

{"id":9917,"date":"2024-03-20T08:21:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T12:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/estecharat.com\/canada\/?p=9917"},"modified":"2024-03-20T08:55:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T12:55:21","slug":"the-power-of-self-advocacy-how-to-take-control-of-your-healthcare-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/estecharat.com\/canada\/the-power-of-self-advocacy-how-to-take-control-of-your-healthcare-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Self-Advocacy: How to Take Control of Your Healthcare Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9917\" class=\"elementor elementor-9917\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cbe534f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cbe534f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b3308cf\" data-id=\"b3308cf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06035bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"06035bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/estecharat.com\/canada\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/photo-300x200-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9919\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/estecharat.com\/canada\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/photo-300x200-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/estecharat.com\/canada\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/photo-300x200-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-baef5ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"baef5ee\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f45bca7\" data-id=\"f45bca7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e7c3a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e7c3a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><u>Page Contents:<\/u><\/h5><div><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/div><h5>1. Become Knowledgeable<\/h5><h5>2. Express Your Concerns<\/h5><h5>3. Pose Inquiries<\/h5><h5>4. Participate in Making Decisions<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e4b52c\" data-id=\"5e4b52c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d53e78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d53e78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>5. Keep All Medical Records in PDF Format<\/h5><h5>6. Be an Active Participant in Your Healthcare<\/h5><h5>7. Promote Preventive Services<\/h5><h5>8. Taking Charge of Your Health<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b3a2a5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b3a2a5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-359128c\" data-id=\"359128c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffebad3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffebad3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>As an individual with an illness or disability, it is essential to be a strong self-advocate for your health. Being informed and speaking up for oneself is critical to receiving quality healthcare that meets your unique needs. This guide will provide you with practical tips and advice on how to be an effective self-advocate for your health.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-47109a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"47109a9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-003fd35\" data-id=\"003fd35\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97e2b1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97e2b1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default elementor-inline-editing pen\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"title\" data-pen-placeholder=\"Type Here...\">Become Knowledgeable<\/h2><h5>The first step in becoming a strong self-advocate is to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/patient.info\/signs-symptoms\">educate yourself about your health condition.<\/a>\u00a0Understanding your diagnosis, the symptoms you experience, and the treatments available can empower you to make informed decisions about your health. You can start by researching reputable sources online, talking to your doctor, and seeking support from organizations or charities focused on your particular condition.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3dda9ae elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3dda9ae\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-69c46b8\" data-id=\"69c46b8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcc4d04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcc4d04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default elementor-inline-editing pen\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"title\" data-pen-placeholder=\"Type Here...\">Express Your Concerns<\/h2><h5>It is important to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmaj.ca\/content\/195\/20\/E710\">speak up when something is not right<\/a>\u00a0concerning your health care. You should not hesitate to voice any concerns or ask questions if you do not understand a particular diagnosis or treatment option. Remember, you are the expert on your health, and your healthcare provider should consider your concerns and answer your questions. Being assertive and communicating your needs can build a more positive relationship with the healthcare provider.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-63e83ad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"63e83ad\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1762875\" data-id=\"1762875\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d6ed96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d6ed96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-elementor-setting-key=\"title\" data-pen-placeholder=\"Type Here...\">Pose Inquiries<\/h2><h5>Asking questions is an excellent way to clarify information and understand your treatment options better. You should never be afraid to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/medical-care-and-appointments\/how-prepare-doctors-appointment\">ask your provider questions.<\/a>\u00a0Make a list of the questions you may have in advance so that you do not forget any when you meet with your clinician. This can include questions about recommended treatments and diagnostic testing, including potential risks and benefits. It is also important that healthcare professionals communicate in accessible and easy-to-understand language.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f1e3222 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f1e3222\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e91f1c\" data-id=\"5e91f1c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a6f294 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a6f294\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-elementor-setting-key=\"title\" data-pen-placeholder=\"Type Here...\">Participate in Making Decisions<\/h2><h5>It&#8217;s essential to be an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cihr-irsc.gc.ca\/e\/48413.html\">active participant in your healthcare decision-making<\/a>\u00a0process. Regardless of your health condition, you have the right to make autonomous decisions regarding your health. This means being informed about your healthcare choices, including seeking\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/estecharat.com\/\">medical second opinions<\/a>\u00a0and any potential risks and outcomes of your decisions. Maintaining open communication with your healthcare provider is also necessary.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2276bc1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2276bc1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-81a80b9\" data-id=\"81a80b9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be584aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be584aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-elementor-setting-key=\"title\" data-pen-placeholder=\"Type Here...\">Keep All Medical Records in PDF Format<\/h2><h5>Keeping track of all the medical documents and reports can be challenging for anyone, including individuals with disabilities.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/medical\/how-to-keep-track-of-your-medical-records\/\">Using PDFs allows you to keep everything<\/a>\u00a0organized in one place and can be easily converted to other formats if necessary. Make sure to save all of your medical reports, including test results, diagnoses, and treatment plans, so they can easily be accessed by other healthcare professionals if required.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-24d1b61 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"24d1b61\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cdd9c2a\" data-id=\"cdd9c2a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7aa3cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7aa3cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-elementor-setting-key=\"title\" data-pen-placeholder=\"Type Here...\">Promote Preventive Services<\/h2><h5>Preventative healthcare services such as routine screenings and vaccinations are the key to maintaining good health in anyone, including individuals with an illness or disabilities. Speak with your healthcare provider about recommended preventative healthcare services and follow through with them. If you have trouble accessing these services, reach out to local support groups or local authorities for assistance.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d60c87 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d60c87\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b00b01d\" data-id=\"b00b01d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6baad2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f6baad2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-elementor-setting-key=\"title\" data-pen-placeholder=\"Type Here...\">Taking Charge of Your Health<\/h2><h5>It is essential to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu\/whats-my-role\">take responsibility for your own health.<\/a>\u00a0This means following up with medical appointments and taking a proactive approach to managing your condition. Being proactive should involve\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/a-healthy-home-is-a-happy-home-how-to-optimize-your-home-for-healthy-stress-free-living\/\">creating a stress-free home environment<\/a>, which you can do by stocking your fridge with healthy foods, exercising regularly, and opening up windows and blinds to let the sunshine and Mother Nature in&#8230; Sticking to your recommended treatment plan is crucial, whether it involves medication, therapy, or lifestyle changes.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-722d3c6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"722d3c6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c6838a8\" data-id=\"c6838a8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed67e8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed67e8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default elementor-inline-editing pen\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"title\" data-pen-placeholder=\"Type Here...\">Be an Active Participant in Your Healthcare<\/h2><h5>Self-advocacy is crucial when it comes to your health care. By educating yourself, speaking up about concerns, keeping all medical documents saved in PDFs, and advocating for preventative services, you can be a strong self-advocate for your health. Remember to take responsibility by following the recommended treatment plans, eating healthy, and more. With these skills and tools, you can navigate the healthcare system with confidence and control.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bfb171e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bfb171e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-62621c6\" data-id=\"62621c6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39f6f57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39f6f57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Telehealth has made regular healthcare more accessible to many people. Book a consultation with<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/estecharat.com\/\">2MDOpinion\/Estecharat<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>today!<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-42aa6ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"42aa6ee\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad37c68\" data-id=\"ad37c68\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b367726 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b367726\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 style=\"line-height: 1.42857\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/people-on-a-video-call-4225920\/\">Anna Shvets via Pexels<\/a><\/h6><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><h6>Article By : Shannon Shore &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theadviceresource.com\/healthy-lifestyle\/\">TheAdviceResource<\/a><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Page Contents: \u00a0 1. 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