Tuesday, April 22, 2014

About.com Health: What NOT To Say About Health Issues

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From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor
Part of living a healthy lifestyle is surrounding yourself with positive people who can help you to stay on track and maintain your goals. Whether encouraging one another's dietary choices, helping friends stay motivated with fitness, or lending support through difficult health challenges, what we say and do to maintain social support with friends and family can make all the difference. Sometimes we can accidentally say the wrong thing, however, and create frustration and hurt feelings, or we become annoyed at continually hearing insensitive remarks from others who may even mean well. What are things we should avoid saying when we want to support each other in maintaining health? Several of About.com's health experts shared some of their best 'what not to say' advice to help you know what not to say, and what to say to friends who need support.
--Elizabeth Scott
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What Not To Say To Someone On A Diet
Sometimes those with digestive issues or specific dietary needs feel frustrated by the insensitive comments that come from well-meaning friends and loved ones. Here are some of the most annoying things that are said all too often.
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What Not To Say To Someone To Get Them To Exercise
You may think you're helping when you nag a loved one to exercise, but this can actually backfire. Here are some perhaps well-intentioned statements--and some downright obnoxious ones--to avoid.

How To Avoid Causing Additional Pain
Certain situations are full of wrong things to say, and need to be handled with sensitivity. Here are some important things to keep in mind.

Miscellaneous Things You Just Shouldn't Say
"Look at this thing on my foot!" "Are you sure it isn't twins?" Some things just shouldn't be said.
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