Being Empowered ….. for a Healthy Heart
A blogger whom I admire who has gone through much in life. Thank you for your friendship and for the lovely book review, Don!
How To Be an Empowered Patient
Have you ever left one of your health appointments disappointed with your visit? Maybe you had just spoken to a health care professional, but instead of feeling like all of your concerns were addressed, you found yourself with even more questions? In this post, you will learn practical tools that will help you prepare for any encounters you might have with the health care system–whether it is a routine doctor’s visit or an unexpected trip to the ER—and by helping you make the most out of your interactions with your health care professionals. These tips will show you how to be an empowered patient.
8 Tools for Managing Chronic Pain
Do you suffer from frequent pain symptoms? In this article, I will focus on tools for managing chronic pain which you can incorporate into your life that will help break the cycle of chronic pain and empower you to take better control of your days…so that you can always look forward to each one.
How to Control Blood Sugar Levels: A Diabetes Guide
In my previous articles, I discussed both the importance of knowing your Diabetes ABC’s as well as how to easily make diabetes-friendly diet changes. In this article, I will focus on another essential diabetes skill: how to control your blood sugar levels and keep them in a healthy range. By knowing what to watch for and knowing how to react, you can be empowered to truly take control of this condition.
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Diabetes Basics: What You Need to Know
Like most chronic conditions, diabetes is a disease that–while serious–should not deprive you of a long and fulfilling life. With that said, you might be feeling overwhelmed at the vast amount of information there is to know about the condition. If this is you, fear not! This article will cover the Diabetes Basics…which is essentially what you need to know in order to gauge how well you are managing your diabetes.
In other articles, I will discuss how to eat successfully with diabetes by presenting two ways of meal planning (the Plate Method and Carb Counting). Together, you will be equipped with the skills you need to take control of your health once again.
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