Here are the most commonly asked questions about leading a healthier life.
For our Southfield, MI, physician Dr. Antoine Geffrard, nothing is more important than empowering individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing. Whether you are confused about your current treatment plan, want a second opinion about your health, or want to discuss ways to improve your health to prevent disease and meet your personal health goals, this is where our team can provide you with the counseling and advice you’re looking for.
What Are Health Education and Lifestyle Counseling? Could It Benefit Me?
Did you know that most chronic diseases are preventable? This can feel empowering if you know exactly what habits support health and prevent disease, but our Southfield, MA, physician often finds that individuals don’t know the first steps to improve their lifestyle for a healthier mind and body. This is where health education and lifestyle counseling come in.
Unlike those quick appointments with your doctor that often leave you feeling more confused than empowered, we spend up to 45 minutes with our patients. This gives Dr. Geffrard ample time to understand your medical history and current health goals and to provide simple lifestyle strategies that could reduce your risk of developing certain diseases. We can also review your current medications to determine if there are other options or alternatives that could better suit your needs and goals.
What Are Some Ways To Improve My Health?
Lifestyle changes can undoubtedly go a long way to preventing disease. Some habits to improve your health include,
- Getting quality sleep (about 7-9 hours) every night
- Avoiding or limiting alcohol
- Eating a healthy, unprocessed diet
- Quitting or avoiding smoking
- Staying hydrated
- Getting regular movement or physical activity every day
- Turning to your doctor once a year for health screenings and checkups
Does a Family History of Disease Mean I’ll Get It, Too?
Most people are worried about turning to their doctor once a year because they’re scared of what they will find. It’s essential to find out what you’re working with and find ways to manage it rather than letting it get worse over time. Ignoring health issues won’t make them go away. In fact, they often cause further complications. That’s why annual checkups with your doctors are critical for everyone.
If you have a family history of chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease, we can provide tips and strategies to reduce your risk through a healthy lifestyle. Yes, genetics can impact your health, but just because your parent, grandparent or sibling is dealing with a chronic disease doesn’t necessarily mean you will. There are lifestyle measures you can take now to prevent this same health problem from impacting you.
If you’d like to turn to our Southfield, MI, doctor Dr. Geffrard for health education and lifestyle counseling, call RMS Consultations at (248) 663-5353.
