9 Essential Biomarkers for Preventive Cardiometabolic Health
The unvarnished reality is that if we fail to take personal responsibility, our health will not be a priority for anyone else.
The current healthcare approach predominantly centers around managing diseases, usually neglecting proactive measures until overt symptoms manifest and diseases start. This paradigm of disease management poses challenges to achieving a healthier population globally.
I came to a sobering realization of this harsh reality when I was diagnosed with metabolic disorders at a young age. I could successfully reverse my condition by assuming personal responsibility. Instead of allowing healthcare professionals to manage me, I learned to manage them in pursuit of my well-being.
The good news is the new-generation healthcare professionals and the concerned public recognize the predicament and collectively work toward a new paradigm emphasizing proactive, preventative, collaborative, and integrative health.
To facilitate a healthier and longer lifespan, extending the onset of diseases before they occur is imperative rather than merely elongating the duration of disease periods after they have manifested. Until this fundamental shift occurs, we must shoulder personal…