The Elite Health Baseline
The process begins with the Elite Health Evaluation. This 8-hour evaluation is an extremely thorough set of diagnostics that establishes your personal hormonal, metabolic, nutritional and physical baseline. We use the results to develop a personalized medical program designed to help you look and feel younger, while helping to put you in the lowest possible risk category for various diseases that are associated with the aging process.
Components of the Elite Health Evaluation
Metabolic and Hormonal Assessment
An extensive panel of blood work assesses your hormonal and metabolic profile, from standard tests such as blood sugar and cholesterol, to an in depth evaluation of your hormonal status along with important cardiac and inflammatory markers. Studies show that as we age, there is a reduction in various hormonal and metabolic markers (thyroid, DHEA, testosterone, Vitamin D, etc.). These declines are risk factors for a variety of diseases of aging, and are associated with premature death and disability. Keeping hormones at optimal levels is vital for optimal health, helping to reduce body fat, improve muscle tone, energy levels, cognitive ability and sexual function.
CIMT
CIMT is an FDA-approved noninvasive, advanced ultrasound evaluation of the carotid arteries. This evaluation allows for detection of any existing plaque, and provides for a highly precise measurement of the thickness of the artery wall. Thickening of the artery wall is an early sign of developing vascular disease and is directly related to your risk of heart attack, not just stroke. Early detection allows for proactive strategies to reduce your risk for these catastrophic events. See http://www.cardionexus.com for more information about CIMT.
DEXA
Your body composition is accurately determined using state of the art GE Lunar Prodigy. Total and regional body fat, as well as muscle distribution are accurately determined. Increased body fat, especially abdominal fat, is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer s disease and even many cancers. Sarcopenia, or low muscle mass, is associated with an increased risk of physical disability including falls. Many people don t look particularly overweight and may even have a normal BMI, but actually have an increased body fat and low muscle mass, often accompanied by osteopenia or osteoporosis. These skinny fat people are at particularly high risk for fractures.
Bone Density
Osteopenia (low bone density) and osteoporosis (very low bone density) increase the risk of fractures. Low bone density is not just a woman s problem. Many men have low bone density as well. While hip fractures are not as common in men, the mortality after a hip fracture is roughly 20% compared to 7.5% in women.
Cognitive Testing
A computerized cognitive assessment, CNS Vital Signs, enables the evaluation of important brain functions including memory, processing speed, executive function and other vital brain processes. Patients often have significant improvements in their cognitive performance once on the program. See the sample test results below:
Fitness Assessment
VO2 Testing is considered the best indicator of cardiovascular fitness. Oxygen consumption is monitored in a gradual progressive exercise mode till maximal effort is achieved. A higher VO2 indicates a better ability to deliver oxygen to the working muscles. We can determine your exercise training zones based on your goals for aerobic or anaerobic fitness training. Other fitness assessments include testing your balance, muscle endurance, grip strength and core strength.
Nutrition and Exercise
Food is fuel. It provides a direct path to how our bodies will function, perform, and sustain. Nutrition encompasses food choices, eating habits, preparation, and our emotional triggers with it. We teach and coach you through the daily challenges of busy schedules, travel, and conflicting information on how to eat better for a healthy long life. Exercise also is a lifestyle habit to stay strong, mobile, and energetic. Cardiovascular exercise improves fitness and heart health. Strength training increases lean tissue, bone density, and functional movement as we age. Health coaching allows you to be preventative and proactive to chronic health conditions. We come along side you as support and with recommended plan of actions to start making a difference for a healthier you.
Physician Consultation
Your Cenegenics Arizona physician will spend approximately 3 hours with you to review your medical history, perform a physical examination, followed by a detailed review of all of your in-house tests and lab work. The importance of the various results and rationale for proposed interventions is discussed in depth. Together, you and your physician will develop an ongoing plan that makes sense for you.
Follow Up
You have unlimited access to your Concierge Team, including Performance Health Coach and Service Coordinator. Follow up lab work is done quarterly. The doctor can review the labs in the office or by phone. Patients are encouraged to come in the office, so you can have a follow up DEXA body composition scan done as well. Labs and body composition are easy and quick ways to identify progress. The annual evaluation is performed to assess your progress and help you focus on taking your health to the next level.
How much does it cost?
The cost for the 8-hour Elite Health Evaluation, which includes all of the extensive Laboratory Assessments, Diagnostic Testing, Nutrition and Exercise Coaching and 3-hour Physician consultation is $4,500.00
Your ongoing customized monitoring program includes availability of your Age Management Team (your Physician, Performance Health Coach, and Support Staff), all follow-up office visits, unlimited consultations, and all repeat laboratory evaluations (at 3-month intervals). There is no long term contract required.