It is normal to have slight variations in the Body Defense Score due to several factors. First, the instrument's measuring variability is accurate within +/-5%, causing a small variability between repeated measurements. Second, skin carotenoids vary slightly depending on the exact location that is being scanned on the palm of the hand.

Be Well Body Scan provides you with a CT scan of your body from your shoulders through your pelvis. The scan allows a board-certified radiologist to view your heart, lungs, abdominal cavity and bones to determine the health of these important organs. A total body scan can detect the presence of many common forms of cancer in their early stages giving the head start needed for early intervention. The radiologists also look for heart disease and aortic aneurysms. See similar questions...

While I am meditating and communicating with the animal, I ask them if they will allow me to do a "Body Scan" on them. I always ask the animal's permission to perform a Body Scan. During a body scan I actually feel everything the animal feels. The animal also tells me how they feel in their own words. I start at the head and feel my way down, checking for pain or pressure, anything that doesn't feel normal. See similar questions...

Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the two most common causes of death in the United States, accounting for almost 3 out of every 4 deaths. The body scan, performed in a matter of minutes, screens for the presence of heart disease, certain cancers, as well as other abnormalities. The purpose of a body scan is to identify abnormalities and diseases at an early stage. Studies have shown that early detection of certain diseases may substantially increase the chance of recovery. See similar questions...

There are no specific guidelines but individuals who have risk factors for cancer and heart disease include: See similar questions...

Detection, diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases that can lead to stroke, kidney failure or even death What preparations are required for a Total Body CT scan? One should not eat 2-3 hrs prior to the procedure. When arriving to the radiology suite, one should wear loose-fitting clothing to your exam or a gown can be provided. See similar questions...

Nicotine is processed very quickly- it will exit your body within a day of its consumption. However, this rapid metabolism also causes nicotine withdrawal symptoms to start the day you quit. Fortunately, these symptoms can be controlled with nicotine replacement therapy or will resolve on their own within a week. See similar questions...

The endocrine system stimulates all of the systems and organs in your body. The hormones produced by this system amongst many other benefits increases your metabolism, helping to break down fat, build proteins, and create lean muscle. Because it affects almost all of the different systems of the body, it is this body system that we refer to as the "fountain of youth system" due to its youth-promoting benefits when optimally functioning. Consider it the body's "master bodily system. See similar questions...

Too much lead can harm both children and adults. No one knows exactly how much lead it takes to cause health problems. Many times there are no symptoms until the health problems are very serious. Usually people who are lead poisoned do not seem to be sick. Lead poisoning can cause learning, behavior and health problems in young children. Lead can cause high blood pressure and kidney damage in adults. See similar questions...

Moderate loss in IQ; hyperactivity; poor attention span; difficulty learning; language and speech problems; slower reflexes Poor bone and muscle development; clumsiness; lack of coordination; early anemia; fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen and iron; tiredness; drowsiness Anemia; nerve damage; constipation; stomach pains; irritability and fatigue; memory and concentration problems; clumsiness; drowsiness and sleep problems Blue line on gums; uncontrollable shaking of hands; wrist and foot dro. See similar questions...

Other than drinking a glass of water for contrast to distend the stomach, no preparation is necessary, and there are no injections. Before the exam, you will take 5-10 minutes to fill out a detailed medical questionnaire. See similar questions...

The unique, innovative technology of dual-slice, helical CT delivers high-resolution images in a fraction of the time of conventional CT scanners with less radiation. The lung cancer screening portion of the exam utilizes a low radiation technique. See similar questions...

The Full Body Health Scan can be ordered by your physician, or you can schedule it yourself. A brief medical history and any prior imaging studies should be provided prior to the procedure. See similar questions...

The Full Body Scan, performed in a matter of minutes, screens for the presence of heart disease, certain cancers stages, emphysema, carotid artery disease, osteoporosis, leg artery narrowing and abdominal aneurysms, as well as other abnormalities. Early detection may substantially increase chance of recovery. Full Body Scan can save lives. See similar questions...

Our CT scanner - is the world's first 32 slices per second scanner which allows us to find out about potential health risks in their earliest and most treatable stages. See similar questions...

Each exam is tailored to each patient's symptoms and area of interest. Some exams take 5 minutes and others 15 minutes. For the majority of patients who are having their abdomen and/or pelvis scanned we require them to drink a special drink up to 2 hours prior to the scan time. Although we do not consider this scan time, you must allow for this drinking time when scheduling a procedure. See similar questions...

The bone scan will reveal the overall density of your bones and predict the chance of a fracture. Bone scans are more sensitive for detection of bone density than simple x rays. See similar questions...