You’re the Boss: Manage Your Disease

August 10 2015 – Gary Epler

 

You can manage your disease better than anyone else can. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, asthma, type II diabetes – you may not be able to cure them, but you can manage them to live an energetic, extraordinary life filled with creativity and enjoyment.

How do you manage your disease?

Start with learning everything you can about the disease. Explore the internet top five searches. Trust yourself, you will be able to read sources that will help you. Learn the causes and learn how the disease is diagnosed – what tests and x-rays are helpful. Is a biopsy needed? Learn the treatment options. There are always options – the natural course of the disease without treatment, medical treatment, surgical treatment, and complimentary treatments. Monitor the progress – is it improving, staying the same, worsening. Often staying the same is good enough, as this is managing the disease and will not interfere with your life. If worsening, try another option. Finally, create a healing environment. This is where the mind is a powerful. You can be healed without being cured. It’s in the mind.

What do you need to know about diagnosing your disease?

You may think that diagnosing disease is the doctor’s job. This is true, yet it is helpful for you to learn about the diagnostic process because you’re going to be asked to decide which tests to have. Some are simple, a blood test or urine test, while others such as special x-ray tests and especially tissue biopsies are complex and have potential adverse reactions. So, learn about potential causes of disease and the diagnostic process. Importantly, ask your doctor the reason for the test, what happens if you don’t do the test, the chance of making a diagnosis, the risks of the test, and finally alternative options.

Find out the treatment options.

There are always options. Ask your doctor what happens if you don’t do anything. What is the natural history of the disease process? This will help you several ways. First, the process may resolve over time. Second, you will have something to monitor to determine if the treatment plan is working. Third, it may be a rapid deadly outcome and you will have intense decisions to make. After this, ask about the medical treatment options. What medicines will be used? What is the typical outcome with these medicines? What are the adverse reactions of the medicines? You may need to know surgical options. What is the operation? What are the chances of success? What are the risks? Ask the same questions about chemotherapy and radiation treatments. When you find out the answers, you will be able to weigh the benefits and the risks to make a decision that is best for you.

Monitor your disease.

Now that you have a treatment plan, it is helpful to monitor the progress. This can be simple by keeping track on your iPhone or computer, or developing an elaborate computer graph. Use the 48-hour rule. If the process is improved in 48 hours, continue the plan. If the process is unchanged, give another 48 hours and re-evaluate. If worse in 48 hours, contact your physician and maybe continue the plan or change the plan, depending on severity. If there is dramatic worsening, call 911 or go to the emergency room.

How do you heal?

Healing is a state of mind. You can be healed despite having a chronic disease. I’m reminded of the professional piano player who was blind and emaciated from AIDS, yet as he was sitting at the piano, he told the interviewer he was at peace and healed. He died the next day. You can learn how to heal. There are several do nots: Do not dwell on your disease. Do not complain to others. Do not let the disease take over your life. Follow what has been discussed: Learn about the disease, know you have chosen the best diagnostic studies and treatment options for you, and monitor the process. Develop a positive attitude toward the management plan. This will give you a feeling of control and being in charge of the disease. Next, you need eight hours of sleep, one hour of exercise, and eat the right foods in the right amount including lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and slow-burn carbohydrates. Use the power of your mind, spend alpha brainwave time through meditation. Have compassion for yourself and the organ system involved. Use visualization of healing the process. Develop relaxation techniques through belly breathing and yoga breathing (equal breath in and equal breath out). Manage stress through these techniques.

Take action.

Learn about your disease, know the diagnostic process, understand the treatment options, monitor the disease, and create an environment for healing. You are in charge. You can manage your disease better than anyone else. Your chances of success are unlimited.

Gary R. Epler, M.D. 
Best-selling author of "You’re the Boss: Manage Your Disease

   

Image via Public Domain Archive

64 comments

  • keworse: June 08, 2021
    Author's avatar image

    generic levitra 20mg

  • keworse: May 21, 2021
    Author's avatar image

    cialis and viagra sales

  • Ronaldfex: August 29, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    payday loans near me open now payday loans colorado best payday loans no credit check.
    play casino online free onlinecasino002 play sugarhouse casino online.
    va loans for bad credit bad credit collateral loans legit online loans for bad credit.
    slots online free casino no deposit bonuses online casino best nj online casino.

  • Ronaldfex: August 28, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    best online casino 2020 online casino free spin no deposit hollywood casino online real money.
    vegas casino online no deposit bonus codes 2020 onlinepokerrealmoney best online casino free money no deposit.
    hollywood casino online real money play online casino games and win real money online casino games.
    free online casino games for fun no download play free online casino games online play casino roulette game.

  • Ronaldfex: August 27, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    play san manuel online casino online no deposit bonus casino free online casino games to play now.
    lowest interest rate personal loans guaranteed personal loans personal loans discover.
    best online casino real money onlinecasinonodeposit001.com online casino promotions no deposit.
    are personal loans taxable badcreditloans1.site personal loans for discharged bankrupts.

  • Ronaldfex: August 27, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    vegas world free online casino games online casino with no deposit welcome bonus free online casino pokies.
    uk casino games online play online casino games now online casino games for real money win real money online casino for free.
    payday loans columbus ohio best payday loans what are the best payday loans online.
    tribal payday loans no credit check paydayloans1.website first payday loans.

  • Ronaldfex: August 26, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    online casino no deposit bonus keep what you win onlinecasinonodeposit001.com online casino play.
    play online casino games and win real money best casino games online casino royale full movie online free.
    personal loans for low income first time personal loans no credit history citizens one personal loans reviews.
    quick hit slots best online casino onlinecasinonodeposit.site best free casino games online.

  • generic cialis online europe: August 17, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    Viagra Zollfrei Kaufen Fluink https://asocialiser.com/ – Cialis Icocaissar Specifico Levitra hadync Cialis Alibiore Sale Secure Dutasteride Ups Express Delivery With Free Shipping Tameside

  • Richardbus: August 14, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    online casino win real money vegas casino online no deposit bonus codes play casino games online free.
    best online casino 2020 caesars casino online coins generator (free version) free online casino games for fun no download.
    online casino no deposit bonus free spins online casino us online casino no deposit bonus.
    how do personal loans work personalloans1.site what banks offer personal loans.

  • Ronaldfex: August 13, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    best lenders for personal loans best unsecured personal loans best personal loans for poor credit.
    500 credit score personal loans personalloans1 small personal loans with bad credit.
    online casino real money no deposit usa play online casino las vegas online casino real money.
    personal loans navy federal badcreditloans1 self employed personal loans.

  • Richardbus: August 13, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    payday loans without checking account requirements tribal payday loans online payday loans for bad credit direct lenders.
    consolidate payday loans paydayloans1 guaranteed approval payday loans.
    guaranteed payday loans no matter what paydayloans01.com florida payday loans.
    payday loans augusta ga payday loans fresno carolina payday loans.

  • Ronaldfex: August 12, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    cloud based personal loans personalloans01.com personal loans interest rates.
    indian tribe loans for bad credit start up business loans for bad credit fast easy loans for bad credit.
    what banks offer personal loans pros and cons of personal loans to pay off credit card debt best low interest personal loans.
    local payday loans online payday loans in michigan cash advance payday loans.

  • Richardbus: August 12, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    online casino promotions no deposit bonus real vegas online casino no deposit bonus codes 2016 vegas casino online no deposit bonus codes 2020.
    nj online casino no deposit casino online real money new online casino bonuses no deposit.
    guaranteed approval personal loans chase bank personal loans for bad credit best personal loans for debt consolidation.
    free casino games online onlinecasino002.com new online casino no deposit bonus.

  • Ronaldfex: August 12, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    real money online casino usa free online casino how to play online casino games.
    discover personal loans com/apply badcreditloans1 huntington bank personal loans.
    bad credit car loans no money down badcreditloans01.com bank loans for bad credit.
    las vegas online casino real money onlinecasinorealmoney online casino nz no deposit.

  • Richardbus: August 12, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    startup business loans for bad credit guaranteed does usaa give personal loans with bad credit home equity loans with bad credit.
    backed personal loans personalloans1.website personal loans while in chapter 13.
    best online us casino play sugarhouse casino online casino slots online for real money.
    no credit personal loans badcreditloans1.site personal loans credit union.

  • Ronaldfex: August 11, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    what are payday loans 3 month payday loans payday loans without checking account.
    best low interest personal loans car loans for people with bad credit personal loans for low income individuals.
    play casino slots for free online new online casino online casinos for real money usa.
    personal loans for low income badcreditloans1.site personal loans with low interest rates.

  • Richardbus: August 11, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    real casino slots online real money best online casino bonuses in the uk online casino no deposit bonus keep what you win usa.
    best car loans for bad credit badcreditloans02.com indian reservation loans for bad credit.
    best online casino promotions casino online real money biggest online casino no deposit bonus.
    small personal loans for bad credit no credit check personal loans low interest personal loans online.

  • Ronaldfex: August 11, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    real online casino online casino no deposit bonus usa real money online casino usa.
    free online casino slot machine games free money online casino no deposit free online casino games no download no registration.
    best installment loans for bad credit guaranteed bad credit loans home loans for single mothers with bad credit.
    online casino games for real money vegas world play online casino games game casino free online.

  • 5 mg cialis generic india: August 11, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    Cialis Verschreiben Lassen weenditororn https://apcialiss.com/ – buy generic cialis online ovampsip Finasteride 1 Mg Propecia romobsesee cialis price immamp Free Generic Viagra Samples

  • LarryBrosy: August 10, 2020
    Author's avatar image

    best real money online casino onlinecasino001.com casino royale full movie online free.
    new online casino bonuses no deposit onlinecasinorealmoney.site real casino online for real money.
    free online casino games no downloading onlinecasino001.com best online casino games uk.
    current interest rates for personal loans personalloans1.site onemain financial personal loans.

Leave a comment