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Babes Talking
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Volume 12 Issue 1 - Page 2 January 2004
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to want to do something about it. One way to do this is to subscribe to cutting edge newsletters that will teach you about the latest treatments regarding your illness. They will often give you success stories which can give you hope, as well as nutritional advice including other complementary medicine. You can receive these newsletters via snail mail or email. Also, there is the library which is full of information.

Besides seeing your medical doctor, I feel it is important that people learn how to heal their body through proper diet and exercise specific to their illness. You can do this by making an appointment with a Naturopathic Physician also knows as an N.D. The philosophy of the N.D. is "If you give your body what it needs, it has the capacity to heal itself". Healing does not always mean cure, but it can mean improvement.

Thirdly, find out all the resources that are available to you, not just literature, but organizations in your area that can help you. Some people let their pride keep them from making use of the resources that are out there. They think they can do it on their own. They do not want help from anyone else. I say, "Forget your pride, take advantage of all the resources that are out there." Services are there for your convenience and to make things easier for you.

Check to see if there are any support groups available in your area. Connect with others who are going through the same thing. That way, you may not feel so alone. Also, it is a great way to network with others who can share information that will benefit you on your journey to wellness. You can do the same for them. While helping others, you will help yiourself; it does your heart good. You will make great friends with people who will support you while you support them.

As you can see, it does not have to be the end of the world when a person is diagnosed with a serious illness. One can educate oneself through written literature, by seeing a Naturopath to find out how to support one's body needs, and by taking advantage of some of the resources that are out there. THese will give you a sense of control over the situation.

Most important of all, don't forget to enjoy life. Take it from me, every moment counts!

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La primera cosa que puedes hacer es aprender todo lo que puedas acerca de la enfermedad. Es muy importante entender lo que está ocurriendo dentro de tu cuerpo si quieres actuar. Para hacer eso, puedes abonarte a los boletines informativas de primera fila que to informarán acerca de los tratamientos más recientes para tu enfermedad. Suelen traer historias verdaderas de éxito que to alienten, junto con consejos nutritivos e informacion acerca de tratamientos complementarios. Puedes recibir estos boletines por el correo tradicional o par el correo electrónico. Además, hay una biblioteca llene de información.

La tercera cosa que puedes hacer es buscar todos los recursos que están disponibles; no hablo de lo que puedes leer. Busca las organizaciones que existan en tu zona que te puedan ayudar. Algunnas veces la gente es demasiada orgullosa para utilizar los servicios que están a su alcance. La gente cree que puede hacerlo todo si ayuda. y no quiere la ayuda que otros puedan ofrecer. Hay que utilizar todos los recursos. Los servicios existen para hacerte la vida mas llevadera.

Verifica si hay grupos de apoyo en tu zona. Conectate con otras personas que tienen experiencias paracidas. Asi no ten sentiras tan sola. Además. Conocerás a otras personas que quizá tengan buenas informaciones para compartir. Lo que estas personas compartan contigo puede beneficiar tus esfuerzos para mejorar tu salud. Tú también puedes compartir tus conocimientos. Al ayudarlás a las otras, te ayudaras a ti misma: eso hace bien a tu corazón. Harás nuevas amistades entre las personas que te ofrecerán su apoyo. mientras que tú las apoyas tambien.

Como puedes ver, el mundo no termina cuando recibes la noticia de que tienes una enfermedad grave. Puedes educarte con la lectura. Puedes entender mejor las necesidades de tu cuerpo al hablar con un médico naturópata. Y puedes utilizar al máximo los atros recursos que hay. Si haces eso, te sentiras más en control de la situacion.

Lo más importante es no olvidar de difrutar de la vida. Yo sé que cada momento cuenta.

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