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Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, are major causes of death and disability worldwide. They can also affect your quality of life, mental health, and finances. However, many chronic diseases can be prevented or managed by adopting healthy lifestyle habits. As a patient advocate, you can play a vital role in promoting health and wellness among your clients, family, and community. Here are some of the most effective ways to do so.
The first step to prevent chronic diseases is to identify your risk factors. These are the conditions or behaviors that increase your chances of developing a disease. Some risk factors are non-modifiable, such as age, gender, and family history. Others are modifiable, such as smoking, diet, and physical activity. You can use online tools, such as the Chronic Disease Risk Calculator, to estimate your risk of developing certain diseases based on your lifestyle and medical history. You can also consult your doctor or a health professional for a more comprehensive assessment and advice.
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Mohit Agarwal
General Manager at Orffa | Driving Business Growth
Stay out of metro cities as you are living an artificial life which will definitely bring problems. Why? 1. Food is processed or packed which is not good 2. Air quality is poor and breathing fresh air is harmful, so you exercise in gym which has stale air circulating back by air conditioners. 3. Water is contaminated so RO water is consumed which is absent of essential minerals. 4. Busy streets, dust, noise and ugly surroundings devoid of walking to buy grocery and you use locomotive to go fast and come back asap. 5. Motivation is low as there is no scenic or natural beauty to attract a person for soothing the nerves. 6. Immigration brings risk. The above analysis is based in Indian metropolitan cities like Delhi and NCR.
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Jane Stellmach
Bio Medtech Quality Systems Engineer | Lifestyle blogger | Educator
Imagine a kingdom where carrots fight off the common cold, blueberries are the wizards protecting our brains from forgetfulness, and avocados are the secret agents swooping in to save our hearts. Food is Medicine. The root cause methodology is a crucial step in fighting chronic illnesses and even erasing medical histories that tend to impact family lineage. We should eat cellular nutrifying foods as this is what gets absorbed. Cellular starvation is a hidden cost when we focus on eating highly processed, refined sugars and commercially raised livestock. When we eat right, we don't need medication and supplements to support our entire human system. We have less doctor visits which frees us to be creative and go after our purpose on Earth.
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Radia Aimen
Owner of "What The Health" Newsletter I Nutritional Psychiatry I Seeking a Naturopathic teacher I Final Year Psychology/Law student
Smoking, drinking, eating pork or not washing produce properly all increase risk of diseases and parasites. Glyphosate has entered our food industry because of farming practices so it is important to stay mindful of these practices - the only real way to escape such practices is to grow your own food or at least buy organic
The second step to prevent chronic diseases is to set realistic and specific goals for improving your health. For example, if you want to quit smoking, you can set a date to stop, plan how to cope with cravings, and seek support from others. If you want to eat healthier, you can choose a balanced diet that suits your preferences, budget, and culture, and track your intake of calories, nutrients, and portions. If you want to be more active, you can find a physical activity that you enjoy, schedule it into your routine, and monitor your progress and challenges. You can use apps, journals, or charts to help you set and track your goals.
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Cheryl Meyer
I mentor clients to enhance their health and overcome chronic conditions by encouraging upgraded lifestyle habits for lasting results. Coaching🍓speaker🍉courses🍇podcasts🍎award-winning books🍒magazine
I promote lifestyle changes to reverse chronic illness. I have a list of what my 20 pillars of health are in my magazine Feels Good to Feel Good available for free digitally in a flip book. You can get the list in the magazine and in a different article, all the signs that inflammation is growing and you need to respond now. You have more power over your health than you have been led to believe. Start to adopt the 20 healthy habits NOW. Your future body will thank you. issuu.com/cherylmhealthmuse/docs/feels_good_to_feel_good_magazine_spring_2023
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Radia Aimen
Owner of "What The Health" Newsletter I Nutritional Psychiatry I Seeking a Naturopathic teacher I Final Year Psychology/Law student
Obviously when one realises they have a disease, they want to reverse the diagnosis immediately which is natural .. however if it took years before you were diagnosed with something, it will likely take at least months and intense focus to feel better and eventually reverse the diagnosis. Very important to seek a functional medicine practitioner who can look at the root causes and your hormones
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Julia Rebouillat-Clifford, PhD
Digital Health I Precision Medicine I Product Innovation I Commercial Strategy I Operation excellence I Evidence driven Leader
Setting realistic goals is indeed the first step. Most importantly, trust the process and don't beat yourself up when you miss a milestone. The worse case scenario is always 'whatever, I did not go to the gym 3 days in a row, then I am done with it', or 'I smoked 6 cigarettes today instead of 3, whatever, let's stop counting'... and it goes on with all the bad habits we may have. Trust the process. it pays out in the long run.
The third step to prevent chronic diseases is to seek professional help when needed. You may need to see a doctor, a nurse, a dietitian, a physiotherapist, a psychologist, or other health professionals to help you prevent or manage your condition. They can provide you with medical tests, treatments, prescriptions, referrals, education, counseling, and support. They can also help you coordinate your care and communicate with other providers. You can ask your patient advocate to help you find and access the best services for your needs.
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Julia Rebouillat-Clifford, PhD
Digital Health I Precision Medicine I Product Innovation I Commercial Strategy I Operation excellence I Evidence driven Leader
Depending on your chronic conditions, seeking professional help is critical. However, we are all humans full of biases and preconceived ideas, and sometime tough feedback from doctors are not getting through. You can challenge their knowledge, experience, their intend. Shop around, health professionals must be a good match with you, find someone you can trust and listen to. It is valid for mental health therapist, to primary care doctor to nurses. The more yo connect and trust your health professional, the more likely you will follow your treatment plan.
The fourth step to prevent chronic diseases is to join a support group. A support group is a group of people who share similar experiences, challenges, and goals related to a health issue. They can provide you with emotional, social, and practical support, as well as information, resources, and tips. You can join a support group online or in person, depending on your preference and availability. You can also create your own support group with your friends, family, or peers who are interested in preventing or managing chronic diseases.
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Julia Rebouillat-Clifford, PhD
Digital Health I Precision Medicine I Product Innovation I Commercial Strategy I Operation excellence I Evidence driven Leader
Group therapies are so underrated. As human being, we are all wired, our brains are seeking authentic human connections, it's been proven by so many neuroscience articles. The COVID-19 shutdown has exacerbated the need of connections. I have witnessed firsthand the power of being part of a group/community to deal with my eating disorder condition. As a teenager, I was taken from one specialist to another, psychiatrist, endocrinologist, dietitians and others... it all went away when I was able to connect with individuals like me, facilitated by a therapist who experienced the same condition as well. Do not stay alone, go find your crew!
The fifth step to prevent chronic diseases is to advocate for change. You can use your voice, skills, and influence to raise awareness, educate, and inspire others about the importance of preventing chronic diseases. You can also advocate for policies, programs, and environments that support healthy lifestyles and reduce health disparities. You can join or start a campaign, a petition, a movement, or a coalition to advocate for change. You can also collaborate with other patient advocates, health professionals, organizations, and stakeholders to amplify your impact.
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Julia Rebouillat-Clifford, PhD
Digital Health I Precision Medicine I Product Innovation I Commercial Strategy I Operation excellence I Evidence driven Leader
I spent 20 years in developing, and launching new products to empower healthcare providers to deliver better care to their patients, alleviate unmet needs and pain points... Yet, as a patient, local community member, mother, daughter, sister I do not see the full implementation and impact of those many great innovations. I come to a realization that I may have a greater impact by joining local non-profit health education associations, and advocate for change. Schools, and local associations are underrated when trying to move the needle to health equity. If you are genuinely willing to move the needle, then be the advocate for change.
The sixth and final step to prevent chronic diseases is to celebrate your achievements. You can reward yourself for reaching your goals, overcoming your challenges, and making positive changes in your health and well-being. You can also share your success stories, lessons learned, and advice with others who are on the same journey. You can also acknowledge and appreciate the support and contributions of your patient advocate, your health professionals, your support group, and your advocates for change. Celebrating your achievements can boost your confidence, motivation, and happiness, and inspire you to continue your journey of health promotion and disease prevention.
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Radia Aimen
Owner of "What The Health" Newsletter I Nutritional Psychiatry I Seeking a Naturopathic teacher I Final Year Psychology/Law student
Again, at times the wellness community can become junkies of the idea of health. but true health yields balance and does not ignore the lust for life which is likely in the guilty pleasures such as desserts and such… just limit it to once every fortnight.. and then further to once or twice a month to keep you going and not to hinder your liver too much