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Tables of Contents for Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
vii
Overview of Self-Management
1
14
Becoming an Active Self-Manager
15
12
Finding Resources
27
8
Understanding Common Symptoms
35
28
Using Your Mind to Manage Symptoms
63
16
Exercising for Fun and Fitness
79
14
Exercising for Flexibility and Strength: Warm-Up/Cool-Down
93
20
Exercising for Endurance: Aerobic Activities
113
18
Exercising Tips for People with Specific Chronic Illnesses
131
10
Communicating
141
18
Sex and Intimacy
159
8
Making Your Wishes Known: Advance Directives for Health Care
167
10
Healthy Eating
177
28
Managing Your Medicines
205
12
Understanding Chronic Lung Disease
217
24
Understanding Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure
241
20
Understanding Arthritis
261
10
Understanding Diabetes
271
22
Planning for the Future: Fears and Reality
293
16
200+ Helpful Hints
309
16
Index
325