What is Carolyn Scott's approach to establishing a health baseline?

First, start with regular checkups and labs: annual physicals, bloodwork (CBC, lipids, blood sugar, liver and kidney function), plus age- and gender-appropriate screenings like mammograms, Pap smears, HPV tests, and dental visits. Those results become your objective baseline numbers.

Second, layer in daily self-monitoring: track what you eat, movement, weight, measurements, sleep, mood, and stress. You can do this old-school with a notebook or by using apps and wearables (like Fitbits or health apps) to capture steps, heart rate, and sleep quality.

Finally, combine both: medical data + everyday lifestyle tracking. That “whole picture” shows where you are now, how your choices affect those numbers over time, and where you can adjust for long-term, preventive health.

Would you like a simple checklist you can use to set up your own health baseline this month?