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Managing & Coping with Neuropathy

What predicts depression and anxiety among people with PN?   necessarily the severity of the PN symptoms! The predictors are the psychological variables (i.e.: How do you feel? Hopeless, optimistic, anxious, etc.); social variables (i.e.: Are you active? Do you have support?) All of these variables can be changed! Dwelling on what might have been if you were not diagnosed, self-pitying, ruminating about better times, and think of yourself primarily as a “PN patient” does not provide the escape from stress of the illness. These coping strategies are ineffective and can make your neuropathy symptoms worse. Below are effective Self-Care and Coping Skills: Managing Peripheral Neuropathy The following suggestions can help you manage  peripheral neuropathy : Take care of your feet, especially if you have diabetes.  Check your feet daily for signs of blisters, cuts or calluses. Tight shoes and socks can worsen pain and tingling and may lead to sores that won’t h...

Power of Attitude in Hindi/English/Tamil/Hinlish

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. – Winston Churchill There’s a direct correlation between a positive attitude and better relationships, superior health, and greater success. Some studies show that personality traits like optimism and pessimism can affect many areas of your health and well-being. The positive thinking that typically comes with optimism is a key part of effective stress management. A positive attitude can boost your energy, heighten your inner strength, inspire others, and garner the fortitude to meet difficult challenges.  According to research from the Mayo Clinic, positive thinking can increase your life span, decrease depression, reduce levels of distress, offer better psychological and physical well-being, and enable you to cope better during hardships and times of stress.  And effective stress management is associated with many health benefits. Here are several ways to adopt a positive mental attitude: Positive thinking oft...
List of Religious Holidays of Hindu in 2020 DAY DATE HOLIDAY Wed Jan 15 Makarsankranti / Pongal Wed Jan 29 Vasant Panchami Sat Feb 08 Thaipusam Fri Feb 21 Maha Shivaratri Mon Mar 09 Holika Dahan Tue Mar 10 Holi Wed Mar 25 Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Telugu New Year Wed Mar 25 Hindi New Year Thu Apr 02 Ramanavami Wed Apr 08 Hanuman Jayanti Tue Apr 14 Vaisakhi / Baisakhi / Vishu Tue Apr 14 Bengali New Year / Bihu Tue Apr 14 Tamil New Year Sun Apr 26 Akshaya Tritiya Fri May 22 Savitri Pooja Tue Jun 23 Puri Rath Yatra Sun Jul 05 Guru Purnima Sat Jul 25 Nag Panchami Fri Jul 31 Varalakshmi Vrat Mon Aug 03 Raksha Bandhan Tue Aug 11 Krishna Janmashtami Sat Aug 22 Ganesh Chaturthi Mon Aug 31 Onam Wed Sep 16 Vishwakarma Puja Thu Sep 17 Mahalaya Amavasya Sat Oct 17 Navaratri begins Sat Oct 24 Navaratri ends / Maha Navami Sun Oct 25 Dusshera Fri Oct 30 Sharad Purnima Wed Nov 04 Karwa Chauth Fri Nov 13 Dhan Teras Sat Nov 14 Diwali Mon Nov 16 Bhai Dooj Fri Nov 20 ...