Phillips Health Care Newsletter

AWARENESS MONTH

WHAT BETTER TIME FOR  A MEN’S PHYSICAL?

According to Harvard Health, “Men are less likely than women to get  routine physical exams and screenings. A survey by the American Academy of Family Physicians found that 55% of men surveyed had not seen their doctor for a physical exam in the previous year, even though 40% of them had at least one chronic condition.

Nearly one-fifth of men ages 55 and over said they had never undergone screening for colon cancer, and almost 30% said they "wait as long as possible" to seek medical attention when they are feeling sick or in pain.”

For all adults, scheduling regular check ups and physicals, can help catch health problems when they are manageable, to address and teat them at their earliest stages.

How Often Should You Get a Physical

If you’re in your 20’s… every five years.

If you’re in your 30’s… every three years.

If you’re in your 40’s... every two years.

50 and above… every year

Recommended Screenings for Men

Blood Pressure

Every man should have their blood pressure checked regularly, and patients with other cardiovascular risk factors should check their blood pressure more frequently. This can be performed at your doctor’s office. High blood pressure is the biggest risk for heart disease and a significant risk for other serious health conditions

 Blood Cholesterol

All men 35 or older should get their blood cholesterol levels checked regularly. Men who use tobacco; are overweight or obese; have a relative who had a heart attack before the age of 50; or have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a history of heart disease should get their cholesterol checked much earlier, at the age of 20. There are several measures of cholesterol, and all are important in determining heart disease risk.

Colon Cancer

All men should get screened for colorectal colon or rectal) cancer by age 50. People with a family history of colorectal cancer should get a colonoscopy even sooner. There are several different tests that can help detect colon cancer, but colonoscopy continues to be the gold standard.

Diabetes

Men who have high blood pressure or take medication to control their high blood pressure should get screened for diabetes (high blood sugar). Anyone experiencing symptoms of persistently severe thirst, frequent urination, unexpected weight loss, increased hunger, and tingling in the hands or feet also should talk to their doctor about getting tested. The preferred screening for diabetes is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar over the last three months.

Weight

Using a BMI calculator to determine your body mass index (BMI) is usually a reliable, but not conclusive, indicator of whether you’re at a healthy weight. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy, a BMI above 25 is overweight, and a BMI greater than 30 is obese.

Prostate Exam

Because PSA screenings recommendation vary widely among health care professionals, talk to your provider about the benefits and risks of screening to determine what is best for you.

Other Tests Include

EKG, STD, HIV & Hepatitis, blood tests and urinalysis. Some additional testing may be recommended for men 50 or over, or with family history of chronic disease.

JUNE IS MEN’S HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

WHAT BETTER TIME FOR  A MEN’S PHYSICAL?

According to Harvard Health, “Men are less likely than women to get  routine physical exams and screenings. A survey by the American Academy of Family Physicians found that 55% of men surveyed had not seen their doctor for a physical exam in the previous year, even though 40% of them had at least one chronic condition.

Nearly one-fifth of men ages 55 and over said they had never undergone screening for colon cancer, and almost 30% said they "wait as long as possible" to seek medical attention when they are feeling sick or in pain.”

For all adults, scheduling regular check ups and physicals, can help catch health problems when they are manageable, to address and teat them at their earliest stages.

How Often Should You Get a Physical

If you’re in your 20’s… every five years.

If you’re in your 30’s… every three years.

If you’re in your 40’s... every two years.

50 and above… every year

Recommended Screenings for Men

Blood Pressure

Every man should have their blood pressure checked regularly, and patients with other cardiovascular risk factors should check their blood pressure more frequently. This can be performed at your doctor’s office. High blood pressure is the biggest risk for heart disease and a significant risk for other serious health conditions

 All men 35 or older should get their blood cholesterol levels checked regularly. Men who use tobacco; are overweight or obese; have a relative who had a heart attack before the age of 50; or have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a history of heart disease should get their cholesterol checked much earlier, at the age of 20. There are several measures of cholesterol, and all are important in determining heart disease risk.

Colon Cancer

Al men should get screened for colorectal colon or rectal) cancer by age 50. People with a family history of colorectal cancer should get a colonoscopy even sooner. There are several different tests that can help detect colon cancer, but colonoscopy continues to be the gold standard.

Men who have high blood pressure or take medication to control their high blood pressure should get screened for diabetes (high blood sugar). Anyone experiencing symptoms of persistently severe thirst, frequent urination, unexpected weight loss, increased hunger, and tingling in the hands or feet also should talk to their doctor about getting tested. The preferred screening for diabetes is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar over the last three months.

Weight

Using a BMI calculator to determine your body mass index (BMI) is usually a reliable, but not conclusive, indicator of whether you’re at a healthy weight. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy, a BMI above 25 is overweight, and a BMI greater than 30 is obese.

Prostate Exam

Because PSA screenings recommendation vary widely among health care professionals, talk to your provider about the benefits and risks of screening to determine what is best for you.

Other Tests Include

EKG, STD, HIV & Hepatitis, blood tests and urinalysis. Some additional testing may be recommended for men 50 or over, or with family history of chronic disease.

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Aging is a natural, complex process; the long term effect of genetics, environmental elements plus and normal wear and tear.

 Eventually these various elements of aging take their toll in different ways. This consequence of living can result in deteriorating health.

 Over time, the cells become damaged and die. Dead cells are replaced, but too slowly to keep up with replacement demands.

 Signs of aging begin to appear. Health issues like decreased energy, hearing and vision changes, loss of muscle strength and bone mass; impaired immunity.

 If aging in cells can be       prevented, slowed down, or even reversed, many diseases could be controlled or cured.

 Regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy are being considered to be providing solutions. Treatments replenish the body with a fresh supply of   concentrated stem cells to allow the body to repair and regenerate all     organs, including skin.

 Since stem cells are the building blocks of our bodies, they have the ability to change, evolve, duplicate, and adapt into other types of cells, enhancing  repair, spurring regeneration..

 Stem cells scout out deteriorating or damaged areas and then change into the specific form of cell required to help heal.

 Stem cell therapies are the ultimate anti-aging treatment. Stem cells       replace, regrow, repair and rejuvenate on a cellular level .

energy and resolve age-related  damage.

Anti-aging therapy improves the overall health, sTrength, and  function of organs and cells, making them younger and stronger.

Research has resulted in impressive results in all age groups, regardless of gender and race.

Stem cell anti-aging therapy is the most advanced approach available for slowing, and even    reversing, the aging process.

Stem cell therapy     encourages new healthy cell growth. Plus helps strengthen the remaining cells so they last longer.

Benefits of stem cell therapy can include:

· Reduced fatigue and tiredness

· Improved energy, stamina, and vitality

· Relief from aches, pains, and stiffness in joints

· Healthy weight maintenance

· Greater muscle strength

· Motivation to be active, exercise

· Improved mood, happier outlook 

Many studies and human trials have shown that stem cell therapy can reverse symptoms of age-related deterioration in a safe and effective manner. 

Stem cell therapy provides a cellular re-infusion of new cells to repair, replace keep them healthier, longer.

Stem Cell Therapy and it’s companion Platelet Rich plasma (PRP) are much in the spotlight.

Information from research and application has proven that stem cell and PRP therapy can be beneficial for many patients with joint pain, ligament and tendon damage, and back injuries.

Stem cell therapy has been utilized for shoulder injuries and shoulder pain, and may in the future replace he need for invasive shoulder surgery.

The shoulder joint — one of the most powerful joints in the body —I used for a multiple of functions.

· Combing your hair

· Brushing your teeth

· Lifting a glass to your mouth to drink, or a fork to your mouth to eat

· Driving a car

· Moving your arms

· Playing nearly every sport, from football, to baseball to tennis

What conditions & injuries can be helped by stem cell therapy and/or PRP?

Rotator Cuff Tears

Many times, rotator cuff tears are the result of daily wear and teas. A tear can also happen during a fall or if   trying to lift something heavy.      Treatment currently can include   medication, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery.

 Tendonitis

Shoulder tendonitis is common, and a      frequent cause of shoulder pain and stiffness. Tendonitis causes swelling and       inflammation of a tendon that attaches to the bone

Swelling and inflammation can be causes by repetitive use, overuse, overhead lifting, heavy lifting, a fall or direct injury to the shoulder.

Bursitis a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs — called bursa — that cushion the bones, tendons and muscles near your shoulder (and other joints).

inflamed. The most common causes of bursitis are repetitive motions or positions that put pressure on the bursa around a joint.

PRP and Stem Cell Therapy can offer an alternative to help repair shoulder conditions and in juries, to avoid the complications of many medications or surgery.