can be tough to manage 

And while the natural methods listed above should consistently be implemented whether you’re on medication or not, taking semaglutide can make it easier for you to quiet the noise and listen to what you genuinely think and feel.

Call us at our Schaumburg, IL, office, today at 847-250-1700. We also accept online bookings. Let us help you feel like your best self.