BMI – this little numerical label can be found all over gyms, doctor’s offices, and health books. Haven’t seen it? Just look on the side of the treadmill next time you work out. Though it was designed to be a quick and easy way to calculate weight relative to height,
What is the Body Mass Index (BMI) and How It Is Used? The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat and general health. Height and weight are used to determine a person’s BMI. BMI is a proxy measure of body fat because it measures excess weight rather
Nutrition is Key for Pre-ops! There’s a difference between feeding yourself and nourishing yourself. At times, the more you feed yourself, the less nourished you actually become. There are a lot of moving pieces to the puzzle such as your lifestyle, stress level, and your sleeping patterns. But, in order
Diabetes: Time To Stop "Treating The Number" And Instead Achieve A Cure? Traditionally, modern medicine and the pharmaceutical industry have managed diabetes by treating the serum blood glucose number. Medications serve to bring the blood glucose number down to a more normal level, and that is believed to delay or
