Hello again,
The medical world, specifically regenerative medicine, is a unique and wonderful place right now. New ideas and concepts emerge daily, if not hourly. Of course, like any profession, we have our quirky ideas and tangents. In fact, reflecting on a family member’s recent interaction with a cardiologist inspired today’s musings.
A close family member recently had some medical concerns that had us sitting in a cardiologist’s office. Here is how the conversation went:
Cardiologist: Your medical imaging results are great, and I have no concerns. Your labs are perfect and I’m happy with those. Let me look at your medication list.
Family Member: Sounds good, thank you.
Cardiologist: That looks good, that looks good. Wait! You’re on Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
Family Member: Yes sir, for about the last 6 years.
Cardiologist: You’re going to die…
It was obvious from the conversation that this particular doctor was not a fan of Testosterone, and it got me thinking: What are some of the other areas in the medical field that are topics of debate? For me, it is the hoax known as the Body Mass Index (BMI).
First, a quick and dirty review of BMI’s sordid history. BMI was created by the Belgian astronomer Adolphe Quetelet sometime between 1830 and 1850. According to recorded statements by Adolphe, he never intended for BMI to be used as a medical assessment tool.
BMI, as used today, first emerged in 1972 in a paper published by Ancel Keys in the Journal of Chronic Disease. I quote, “if not fully satisfactory, at least as good as any other relative weight index as an indicator of relative obesity.”
So, the industry standard for telling a person they are obese is based on a system never intended for that purpose? Or better yet, “It’s better than nothing!” Well, I think we, specifically you, deserve better, and I have found one of the best body weight and body composition assessment tools available: Styku!
Our Styku device takes a 360-degree scan of the human body. It provides some of the most accurate measurements possible, with the most important, in my opinion, being the measurement of visceral fat. What is visceral fat you ask? Good question! Let’s dive in and get schooled up!
Visceral fat is fat stored behind the abdominal walls and should not be confused with subcutaneous fat, which lies directly underneath the skin. In excess, visceral fat can be dangerous to your health. Have you ever heard the term “skinny fat?” This is visceral fat, and it does not care if you’re in the correct BMI box on the wall chart.
Styku helps identify the presence of visceral fat and gives a pretty accurate measurement of the amount being stored. Oh yes, in fact, we can not only assess the amount of visceral fat you have stored but also help you get rid of the excess.
Our EMSculpt NEO is currently the only FDA-approved medical device recognized to target and eliminate visceral fat. While you can also shed visceral fat through diet and exercise, the NEO has a proven track record in this field.
Well, friends, that’s all I have for you this time, if there is a specific topic you like covered, please feel free to message us on Instagram and let’s see what you got!
Until next time, friends, Stay Healthy, Stay Strong and always Stay Amazing,
Melynda Fenn FNP-C
