#21: Lifestyle Modifications: What Does Journaling Tell You?

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I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!

In today’s episode, I want to fully explain to you why, as pelvic health providers, do we love when people journal about their bladder and bowel function. These journals help us recommend lifestyle modifications a patient can implement to help with their bladder and bowel function and an overall great pelvic health. 

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Let’s discuss:

• Introduction to today’s topic
• Painting a picture for you to understand the importance of journaling
• The first thing I give to my pelvic floor clients: Bladder Diary or Bladder Journal
• When do you usually need to journal in your bladder diary and everything that you need to look into and record in this diary
• How journaling benefits you and how it makes you realize some health concerns you might have and some lifestyle modifications you have to do
• The bowel journal and everything that you need to look into and record in this journal
• Conclusion

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