More Health Tips

                                                                        Everyday is a brand new day,
                                                                         everyday is a journey.




What heart can comprehend Thy name,
Or, searching, find Thee out?
Who art within, a quickening flame,
A presence round about.
Yet though I know Thee but in part,
I ask not, Lord, for more:
Enough for me to know Thou art,
To love Thee and adore.
F. L. HOSMER

I wonder if any of you know that I used to be a smoker. It was a while ago, more like 12 or 13 years. I quit like two years before I found out I had ovarian cancer. Why did I quit? Well, I wasn't enjoying it anymore and I felt like it was time. It was a huge struggle to do so and I craved a cigarette for a very long time after that. 

I believe that many people want to quit smoking, but can't. They struggle and their addiction is much bigger than their desire to quit. I know, I've been there. According to the Lung Cancer Alliance, there are many health benefits for quitting smoking.
1. Decrease your risk of lung cancer.
2. Improve general respiratory symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
3. Reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.
4. Decrease your risk of developing other lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or emphysema.
5. Decrease your risk of developing other types of cancer, including that of the head and neck, kidney and bladder.
6. Decrease your risk of erectile dysfunction.
7. Improve the health of your teeth and gums.
8. Improve your overall health, including your energy level, mood, immune system and more.

Also..........

CHECKLIST FOR HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
1. Discharge summary. This includes why you were in the hospital, who cared for you, your procedures and medicines.
2. Medicine list. This includes all your new and former prescriptions, over the counter prescriptions, vitamins and supplements.
3. Prescriptions. Check that your pharmacy has your new prescriptions.
4. Follow up care instructions. This can include foods or activities to avoid, follow up tests or appointments, how to care for incisions or use equipment, warning signs to watch for and who to call with questions.
5. After hospital services. Know how much support you'll need in these areas: Personal care, Home care, Healthcare.

I certainly hope this helps someone or provides an easier transition. Have a blessed day everyone.