Proper Nutrition and Exercise: How important is it?

What effect does proper nutrition and exercise have on people with bleeding disorders? What should be consumed and what should be avoided?

The life of a person with a chronic illness can many times be consumed with the things that you can’t do, can’t eat, and can’t accomplish...

What are the things that you CAN do to enjoy a happy healthy life?

There are many basic things that a person with a bleeding disorder can do to stay healthy. This could include:

• exercise
• preventative care
• physical therapy

Both Physical Therapy and regular exercise will improve your flexibility and muscle strength. This is especially important if you have a bleeding disorder because of joint bleeds. Strong muscles around the joints can help prevent and increase recovery time from joint bleeds.

Proper nutrition also plays a very important roll in management of a chronic illness. This accompanied with current immunizations and safety will help to ensure that you can lead a happy healthy lifestyle.

What if you have a child with a bleeding disorder?

The same basic steps outlined above also apply to children, except that a parent or other caregiver performs daily care activities. During childhood, a child with hemophilia will need to be taught about his or her disease and its management. Gradually, the child may be able to take on some of the self-care needed to address his or her hemophilia.

Call us today at 877-707-LIFE or visit our website at www.newlifehomecare.com for more helpful tips for staying healthy!