What is Health Optimization?
Health Optimization is the proactive process of building lifestyle habits and strategies to optimize one’s health. Rather than reacting to health issues as they arise, health optimization emphasizes preventive measures and lifestyle modifications to build robustness of health. By prioritizing nutrition, exercise, hormone balance, stress management, and sleep quality alongside supplementation, health optimization seeks to enhance overall health and resilience. The goal of age management is to protect against disease and mitigate age-related decline in all areas of your health, thus enabling you to lead a fulfilling and active life for as long as possible.
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Women’s Health Assessment
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What is Women’s Health Assessment?
Our exclusive Women’s Health Assessment provides a comprehensive evaluation tailored to the unique health needs of women. This assessment includes a detailed medical history review, a thorough physical examination, essential laboratory tests, a mental health assessment, and a physical fitness assessment focusing on longevity markers to evaluate overall health. We also offer updated screening tests such as mammograms and bone density scans as indicated. To conclude your assessment, you will receive a detailed take-home report highlighting all your health data, including your heart age and risk profile, sleep study, skeletal stability, muscular strength, mobility, VO2 max, and more.
Your Women’s Health Assessment will empower you with insights and action steps for a more balanced life leading to optimal wellness.
Men’s Health Assessment
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What is Men’s Health Assessment?
Our exclusive Men’s Health Assessment is designed to address the specific health needs of men through a comprehensive evaluation. This assessment includes an in-depth medical history review, a thorough physical examination, crucial laboratory tests, a mental health assessment, and a physical fitness assessment focusing on longevity markers to assess overall health. We offer screening tests, such as PSA and heart health screenings, alongside personalized lifestyle and wellness counselling. To conclude your assessment, you will receive a detailed take-home report highlighting all your health data, including your heart age and risk profile, sleep study, skeletal stability, muscular strength, mobility, VO2 max, and more.
Your Men’s Health Assessment will empower you with insights and action steps for a more balanced life leading to optimal wellness.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
TRT is a medical treatment used to increase testosterone levels in individuals with clinically diagnosed low testosterone, also known as hypogonadism. Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in men’s testicles. It plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including developing male characteristics such as muscle mass, bone density, facial hair, libido and mood regulation.
TRT is typically prescribed for individuals who have low testosterone levels confirmed by blood tests and are experiencing symptoms related to low testosterone. TRT is not intended for individuals with naturally optimal testosterone levels or those seeking to enhance athletic performance or muscle growth without a medical need.
It’s essential to undergo proper evaluation and diagnosis by a qualified healthcare provider before considering TRT. TRT is a medically supervised treatment authorized by Health Canada for those who require replacement, given in safe and effective doses.
Some of the benefits of TRT can include Increases in strength and muscle mass, improved sexual function, increased bone density, mood regulation, and increased energy and vitality. Symptoms of low testosterone can include chronic fatigue, sarcopenia (age-related loss of muscle mass and strength), erectile dysfunction, low libido, brain fog, low mood, insomnia, and increased body fat.
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SIX08 Health’s integrated, multidisciplinary team enables us to provide comprehensive and individualized care to our patients.
Alicia Anderson
Nurse Practitioner
Alicia is a Family Nurse Practitioner who provides medical care to people of all ages since 2013. She has been in the nursing profession since 1999, graduating from the University of Lethbridge and then Athabasca University with a Masters Degree in Advanced Nursing Practice.
Alicia loves working with people through every stage of life. She can diagnose, prescribe medication, recommend other treatments, order imaging tests and bloodwork as well as make referrals to specialists when needed.
Alicia has a special interest in women’s health and mental health.
She grew up and resides in southern Alberta, enjoys spending time outdoors and looks forward to helping you with all of your health needs!
Health Optimization FAQ
How do I know if Health Optimization is right for me?
Health optimization may be right for you if you are interested in taking a proactive approach to prioritizing your health, preventing age-related diseases, and enhancing your overall well-being. Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, health optimization can help you achieve your health goals by addressing underlying imbalances and identifying risk factors.
Can Health Optimization make me feel young again?
While health optimization cannot reverse the aging process, it can help you feel healthier, more energetic, and more vibrant as you age.
What lifestyle changes are typically involved in Health Optimization?
Lifestyle changes in health optimization often include implementing a balanced and nutritious diet, engaging in regular exercise, managing stress effectively, prioritizing sleep, and avoiding harmful habits such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
Are Health Optimization treatments safe?
Health optimization treatments are evidence-based and administered by qualified healthcare professionals. Safety is a top priority, and treatments are tailored to each individual’s health status, medical history, and goals. Before initiating any treatment, thorough evaluations are conducted to ensure suitability and minimize risks.
Can Health Optimization help with age-related hormone imbalances?
Yes, health optimization often involves hormone optimization to address age-related declines in hormones (such as testosterone).
Can Health Optimization help prevent me from having to take medication?
Health optimization focuses on optimizing health through lifestyle modifications and preventive measures, which may reduce your reliance on medications or delay the need for them. Total prevention cannot be guaranteed.
How long does it take to see results?
The timeline for seeing results in health optimization varies depending on individual factors such as current health status, adherence to recommendations, and the specific interventions implemented. While some improvements may be noticeable relatively quickly, significant changes often occur over time with consistent effort and commitment to your health journey.
How does Health Optimization differ from traditional healthcare?
Traditional healthcare often focuses on treating symptoms and managing diseases after they occur, whereas health optimization takes a proactive approach by addressing underlying imbalances and risk factors before they lead to health issues. Health optimization emphasizes preventive care, optimal aging, and enhancing quality of life.
What if I already have a chronic disease? Is Health Optimization too late for me?
Health optimization is not limited to preventing diseases but also focuses on managing existing conditions and optimizing health outcomes. Even if you have a chronic disease, health optimization strategies can still be beneficial in improving your quality of life, managing symptoms, and potentially slowing disease progression.
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