What is Health and Wellness?
Health and wellness encompass a holistic approach to well-being, focusing on physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of health. It involves proactive measures to maintain or improve overall quality of life and prevent illness or disease.
Components of Health and Wellness:
Approaches to Achieving Wellness:
Routine lab testing is a great way to monitor your health. It is also a good way to establish a baseline; by knowing your baseline levels, you can begin to monitor these values to see how they change over time.
If you are ready to take control of your health but you are not sure where to start, the Annual Check-Up Panel can provide valuable information. This panel consists of 5 tests that are typically ordered by a healthcare provider during an annual physical examination. These tests provide information about your blood counts, kidney function, liver function, electrolytes, cholesterol, triglycerides, hemoglobin A1c, and thyroid function.
The C‐Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity, Cardiac) (CRP) is a blood test that measures the amount of protein (called C‐reactive Protein) in your blood that indicates inflammation. It’s also used to assess your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). “High Sensitivity” means that this particular test can see if you have an increased chance of having a heart problem or heart attack.
The best way to utilize test results is to be tested two different times (typically taken two weeks apart). Your physician will take the average of the two test results to determine your risk for cardiovascular disease or the presence of inflammation.
High levels of CRP are caused by infections and many long‐term diseases. But a CRP test cannot show where the inflammation is located or what is causing it. Other tests are needed to find the cause and location of the inflammation.
The Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) test measures the amount of FSH, a sex hormone produced by the pituitary gland, in your blood. In women, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) stimulates production of eggs and a hormone called estradiol during the first half of the menstrual cycle. In men, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) stimulates production of sperm.
The Glucose (Serum) Test, also known as the Fasting Blood Glucose Test, is the most common test used to diagnose hyperglycemia (higher than normal levels of blood sugar), hypoglycemia (lower than normal levels of blood sugar) and diabetes. It’s commonly given by your doctor every year and during pregnancy. In addition, Diabetics self conduct this test multiple times a day to monitor their blood glucose.
The Hemoglobin A1c Test is a valuable measure of the overall blood glucose levels over a period of time (2‐3 months). This test can be used to help detect pre‐diabetes and diagnose diabetes. If you’re diabetic, this test can help determine if your disease is under control.
The Testosterone, Free (Direct), Serum with Total Test will determine the level of testosterone (free and total) in your blood.
Testosterone is a hormone (commonly produced in males, but is also in females in small amounts) that affects sexual features and development. Testosterone levels explode in men after puberty and continue to rise until about age 40.
Overall, this test will give you a better understanding of how much testosterone is in your blood.
THESE 5 TESTS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS PANEL:
WHAT DOES THE THYROID GLAND DO?
The thyroid gland is responsible for regulating how your body uses energy through the production of hormones critical to proper cell and system functioning.
There are three main hormones in the thyroid system that should be balanced:
A thyroid hormone panel screens for thyroid function and can help diagnose potential thyroid disease by examining your body’s production, levels, or usage of the different thyroid hormones. There are two types of thyroid and thyroid hormone-related disorders:
WHY DO I NEED THIS TEST?
If there is a thyroid level imbalance in your body, you may be more susceptible to everything from osteoporosis and heart disease to infertility and fatigue.
Thyroid disorders are more common in women and they often occur with changes in other hormone levels, such as with pregnancy or with older age.
The thyroid gland is responsible for regulating how your body uses energy. The thyroid also produces hormones critical to proper cell and system functioning.
The Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test checks your body’s production of TSH and helps screen for thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
There are two types of thyroid disorders including:
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Starting a wellness journey begins with self-awareness, setting realistic goals, and gradually incorporating healthy habits into your daily routine. Consulting healthcare professionals, nutritionists, or wellness coaches can provide guidance.
No, wellness encompasses physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of health. It's a holistic approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of various dimensions of well-being.
While individual efforts are essential, achieving wellness often involves building a supportive network, seeking professional guidance when needed, and engaging in community resources or group activities.
Nutrition plays a pivotal role in wellness, providing essential nutrients, energy, and supporting overall health. A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats is fundamental to optimal well-being.
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