Metabolic Testing

Test Your Metabolism Today!

Creative Health Solutions currently uses the technology of indirect calorimetry to determine your metabolic rate. In just 10 minutes we can determine how many calories you burn at rest in a day (Resting Energy Expenditure). This highly accurate method of metabolic testing can help guide your weight loss by supplying you with a target caloric range. This metabolic test and physician interpretation is covered by some insurance and is being offered for only $50 (normally $150). Call us today to schedule an appointment to test your metabolism. If you are involved in our comprehensive program it is free of charge.

The Science Behind The Test.

The technology of calorimetry is not new. Physicians have used calorimeters in the intensive care setting to determine how many calories a critically ill patient will need to maintain their nutrition. We now have the ability to do this in the outpatient setting. By breathing into this machine the amount of oxygen your body consumes can be measured. Because your oxygen usage directly correlates with calories burned we can determine your metabolic rate in just 10 minutes.

Preparing for your test.

Because there are a number of things that can falsely elevate your metabolic readings we suggest you prepare for your test in the following ways: