Health&Wellness Magazine July 2014 | Page 24

24 & July 2014 | Read this issue and more at www.healthandwellnessmagazine.net | Taking Care of YOU By Kendra Barnes, Bluegrass Internal Medicine Group Women and men alike are feeling the strain of balancing work, family and social responsibilities with no time left for themselves. Not only can ignoring yourself be exhausting, it can also be very detrimental to your health. Slow Down Make time for yourself and get to the doctor at least once per year. “Significant changes in weight, blood pressure, kidney or liver func2 HAMBURG JOURNAL tion can often go unnoticed, but may be an indicator of serious health risk,” said Daniel Beiting, MD, Bluegrass Internal Medicine Group. “Regular visits allow your doctor to catch early wa