It’s called practicing self-care. Simply defined, this means
eating balanced meals and exercising routinely. And do it always, whether
you’re in, between or out of love, says Elisa English, PhD, a
licensed clinical social worker and women and girls’ empowerment advocate. Why?
Because it’s important for your mental, physical and emotional well-being both
in or out of a relationship.
Don’t wait if you think you might need admission to the
hospital for an injury, infection, severe abdominal pain, shortness of breath,
chest pain or other threat to your health, advises Mark Melrose, DO, FACEP, emergency physician at New York City's Urgent Care Manhattan. If your
illness worsens, the more complicated your treatment, the longer your hospital
stay, the bigger the bill be bigger, and you’ll miss more work days.
Although it’s healthy to appreciate and encourage
constructive criticism or helpful advice from others, never get overly concerned
with what people think about you, advises Elisa English, PhD, a licensed
clinical social worker and women and girls’ empowerment advocate. If try too
hard to get others’ approval, you’ll risk throwing your life off course.
Don’t hesitate to negotiate your bill with doctors or hospitals
for lab work or X-rays, stresses Mark Melrose, DO, FACEP, emergency physician at New York City's Urgent Care Manhattan.
Everyone loves cash and practice managers will often discount fees or
work out payment plans if you make cash payments, especially if you ask in advance.
May 30, 2011
