Just about every doctor will recommend lifestyle changes as a way to improve your overall health and prevent health complications in the future. Lifestyle changes are the steps you can take on your own to take charge of your health, which typically include staying active as well as nutrition and weight management. But just because these are steps you take on your own doesn't mean that you can't some help, if you would like to learn more about how you can improve your lifestyle and its benefits you can reach out directly to your local Brandon, FL, family medicine physicians, Dr. Joel Biggers and Dr. Elizabeth Biggers of Biggers Family Medicine.
Nutrition
For your own health and the health of your entire family eating right can make all the difference. Being overweight is one of the most common risk factors for chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. A healthy diet and exercise can greatly reduce your chances of developing these conditions.
Good nutrition can also positively affect your immune system and sleeping habits, and if practiced along with the whole family it can help children form lifelong positive habits.
Wellness Visit
It can be difficult to simply decide to make the change, or to know where to begin, but your family doctor can help. A wellness visit, different from your standard physical, is a chance for you to have your questions answered by your physician. Any concerns regarding your health and everything you are doing on your own. Your doctor can then recommend ways that you can improve your habits, they may recommend medication, or suggest screenings depending on your age and health needs. The goal of these visits is to improve your health today and to prevent health problems in the future.
Family Medicine in Brandon, FL
To schedule a wellness visit or any other consultation with your family medicine experts in Brandon, FL, Drs. Biggers of Biggers Family Medicine you can dial (813) 655-4646.