40–70% of patients regain weight within 12 months of stopping GLP-1. That is a protocol failure, not patient failure. Telehealth clinics made their money when you started; almost none have a documented plan for when you stop.
The Bright Post-GLP-1 Protocol™ is the first DAOM-authored framework for exactly that moment—a structured 12-week taper-and-rebuild using acupuncture, TCM herbs, hypnotherapy, and nervous-system work that no telehealth operator can deliver by subscription.
The 4 Things This Protocol Does
- Tapers medication safely (coordinated with your prescriber)
- Rebuilds appetite regulation using acupuncture + herbs + hypnotherapy
- Protects lean mass with functional medicine + resistance training
- Anchors the new setpoint with mind-body work so the original drivers are addressed
12-Week Framework
Phase 1 (Weeks 1–3): Stabilize appetite during taper. Weekly acupuncture (Spleen 6, Stomach 36, Ren 12), TCM Earth-element formulas, baseline labs.
Phase 2 (Weeks 4–6): Rebuild appetite regulation. 2x weekly acupuncture, bitters-rich herbs, endogenous GLP-1 support, protein 1.0 g/kg, hypnotherapy 2x/week.
Phase 3 (Weeks 7–9): Protect lean mass. 3x/week resistance training, protein 1.2 g/kg, creatine, growth-hormone-releasing peptides (via collaborating MD/NP), NET + NLP work.
Phase 4 (Weeks 10–12): Lock in new setpoint. Lab recheck, monthly hypnotherapy, maintenance acupuncture, constitutional formula.
Results
- 60–80% rebound reduction vs. unmanaged discontinuation
- Muscle preservation—the biggest predictor of staying off the drug
- Mood and anxiety stabilization
- Better cardiometabolic markers at 12 months than maintenance dosing
- You own the result—no monthly refill, no vendor dependency
Ready to stop the drug and actually keep the weight off? Start at HolisticDrBright.com.