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Kids Talking to Kids about Health, Diagnoses, and Symptoms

With new diagnoses come new discussions to have with people in your life. Whether you're explaining your own diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment or explaining a friend or relative's new diagnosis, there are certain ways to go about it in an inclusive, informative way. In the past we've discussed ways to do this and shared the difficulty that comes with… Continue

Added by amanda on December 1, 2009 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

Communicating Pain

As health activists we are looking to communicate as clearly and influentially as possible. We want to use our knowledge and experience to reach out to others. We want to communicate a whole unique range of messages: advice, support, caring, empathy, encouragement, and understanding. And this communication is hard. In fact, even when you work very hard at it, it's still probably not something you will ever be perfect at. This speaks to the failure of language and the uniqueness of each individua… Continue

Added by amanda on September 22, 2009 at 1:04pm — 1 Comment

Aphasia awareness

Do you know that feeling you get when you can't remember the name of an old teacher, or put a name to the face of a person walking toward you? Some people struggle with that feeling with every word they attempt to speak. For a rare few, Migraine aura can result in the debilitating inability to communicate. Fortunately for Migraineurs, it is usually not permanent unless damage occurs. For others that have suffered stroke or other brain injuries or damage, Aphasia is a new way of life for them an… Continue

Added by Ellen S on June 30, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Alyssa Wulf, a linguist and co-founder of Real Reason, presented a provocative final plenary at the …

Alyssa Wulf, a linguist and co-founder of Real Reason, presented a provocative final plenary at the AASECT conference last week. (AASECT is a professional association of sexuality educators, counselors and therapists.) She began by showing how we use conceptual metaphors to make mental shortcuts, such as describing “ideas” with references to “food”: * Half-baked idea * Digest information * Chew on a thought She then explained how she investigated why people don’t push for Comprehensive Sex Ed… Continue

Added by Becky Knight on May 22, 2009 at 11:03pm — 1 Comment

Scans reveal signs of possible disease- do you want to be told?

Is it time for a patient/physician agreement protecting the patient against, and informing them when they have contracted with a physician who intends to deny patients the right to all their medical information? What about the patient who prefers not to be told information that may not pertain to their immediate condition? MRI's taken for various reasons are revealing signs a patient may potentially develop MS. Not all patients in the 5 1/2 yr study eventually showed symptoms of MS however. Bas… Continue

Added by Ellen S on December 13, 2008 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #9

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE We are gaining control of our lives, one step at a time! This is a continuation of step #6. This step may take a little longer. It's okay if you don't have all the information today, just start it today. Come back to it later if you need. Step… Continue

Added by Ellen S on October 2, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #8

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE You may have to dust off some cobwebs for this step! Don't worry if you don't remember everything at once. It's okay to write down what you do remember now, and look for the rest of the information later. Remember we're just getting the raw information… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 30, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #7

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE We are gaining control of our lives, one step at a time! This step will change your life. We're going to think about small emergencies and big ones. There is a reason for each number I'm asking for in this step, so try hard not to leave any out. This s… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 29, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #6

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE Step #6 is a continuation of the section you began in Step #2. The steps I'll be showing you in this series are only a guides to get you started with your Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ). Just as our Migraine attacks and other health issues vary… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 28, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #5

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE Step #5 is vital to keeping your PHCJ alive. The steps I'll be showing you in this series are only guides to get you started with your Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ). Just as our Migraine attacks and other health issues vary, each person is dif… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 25, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #4

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE Step #4 is the page that will require some of the most upkeep as you use your Personal Health Control Journal. The steps I'll be showing you are only guides to get you started with your Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ). Just as our Migraine attac… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 24, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #3

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE The steps I'll be showing you are only guides to get you started with your Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ). Just as our Migraine attacks and other health issues vary, each person is different. Our needs, wants, and our circumstances will differ b… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 22, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #2

Today we are going to start one of the most important sections of your Personal Health Control Journal. To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE The steps I'll be showing you are only guides to get you started with your Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ). Just as our Migraine attac… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 22, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #1

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE The steps I'll be showing you are only guides to get you started with your Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ). Just as our Migraine attacks and other health issues vary, each person is different. Our needs, wants, and our circumstances will differ b… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 22, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Control a chronic health condition with this fun project

"Doctors are no more than trusted, learned friends" (Patch Adams, Truman State University 2006) who have years of instruction by some of the most knowledgeable teachers in the health care world in addition to their years of personal experience with patients. They try to apply that knowledge and experience to your personal situation (as they know it) to help you achieve optimal health. Doctors are not gods, they are just people. Human beings. They are not all-knowing, all-seeing, al… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 22, 2008 at 12:00am — 5 Comments

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