Beyond the scale — understand your metabolic baseline.
BMI Calculator
Body Mass Index — a quick screen, though context matters. We'll explain what yours means.
BMI is a starting point, not the full story.Dr. Best looks at body composition, metabolic markers, and your goals together — not a number in isolation.
A stronger predictor of cardiometabolic risk than BMI. General rule: your waist should be less than half your height.
Waist size is driven by visceral fat — the metabolically active kind.Nutritional biochemistry and hormone optimization are two of the most effective levers for changing it.
U.S. Navy tape-measure method — no scale required. Uses neck, waist, and hip (women only) circumferences.
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Body composition matters more than weight.Hormone optimization and targeted exercise protocols can shift your ratio significantly — without crash dieting.
Estimated weight loss ranges based on clinical trial data for GLP-1 medications. Individual results vary based on adherence, diet, and exercise.
Projected Weight Loss (12–18 months)
GLP-1s work best with physician oversight, not a subscription box.Dr. Best manages your protocol alongside hormone optimization and nutrition — not just the prescription.
Hormone imbalance shows up as fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, and loss of drive — often years before labs look "abnormal."
Male Hormone Deficiency Score (ADAM)
The Androgen Deficiency in the Aging Male (ADAM) questionnaire — a validated 10-question screen for low testosterone symptoms.
A positive ADAM screen warrants a full hormone panel.Dr. Best evaluates total and free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, and estradiol — not just a single number.
The Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) — an 11-item validated tool assessing the burden of menopausal symptoms across three domains.
Hormone therapy has come a long way — and the evidence strongly supports it for the right patient.Dr. Best takes a personalized, bioidentical approach to female hormone optimization.
Poor sleep accelerates aging, disrupts hormones, and undermines every other health effort you make.
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
How likely are you to doze off in these situations? Rate each 0–3: 0 = would never doze, 1 = slight chance, 2 = moderate chance, 3 = high chance.
Daytime sleepiness is a symptom, not a personality trait.It can signal sleep apnea, thyroid issues, or hormone imbalance — all addressable with the right workup.
A validated 8-question screen for obstructive sleep apnea — one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in adults.
Untreated sleep apnea raises your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline.A simple sleep study can be arranged through Clarity Health — no referral maze required.
Stress and psychological wellbeing are deeply tied to hormones, sleep, and metabolic health — and they're rarely addressed in a 15-minute visit.
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
How often have you felt the following over the last month? Rate each 0–4: 0 = Never, 1 = Almost never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Fairly often, 4 = Very often.
Chronic stress is a metabolic and hormonal problem, not just a mental one.Elevated cortisol drives weight gain, disrupts sleep, and suppresses testosterone and estrogen.
Most people using optimization services are surprised when they add it up. Check every service you currently use.
Optimization Spend Calculator
Select the services you currently use. We'll show you what you're spending — and what you're getting for it.
Membership fees only — medication is billed separately for all services listed, including Clarity Health. GLP-1 and hormone prescriptions vary based on insurance, dose, and manufacturer savings programs. This calculator compares what you pay for access and oversight, not medication cost.
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Ro Body (GLP-1 / testosterone / ED)$149/mo membership · Grants access to purchase prescriptions · Medication billed separately
$149/mo
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Hims / Hers (hormone / weight / hair)$149/mo membership · Same model as Ro — membership required before any prescription access
$149/mo
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Calibrate (GLP-1 coaching program)$199/mo coaching and behavior-change curriculum · Medication typically covered by insurance separately
$199/mo
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Found (GLP-1 program)$149/mo membership · Prescription medication billed separately
$149/mo
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LifeMD (GLP-1 / hormone program)$149/mo membership · Medication from $149/mo additional · No compounded GLP-1s as of 2025
$149/mo
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Noom / WeightWatchers (behavioral coaching)$70/mo month-to-month · Psychology-based habits program · Noom Med (with GLP-1) adds $79–$209/mo
$70/mo
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Function Health / InsideTracker (lab platform)Function Health ~$365/yr ($30/mo) · App-based insights only · No physician relationship
$30/mo
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Whoop / Oura subscriptionWearable health tracking only · Whoop Peak ~$20/mo · Oura ~$6/mo (ring hardware separate)
$20/mo
Your Current Monthly Spend
What you get
Current Services
Clarity Health
Real physician relationship
✗ Usually not
✓ Dr. Best directly
Comprehensive hormone management
◑ One condition at a time
✓ Full panel
Lab interpretation included
✗ Extra cost
✓ Included
GLP-1 oversight + support
◑ Script only
✓ Managed protocol
Secure messaging / telehealth
✗ Ticket system
✓ Via Spruce
Nutritional & lifestyle guidance
✗ App-based
✓ Physician-led
Monthly cost
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$199/mo
Here's what the difference buys you
You're already investing in your health.The question is whether you're getting a physician or an algorithm. Dr. Best is accepting new patients now.
Clarity Health PLLC · Dr. Ronald C. Best, Jr., DO · West Virginia (304) 660-3795 · clarityhealth.health · These tools are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice.