{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66e2f9d0547e9546dfa1c38f/6ac6721ceea51f2aa3968a82?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to Track Your Symptoms for Better Health Advocacy","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66e2f9d0547e9546dfa1c38f/1791390145260-fde0d1a8-75d1-4109-a8d3-deceee9c4fcc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Made to Be Whole, Krista Michener dives deep into the practical tools and benefits of tracking your symptoms to become a better advocate for your health. Discover why traditional memory can fail us, how to record your health changes effectively, and what modern (and classic) tools can help you see progress and partner better with healthcare providers. You&#39;ll learn about the power of the SYMPLE symptom tracker app, tips for succinct provider communication, and strategies to incorporate tracking into your daily routine—all centered on the theme of becoming whole through empowered health advocacy.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics discussed in this episode:</p><ul><li>Why consistent symptom tracking matters for both patients and providers</li><li>How to use apps like SYMPLE for recording symptoms, photos, and health factors</li><li>Best practices for preparing concise and relevant health summaries for medical appointments</li><li>The importance of customizing symptom tracking to your needs and not striving for perfection</li><li>Overcoming barriers to regular record-keeping and turning tracking into a sustainable habit</li><li>Insights into how tracking helps illuminate progress—even when it feels slow</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li><u><a href=\"https://sghealthyapps.devpost.com/submissions/5560-symple-symptom-tracker\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">SYMPLE symptom tracker app (Apple App Store)</a></u></li><li><u><a href=\"https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AHPI Integrative Health</a></u></li><li><u><a href=\"https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dirty Dozen produce list (for reducing pesticide exposure)</a></u></li></ul><p><br></p><p>📱 Try out a new symptom tracking method this week—whether it&#39;s paper, the SYMPLE app, or another tool—and notice how it changes your perspective on your progress!</p><p>📝 Before your next provider visit, prepare a summary of key changes in your symptoms, medications, and questions you want answered to make the most of your appointment time.</p><p>💬 Share with us your favorite tools or strategies for keeping health records—your tip could help others on their journey to wholeness!</p><p><br></p><p>Stay tuned, and remember: You were made to be whole.</p><p>All resources mentioned on the show can be found at:<a href=\"https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> </a><u><a href=\"https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/</a></u></p><p>Any references to any particular people, including family, have been shared with prior consent.</p><p>Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands. Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com.</p>","author_name":"Krista Michener"}