Health And Wellness

Prevention, maintenance, and early detection are key components to sustaining long-term health.

What is health and wellness planning?

A health and wellness plan is a customized program created by you and your doctor to help you improve and maintain your long-term health and wellness. Your doctor will use health and wellness planning to address your health risks and concerns in a systematic manner.

A health and wellness plan can help you build habits and behaviors that support excellent health by identifying short- and long-term goals.

What diseases can be avoided with health and wellness planning?

Your doctor can use health and wellness planning to assist you in avoiding a variety of diseases such as:

  • Diabetes
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Obesity
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke caused by high cholesterol

Strategic health and wellness planning are critical components of preventative medicine. A customized health plan can assist you in lowering or eliminating your risk for some preventable diseases.

What services are available as part of my health and wellness plan?

Your personal health and wellness will determine which services are included in your health and wellness strategic plan. Your health and wellness plan may include the following components:

  • Controlling your weight
  • Screenings for preventive medicine
  • Diabetes administration
  • Management of chronic diseases
  • Dietary planning

Each health plan is customized to the specific needs of each patient. To create your plan, your doctor will assess your general health and wellness. Through your plan, your doctor can address a variety of issues, so feel free to communicate any concerns you have about your health and wellness.  

What constitutes a health and wellness plan?

A health and wellness plan is intended to give you a comprehensive approach to health and wellness. Your health plan includes the following components:

  1. Physical well-being

This section of your strategy is concerned with your medical wellness. Your doctor will conduct tests such as blood tests and physical exams to assist determine the state of your overall health. Your doctor will also go over your fitness goals and lifestyle choices with you.

Based on your personal health, your doctor makes a range of recommendations for services such as weight loss and exercise programs.

  1. Nutrition

Nutrition is critical to long-term health and wellness. Diabetes and hypertension can be managed by nutrition planning. Your doctor reviews your diet with you and works with you to identify strategies to improve it that fit your lifestyle. Your doctor may also refer you to a nutritionist to help you build a nutritional care plan.  

  1. Learning and mental health

Mental health and learning are the final components. Mental health disorders can be a significant impediment to living a happy, healthy life. Your doctor discusses your mental health and considers whether medical assistance is required.

Many patients benefit from therapies such as psychotherapy as part of their overall health and fitness strategy.  

What if I have a chronic illness?

If you have a chronic ailment, such as allergies or asthma, your doctor can prescribe techniques to regulate or minimize your symptoms. Diabetes, for example, can be reversed with persistent exercise, weight loss, and adequate nutrition.

Make an appointment at PrimeCare360 Primary & Urgent Care if you're ready to take an active part in your health and wellness.