A guide to help physicians and other health care providers incorporate self-care and complementary approaches into their mainstream practice as they move toward person-centered, integrative health for improving patient outcomes and satisfaction while delivering a better quality of care.
If you treat hypertension with medication, lifestyle changes and complementary approaches, you can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease and other hypertension- related complications, including death.
This guidebook is based on scientific research and other caregiver's personal experiences. It walks you through the four areas of your life that are key to being at your best. These are your sense of self - who you are - your choices, your circle of support and your relationship with the outside world.
This journaling guide can be used along with The Caregiver’s Companion or as a stand-alone tool. Print it out and keep it near your journal to inspire self-reflection. It’s up to you whether you’d like to go through the prompts in order or based on your interests that day. If you don’t like to write, consider using a prompt as a discussion starter with a trusted friend.
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