Essential Health Screenings for Women Over 60 - And a Personal One! 

Very good reminders. I live in the US and have had Kaiser for years and now Kaiser Senior Advantage. They are good about preventive care and promote lifestyle changes. Of course, we always have to be our own healthcare advocates, ask questions, research and follow through. 🤗

Thanks for the reminders Margaret.I’m not a doctor but I do know how important a healthy lifestyle is.I eat very well but also indulge In some special treats and I walk a lot. We should not underestimate the power of exercise,anything that keeps us moving is important. Also, I am 68 and have had a total of 3 colonoscopies over the years.Please everyone do not be afraid of this examination ,it really is easier than you think and nothing to be shy of.

Thank you for your powerful and valuable reminder. 🤗✨🤗 1.Bone density test. 2.Blood cholesterol level. (Lipid profile ) 3.Colonoscopy. 4.Blood sugar level. 5. Liver function test .( liver enzymes) 💛💜❤

Thank you so much for these helpful reminders, Margaret. So important to stay on top of all of these screenings. Here in the US, medicare begins at age 65 and most of these tests are covered by that insurance. You provide such a valuable service for us. Thank you for your kind efforts.

This is so thoughtful of you to address this topic, and it was nice to listen to this delicate "coverage", Margaret. I have these tests done regularly and agree that to get the information early is crucial. I trust Functional Medicine, according to which food is medicine. Unfortunately, general practitioners still claim that butter and other healthy fats are harmful, as well as animal protein. This is an outdated approach that sticks around for 5-6 decades. There are many studies that prove just the opposite. IMHO, it is worthwhile listening to progressive doctors. A good diet is so important, especially for the blood sugar levels and other serious conditions. I have been on a KETO diet for over 5 years, and will not go back to a "regular" one. I have accumulated a lot of information about it (will share if someone is interested). Thanks a lot! Stay well!

I would encourage your listeners to do a fair amount of research about their specific maladies to determine the right questions to ask, the right tests/bloodwork to ask for. I don’t know about you, Margaret, but I don’t have a lot of faith in my doctor. He is often ready to offer a test or diagnosis or prescription, but rarely if ever does he question my diet or anything else that might point to a reason I could be having an issue. I am in good shape and consistent with good daily nutrition and exercise. I’m 70 and have yet to have surgery. I’ve had eight colonoscopies all normal, but I have a family history so those started at the age of 38. My point is, well, I have two. If your doctor suggests a test, ask what happens next. Say you’re positive for some such thing, ask how you will cope going forward? Sometimes the expected treatment is not desirable. And your doctor doesn’t want to talk about the ifs, I know. They don’t have the time. Just like they don’t discuss the side effects of a medication. Insist. Side effects from the drug you might take for bone loss could cause you more trouble than it’s worth. I’m just saying, look into the alternatives. You have to be your own best advocate. I have found more success visiting a PT and an acupuncturist who can search for the root of the cause and not just treat the symptoms. If you can afford it, see a functional doctor who can look at you holistically. Thanks for this discussion. ❤️

Here in the US I did the Cologuard test at home,,,, i kept avoiding the colonoscopy so the doctor recommended that and it was so easy

Great video. I didn't know about the liver test. Thank you!

Good Sunday 🌄☕ morning , Margaret. I agree 👍 💯 I go on my birthday 🎈 and also my adult children go on their 🎈 birthday. Thank-you for this topic🎉🎉🎉

I get check ups twice a year for hypertension, hypothyroidism and hypercholesterolemia. A complete blood work up once a year. (checks blood sugar, kidney functions, liver functions, cholesterol panel, thyroid function) Lucky me gets to have a colonoscopy in July (again). It's such a joy. The prep is the worst, the procedure is nothing. My doctor ( or more likely insurance company) doesn't recommend bone density until over 65, unless you have some type of problem I get yearly mammogram and am on a dental plan to get cleanings for periodontal disease issues every 3 months. Staying on track to stay as healthy as I can.

My sister died of an auto-immune liver disease at 55. She was seemingly healthy, a registered nurse. Fifteen years ago , doctors did not check unless there was a problem. Good tip for everyone , especially women.

Love your honesty … 👏

Thank you

Castor oil packs for detoxification of the liver. ❤

thank you!!! great info

Thanks for the session

Exercises for your balance.

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Bone density (in US) I ended up paying out of pocket (Thanks to BLUE CROSS of North Carolina, if you are insured with this scammy company I'm sorry) I had previously had one that was covered, but this time around they decided they didn't like how my provider coded my dx for the procedure. 6 months later, still appealing. So, even though my provider wants me to have a colonoscopy at 5 years due to a polyp found in last one, I told her I will NOT be doing this before 10 years, because I cannot afford to pay for a colonoscopy if Insurance decides not to pay for it. The joys of living in the US, we don't want the government coming between us and our doctor, LOL. But the insurance companies can practice medicine without a license.

My friend in Pennsylvania suggested Cologuard , sounded so much better that the colonoscopy,,, both her and when I tested came back abnormal. Now I Still have to have THE COLONOSCOPY. my friend also. Unfortunately I will HAVE TO PAY out of pocket since insurance covered first the Cologuard test!!!! Darn. But going to always do the colonoscopy in future.

My sister is 75. My mom and dad both died of colon cancer. She has never had a colonoscopy. She doesn’t get mammograms, bone density, Pap smears or just a physical. She smokes and she’ll probably live to be 95!

Sixty and me I have always consult with my doctor I walk every day wendy 😊

Eye tests, dental checks, bowel tests... thers lots more besides what you've already discussed.

Margaret, are you confusing Glucose with Lipids? I thought if you were pre-diabetic, it was sugar you should limit - not dairy. And lipid panel shows how much fat there is in your blood - so that would mean dairy, etc. ?

I wish people were not so scared of a colonoscopy,it is just nothing at all.The worst part is the day before of fasting,the actual taste is painless.

Sixty and me don't for get to tell people about pain a lot of men women go though life telling friends family I am in pain but does nothing about the pain just put up with the pain until the pain gets worse than the pain where ever the pain is ends up being more then the pain should have be .

Colonoscopy is very important and you are asleep so you don't know that it was done.

The best ways to beat blood sugar problems is a carnivore diet, avoiding all processed foods. Sugar, starch, and alcohol and anything with high fructose corn syrup are everyone’s enemy when it comes to health.

Eat in moderation, avoid garbage takeaways, take exercise, avoid "fad" diets, lay off the starchy sweet stuff. And above all stay away from quacks and charlatans. Your doctor is a trained professional, long years of rigorous training, and your well being is their priority. Oh, and google is not a trained physician btw.