Chronic Disease Prevention Works!
What is “Chronic Disease”?
The CDC defines “chronic disease” as a condition that:
- Lasts a year or more
- Requires Medical Care, and
- Limits Activities of Daily Living
Which Chronic Diseases?
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease – which causes heart attacks, and hypertension (high blood pressure) are the big problems disabling and killing us.
Diabetes
Type II diabetes is strongly related to extra body weight which wrecks the action of insulin resulting in high blood sugar and organ damage.
Cancer
While we can’t change the genetics that make you vulnerable, we CAN change the environments that push you toward cancer. Also, early diagnosis if critical!
What Things Push Your Risk?
Obesity and Overweight
Extra body weight is a powerful factor that pushes up your risk for each of these chronic diseases. For that reason, Wellivery focuses alot of energy and education on weight change for a healthier you!
Cigarette Smoking
Cigarette Smoking is a Huge contributor to Heart Disease and Cancer.
Nicotine Addiction is the fundamental problem and should be treated like a chronic disease. Wellivery is ready to help you take this risk factor out of your life!
Other Chronic Problems We Attack:
Asthma/COPD
Asthma is a special target of Wellivery through the dedicated site: Asthmaniac.com.
Acne
Acne that is moderate or severe can be long-lasting, destructive, painful, and hard on your self-image.
ADD
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) can be a crippling impediment to your aspirations, relationships, and everyday work. A consistent treatment plan is the solution!
Gout
The painful flares of gout and the risk of kidney damage is preventable with medicine.
UTI
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in the bladder and kidneys, particularly when recurring, can result in lasting kidney damage.
Wellivery Practices Chronic Disease Prevention by:
Risk Assessment
Find Out What Diseases You Are Prone To and Take Action Now!
Screening
Early Detection of these disease prevents excess damage.
Lifestyle Modification
Your recipe for how to reduce your risk of new diseases or disease progression.
Medication
Prescribed to control your chronic disease and keep you active.
Follow-up
To make sure the Lifestyle Action Plan and medications are working, you have no side affects.