Unleash the power of social support to crush your health goals

Why friends are so important to your physical and mental health

We all need a friend. But our close relationships aren’t just about making us feel good—or having someone to share your burdens. In fact, strong social connections can result in significantly?reduced risk of Type 2 Diabetes, and?many other health benefits?too.

In fact, our patients are often surprised that—alongside advice on meal planning or meditation, exercise or sleep—we also like to talk about friendships, and supportive social relationships:

• What does?your social support network?look like?
• Do you have a friend who might join you on your health journey, and act as an?accountability partner?
• Does anyone in your life hold you back, or resist?the goals you’re setting?
• Are you interested in branching out, and finding new hobbies or groups that might?increase your social connections?

Exploring these questions can help you to identify your support team: the people who are going to back you up, and cheer you on toward your health goals.

Let’s Build Your Team

“I think my biggest gain is that I’ve really learned to listen to my body and now know the root cause of a lot of my symptoms and how to get my body back in balance. I recommend Whole Health Partners to all of my friends who are having health or weight struggles.”

— C. S., DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

Speaking of friends,?we’d love your referrals. It’s our experience that when our patients bring another friend along on their health journey, it can create a mutually beneficial feedback loop—where each person supports the other toward their goals and holds each other accountable.

Got someone in mind who could use our help? We’d be honored if you encouraged them to?make an appointment with us today. And if they’re on the fence, feel free to share this newsletter.