Chronic Illness Q&A with Dr. B.
The purpose of this blog and the entire website is to provide evidence-based information on how to live a vibrant, meaningful life while living with chronic health challenges or other life challenges.
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Video: Record Your Medical Office Appointments
Audio-recording your office medical appointments allows you to take notes at your own pace in the comfort of your home. These notes will serve you well before going to future appointments and will obviate the need to contact the office later…
Chronic Illness Q&A with Dr. B.
The purpose of this blog and the entire website is to provide evidence-based information on how to live a life of mastery even if you are living with chronic health challenges. This site is for anyone wanting to know how to optimize subjective…
Video: Collaborate With Your Doctors
To get the best medical care, collaborate with your doctors. Be in partnership with them. The more effectively you can provide useful information about your signs and symptoms, the more likely you are to receive the best care. Learn how to advocate…
Video: Slow Diaphragmatic Breathing for Instant Calming
Waiting in the waiting room for a doctor’s appointment can be used as a time to get calm and to get clear on exactly what you want to accomplish during the appointment. Breathing at six to twelve breaths per minute with longer exhalations…
Chronic Illness Q&A with Dr. B.
The purpose of this blog and the entire website is to provide evidence-based information on how to live a rich, rewarding life despite living with chronic health challenges. It is also for anyone wanting to know how to optimize subjective…
Video: Prepare for each medical appointment
Before every appointment, review your lab and other diagnostic test results. Also review your previous questions and the doctor’s answers. Be sure to bring your new list of questions and list of new symptoms. Be careful to only ask questions…
Chronic Illness Q&A with Dr. B.
The purpose of this blog and the entire website is to provide evidence-based information on how to live a rich, rewarding life despite living with chronic health challenges. It is also for anyone wanting to know how to optimize subjective…
Video: Second Opinions
Before any high-risk procedure or if you are not getting better, it’s important to get a second opinion from a specialist at a different institution, or from a clinician in a different specialty. Your PCP will have ideas on what specialists…