Preventive Medicine

Preventive Medicine services offered in Gilbert, AZ

It’s likely you already know that being overweight and inactive, eating a poor diet, and pursuing bad habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are bad for your health. Michelle McWilliams, FNP-C, of Luxx Aesthetics & Wellness Medicine in Gilbert, Arizona, promotes preventive medicine principles that help you avoid preventable health issues. Call Luxx Aesthetics & Wellness Medicine to learn more about the benefits preventive medicine offers you, or arrange a consultation via the online booking feature today.

What is preventive medicine?

Preventive medicine is an approach to health that looks at all the ways you and your health care provider can prevent you from getting sick.

Taking steps to avoid ill health could potentially save you an enormous amount of pain, distress, and inconvenience, not to mention time and money. Therefore, it makes sense to be proactive about your health.

At Luxx Aesthetics & Wellness Medicine, Michelle uses a functional medicine approach, examining the root causes of all your health problems. Instead of simply treating symptoms, she addresses the underlying issues responsible for poor health, improving overall wellness and reducing your risk of disease.

How does preventive medicine work?

Preventive medicine is based on you, the patient, having the knowledge and tools to help you lead a healthier life. Many of the most widespread diseases affecting people in the United States could be prevented by following a healthier lifestyle. Preventable conditions include:

Type 2 diabetes
Some cancers
Heart disease
Stroke
Hypertension
Obesity

By making lifestyle changes with Michelle’s support, you can radically reduce your risk of developing these diseases, as well as living a happier, more fulfilling life.

You can also prevent a range of diseases, including flu, measles, tetanus, and cervical cancer, by staying up to date with your immunizations.

What kinds of lifestyle changes do I need to make?

Sensible changes can make a tremendous difference to your health and significantly reduce your risk of developing a chronic health condition.

Losing weight

Being overweight is at the root of numerous preventable chronic health problems, so losing excess weight is key. Medical weight loss programs combine diet, exercise, behavioral therapy, and appetite suppressant medications like semaglutide, with ongoing support from Michelle and her team.

Changing bad habits

Many people find it extremely tough to quit smoking, drinking, or both, but these two habits are responsible for life-threatening illnesses like cancer and cirrhosis. With Michelle’s help, you can successfully quit your bad habits and embrace new, healthier ways of living.

To find out more about preventive medicine and the difference it can make to your life, call Luxx Aesthetics & Wellness Medicine or book an appointment online today.