As part of “2014 NO EXCUSES” we want you to do something really healthy this January. Schedule all of your Doctor Appts for this coming year. Depending on your age and sex – you should look to have the following tests every year. Full Physical (with blood work & urine) in addition to regular blood work ask to check thyroid and sugar; Have your yearly Mammogram & Sonogram; Gynocologist (pap & uterine); Colonoscopy (every 5yrs except when family history- yearly); Cardiologist (Heart & Stress test).
We are very fortunate to live in a world where we have access to so much preventative measures and medicine. But they cannot help you if you don’t go and get checked. Way too many lives have been shortened due to disease and illness. We should no longer depend on family history alone as studies have shown environment also plays a large role in our well being. Fortunately, we know that if we catch something early our chances for survival can double and triple. So why wait? If you make your appointments every January you will always remember to do it and you will always start your year off right. Consistency is key in finding early diagnosis and better recovery.
We are all busy and it’s easy to put off important appointments, especially when we feel great. But you don’t want to wait to have a test because you don’t feel well or because you are already showing symptoms. I often compare it to hydrating. When you are thirsty your body is telling you that you are dehydrating. If you wait to drink water until you are thirsty – you are most likely already dehydrated. You should be drinking enough water throughout the day so you are never thirsty. Same goes for testing. If you wait until you have symptoms it’s most likely something is there and then its just a matter of what it is, and how bad, and how far its spread. If you go before the symptoms start and something is there- you most likely caught it in plenty of time for a complete recovery.
Looking good and feeling great are important – but only when our inside is as healthy as the outside. Make your appointments today and start your “2014 NO EXCUSES” on a healthy path to a long healthy life.
~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness
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