Body Composition I-DEXA Scan

The “Gold Standard” in body composition.  Tired of relying on hand-held or foot bioimpedence devices to determine your body fat percentage.  More accurate than underwater weighing, the DEXA body composition analysis will show you how much fat and lean tissue you have in each region of your body.  It is great for wellness assessments, athletes, and those trying to lose weight.  Having serial scans can show you how your body composition changes over time as a result of your lifestyle changes.

When it comes to tracking weight loss, most of us rely on the scale to tell us whether we've lost or gained weight. But, as people are fast learning, this isn't the best way to keep track of your weight. A scale measures everything including muscle, fat, bones, and what you ate or drank that day. It doesn't tell you what you really need to know: how much fat do you have?

Body composition is simply the ratio of lean body mass to fat body mass. Too much fat can lead to health problems like heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and other serious conditions. If you keep your body fat within a reasonable level, you'll be healthier and, of course, slimmer.

For women, a body fat of 10-12% is essential, 14-20% is considered a healthy range for athletes, 21-24% is healthy for fitness, 25-31% is considered an 'acceptable' range and anything above 32% is considered obese. For men, 2-4% body fat is essential, 6-13% is an athletic body fat range, 14-17% is considered a 'fit' range, and 18-25% is acceptable. Anything above 26% for men is considered obese. So, how do you find out what your body fat is? Below are the most popular methods for testing body composition.

DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry)
This test is used to measure bone density, but it also measures body fat percentage as well as where most of your fat is (as if you didn't know). The facts about DEXA:

VO2 Testing

WHAT IS VO2 TESTING?.

VO2 Max is valuable as a physiological marker for your current state of fitness, in addition the gas analysis measurements  will allow you to determine the point at which your body is using fat as the primary energy source as opposed to carbohydrates. By analyzing expired gases a VO2 test can identify the critical point known as the anaerobic threshold (AT). The AT is crucial for development of accurate heart rate zones and training parameters.

Utilizing the information from the VO2 max test we can identify the most appropriate training intensity and type of training for you specifically. If you would like to improve your ability to deal with lactate or to work in a zone that will primarily use fat as an energy source, this test can provide the accurate parameters needed.

Whether your goal is performance or weight loss, knowing your individual response to exercise (KNOW YOUR ZONES) gives you the tools you need to get the results you want. To get the best results for you, it is very important to know the correct exercise intensity that will provide you the optimum, sustainable burn of fat and calories. Body Solutions MD uses the same technology found in Olympic Training Centers and Sports Medicine Clinics.

Comprehensive Lab Testing

It is extremely important to do a comprehensive and complete blood test prior to beginning any specialized medical program or procedure. Our detailed and comprehensive blood tests will provide an excellent snapshot of your overall organ health, hormone levels, and risks for potential life threatening health issues. We find underlying issues in 20% of the people that we test and mostly years before any serious symptoms would occur. This important tool allows our physicians to properly determine the correct program that best fits your needs.

Our panel of tests will also act as the baseline in which to monitor any medical program or procedure and will provide our medical professionals the information they need to properly prescribe the proper medications, dosages, and ongoing treatment plans.

Proper and complete blood work and testing and ongoing specific testing will help to minimize any health risks associated to any specialized or advanced medical program or procedure and Body Solutions MD's medical staff is a leader in prescribing and accurately reviewing all forms of health testing.

EFT...EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES

Emotional Freedom Techniques is an Energy Psychology process developed by Gary Craig that works with the mind-body energy system to (often totally) eliminate all kinds of emotional, mental, physical and spiritual discomfort.

Described as "emotional acupuncture," it is one of the most effective ways to balance the body's energy system.

EFT has been proven clinically effective as a simple yet powerful way of releasing fears, phobias, anxieties, angers, addictions, and all kinds of emotional and physical issues.

This is a new paradigm in healing because it no longer takes months or years of therapy and boxes of tissues to resolve problems. With EFT, specific issues can often be dissolved in minutes — forever

In weight loss, EFT is effective because it eliminates the negative beliefs and emotions that cause inner sabotage, food addiction, and binging.

EFT provides two remarkable benefits for weight loss that sets it apart from other methods:

Benefit #1 - EFT Eliminates Your Immediate Cravings: Using EFT for 1 or 2 minutes arrests your cravings 80% of the time so that you no longer need to "eat when you are not hungry." This feature surprises most newcomers.

Benefit #2 - EFT Eliminates Emotional Overeating: If you have been using food to "tranquilize" years of past emotional hurts, then you will find EFT to be your best friend. EFT brings you emotional peace which, in turn, leads easily to more sensible eating habits. This emotional contributor, which EFT handles so nicely, is the missing piece in most weight loss programs.

Comprehensive Nutrition Counseling

Though often the most neglected aspect of treatment in the world of Western medicine, people are rediscovering nutrition’s vital role in helping people accomplish just about every health goal. From losing weight to lowering cholesterol and blood pressure to boosting immune function, nutritional therapy has proven to be an effective method for not just feeling but actually becoming healthier. Using an individualized approach, Body solutions MD can  address your health needs through the use of a natural, whole foods dietary plan as well as an individualized protocol of vitamin, mineral, herb, and amino acid supplementation.

Below are just a few of the health issues that Body Solutions MD nutrition plan can work therapeutically to improve:

• Weight Loss
• Osteoporosis
• Hormone balancing
• Hypertension
• Hyperlipidemia
• Blood sugar regulation

Why is supplementation necessary?
Due to years of heavy farming and the use of pesticides, American soil has become greatly depleted of the vitamins and minerals which are vital for our health. Therefore, even if one were to eat a “perfect” diet, the ideal levels of nutrients needed would not be obtained. The supplementation that is used comes in far higher doses than can be obtained in a daily diet regimen. In most cases, depending on the specific health issue, therapeutic doses of certain nutrients will be used to affect the client’s health. Therapeutic doses can rarely be achieved through diet alone.

Why use professional grade supplements vs. over-the-counter?
If you have ever been to the supplement section of a grocery, drug, or health food store you know how many products there are from which to choose. Being able to sift through and find those of high quality, appropriate dosage, and effective combinations can be difficult for even a trained nutritionist. Professional grade supplements have been screened for purity and quality. They have also been designed with years of scientific research to back them. Each ingredient is well researched and tested for quality and efficacy. Not just anyone can buy these supplements either. You must first be screened by a health practitioner who can then order the appropriate products for you.