Now What? with Jessica Daly Jessica Daly

Just because your family members, even your parents, have been diagnosed with cancer it still doesn't mean you are destined to have cancer.  Take a look at your family members' habits and lifestyle.  Could their cancer have been prevented?  Now take a look at your own habits and lifestyle choices.  By taking preventative measures you can reduce your chances of being diagnosed.  

While watching television or scrolling through Facebook, you happen upon an advertisement or a video explaining a new remedy, cure or treatment that may improve your health of that of someone you care for.  You are interested and excited.  This could be the answer you have been looking for!  Take a listen to what you need to do next.  Learn how to use your physician's expertise in order to make educated decisions concerning your health.

Our lives have been disrupted which means our regular routines and healthy choices have been, too!  When we are stress and stuck in the house we often turn to comfort foods in unhealthy amounts which leads to weight gain.  There's good news!  You aren't alone and you don't have to keep gaining.  You can make a commitment today and take back control of not just your weight but your overall health!  

Hearing a diagnosis of diabetes for our child can be heartbreaking and overwhelming to say the least.  Understanding what diabetes is and how to manage it are key in giving your child the best health and quality of life possible.  With diet, exercise and often medication or insulin, this can be achieved.  Find out how you can take control of your child's diabetes and be the best caregiver possible.

Why do you dislike going to your physician's office for check-ups or preventative care?  Is it because of past negative experiences, was it because your doctor wasn't listening or was it because we have great anxiety and feel awkward while there?  I believe there are simple solutions to creating an effective doctor visit that will leave you feeling heard and empowered when it comes to your health.  Find out how you can help to create positive office visits beginning today!

Stress affects our physical, emotional and mental health.  Knowing what triggers stress and being ready with easy of reacting to it are key when managing the stress which comes from the demands of life.  Don't allow stress to steal your joy or diminish your quality of life.