Category Archives: Prevention
Personalize Diet, Nutrition and Exercise with Genomics
Dr Bright McConnell of FitMed Partners has always taken a custom approach to diet and exercise. Now, with genetic testing, he is able to take personalized health planning and disease prevention to a whole new level. Dr McConnell is one …
An Apple A Day Isn’t Enough Anymore
Did you know that a recent study showed that almost 90% of Americans are nutrient deficient!? In celebration of National Nutrition Month, FitMed Partners wants to take a moment to educate you on the importance of nutrition and the effects of nutrient depletion. As an …
Osteoperosis Prevention Naturally
In recent years, calcium and vitamin D deficiency have been the topics of significant research and professional debate. Based on substantial research findings on consensus among the leading experts on this topic, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is updating its …
The Truth About Hormone Replacement Therapy and Heart Disease
BHRT dosing can be prescribed or compounded specifically for you, and along with close monitoring and adjustment, it can be utilized to restore your hormone levels to an optimal range. This restoration of hormone levels can, in turn, subsequently help lower your risk for heart attack and stroke, as well as maintain optimal bone density and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
FitMed Partners Quick Facts
FitMed profile assessments employ cutting-edge medical technologies including ArterioVision for cardiac risk, extensive hormonal screening panels, micronutrient testing for customized supplementation, cognitive analysis,DXA Osteoporosis screening, and metabolic profiling combining VO2max, resting metabolic rate and body composition.
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
Uncontrollable risk factors include increasing age, gender, and family history. The majority of heart attack deaths occur in people 65 or older., and men’s risk is greater than that of women’s. Additionally, if you had a parent or sibling die of heart attack or stroke your chances are greater as well. And while there is nothing that can be done about these factors, you do have the ability to modify certain other lifestyle behaviors that also contribute to heart disease.
