Realigning the Body to Help With Pain Using a PHY Scan
Neck, back, and joint pain are incredibly common issues today. One major contributor to these aches is poor posture and misalignment. Slouching at a desk or walking with an uneven...
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The Microbiome System in Your Gut and How to Maintain Balance
Your gastrointestinal tract is home to a bustling community of microorganisms, collectively known as your gut microbiome. Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome is essential for overall wellness. Our gut hosts...
The Importance of Maintaining Lean Muscle Throughout Life
Maintaining lean muscle mass is a cornerstone of long-term health, functional independence, and even longevity. From our early adult years through old age, muscle tissue plays critical roles. It supports...
How Much Protein Should We Be Eating a Day?
Protein has become the star macronutrient in discussions about diet and fitness, but figuring out your ideal daily protein intake can be confusing. We hear different recommendations from bodybuilding forums,...
Preserving Lean Muscle While Using GLP-Weight Loss Drugs
Maintaining lean muscle during weight loss is just as important as shedding excess fat. Recently, powerful GLP-1 agonist medications have surged in popularity as effective treatments for obesity. These drugs...
How Gut Health Affects Your Overall Health
Gut health is a hot topic in wellness, and for good reason. The community of microorganisms living in your digestive tract has far-reaching effects on the rest of your body....
Longevity Benefits: How DEXA Scans Increase Lifespan and Healthspan
Living longer and healthier is a goal many of us share. In the quest for longevity, people are turning to advanced health assessments to gain deeper insights into their bodies....
How GLP-1 Weight Loss Affects the Body and Why DEXA Scans Help
Losing weight isn’t just about watching the scale drop, because what you lose matters. The recent buzz around GLP-1 agonist medications (like semaglutide, known by brand names such as Ozempic®...
Weight Loss Drug Effects on Body Composition, Lean Muscle, and Fat Loss
New weight loss meds like semaglutide (a GLP-1 agonist originally for diabetes) are revolutionizing obesity treatment. These drugs help patients shed significant pounds, but the focus is shifting beyond the...
Tracking Muscle Loss on GLP-1 With DEXA Scans: Why It’s Essential
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications have sparked a revolution in weight management. Originally developed for diabetes, GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and liraglutide have become popular GLP-1s for weight management because...
Bone Density Monitoring: Timing, Frequency, and Follow-Up
Bone mineral density naturally declines with age, especially after menopause. Because weaker bones lead to fractures, medical professionals emphasize regular bone health evaluations. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is the most...
Why DEXA Remains the Go-To Tool for Muscle Symmetry Analysis
Muscle symmetry is crucial for athletes and fitness enthusiasts because imbalances can affect both performance and injury risk. In competitive sports and bodybuilding, symmetry is even a judged criterion, with...