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Primary Healthcare. $25 per visit Unmanned Micro Clinic or buy Flaming Water-Skis Insurance? - Highway 101
Next year the number of US federally mandated categories of illness and injury for which hospitals may claim reimbursement will rise from 18,000 to 140,000. There are nine codes relating to injuries caused by parrots, and three relating to burns from flaming water skis. This is according to a... Submitted 91 days 1 hour ago.

The Denial of a Deadly Disease - - Dawn Novotny
This is about addiction. Substance abuse is its other name. I know this world well, having been mired in addictions all of my life, either my addictions or those of others. I am a recovered alcoholic. And I’m certified by the State of Washington as a Substance Abuse counselor. I have worked... Submitted 92 days 14 hours ago.

Komen Foundation Kowtowed to Pro-Abortion Lobby - - Terry Mitchell
I was very disappointed when I heard that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation reversed course and decided to continue its funding of Planned Parenthood. This decision came just days after it had announced that it would no longer provide financial support to Planned Parenthood. The Komen... Submitted 105 days 5 hours ago.

Celebrating the Superbowl Without Putting On the Pounds - - Bernice Borow
Today and every day until February 5th, the New York Giants and the New England Patriots will be creating a game plan and and practicing the winning strategies created by their experienced coaching staff. One of my jobs as a Registered Dietitian is creating winning strategies and a food game... Submitted 110 days ago.

The Truth About Fluoride - Kenny St.pierre
On Monday, January 30, 2012 Susan Livio of New Jersey's Star-Ledger published an article entitled, N.J. Assembly panel passes bill to add fluoride to public water supply. New Jersey water companies would be “required” to add fluoride to the water supply. Despite objections from... Submitted 113 days 9 hours ago.

Competitiveness: Good or Wrong... - Samantha Mendoza
Competitiveness: What does it take to accomplish something? How to improve without humilliating anybody. About competitiveness, I think this phrase says alot: "No one likes a sore loser, but every one hates a bragging winner" (Bridget). Then, how to be competitive in the best positive way?... Submitted 120 days 3 hours ago.

Nutrition Labels Are Guides For Healthy Food Choices - The Old Gray Mare
In an effort to dislodge my stubborn extra pounds, I have started watching food labels, nutrients, calories and serving sizes. I’m so annoyed with myself that weight gain has become an issue for me. I am paying the price for my bad eating behaviors and my exercise laziness. We all know that... Submitted 132 days ago.

Divorce and Autism: Making the Best of an Unfortunate Situation - - Connie Hammer
The myth that families of children with Autism have an 80% divorce rate was proven false by researcher Brian Freedman, PhD, clinical director of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, as this article, Autism Families: High Divorce Rate Is a Myth... Submitted 132 days 20 hours ago.

Modern Injuries ... Watch Out For That . . . !!! - - Octavia Hansen
There are a lot of modern things we do, that our parents and grandparents didn't do, that have injured some of us. With new technology comes new aches and pains. Carpel Tunnel Syndrome has been proved and disproved . . . depending on if you suffer from it or if you're a big insurance company... Submitted 139 days ago.

Putting On Those Extra Pounds May Well Damage Joints - The Old Gray Mare
Researchers have been studying the effects of being overweight on bodies for over 15 years. And Folks, the results aren’t so great. I’m going to talk about how this affects our joints in particular. Sad thing that was discovered as a result of these studies is that subjecting the... Submitted 146 days ago.

Home Remedies That Have Been Around Forever Given a Scientific Nod - - The Old Gray Mare
I’m a believer in home remedies and have been since my mother administered my meds. To this day I seek and use healthy, natural ingredients. Over the years, I have formed some deeply engrained ideas about pharmaceuticals and their effect on the body. For this reason, I have numerous... Submitted 174 days 18 hours ago.

Water Your Way to Better Health: Which Water? Best Time to Drink Water - Mogama
Water is the juice of life. Where there is water, there is life. The earth, thus far the only known planet with life on it, is three-fourths water. That makes water the most abundant resource of planet earth. As if that were not sufficient hint to let us know that water is absolutely... Submitted 191 days 17 hours ago.

High blood pressure Part 3 – checking BP - - The Old Gray Mare
As home tests go, this is perhaps the easiest and most painless one of all. It is done at the health provider’s office, at a pharmacy such as CVS or Rite-Aid, even at Wal-Mart, and at home. In the office, a nurse or the doctor inflates a cuff around the arm, just above the elbow. The... Submitted 193 days 20 hours ago.

High Blood Pressure Part 2 – Understanding the Risk - - The Old Gray Mare
When talking about high blood pressure, lifestyle becomes a huge factor. In my case, I am a prime candidate for problems. While I am not a smoker, I carry more weight than I should, I have a history in the family, I exercise very little especially with my nagging back pain, I don’t eat... Submitted 193 days 20 hours ago.

High Blood Pressure Part 1 - Managing It - - The Old Gray Mare
Much has been written about blood pressure over the years. Doctors and researchers now understand the heart, blood pressure and most of the workings of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems very well and more is being learned as time passes. For the purposes of this article, I have chosen... Submitted 193 days 20 hours ago.

Can Tai Chi Improve Major Depression In the Elderly - - The Old Gray Mare
There have undoubtedly been many studies over the years about benefits of Tai Chi. I am particularly interested in one such study published recently in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (online edition). I picked up on the numbers mentioned by the study as being excessive. For... Submitted 195 days 21 hours ago.

Use Your Fingertips For Acupressure On Your Face - - The Old Gray Mare
It’s a holistic approach but you can get positive results. I know that pressure applied to the temples aid in eliminating throbbing headaches. I’ve also heard of other tips that offer quick relief for minor irritating maladies. I have used these easy techniques myself and I believe... Submitted 195 days 23 hours ago.

Daylight Savings Time - Dianne Lehmann
Article ST Daylight Savings Time Can you really save daylight? I don't think so. I have to wonder why they decided to call it that all those many years ago. "Get Up Earlier Than You Used To Time," maybe, or "6:00 a.m. Is The New 5:00 a.m. Time?" You can't save daylight any more than you can... Submitted 199 days 6 hours ago.

Biblical Prescription for Total Health; 13 Years and Counting - Mogama
I am writing a prescription here, so let's get to the point. How can you lower your blood pressure, dodge hypertension, escape diabetes, avoid or overcome heart disease, prevent cancer, lose weight, get in shape, and enjoy lifelong health? 1. Keep out of your body cigarettes, refined... Submitted 205 days 3 hours ago.

How Deep Are You In Depression? - Chiradeep
Depression is a common phenomenon. But when it lasts for a longer period of 2 months or more, then it becomes important for us to get counseled by a counselor. There are many tests available with counselors for depression. I have a very simple questionnaire which may test your depression level... Submitted 223 days 15 hours ago.

Health Care I Know, But Whatever Happened to Hygiene? - Mogama
"Cleanliness is next to godliness." For the longest time I thought that was a Bible verse. Finally, I found a biblical passage that may have provided the basis for the missionaries' axiom. The context of that Scripture is a congested community of some two million or so people on the move in... Submitted 223 days 18 hours ago.

10 Tips for Scaring Away Halloween Fears - - Connie Hammer
October may be the month many children look forward to for costumes, candy, and parties with creepy ghouls and goblins but all of this may not be your Autistic child's cup of tea. Every child is different and unique yet it is typical for almost all of them to develop anxieties and fears at some... Submitted 226 days 23 hours ago.

The Secret to Longevity? - Mogama
Unless we know exactly what the big picture is for our healthcare, we may not summon the discipline to fully apply ourselves to the cause of choosing health foods and stick to other health-giving practices. When the conversation turns to what we put in our bodies, I have often heard someone... Submitted 227 days 8 hours ago.

An Affliction So Many Have In America: Anosognosia - Joel Hendon
Anosognosia is not a new malady, but was named in 1914 by a neurologist, Joseph Babinski. It is a condition where a person is totally unaware of a personal problem or affliction regardless of the degree of debilitation. Anosognosia is relatively common following brain injury (e.g.... Submitted 228 days 6 hours ago.

Have you heard about the Silver Sneakers Program from AARP - - The Old Gray Mare
When I engaged in the water therapy classes at a nearby fitness center, based on my doctor’s recommendation, I not only found some relief but I also received a heap of information. You know me – new knowledge is a good thing. How does the saying go? Information is power! I have... Submitted 229 days 2 hours ago.