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BIOSIGNATURE MODULATION
BLUEPRINT for FASTER FAT LOSS
By Charles Poliquin | January 29, 2008
What is BioSignature Modulation?
BioSignature Modulation is a systematic approach to losing
unwanted body fat in specific locations "Spot reduction". The science behind
BioSignature Modulation comes from skin fold data Charles Poliquin has gathered over the
past 20 years and comparing his data against blood, urine and saliva tests to determine a
clients specific hormone imbalance
Charles Poliquin has discovered 12 specific sites that can be measured to scientifically
determine what hormones need to be optimized and which supplements can be used to achieve
rapid results in fat loss.
The Power of Hormones
Hormones, diet and the right kind of exercise are all critical components in how the body
looks and feels. BioSignature Modulation allows us to look at specific hormones and how
they can affect weight loss and the overall condition of the body.
For example, the thickness of one's umbilical skin fold ?belly button? is a reflection of
one's cortisol output. It is a direct reflection of one's stress levels and their ability
to handle it. BioSignature Modulation allows us to recommend specific supplements,
exercise and dietary changes that can specifically target fat loss in the belly region.
Some females have a tendency to store a majority of their fat in the hips and thighs
while others may store fat in the arms and torso. Specific hormones dictate where and why
the body stores fat. BioSignature Modulation allows us to naturally fix the hormones that
are out of balance allowing for quick and effective fat loss in the targeted areas.
Hormones We Look At
"Biosignature is a revoluntionary tool for the clinician who wants to individualize
metabolic healing by designing protocols that have the greates success."
Suzanne Mack, M.D. , North Texas Institute of Functional Medicine
"Biosignature is one of the most advanced non-invasive methods available to rapidly and
accurately identify insulin resistance and cardiovascular risks. This allows for on-site
effective medical treatment decisions."
Mark Houston, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.P., F.A.H.A,
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine ( Vanderbilt University School of Medicine)
Director, Hypertension Institute Saint Thomas Hospital Nashville , Tennessee
Spot Reduction... Maybe Not A Myth
Spot Reduction Revisited
This extraordinary system developed by Charles Poliquin is being embraced by many of the
top North America?s functional medicine practitioners.
Spot reduction is a myth, right? Sure, there are endless articles in fitness magazines
about how to target and tone specific muscles, but no personal trainer worth their
certification certificate will promise they can help you take off fat from specific
areas. Reduce your body fat by three percent, no problem. But get rid of that annoying
cellulite on the back of your thighs or that little pouch on your lower belly - and
nothing else - well, that's just not possible. Or is it?
The promise of spot reduction is an obsession that many in our culture just won't
abandon. How many pills, creams and celebrity-endorsed gadgets have people tried that
were supposed to develop ripped abs or to slenderize the thighs? And even though those
tight corsets of the Victorian era that caused women to pass out due to lack of oxygen
are a long-dead fashion trend, today there are special pants and girdles that give the
illusion that the troublesome fat is gone. Every trainer constantly warns their clients
to stay clear from such nonsense. However, the advancements in exercise endocrinology may
give personal trainers new tools for combating site specific fat storage. The system is
called Biosignature Modulation.
Biosignature Modulation is a scientific approach to spot reduction that I have developed
over 20 years of performing blood, urine and saliva tests while working with world record
holders, professional athletes in all the major sports, and Olympic medalists in sixteen
different events. My entire professional life has been devoted to finding ways to improve
athletic performance among the elite, and along the way I have found innovative and
amazingly effective ways to help the non-athletic population in the area of fat loss.
Based on my testing, the reason so many people have stubborn problems areas is due to
imbalances in their body biochemistry, especially with hormones. Doubt the power of
hormones? Just look at what steroids have done to so many athletes, turning men into
supermen and women into superwomen (and sometimes into supermen - unfortunately these
drugs do have side effects). And just as steroid hormones can build muscle, other
hormones can cause unwanted fat stores in your back, legs, hips and - well, you get the
idea.
Here's how Biosignature Modulation works. There are 12 major body fat sites that can be
quickly and accurately tested by a pair of quality skin calipers and a qualified
technician. These sites include the cheek, chin, pectoral region, triceps, umbilical,
supra iliac, subscapular, mid axillary, quadriceps, hamstrings, knee and calf. Although
there are many other methods to test body fat, such as underwater weighing and electrical
impedance, I believe that body fat testing with skin calipers is the best method to be
used for Biosignature Modulation because it can determine precisely the amount of fat in
each of the major fat-testing sites were other testing methods only tell you your percent
body fat.
Measurements from each site are then compared to the triceps reading and this identifies
which areas of the body have excessive levels of fat relative to the other 11 body fat
sites. Some people may have excessive fat in just one area, while others may have several
problem areas. Most clients will already have a good idea of what their problem areas are
and an experienced practitioner in Biosignature Modulation can often make an accurate
visual determination of the problem, but the calipers are quick, easy and reliable.
Once the biosignature sites are analyzed, the next step is to set out a specific protocol
of diet, exercise and supplementation to resolve the problem. Let's say that after being
tested, it's discovered that there is an excessive amount of fat on the lower thighs
(again, relative to the other major fat sites). This indicates that there is a problem
with the estrogen levels. If the problem area is the triceps, the issue is with the
androgen levels. If the problem area is the shoulder blades or hip, the problem is with
your insulin levels.
After determining the cause of the fat, the next step is to make appropriate
modifications in your diet and exercise prescription. For the subscapular -shoulder
blade- and suprailliac -hip-, controlling the blood sugar levels of the body with more
frequent meals, reduced daily carbohydrate and low GI food choices is critical. For lower
abdominal fat, the key is reducing cortisol levels by restricting the consumption of
caffeine and sugar. For the glutes, it's important to detoxify estrogen levels by
consuming vegetables such as broccoli that have biochemicals that accomplish this
important task. Many of these dietary recommendations overlap, none of them involve any
method harmful to the body, and in fact, all of them will improve the overall quality of
life.
The next step is supplementation. For the fat on the back of your arms, herbal products
such as licorice root, ginseng (which is most effective when taken 45 minutes before a
meal), and rhodiola rosea might be prescribed. For the fat stored around the lower back,
a supplement of guggul, coleus root and bladderwrack algae could be recommended; as it
contains iodine which will strengthen the thyroid gland. For the fat stored around the
shoulder blades and hips, corosolic acid, alpha lipoic acid and fish oils may be
prescribed to control insulin. For fat storage on the thighs, indole-3-carbinol may be
recommended. Taking a multivitamin/mineral pill usually doesn't cause any harm, but it's
doubtful that any one product will have the precise quantities of nutrients needed to
correct a specific problem, especially with those fat-storage problems involving hormone
imbalances.
The final step is determining an appropriate exercise regimen. For example, for those
with lower-body fat, spinning will likely do more harm than good. Spinning will increase
the storage of intramuscular and subcutaneous fat in the hip and thigh areas to provide a
more readily available source of fuel for the muscles. Instead, a weight training
protocol of high reps (10-15) and short rest intervals (about 30 seconds between sets)
would be a much more effective choice.
The Biosignature Modulation program will always be in a constant state of growth as new
and better research is constantly being published which improves the system. But now, for
the first time, personal trainers can effectively combat site specific areas of fat
storage using a simple 12-point skinfold test, dietary changes, supplementation and
exercise based on their individual biochemistry.
If you would like more information on Biosignature Modulation or to schedule an
appointment please contact Poliquin Performance Center:
Poliquin Performance Center
1847 Oak St
Northfield IL, 60093
847-881-2840
www.ppcchicago.com
www.charlespoliquin.com - 2008 schedule for trainers and physicians that are interested
in taking the Biosignature course
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