BodyLogicMD Safely Manages Aging Process Using Hormone Therapies; Promotes Age Management versus Anti-Aging.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2004 Some of the claims made by the anti-aging industry seem too good to be true. Perhaps the problem begins with the label itself: "anti-aging." Paul Savage Paul Savage is a Scottish Musician and Record producer, best known for being the drummer in the Scottish indie rock group The Delgados. Early life Savage was born in Glasgow in January 1971. As a child he grew up in the United States before returning to Scotland in 1983. , M.D. doesn't like the term. "It makes it sound like those of us in the industry are against aging," Savage says. "I have nothing against getting older. It's a natural, and unavoidable, part of life." Dr. Savage is the founder and chief medical officer of BodyLogicMD, a company that helps people slow the physical, mental and sexual signs of aging using an integrated approach that includes hormone replacement therapies Hormone Replacement Therapy Definition Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the use of synthetic or natural female hormones to make up for the decline or lack of natural hormones produced in a woman's body. . He's part of a select but growing cadre (company) CADRE - The US software engineering vendor which merged with Bachman Information Systems to form Cayenne Software in July 1996. of physicians who manage the aging process with modern medicine, nutrition and fitness. These physicians distinguish themselves from those in the industry who make unrealistic promises. "Yes, it's possible to slow or even reverse the effects of aging," Dr. Savage says. "But the healthiest outlook is to accept getting older and aim to be vibrant at any age. Age management is part of an overall preventive health care program that maximizes the benefits of hormone supplementation and focuses on the physical and mental quality of life." BodyLogicMD on Hormone Replacement Therapy Dr. Savage recognizes the public concern over hormone therapy Hormone therapy Treating cancers by changing the hormone balance of the body, instead of by using cell-killing drugs. Mentioned in: Breast Cancer, Thyroid Cancer hormone therapy , and points out that BodyLogicMD uses bioidentical hormones wherever possible and available. Furthermore, doses are tailored to the client. This is very different from the traditional, one-size-fits-all approach to hormone replacement therapy. "Bioidentical" is a critical distinction. These types of hormones exactly match what the body produces, or - as one ages - fails to produce in sufficient quantities. When combined with fitness and nutrition, hormone therapy opens new possibilities for age management. Savage's clients generally achieve life-changing results within three to six months. "In my 16 years as a physician, I have seen only a handful of developments change the way we treat patients. These include new classes of antibiotics Antibiotics Definition Antibiotics may be informally defined as the subgroup of anti-infectives that are derived from bacterial sources and are used to treat bacterial infections. , laparoscopic surgery laparoscopic surgery: see endoscope. , thrombolytics (clot busters clot buster Thrombolytic (agent), see there ) for treating heart attacks......and now, hormone supplements, which slow the aging process and maintain health." BodyLogicMD, based in Chicago, Ill., plans to set up dedicated age management facilities across the country - all physician-owned and -operated. The BodyLogicMD Process Every BodyLogicMD client begins with a comprehensive analysis of his physical condition. First, clients complete a thorough online medical history questionnaire. This is followed by a complete physical examination and comprehensive blood panel. BodyLogicMD's body baseline determination includes a full body composition scan (fat percentage/lean muscle mass/bone density) and body measurements. Once a baseline is established, BodyLogicMD develops a custom Peak Performance Plan - a multi-disciplined approach comprising nutrition, fitness and hormone therapy. Every step of the way is physician-supervised, and the client is monitored on an ongoing basis. ABOUT PAUL SAVAGE, M.D. BodyLogicMD's founding physician, Dr. Paul Savage, is a specialist in hormone supplementation and has practiced medicine since 1988. He received his medical degree from the University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. . He is double Board Certified board certified, adj the status of a dental specialist such as an orthodontist who has become a board diplomate by successfully completing the certification program of the recognized certification board in that area of practice. , by both the American Board of Emergency Medicine and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) is a charitable 501(c)(3) medical society dedicated to the advancement of technology to detect, prevent, and treat aging related disease and to promote research into methods to retard and optimize the human aging process. . He has worked with physicians from all over the country in the field of age management. Dr. Savage, 41, has put BodyLogicMD's program to the test personally, transforming himself from an overweight Overweight Refers to an investment position that is larger than the generally accepted benchmark. Notes: For example, if a company normally holds a portfolio whose weighting of cash is 10%, and then increases cash holdings to 15%, the portfolio would have an overweight , aging, sedentary sedentary /sed·en·tary/ (sed´en-tar?e) 1. sitting habitually; of inactive habits. 2. pertaining to a sitting posture. sedentary of inactive habits; pertaining to a fat, castrated or confined animal. adult into a healthy, fit man. About BodyLogicMD After years of study and preparation, Paul Savage, MD and his brother, Patrick Savage, founded BodyLogicMD in 2003. BodyLogicMD began with a vision: to create a nationwide network of unique centers that promote long-term health and overall quality of life. Taking advantage of the medical breakthroughs in hormone replacement therapies and combining them with fitness and nutrition, Dr. Savage's goal was to develop a resource that restores the improved quality of life that aging takes away. BodyLogicMD is committed to delivering the best results by integrating its three cornerstones: -- Physician-driven expertise, -- Medical technology and -- Strong client focus. For more information on BodyLogicMD visit www.BodyLogicMD.com |
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