There are many organizations and professions that contribute to the area of health education . However , the most important person in the health education model is the consumer . It is the consumer that must mke sure they are actively participating in their own health care . Being able to understand health information and make decisions from that information is esential to a person's well being . Studirs have shown a link between low health literacy and poor health outcomes . Here are a few tips to help you increase your health literacy.
1. Take someone with you to the doctor . Sometimes it is beneficial to have an extra person to help process information and ask questions . Make sure to ask plenty of questions of all your health care professionals , including doctors , nurses and pharmacists .
2 . Ask about interactions with food , precriptions and over-the-counter medications . Sometimes medications , foods or vitamin supplements interfere with each other . So make sure you inform your health care provider of everything you take .
3 . Know your family history . Having a family history of certain diseases such as heart disease or diabetes is information your doctor needs to know to make sure you receive all the screening to best help monitor your health .
Words of Wisdom :
My secrets are safe with my friends , they can't remember a dang thing either .
As I get older , the more notes I need .
I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die from natural causes .
I was put on this earth to accomplish a number of things . Right now , I'm so far behind that I think I will live forever .
My idea of weight lifting is standing up .
A smile is a cruve that sets a lot of things straight .
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people .
If you aim at nothing , you will hit it everytime .
A very proud grandpa . G.
Dad,
ReplyDeleteYou are so wonderful to help when you are so needed with very helpful posts and your 'Food for Thoughts' posts helps a lot of people.... the cubs think you are a smart poppa and so do the rest of us .
We love you so much .
Poppa,
ReplyDeleteYou are so wise to take daddy to the doctor with you, mama asy daddy went to doctor with you to hear what the doctor said .
we thought daddy went to the doctor with you so you would not talk bad to the doctor , poppa you ae so funny , but we like your cooking and food .
Mama and daddy is going on a weekend trip , will you be cooking for us , want bacon and pie and cake with ice cream on the side .
w love you somuch poppa .
Your good and sweet cubs .
Wrote by Jenny
Great post HB,
ReplyDeleteGood advice. Basically people are ignorant about what is good for them. They don't see their doctor often enough and they don't realize how important family history can be.
Nana thought your words of wisdom were terrific and she agreed with them all. You really made her laugh.
Luv and hugs
PS: Make sure you give those cubs cake and ice-cream for breakfast with their bacon.
Hi Poppa ,
ReplyDeleteBoy , you are getting good , I was looking for your hollaween post , now I will have to wait until tomorrow .
Poppa you are full of surprises . Lyn wants to have breakfast with you . Love you .
Hey Dad,
ReplyDeleteNicely done , please ask the ladies to pay you in money , I neeed help with the bills (smiling).
Your humble son
G.
ReplyDeleteYour post is very informative and wise .
I have a very good post for you , it's in your line of thought , I will fax it over to you .
Keep up the good work , maybe it will keep you out of trouble , oh G. that's just wishful thinking .
G. you old devil , nothing will keep you out of trouble but we all love you just the same , your only sister .
ReplyDeleteHello G.
ReplyDeleteLike your post , it's really nice and we all should pay attention , good advice pal .
Stay dry and warm .
I want to think you one and all for your kind words , it warms an old man's heart.
ReplyDeleteI am pitching in for Witchy , the girl is busy and I want to help her and 'The Genie' .
Be prepared , I post about think that suit my fancy . And again I thank you .