Read what you need. Learn about what you need to maintain
good health and well-being. Health
literacy is an important part of your self-care health care. It helps promote better health and quality of
life.
Medical science progresses so rapidly! It is impossible for health care providers to keep up with all these new developments. Be aware of treatments
your doctors and healthcare team have yet to hear about or are unlikely to ever
find out about. The overwhelming amount
of new health information that comes out is far too much for many to stay
current on every disease and treatment.
This should not stop you the patient from finding out all you can. The same goes for wellness. Participating in your health care is
mandatory to maintain good health, achieve wellness, and overcome illness.
There are so many different treatments and modalities that compliment
traditional medicine. As many lack
training in these areas they are unable to tell the patient. Asking your doctor is a good starting place
as is telling your doctor about the things you have read about or tried that
helped. In turn this may evoke a
response by your physician to find out more, and even share with other patients
and colleagues who may in turn share their “new” information which your doctor
can share with you.
Reading and learning are vital to good health. Informed choices based on fact have proven
to yield better health outcomes. Best health!
