The Daily Apple™© Volume 1, Number 2
From Dr. Mike & Infinity Health Solutions
www.ihealsolutions.com
December 2, 2012 PGY 40 Day #155
Yes, in Volume 1, Number 1, I promised to “use The Stress Management Workbook, to help maintain order and perspective in what has become an extraordinarily complex and fragmented “business of medicine”. So, let’s do it. Here you go … the first few pages of The “Original” Stress Management Workbook, with exception of format & tweaking to fit the blog, unchanged. If you want a copy, contact me directly by email at Dr.Mike@ihealsolutions.com.
To our families
Preface
The twentieth century has been marked by tremendous advances in
the theory and practice of medicine. Phenomenal scientific and technological
discoveries have found their way into medical practice. People have grown
to expect certain seemingly miraculous results from the institutions and providers
of medical care, and often, the expectation is that the "impossible" can be achieved.
There is, however, increasing popular awareness that modern medicine
cannot perform miracles despite the available science and technology. Professionals
and laymen alike are learning that advances in medicine, however dazzling, cannot
make up for life styles that breed pathology. Life ·style is now being recognized as
a major factor in the development of many of our modern medical problems. General
attitude and behavior are clearly linked to the individual's health status. Moreover,
most medical problems seem to occur more frequently with increasing stress, and
environmental exposure appears to be a factor in most illnesses. Expectations
appear to have an effect on health and well-being. Such varied problems as cancer,
cirrhosis of the liver, malnutrition, pancreatitis, ulcers, high blood pressure,
headache, food poisoning, voodoo deaths, and others appear to be influenced by both
internal and environmental factors, both emotional and physical.
Professionals and laymen are beginning to realize and teach that the
individual has a great responsibility in the promotion of his own health and the
prevention of his own disease. The concept of self-care is steadily gaining acceptance.
People are beginning to realize that they have control over certain factors that affect
their health and wellbeing. But although these concepts are being accepted more
readily, the methods for their application and general use have not been widely available.
THE STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKBOOK is designed for the
individual who takes the concept of self-care seriously and wants to do whatever
he* can to promote his own health and well-being, as well as take advantage of the
best that modern medicine has to offer. Although the book can be read rather quickly,
the material is designed to be implemented gradually and thoughtfully in conjunction
with advice from your personal physician. It is expected that your initial planned
changes may take up to two years or more to institute.
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*Throughout the book we have used such constructions as "the individual ... he" solely for the economy of language.
Our usage of personal pronouns is not, in any way, intended to imply any connotation of sexual role discrimination.
December 2, 2012 Addendum:
NB: Please read this book carefully and use in conjunction with your trusted Family Doctor. This book is not intended to treat any medical emergencies and is not a substitute for your doctor or any other healthcare provider. The Stress Management Workbook is designed to help you take The Best Possible Care™© of yourself, and to help you achieve optimal health & wellness. It takes time to reprogram; to bust a lifestyle that breeds pathology and to build a lifestyle that breeds health, wellbeing and wellness. Be patient. Be strong. You can do it. We are here to help.
Join us. StepWisely® & Go to Health™© Michael F. Mascia, MD, MPH
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