Section 5 — Personal Health Management
Purpose: This section documents the ongoing practices, treatments, medications, healthcare relationships, preventive measures, and personal decisions used to maintain and improve health. It provides insight into how I actively participate in my healthcare management.
5.1 Healthcare Providers
Primary Care
Physician: Dr. George
Role:
- General medical oversight
- Preventive care
- Coordination of specialists
- Medication management
Cardiology
Physician: Dr. Yoo
Primary areas:
- Hypertension management
- Hyperlipidemia evaluation
- Atrial fibrillation history
- Watchman device follow-up
- Ascending aortic aneurysm surveillance
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
Upcoming/Recent Appointment:
- July 13, 2026
Rheumatology
Physician: Dr. Saifi
Primary areas:
- Evaluation of systemic inflammatory illness history
- ANA interpretation
- Autoimmune monitoring
- Antiphospholipid antibody evaluation
Upcoming/Recent Appointment:
- July 23, 2026
5.2 Current Medications
Current Prescriptions
| Medication | Dose | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine | 75 mcg daily (morning) | Hypothyroidism management | Stable therapy |
| Aspirin | 81 mg daily (breakfast) | Cardiovascular protection | Continue per physician guidance |
5.3 Recent Medication Changes
Amlodipine
Purpose: Blood pressure management
Prescribed by: Dr. Yoo
History:
- Used for hypertension control.
- Blood pressure became lower than desired.
- Dose gradually reduced.
- Discontinued before July 2026 cardiology evaluation.
Reason for change:
- Evaluation of blood pressure without medication influence.
- Avoid excessive lowering of blood pressure.
5.4 Medication History and Adverse Reactions
This is an especially valuable section because you have carefully documented medications that caused problems.
Significant Medication Reactions / Avoid List
| Medication | Reaction / Reason Avoided |
|---|---|
| Ibuprofen / Advil | Adverse reaction |
| Crestor (Rosuvastatin) | Adverse reaction |
| Chlorthalidone | Adverse reaction |
| Doxazosin | Adverse reaction |
| Flecainide | Adverse reaction |
| Hydroxychloroquine | Adverse reaction |
| Methotrexate | Adverse reaction |
| Prednisone / Methylprednisolone | Adverse reaction history |
| Sulfasalazine | Adverse reaction |
| Tramadol | Adverse reaction |
| Zyrtec | Adverse reaction |
| Vitamin D3 | Adverse reaction |
| Others | See complete medication history |
Recommendation:
Maintain detailed medication history as a separate linked page because this list is extensive and clinically important.
5.5 Supplements
Current supplements:
| Supplement | Dose | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium glycinate | 240 mg daily | Electrolyte support |
| Potassium | 99 mg daily | Electrolyte support |
Additional supplementation may be added as documented.
5.6 Nutrition and Dietary Management
Current Dietary Approach
Strict Carnivore Diet
Beginning date: January 1, 2024
Primary foods:
- Beef
- Eggs
- Butter
- Salt
- Raw whole milk
Purpose of Diet
The goal is:
To pursue health, holiness, and righteousness—not for personal reputation, but so others can see the beauty of a life shaped by God’s grace.
Health goal:
To choose food based on health rather than pleasure or social reasons, with the desire to maintain well-being throughout the remainder of life.
5.7 Fasting and Metabolic Management
Current practices:
Intermittent Fasting
- Regular fasting schedule
- One meal pattern on some days
Extended Fasting
- Periodic 48-hour fasts
Example Metabolic Measurement
January 4, 2026
After 24-hour fast:
| Marker | Result |
|---|---|
| Glucose | 78 mg/dL |
| Ketones | 4.7 mmol/L |
| GKI | 0.9 |
Interpretation:
- Demonstrates strong nutritional ketosis during fasting.
5.8 Electrolyte Management
Because of low-carbohydrate/carnivore nutrition, electrolyte balance is intentionally monitored.
Typical intake:
| Electrolyte | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sodium | 1,000 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg |
(Update as needed with current supplement information.)
5.9 Exercise and Physical Activity
Current activities:
- Walking
- Yard work
- Physical household activities
- Maintaining independence in daily living
Goal:
Maintain:
- strength
- mobility
- independence
- functional longevity
5.10 Health Goals and Philosophy
Personal Health Mission Statement
“My desire is to pursue health, holiness, and righteousness—not for my own reputation, but so others can see the beauty of a life shaped by God’s grace. Ten years from now, when I reach the age of 100, I pray that my family and friends will see God’s character reflected in my life.”
5.11 Preventive Health Management
Include:
- Colonoscopy history
- Immunizations (linked to Section 5.12)
- Eye examinations
- Dental care
- Cancer screenings
- Annual laboratory evaluations
5.12 Immunizations
(To be populated from your immunization records.)
Include:
- Vaccine
- Date
- Provider/location
- Notes
Related Links
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Section 3 – Active Medical Conditions
Section 6 – Lifestyle & Health Goals
Section 7 – Laboratory Archive
Medication History
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