Posts Tagged ‘primary care’

We all dream of living a long and healthy life. But achieving longevity isn’t just about good genes or luck. Therefore, a strong foundation in primary care and longevity care will play a crucial role in extending your healthy years.   Primary Care: Your Gateway to a Longer, Healthier Life If you have a primary…

In the realm of healthcare, the discourse has historically favored discussions on women’s health, leaving men’s health in the shadows. However, recent years have seen a growing recognition of the imperative to proactively address men’s health concerns, particularly within primary care settings. Primary care serves as the frontline in promoting wellness, preventing diseases, and managing…

The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration, but it can also be a period of heightened stress and anxiety. With the pressure to fulfill social obligations, meet financial expectations, and create picture-perfect holiday memories, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and burned out. Identifying Stressors The first step in managing holiday stress…

Preventative care is a crucial aspect of maintaining good health. It refers to the measures taken to prevent illnesses and detect health problems at an early stage, before they become more severe. Here are some reasons why preventative care is so important: Preventative care is essential for maintaining good health and preventing serious health problems.…

Now is a great time to focus on preparing for ski season. With several weeks remaining before the snow begins to pile up on the mountains, there is ample time to get ready for a great season on the slopes. Whether you ski, snowboard or snowshoe, these pre-season tips will give your season a lift.…

Thyroid function is one of the standard health assessments at Empowered Health. Why? Thyroid health affects energy levels and metabolism. Various factors can negatively impact thyroid function resulting in fatigue, weight gain, anxiety and hair loss (to name a few). For those unfamiliar with the thyroid gland, it sits in the anterior portion of the…

What is Functional Medicine?  Functional medicine is a branch of holistic or integrative medicine that looks for the root cause of chronic disease or conditions. It focuses on functional systems-based rather than organ-based and is concerned with conditions versus diseases.  The functional laboratory testing often looks deeper than the routine tests, even to the cellular…