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The many hormones in your body drive almost every important bodily process, from metabolism to reproduction. Endocrinology studies these hormones and can help you know if your hormones are working in balance and harmony.  neXendo Wellness in Long Island City and Murray Hill, New York, specializes in treating hormone imbalances,...

Obesity and Type 2 diabetes are two closely related conditions. If you’re struggling with your weight, you’re about six times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes. Both conditions increase your risk for heart disease, so managing them is imperative for your long-term health.  Board-certified endocrinologist and diabetes specialist Anastasios...

World Mental Health Day on October 10th, is the perfect time to discuss complex factors that influence mental well-being. One crucial, but often overlooked connection, is the link between endocrine disorders and mental health. At NeXendo Wellness, we’re committed to helping patients understand how hormonal imbalances not only affect physical...

A change can be intimidating or downright tumultuous, but knowing what to expect can make the transition easier. A continuous weight management program is no exception, and ours is best-in-class.  At neXendo Wellness in Long Island City and Murray Hill, New York, endocrinologist Anastasios Manessis, MD, collaborates with our on-staff...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects individuals with ovaries, typically during their reproductive years. Despite its prevalence, many people are unaware of the complexities of PCOS and how it can impact various aspects of health. At NeXendo Wellness, we aim to educate, support, and guide...

1. Meal Planning Take some time at the beginning of each week to plan your meals. Decide which dishes you want to make for breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the week. Make a shopping list based on your meal plan, ensuring you have all the necessary ingredients on hand. Having...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS for short, is a very common endocrine disorder that can cause many symptoms including irregular periods, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity. Insulin resistance and weight gain is a common effect of living with PCOS, and eating healthy, anti-inflammatory foods can help decrease the symptoms...

Yoga challenges your body and mind. It’s an excellent addition to your routine if you’re committed to improving your health and well-being. The process involves a combination of movements, held positions, deep breathing, and meditation.  At neXendo Wellness in Long Island City and Murray Hill, New York, physician Anastasios Manessis,...

Weight loss doesn’t happen in the same way for everyone. For the best results, you should participate in a continuous care weight management plan that considers your health and needs. One of the best ways for us to better understand your needs is through metabolic testing.  Metabolic testing teaches you...

Scales are widely available for home use, allowing you to weigh yourself as much or as little as you want. You might enjoy tracking your weight as a weight-loss motivation strategy or occasionally weigh yourself out of curiosity. Regardless of your relationship with the scale, knowing that your body weight...

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition you might have without realizing it. Hypertension doesn’t typically cause symptoms – it can develop and worsen for years without your knowledge. It can cause extensive damage to your organs without warning you.  Whether you’re curious about your blood pressure or already know...

Reducing body fat provides undeniable benefits for your health. That’s especially true if you have weight-related health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease.  Achieving successful (and sustainable) weight loss isn’t always easy. Even when a strategy works, it may not lead to long-term weight management. However, with...

With age comes changes to your nutritional requirements, and you should adapt your diet accordingly. By understanding your body’s evolving dietary needs, you can care for yourself better.  Anastassios Manessis, MD, and the on-staff registered dieticians at neXendo Wellness provide clinical nutrition counseling to help you look and feel your...

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

The health benefits of physical activity are undeniable. Beyond giving you more energy and promoting better sleep, exercise improves your mood, muscle mass, and metabolism. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity lowers your risk for: Cardiovascular disease Type 2 diabetes Metabolic syndrome Some types...

When you eat mindlessly, you remain unaware of what you eat, how much, and the frequency. These behaviors often increase when we enjoy ourselves around loved ones during the holiday season.  You might not give mindless eating a second thought. However, it is associated with health risks, such as:  Weight...

Weight loss is more than watching the number on the scale get lower or fitting into your favorite pair of pants from two years ago. In fact, there are extensive health benefits associated with weight loss when approached from a health perspective. Medical weight loss involves extensive testing to highlight...

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle goes beyond just hitting the gym; it also involves developing and adopting nourishing and well-rounded eating patterns. It's crucial to steer clear of restrictive diets and unrealistic, one-size-fits-all meal plans. If you're seeking guidance in creating wholesome meals tailored to your unique needs, consider seeking nutrition counseling....

A personal trainer isn’t only there to dictate how and when to exercise. In reality, personal training is a personalized process. Your personal trainer evaluates your needs, holds you accountable as you work toward your goals, and offers helpful insight on exercise form and technique.  Your personal training sessions at neXendo Wellness are private...

Whether you’re just starting to explore the benefits of a better diet or have been trying to make changes for years, our team at neXendo Wellness in Long Island City and Murray Hill, New York, can assist with evidence-based nutrition counseling.  neXendo Wellness has a registered dietician on staff to...

It’s no secret that obesity negatively impacts your health. But did you know nearly a third of adults in New York State have obesity, and almost two-thirds are overweight? To treat obesity and manage or prevent its adverse health effects, many New Yorkers turn to medical weight loss. Board-certified endocrinologist...

It’s possible your headaches and tiredness are from a lack of hydration and not just your on-the-go lifestyle. In fact, dehydration and nutritional deficiencies can cause many health issues. Nutritional deficiencies can also cause ambiguous symptoms.  What’s the solution to concerns like these? It could be one of our many IV...

Reaching your goal weight, feeling healthier and seeing improvements in your blood work is an important achievement! What you do next will be equally as important - unfortunately, many people who lose significant weight may regain most or all of it.  All hope isn’t lost, though, as maintaining your goal...

While nutritional counseling is a first line approach for managing numerous chronic diseases, a balanced diet can improve the way you feel even if you aren’t sick. But finding a place to start presents a challenge for many people motivated to make a change.  Modifying your diet can feel overwhelming...

Losing weight doesn’t happen as quickly or as easily you might expect when you first get started. With a world full of distractions on top of work, caregiving, and other responsibilities, weight management and other personal goals often take a backseat. You might even neglect your goals entirely.  Medical weight...

If you’re looking to lose weight or start healthier habits as a new year’s resolution, an integrative approach combining medicine and nutrition counseling is the way to go. No more trying the latest fad diet to no avail or using questionable supplements that promise results that never come. Anastasios Manessis,...

Of all the remarkable natural mechanisms and processes in your body, metabolism is one of the most essential. It refers to your body’s conversion of food and nutrients into energy, which powers your every move as well as all of your body’s functions. The calories you consume from foods and...

As you near 40, you might start to feel some of the effects of aging. Your joints might get creakier or stiff, muscles lose some strength, and you might gain some weight as your metabolism slows.  Many people sit back and accept these changes as unavoidable parts of the aging...

You’re probably curious about the ins and outs of how your body functions, but it’s difficult to tell just exactly how smoothly everything is running until you undergo certain types of medical testing.  Metabolic testing offers a comprehensive overview of the factors pertaining to your body’s energy output. Plus, with...

Healthy eating benefits everyone. Even if you’re not a pro athlete, don’t have diabetes, and aren’t trying to manage your weight, you can discover numerous benefits in how you feel by adjusting your diet to be more nutritious.  Board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Anastasios Manessis and dietician Brandon Caraballosa make sure you’re...

Having low levels of certain nutrients in your body might not be a life-threatening issue, but deficiencies can cause intense discomfort and symptoms, such as numbness or tingling, fatigue, weak skin, and hair loss.  Your first thought might be to try to correct a nutrient deficiency with supplements. But the...

When it comes to exercising at home, you have to get a little creative. Without a track, gym, weights, or machines, you might wonder if your home workouts will be beneficial to your fitness success. It’s especially challenging to work out at home while feeling like you have little or...

The term “body composition” typically refers to the muscle-to-fat ratio. A body composition analysis can tell you if you’re overweight and whether that extra weight is due to fat or muscle. If it’s the former, you can use the information to direct your individualized medical weight loss plan. In Long...

Metabolic syndrome is more than just a single condition; it’s a cluster of conditions that tend to occur concurrently. Collectively, these conditions increase your risk for serious diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.  Through metabolic testing, you can find out how well your metabolism is functioning. Metabolic...

Hormones play more roles in your body than you might realize. They control your metabolism, sexual function, and growth, among many other functions. Endocrinology, the study of your hormones, addresses problems with the endocrine glands that produce them. When your hormones are out-of-balance, you can experience a diverse range of signs...

Your metabolism is a bodily process that involves converting the foods you eat into energy for every cell in your body. A faster metabolism means you burn more calories throughout the day, even while at rest, while a slower metabolism means you don’t burn calories as quickly. Metabolic testing measures...

Weight loss can be a challenge. After trying numerous diet options, products, and fitness plans that promise results and not seeing any, you’ll quickly find that weight loss doesn’t necessarily work with a one-size-fits-all approach. Fortunately, medical weight loss gives you more control and works with your body’s unique needs...

Your blood sugar (glucose) must fall within a specific range as much as possible. Low or high blood sugar can cause an array of health complications, and you’re especially at risk if you’re diabetic or prediabetic.  Our offices at neXendo Wellness in Long Island City and Murray Hill, New York,...

Just like all of your other behaviors and aspects of your wellness, your diet has a lot of influence over aging. Making sure you get the right nutrition at every stage in life helps increase your lifespan by reducing your risk for chronic health issues that often get worse as...

Eating a nutritious diet is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, but what does that really mean? Here’s the truth: a nutritious diet doesn’t look the same for everyone. However, there are nutrients that everyone should include in any diet.  With clinical nutrition services from diabetes and nutrition specialist Brandon...

Whether or not you have prior fitness experience, a personalized fitness plan can produce faster and more noticeable results than your home training regimen. At neXendo Wellness, located in New York City and Long Island City, New York, our certified personal trainers offer one-on-one services to give you an encouraging...

Easy-fix weight loss solutions simply don’t work. There's no magic to weight loss, but there are a lot of facets involved in a successful weight loss program. This is because you need to address several issues at the same time to be successful. Anastasios Manessis, MD, FACE, and registered dietician...

Digestive issues are so common nowadays that most of us have probably experienced them in some capacity throughout our lives. If you suffer from GI upset — like bloating, constipation, urgency, frequency and gas — your gut may be telling a story. So let’s start with the basics. How can...

With Memorial Day coming up, some of us might feel overwhelmed about how to navigate staying healthy, yet still enjoying the holiday. But guess what?! It is completely possible to do both! Here are a few tips on how to stay healthy during Memorial Day (& any holiday!): Stay active!...

Health is not a destination, it is a journey. One that requires a constant balancing act. Have you ever felt burnt out or caught in a bad cycle in your health journey? You might be experiencing:  • Decision Fatigue - did you know that when you’ve had to make several...

Welcome to the launch of neXendo wellness. We are excited to be a one stop shop for all things wellness. In order to understand what this program is all about, we must first discuss how it all got started. Dr. Manessis is the owner of Endocrine Associates of West Village,...