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Prevention and Wellness

At PartnerMD’s Concierge Medical Practices in Richmond VA and McLean Virginia, we believe in a Holistic Approach in Medicine. This means that we seek to treat each patient as a whole person. We do this by evaluating all aspects of their lives and using our medical expertise to come up with plans to optimize their health. Instead of simply visiting the doctor when they are sick, our patients are given a comprehensive Annual Physical Exam each year, during which they undergo a complete analysis. The information obtained from this exam provides our Central Virginia Family Physicians with valuable information about patients’ Health Heart, Nutrition and Health, stress levels, and Exercise and Physical Fitness, in addition to information about past and present physical ailments. This information helps us come up with Prevention and Wellness plans that are perfectly tailored to our patients’ individual needs.

Prevention and Wellness are both imperative tools in the fight against many of the chronic illnesses that plague our country. Heart disease and diabetes, two diseases that are responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths each year, can often be prevented if the proper measures are taken. They key to longevity is to take care of yourself before your health risks mushroom into incurable diseases that can take devastating tolls on your life and the lives of your loved ones. It is for this reason that each Membership Medical Doctor at our Primary Care Practices in Northern Virginia Suburbs strives to steer his or her patients in the right direction when it comes to health before it's too late.

By eating right and exercising regularly, we can reduce our risk of succumbing to killers like heart disease and diabetes, but we can also improve our health in general. When we incorporate a Heart Healthy Diet Plan into our lives, we can ensure that we are looking out for the wellbeing of one of our bodies' most essential components, but healthy food can benefit each of the body’s systems. Avoiding foods high in salt and cholesterol can make a tremendous difference when it comes to your overall Nutrition and Health, and can help combat obesity which is associated with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Studies show that the risk for certain cancers and other chronic diseases is much lower in people who eat a healthy, balanced diet that is high in fruits and vegetables. In addition to providing your body with the kind of nutrients it needs, your Nutrition and Health can be greatly effected by your exposure to or consumption of products like tobacco and alcohol. Limiting use of these agents has been shown to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer and other types of chronic illnesses.

Another key to Prevention and Wellness is Exercise and Physical Fitness. Inactivity has been linked to a variety of chronic diseases, but those who exercise regularly are far less susceptible to things like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and even cancer. Because it forces your heart to beat faster and your breath to quicken, aerobic exercise gets the blood pumping through your body faster, clearing out dangerous arterial obstructions and delivering fresh oxygen to your muscles. It also works many of your bodies muscles in a repetitive fashion, strengthening them and providing you with more stamina while making it possible for you to burn off unwanted body fat. Not only does exercise have some unbeatable physical benefits, but it can also improve your mood, help reduce stress, and lead to improved sleep. When you feel good, you’re better able to fight off viral illnesses and less likely to succumb to the many illnesses that can be induced by stress.

In addition to proper nutrition and an exercise routine, one of the best ways to reduce the risk of illness is to detect it early. This is why we are such strong proponents of the Annual Physical Exam. We believe in providing quality care to all of our patients and in addressing each of their potential risk factors so that we can effectively reduce their risk for certain conditions. When you are aware of your Nutrition and Health and have a regular Fitness and Exercise routine, you are far less likely to develop the kinds of chronic illnesses that can have devastating effects on your life. Our Concierge Medical Practices focus on Prevention and Wellness and we endeavor to provide each of our patients with the individualized care that leads to results. Our Holistic Physicians in Virginia are happy to be reachable by telephone 24/7, and provide their patients with the most outstanding medical care available, including Berkeley Heart Labs, Executive Physicals, Exercise Physiologists, Lipid Testing, Healthcare Electronic Medical Records, and Nutrition and Health information. If you live in the Washington DC area or near Fairfax Virginia, Vienna Virginia, Great Falls VA, or any of the other communities in Central or Northern Virginia and are curious about Concierge Medicine, give our Central Virginia Family Physicians a try!