Schedule Your Annual Physical Now

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  healthcare providers become very busy after Labor Day.  Schedule your annual physical (including your yearly blood work and ob/gyn exam) now, so that you will be sure to obtain an appointment before the end of the year.  Obtain a copy of your test results and bring them to my office during your next visit.  These lab tests give me a very clear idea of how well your body is functioning which helps in overall treatment.

Understanding Hormones

This week, I will devote my blog to giving you a basic understanding of how hormones work in your body.
Millions of Americans suffer from hormonal imbalances that can be detected and treated with proper testing.  Every year, when you have your annual physical, be sure to have your hormonal panels tested when you give blood for a basic CBC panel.  By tracking your  levels over a period of time, it is quite apparent to your acupunturist or m.d. when hormones become imbalanced.  Knowledge is king here...the more educated you become about how your hormones operate will enable you to manage how your body functions.  This will lead to better health in the longrun.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  Stay tuned for tomorrow's blog on the hormonal pathway...how the system actually functions.  Definitely a 'must read'!