When do I need to go the doctor? For many of us....NEVER! Health and wellness is an active and prevenative aproach to healthcare. The National Insitute of Health have put forth general guidelines for what is considered prevenative in nature. See your health care provider if you fit within the following criteria:Asprin Therapy - risk factor for Coronary Heart Disease
Men >40 years old, Postmenopausal woman, young adults with diabetes, or adults who smoke or are hypertensive.
Blood Pressure Screening
Age 18 or older - at every doctors visit
Cholesterol Screening
Age 20 and older - lipid panel (HDL, LDL, triglycerides and cholesterol)
Colorectal Screening
Age 50 or older - sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, colonoscopy every 10 years
Depression Screening
Age 18 or older - discuss with your physician
Diabetes Screening
Age 45 or older - Every 3 years if normal
