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Making the Most Out of Your Primary Care Visit When You’re Overweight or Obese with Erika Henry, FNP

Vanessa Carrillo

When was the last time you had a preventative checkup with a regular family doctor? For a lot of millennials, their pediatrician is the last primary care doc they saw regularly, so in this episode, Erika Henry - a Family Nurse Practitioner based in New Jersey - is sharing why you should establish care with a physician and prioritize those annual visits. 

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

  • Even if you’re a relatively healthy person, establishing a relationship with a primary care physician will help keep a pulse on your overall health, and they can refer you to specialists if needed.

  • Your primary care doctor will offer special screenings and may do blood work annual if you have a family history of certain diseases or conditions. These might include a panel to check for pre-diabetes or high cholesterol, or screenings for different types of cancer. 

  • If you’ve ever wondered what supplements you should take, your primary care physician is the best person to talk to about this. They are going to have the best information and overall view of your wellness to recommend the best supplements for you.

 

Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking.

The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services.  

 

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