Why do the numbers on the scale lie to you?

Why is body composition analysis an important "compass" for life?

Do you know that the "number on the scale" you look at every morning might be the best-looking lie? Because weight loss might not be fat loss, and weight gain might not always mean getting fatter.

Many people mistakenly believe that "being underweight" equals "being healthy." The frightening truth is that many people with good physiques have fatty liver and blocked blood vessels. Body Composition Analysis is like opening the "black box" of the body to see what your weight consists of, which affects precise long-term health care planning.

Importance: Why is just weighing yourself "not enough"?

Body weight is merely the total mass of everything in the body, but a body composition analysis will differentiate and show us what that weight consists of:
- Muscle Mass: The main energy furnace. If muscle mass is low, the metabolism will break down.
- Body Fat: A reserve of energy that, if excessive, can become toxic.
- Body Water: Very important in summer to prevent heatstroke and dehydration of cells.
- Bone Mass: A warning sign of future osteoporosis
Knowing these values helps you lose weight effectively (Fat Loss, not Weight Loss) and sustainably prevent the yo-yo effect.

Reason: Why do we need to measure more precisely than before?

Many people have a condition called "Skinny Fat," which means they appear slim on the outside but have a normal weight. However, when delving deeper into their composition, it is found that they have high levels of liver fat or visceral fat in the abdominal area. This is caused by:

- Accumulated stress: Stimulates cortisol hormone to accumulate more fat in the belly than usual.
- Eating habits in summer: Drinking sweet or very cold beverages high in sugar to cool down.
- Improper weight loss methods: Starving the body causes it to break down muscle for energy, resulting in worse body proportions even if weight is lost.
- Treatment and solution: "Medical Grade" standard that differs from regular measuring devices
Many of you may have a scale at home that measures body fat, but the accuracy cannot be compared to the Medical Grade equipment at San Paolo Hospital Hua Hin because:

Maximum Accuracy (Clinical Accuracy): Our device uses multi-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology, which has very low deviation compared to the medical Gold Standard.

- Segmental Analysis: We don't just provide an overview; we can tell you how much muscle and fat are in your left arm, right arm, legs, and torso for precise body adjustments.
- Practical results: The data will be analyzed by experts to summarize it into a personalized diet and exercise plan tailored just for you.
"Testing with Medical Grade equipment is about finding the truth, not guessing based on averages."

Prevention: Build a health shield before it's too late

Knowing your body information from today is the best way to prevent NCDs (non-communicable diseases) such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, especially in an era where global situations easily stress us out.
- Regular check-ups: At least 2-4 times a year to observe trends in changes.
- Adjust behavior based on results: If abdominal fat is high, focus on diet control. If muscle mass is low, focus on weight training.
- Maintain water balance: Use Body Water value as a target for daily water intake.

We invite you to experience "Body Awareness" at San Paolo.

This summer, don't let stress or extreme heat ruin your health. San Paolo Hospital Hua Hin invites everyone to come and measure your body composition with the most accurate medical standard tools. You will also receive advice from our team of experts to help you create a "health map" for proper self-care.
 

 

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