Comments on: How to Keep a Health Journal

By: James Adam

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By: Maya

Maya — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:10:16 +0000

Hi Katie. Thanks for your insight on how to start a health journal. I can see how this would be beneficial for many reasons. Sometimes if I have a weird reaction to something (like a food or other product), it’s not always easy to figure out why or what exactly its from. If I started a health journal, this would help me identify inconsistencies in my daily routines that may throw me off. Like you mentioned, mood changes are important to keep track of in order to create an awareness of things that may (positively or negatively) affect my mood. I’m looking forward to starting a health journal to improve my health and wellbeing.

By: Geraldine

Geraldine — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:40:17 +0000

I like the idea of doing this. It would be great if someone could create a health journal! Like a book with a template for each day that prompts you to complete sections for various aspects.

Can you recommend any apps by any chance?

By: Rochelle

Rochelle — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 15:20:57 +0000

When I click the link for common food triggers, it pops up in another language. Can I get a readable link. Thanks. I love your blog and newsletters!

By: michael

michael — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:41:42 +0000

All of these are great tips, I’ve found #1 is the most important. We work with a lot of people who have indoor environmental allergies and many times when we can get people to think about what recently changed in the home we find the answer to the problem. They changed detergents, painted a room, had a water leak, new cleaning company, etc.

When you have allergies, asthma or MCS it’s very important to pay attention to lifestyle changes.

By: Tina

Tina — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 16:34:12 +0000

thank you so much for your blog!! I don’t always have time to read it with concentration, but today is Sunday and I do have time!!! Could you make your posts more easily ‘pinable’ instead of having to go via google share, then pin…:)

By: Pama

Pama — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 17:38:30 +0000

If your going to do a health journal, keep a record of stool formation, the number of stools and whether or not food is being digested. Even times of elimination can give clues as to what is going on in regards to intake. It has helped me with figuring out my personal needs/dietary changes to improve gut and overall health. Specifically, what enzymes I need to use to aid digestion, thus improving my nutrient uptake and the formation of normal bowels.

By: Martha

Martha — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 01:20:04 +0000

In reply to Kristina. Then maybe you might have some sensitivity or intolerance to dairy. If it makes it feel terrible, then try not to eat it. I've discovered that when i cut off my grain intake I feel much better and have more energy :)

By: Kristina

Kristina — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:25:15 +0000

I started journaling and I find that I really like it. I hope that over time it will help me see a trend if I slip up. I’ve already noticed that dairy gives me an upset stomach and that grease makes me feel awful….things I didn’t notice before unfortunately. However, how do I know if my body can’t handle that food or if it’s just not used to it. I haven’t eaten dairy in almost 3 weeks and then I had yogurt and I felt terrible.

By: Katie - Wellness Mama

Katie - Wellness Mama — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 04:03:16 +0000

In reply to Bodil. Thanks :-)

By: Bodil

Bodil — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 14:55:56 +0000

Dear Wellness Mama,
I just want to thank you for all your good health advice,
advice given without any pressure to buy this and that from you.
You are truly beautiful, and your advice is great.
Bodil Brandow

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:01:00 +0000

good idea.I always thought food journal meant to record food using the fitnesspal app,that eventually lead me to be afraid of my calorie intake and all.I’m not a calorie counting person but somehow using that as a food journal makes me feel anxious on what I eat.I’ll get a notebook and start with this.will let you know how it goes!

By: roxana d.

roxana d. — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:26:00 +0000

I did journal for about 3 months. Exactly the stuff Cathy above said. The only thing is I found it took me so long to journal everything that i never really got to really properly analyze my data. So actually Im wondering, how can one do that too?

By: Cathy

Cathy — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 03:06:00 +0000

I’ve journaled a bit at various times, mainly food, exercise, weight and measurements. Currently have just been keeping track of measurements and it has been highly encouraging to see them going down thanks to my strength training program.