Microlife BodyGem And MedGem Body Composition Facts

Important Facts about Body Composition. It is important to know the body composition of an individual in order to be able to estimate the health condition. So not only one’s weight, but its quality needs defining, which means dividing the human body in two major components: – Lean body mass: bones, muscles, viscera, water, organs, … Read more Microlife BodyGem And MedGem Body Composition Facts

Use The Microlife BodyGem And MedGem To Create An Individual Weight Loss Plan

The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimetry devices measure your clients Resting Metabolic Rate, to optimize their weight loss results. Controlling Portion Size by formulating an individualized nutrition plan. As you may already know, the U.S. Department of Agriculture swapped out the food pyramid for the plate icon. The new standard is now a plate … Read more Use The Microlife BodyGem And MedGem To Create An Individual Weight Loss Plan

Microlife At Obesity Week In Atlanta

Microlife Medical Home Solutions will be at Obesity Week in Atlanta, GA, on November 11th-16th, 2013. Come get your questions answered and see a live demo of the MedGem indirect calorimeter! Visit us at Booth 1416. The MedGem is designed for Bariatric Doctors, Dietitians and other healthcare professionals who need an FDA-approved medical device. The … Read more Microlife At Obesity Week In Atlanta

Finding Your Metabolic Rate With A MedGem

Rex Wellness center uses the MedGem indirect calorimetry device to measure clients resting metabolic rate. Here’s a post from a client, Abby Meyer, that documents her experience. Abby graduated from Virginia Tech in the Spring of 2011 with a B.S. in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise with a concentration in dietetics. She is currently completing her … Read more Finding Your Metabolic Rate With A MedGem

The Biggest Loser Metabolism Research

The Microlife MedGem indirect calorimetry device is being used to assess metabolic changes in The Biggest Loser™ contestants. “We chose to use the MedGem device based on its accuracy in comparison to other indirect calorimeters.” said Dr. Robert Huizenga, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at UCLA and Medical Advisor to The Biggest Loser. Last year, … Read more The Biggest Loser Metabolism Research