These days, our world is full of many things that claim to make us healthy.
It’s easy to become overwhelmed and confused by gluten-free grocery
sections, intense exercise training methods, unrealistic Instagram photos
and restaurants catering to different eating styles.
With such an array of new choices, influences and buzzwords, it’s
important to understand what being healthy means for you.
Being healthy isn’t a fad or trend. Instead, it’s a lifestyle
- and the rules are different for everyone. The root of being healthy
is about being well; focusing on taking care of yourself and doing things
that keep you feeling your best. It’s not just about the physical
aspects like eating better and exercising. It’s about all aspects
of your health: physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. This
means understanding yourself, your needs and how to respond to them in balance.
Making good decisions for yourself and your loved ones is the first step
to living a healthy lifestyle.
Realize that good health takes more than an apple a day.
It takes a trusted partnership with a primary care provider. From allergies
to X-rays, and everything in between, a primary care provider can help
you live a healthy and well life by providing regular check-ups, immunizations
and preventive screenings. If you need specialized care for a specific
health concern, your primary care doctor can connect you with a specialist
who has the expertise you need.
Schedule your annual preventive health screening visit with your Primary
Care Provider (PCP).
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fewer
than one third of adults, ages 50-64, are up-to-date with important preventive
services. These visits not only can give you peace of mind, but also can
catch issues in early, more treatable stages, which may mean less invasive
therapy and impact on your quality of life.
Avoid the “what I don’t know can’t hurt me” approach
when it comes to your health.
Take the time to know. Break the cycle by putting yourself and your loved
ones’ health first.
For a list of North Oaks Physician Group primary care providers, click
here. For more information on North Oaks Physician Group providers, call (985) 230-7850.
It is important for you and your family/caregivers to be involved in the
decision-making process to help you understand all aspects of good health
maintenance and the treatment of illness.” -
William G. Plunkett, MD,
Northshore Internal Medicine Associates
“Care equals prevention. Some diseases, such as high blood pressure,
diabetes and high cholesterol, are also known as ‘silent killers.’
These diseases may not have symptoms, but damage is being done slowly.
Yearly screenings, including labs, can pick up early illness, reducing
sickness and mortality down the road.” -
Charles R. Ducombs, MD,
Northshore Internal Medicine Associates