So we can treat each individual, recognising that they are an individual, instead of treating an illness that a person might be experiencing.
One of the key aspects, and avenue of data collection, for personalised health is genetic testing. By analyzing a patient’s DNA, practitioners can gain insight into potential health risks and tailor treatment plans accordingly. For example, genetic testing can reveal a patient’s risk of developing certain diseases, such as cancer or heart disease, and allow for early detection and intervention. It can also help to identify which medications will be most effective for a particular patient, reducing the need for trial and error.
In my practice, you don’t need to have DNA analysis. I collect biometric data about you from your skeletal and body measurements and you answer a health questionnaire. The health questionnaire not only asks about your current state of health, but uses information about your cultural heritage, lifestyle and more to identify YOUR body’s needs.
Another important aspect of personalised health is the use of technology to track and monitor patients’ health. Wearable devices, such as fitness trackers and smartwatches, can provide practitioners with real-time data on a patient’s physical activity, sleep patterns, and heart rate. This information can be used to identify patterns and trends that may indicate a health concern, allowing for early intervention.
We use an artificial intelligence platform that synchronises evidence-based practises and research from more than 15 different health and science fields to give the best advice possible. This platform can cross-reference and compare over 10,000 data points to arrive at any one answer. No one practitioner or group of practitioners could know as much information as this platform holds.
As already mentioned, personalised health also considers the patient’s lifestyle and environment. By understanding a patient’s habits, practitioners can provide tailored advice and recommendations for healthy living. For example, a patient who is at risk of developing diabetes may be advised to make dietary changes and increase physical activity, while a patient with high blood pressure may be advised to reduce stress and limit their salt intake. But that’s not all! Having the personalised health frame of working with a patient, we look at lifestyle factors that may be influencing stress in their body, causing their body to become insulin resistant in the first place. It isn’t always about diet and exercise. For some patients, it is about being able to care for their loved ones. For others, it could be about being comfortable and experiencing pleasure in their home and work lives.
Personalised health is an emerging field that aims to provide more effective and efficient healthcare by tailoring treatment and prevention strategies to the unique needs of each patient. By using genetic expression, technology and considering the patient’s lifestyle and environment, practitioners can gain insight into potential health risks and provide tailored advice and recommendations for healthy living. While personalised health is still an evolving field and more research is needed to fully understand its potential benefits, those who have committed to its outcomes are finding huge benefits.
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