When it comes to our wellness journeys, it is true that we all start from a different place. In terms of age, health and family, background, there is great diversity in the range of those starting points! But for each of us, recognizing the importance of an accurate baseline is truly the first step in that journey. Come with us as we explore how to get the most out of a wellness visit, even before you walk into your doctor’s office. And then, when you walk out that door, how do you put the information gathered in the course of your examination to most effective use? How do you make a commitment to wellness?

• The chapter listing at the left shows the range of subtopics that we will explore in the “Embrace Joy” issue.


• The key visualizations from each chapter appear in our carousel of small pictures, above. Clicking on each one will enlarge it so you can view the content for the related chapter.


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We hope you find all of “The 9 Visual Rules of Wellness” to be informative and compelling.

BASELINE YOUR HEALTH VIDEOS

CHAPTER 1 (currently viewing) Baseline Your Health When it comes to our wellness journeys, it is true that we all start from a different place... VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 4 Your Doctor's Visit A physical exam helps a doctor take the measure of your health. Current concerns are addressed and problems spotted... VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 8 Complete Blood Count, and Baselining Your Health Our lifeblood is a complex fluid and a complete blood count (CBC) measures the fundamentals... VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 10 Lipids, Heart Health and Baselining Your Health What individuals eat is reflected in their blood chemistry and the health of their cardiovascular system... VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 14 Blood Glucose and Baselining Your Health Blood glucose levels naturally fluctuate, but insulin from a healthy pancreas keeps levels within a narrow range... VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 16 Vitamin D and Baselining Your Health Vitamin D is essential to bone health, but it may also be important for muscle, nerve and immune system function and may play... VIEW VIDEO