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What is MedGem
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MedGem is a handheld device that accurately and quickly measures your resting metabolic rate (RMR) and oxygen consumption, or VO2. In just a few minutes, MedGem calculates your metabolism to determine your body's internal efficiency and helps your healthcare provider understand your nutritional therapy needs for effective weight loss and fitness management. Inadequate nutrition can prevent you from reaching your health and fitness goals. MedGem provides the information you need to achieve greater personal control of your health. It can also assess and manage conditions such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, burns and liver disease...
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Holiday Medgem Special
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Save $10 Now! Have your Medgem Metabolic Test taken before December 31, 2008 and recevie $10 off! The analysis is less than 10 minutes, Plus you get a brief explanation of your results for a total of only 30 minutes, but you'll be ready to achieve your goals for the NEW You! You can even add on a 1 hour nutritional consultation for an additional fee at a discounted price.
Call NOW 513-661-6391 to set up your appointment and or register online for 10's off! This service is available at our Western Hills or Blue Ash office or if you have 5 or more individuals interested at your office we can provide this service on site! This is for Men, Women and Athletes of all types!
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MedGem Testing Information
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How Do I Need To Prepare for the Analysis?
To obtain a true resting metabolic rate, it is important that your body is in a calm and relaxed state. If you have been active, stressed, or if you have recently eaten or exercised, the MedGem measured RMR will be accurate for that condition but not representative of your actual RMR. Ideally, RMR is measured 8-12 hours after eating or exercise. If this is not possible, the following conditions should be met in addition to sitting quietly and relaxing for 15 minutes prior to a MedGem analysis:
1) Avoid eating or drinking beverages that contain calories or caffeine for 4 hours prior to a MedGem analysis.
2) Avoid exercising (cardiovascular and strength training) for 4 hours prior to a MedGem analysis.
3) Avoid nicotine consumption for at least 1-2 hours prior to a MedGem analysis.
4) Avoid taking nutritional supplements and medication that contain ephedra, Ma Huang, or pseudoephedrine for at least 4 hours prior to a MedGem analysis.
Metabolism is different among individuals and is influenced by many factors, therefore you should measure your metabolism regularly during a weight management program. Metabolism can vary from day to day and within the same day. That's why it's important to measure RMR under similar conditions at the same time of the day, in the same position, and fully relaxed. If normal conditions for you include taking nutritional supplements, caffeine, nicotine, or medications, then it is important to acknowledge this as part of your daily routine.
How Do I Get My Results?
The analysis takes between 5-10 minutes and you will receive your results immediately after the analysis is complete. Before you leave our facility, the professional who administered the test will give you a written record of your results.
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Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
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RMR - The New Vital Sign
You hear it all the time: metabolism. Most people understand metabolism as how slowly or quickly their bodies burn calories. Unfortunately, they don't understand how important it is for successful weight management. Being overweight directly contributes to increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and other preventable diseases. Losing weight isn't just about looking better; it's a health issue. Metabolism is the body's process of converting food into energy to keep the body running and fuel daily activities. The body produces energy by breaking down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins through the use of oxygen. Total metabolism, or total energy expenditure, represents the number of calories needed for maintaining body functions, daily activity (occupational and lifestyle), and the energy spent exercising.
Your resting metabolism, or resting metabolic rate (RMR), represents the number of calories your body burns to maintain vital body functions such as heart rate, brain function, and breathing. It's the number of calories a person would burn if awake, but resting, all day. Resting metabolic rate (RMR) typically represents up to 75% of a person's total metabolism. For people whose activity is limited or restricted, such as patients in hospitals, RMR can represent up to 100% of total metabolism.
Weight management is really a matter of simple arithmetic - balancing the number of calories in against the number of calories out. If you know how many calories you're burning, you'll know how many calories you can eat to meet your weight management goals.
Many people, including health professionals, estimate RMR using equations that can be inaccurate for an individual. Research has shown that under- or overestimating RMR can result in an error of almost 900 calories a day (1), which can add up to a pound a week. In addition, a person's metabolism can change over time as a result of weight loss, strength training, illness, and other factors.
RMR can be accurately determined by measuring the amount of oxygen a person consumes. Through this method, called indirect calorimetry, the amount of oxygen consumed represents the exact number of calories a person needs at rest each day. Once RMR is known, it's easy to determine the number of calories required to achieve a weight goal.
By accurately measuring RMR with each significant increase or decrease in weight (five pounds or 5% of body mass) and properly adjusting the number of calories eaten and burned through exercise, it's possible to reach your weight management goals.
Until now, it hasn't been practical or affordable to measure metabolism. But with HealtheTech's MedGem device, healthcare professionals and wellness advisors have the tools to quickly and accurately determine RMR.
1. Foster, G. et al. (1988). Resting Energy Expenditure, Body Composition, and Excess Weight in the Obese. Metabolism, 37(5), 467-472.
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Listen to Chrisy O'Connor, Registered Dietitian from Personal NEWtrition on the Jeff & Jenn show on Monday mornings at 6:45am and 9:00am. Listen to Amy's Table from 9-10am on Sunday mornings! Click here to find out more!
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