Health Records

Knowing exactly what’s in your resume as you apply for a job is critical, and the data that is in your health record is equally as essential, but how many of us are keen about our health records? On this sector we dive into what is important to know, how often should we get a new report, what needs to be monitored amongst other aspects. Knowing where you stand is the key to survival!

Also, historical health reports containing data such as ailments or medical conditions, how they're being treated, and how well they're controlled are critical to understand what extracurricular activities you should avoid and exercises you can do based on your specific conditions. In addition, it’s important to illustrate past information such as surgeries, accidents, hospitalizations, and doctor visit recommendations.  The more data collected on your background the better it will be to guide you, your doctor and your wellness coach to achieve your well being goals.

Immunization Records

During my mission of learning what is and what is not important with finding details on my medical background, I never thought Immunization Records as a key component; however, it is significant to help curb the spread of diseases; so if you do not have immunization records or are unable to locate them, please consult with your physician. You may need to be vaccinated. Your vaccination record (sometimes called your immunization record) provides a history of all the vaccines you received as a child and adult. This record may be required for certain jobs, travel abroad, or school registration.

Lab Results

Lab results as derived from urinalysis (urine tests) and blood (work) extractions are a critical component of WBG strategies because having these exam results on a regular basis or every six months, will show exactly how you’re progressing and whether our recommendations are working; Again, If you have certain lab tests done regularly, a record will enable you to track changes semi-annually to be used to make changes, additions, or deletions on your workout program, consumption plans and also examine your recovery process.

Basic Metabolic Panel

It may seem like an overkill, but I took this extra step to let you know what essential factors may be impacting your well being and what are important details that you should watch out for or monitor; one of those important details is the Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) which is generally found in lab results within your health record; I also became familiar with this analysis report in college when one of my training partners was studying to be a physician; he said BMP is an important analysis that we should monitor at least once every 6 months or so; he said that the report shows you how you measure based on certain ranges; if you’re outside certain ranges, this report will illustrate that, and where you should be. I’ll elaborate more on that later, but for now, please become familiar with this essential data; the BMP measures how your body may be performing, especially after employing the WBG Strategies; you can study it more as a checkup.

The blood test portion of the BMP provides data about your body's metabolism, or how your body uses food for energy; It gives you a summary or analysis of the health of your kidneys, your blood sugar levels, and the levels of key electrolytes, such as potassium and sodium. A basic metabolic panel (BMP) test measures the levels of eight important elements in your blood:

Calcium. Calcium is essential for keeping your cells working the way they should. It also helps blood clot normally.

Carbon dioxide: This element provides a measure of how well your kidneys and lungs are working.

Chloride: Chloride assesses how your body manages fluids.

Creatinine: Creatinine is a production by your kidneys which measures your normal functions, and levels can tell how well your kidneys are working.

Glucose: Glucose, is also known as blood sugar, which is a key source of energy for your body, but excessive or not enough Glucose can be an issue.

Potassium:  Plays an essential role in determining the health or condition of your cell

Sodium: The purpose of Sodium is to partake in ensuring that cell tissues and blood have enough water to function appropriately.

Urea nitrogen: (also described as BUN) measures how well your kidneys are working.

Having your health records in an electronic format makes it easy for you to update and share the records