HEALTHMINDER Personal Wellness Journal (a.k.a MemoryMinder Personal Health Journal) Health Diary and Symptoms Log [Spiral-bound]

F. E. Wilkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 30, 2009

The HEALTHMINDER Personal Wellness Journal has been published for the past 16 years under the title MEMORYMINDER Personal Health Journal. HealthMinder is simply a new, more descriptive title for this excellent, checklist-style health diary. For conditions or concerns of virtually any kind, the HealthMinder is an easy way to keep track of everything including medications, vitamins, vital signs, pain and other symptoms, sleep habits, daily exercise, meals, and much more. Even the weather and pollen counts can be logged. As part of the easy-to-use daily format, two human body outlines make it simple to mark areas of pain, rashes, etc. Each day consists of a 2-page spread and the spiral binding makes it convenient for writing. Records will be more organized and accurate; patterns may be discovered, progress can be observed. The pages are not pre-dated so it can be used every day or whenever needed. Doctors, patients, health enthusiasts, caregivers, students, and others rave about the HealthMinder. This journal can, indeed, be a lifesaver!

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 224 pages
• Publisher: MemoryMinder Journals, Inc.; 1 edition (March 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963796879
• ISBN-13: 978-0963796875
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Journal for Disease Specific Journalling, September 4, 2009

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Victoria Powell "VP Medical Consulting" (Benton, AR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HEALTHMINDER Personal Wellness Journal (a.k.a MemoryMinder Personal Health Journal) Health Diary and Symptoms Log (Spiral-bound)

I am a registered nurse and case manager. My job is to detail and provide chronologies of patient information since patients usually do not. I have reviewed many such products and have created my own version for family members. I recommend everyone keep a health journal whether they have a chronic illness or simply have routine doctor appointments. Keeping a journal is the easiest way to gather this information for your physician when needed.

This journal is chock full of good information such as the effect that your diet or the weather might have on your condition. There is a section in the back for your past medical history to include childhood illnesses, any injuries you may have suffered, past surgeries, etc. You can also keep track on your vaccinations, blood type, allergies and other important information. Another great feature is the name, address, and phone number section for all of your healthcare providers.

The problem I find with this journal is that it leans toward a more tracking a specific illness or condition. For example it would be fantastic for determining what makes pain worse or better with migraines or fibromyalgia. It would be great for tracking congestive heart failure daily weights, blood pressure, edema, etc. It is also great for recording those odd symptoms when someone cannot determine the diagnosis. I work primarily with workers compensation patients. The typical injury and treatment last about 3-6 months. Tracking the treatment for an injury received on the job would be great.

For an overall health journal for the average healthy individual, I feel it is lacking. The general population should keep up with surgeries, lab work, injuries and illnesses and have a place to record the outcomes and file the physical reports. This journal is not made for that. There is a clear pocket in the very back which would help make this meet the needs of more people. It is a nice addition.

The book is spiral and allows you to write more easily. The spaces are small if you have large handwriting or a lot of information to track. If you journal daily, this book will last about three months. The size is great for your purse or small bag.

An additional space to record doctor's appointments is needed. I am surprised to find that the journal lacks a calendar or physician recommendations.

Overall I think the HealthMinder Personal Fitness Journal feels a niche market particularly for those individuals with a single chronic health condition. I would highly recommend to those patients and plan to do just that!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now you can remember your symptoms from last week, October 12, 2009

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Olwen Anderson "Nutritionist-Naturopath" (Murwillumbah, Australia) - See all my reviews
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As a clinical nutritionist-naturopath, its sometimes frustrating when clients can't remember their symptoms. This journal gives you the opportunity to accurately track what's happening in your body, what you're eating, etc, so you can accurately keep your practitioner informed about your symptoms.

The HealthMinder people sent me a free copy to review this journal, and I'm impressed. It will be great to use for the clients who have difficulty remembering the symptoms they've experienced.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for Intense Caretaking, January 18, 2010

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Mariel Clemensen (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HEALTHMINDER Personal Wellness Journal (a.k.a MemoryMinder Personal Health Journal) Health Diary and Symptoms Log (Spiral-bound)

Home caregivers can keep excellent track of changing physical and medical conditions with this 3-month journal to record DAILY DETAILED info about health, diet, drugs, physical activity, etc. The size is right at 5x8 inches with 5/8 inch thickness, but many users would benefit from a 6 or 12-month journal and more pages to record medical tests. There are no pages to record visits by medical professionals or doctor visits which is a big part of home caregiving. You would have to combine with other products on the market like "My Medical History" by Potter Style (Random House).