Please use our site to find answers to your health concerns. To use this site we recommend you start with an assessment of your health. Knowledge is power. And with that knowledge begin your exploration of diet and exercise, work-life, and living well.
An assessment of your current health may include your blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), and a blood profile. The results of the assessment may require you to see your doctor for a follow up evaluation.
Unsure about obtaining a blood test or finding a doctor. We can help with information on how to get these tests or we can provide a referral for a physician.
A basic health assessment should include:
Almost everyone can do some type of physical activity. In most cases your doctor will recommend exercise. However, you may have symptoms that you would want to discuss with your doctor. These may include:
High Blood Pressure:
High Blood Pressure Prevention
Elevated Fasting Blood Glucose
Normal fasting blood glucose is below 100 mg/dl. A person with pre-diabetes has a fasting blood glucose level between 100 and 125 mg/dl. If the blood glucose level rises to 126 mg/dl or above, a person has diabetes.
Other possible indicators of Diabetes
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a type of fat called a lipid. Your body needs some cholesterol. But if you have too much, it starts to build up in your arteries.
The buildup of cholesterol narrows your arteries and makes it harder for blood to flow through them. It reduces the amount of blood that gets to your body tissues, including your heart. This can lead to serious problems, including heart attack and stroke.
A simple blood test tells you how much cholesterol you have.
Your total cholesterol number
The different kinds of cholesterol
Obesity
How do you know if you are obese?
We use a measurement called a body mass index, or BMI, to decide whether your weight is dangerous to your health. The BMI is a combination of your height and weight. If you have a BMI of 30 or higher, your extra weight is putting your health in danger. If you are Asian, your health may be at risk with a BMI of 27.5 or higher.
Emergencies are sudden, life threatening conditions. requiring hospital emergency room treatment. We use our emergency rooms for a variety of reasons, but if you are having a heart attack or stroke - time is critical. Most importantly - learn to recognize the symptom of heart attack and stroke.
Recognize the symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke.
Immediate Health Risk means you need to see a Doctor for treatment as soon as possible - within 1-2 days.
People at Immediate Health Risk are identified by testing - see below: Assessing your Health:
