Is this you? On a “good” day when your symptoms are low, you may be inclined to push yourself. A day or two later, you’ll probably find your symptoms have worsened. You relapse, recover, push and relapse again, creating a cycle of peaks and valleys in your energy and pain level. The rule of thumb…
Author: Janet McKenzie, ND
I am a nurse and naturopathic doctor operating a natural health services clinic in Etobicoke, Ontario. The Doctor's Note blog contains advice and resources that I share with clients who have extreme fatigue and/or chronic pain but much of it is relevant to anyone who wants to adopt a health-promoting lifestyle. You can find more information about my background here: https://bit.ly/2piqUWd
Be SMART About Goals
Goals are most effective when they are SMART: Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time-bounded Here’s an example of a SMART movement goal. I am going to walk from my front door to the end of my driveway (a 30 second walk) and back once each day for a week. The goal states specifically what the activity…
Symptom Tracking Sheet
Use this sheet to record your symptoms daily or periodically. It will help you and your health practitioner evaluate your response to treatment. SYMPTOM TRACKING SHEET Symptom Current Two Weeks 1 Month 3 Months Pain Level1 = low, 10 = high Fatigue Level1 = low, 10 = high Sleep Quality1 = low, 10 = high…
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