CATEGORY: Stuff in the ‘BMI’ Category
“Inflammaging”āThe Most Significant Factor in Aging
We now can measure āinflammagingā with HS-CRP blood test. Citation: Life Extension July 2025 As the founder and Medical Director of BioBalanceĀ® Health, an anti-aging longevity practice for 23 years, I have long sought a blood test that serves as[...]
Body Mass Index (BMI) is finally being questioned
What exactly is your Body Mass Index number telling you about your health? BioBalanceĀ® Health uses other forms of measurement to determine body composition, and to diagnose healthy weight, versus overweight and obesity. BMI is a calculation of healthy weight,[...]
628 Statins Can Cause Diabetes
Why are statins always prescribed for people who have diabetes, even if their lipids are normal? There is an interesting conflict between the truth and the mainstream medical protocols surrounding statins, that we have noticed in our practice for a[...]
Obesity and Early Onset Colorectal Cancer
The Many Dangers of Obesity may now Include Colorectal Cancer. Women who have genetic predispositions to develop cancers and are under the age of 50 are more at risk if their BMI is over 24.5. In fact, the risk is[...]
Body Composition – The InBody Machine – Part II of II
The scale alone is not the best way to measure your weight loss progress. This weekās healthcast is a continuation of a discussion we began in our last Healthcast. We are discussing the knowledge and information we can obtain by[...]
Body Composition – The InBody Machine – Part I of II
Body composition is a measurement that is reflective of your health and exercise status. This week we are going to be discussing some of the amazing new technologies that allow us to know more precisely and specifically what is going[...]
Bariatric Surgery for Body Image Issues
Obesity is a life threatening issue. People who are obese suffer from social, psychological, and physiological issues that can destroy their ability to life healthy and happy lives. There are levels of obesity and each of them have interventions and[...]