There is a common perception that working as an employee for a business is not very enjoyable. Whether or not that is true is debatable. However, there are two distinct advantages that employees have over people who are self employed; a regular paycheck and access to health insurance. About 26% of the people who live in Texas do not have health insurance and many of them are self-employed. Cost is the most common factor as to why...more
The cost of health care has reached such high levels that you could actually go bankrupt if you get sick and do not have enough health coverage. Yet according to a Gallup poll, 26% of Texans cross their fingers, hope for the best, and go without Texas health insurance plans. Whether you are uninsured or underinsured, you do have options available to you that can help you manage the cost of your medical care. One of those options is...more
What a great massage I just had! Oh, I feel so great after that massage. If you are saying that, chances are you just had a Swedish massage. This is one of the more modern styles of massage, however, it is by no means new. This style of massage was developed in Stockholm a few centuries ago to increase the level of oxygen in the blood. It also relieves tension. The muscles are rubbed in the direction of blood flow.Have you ever had a massage? Not just a regular massage, but a deep tissue massage. Do you think this is something new? No, it is not a new medical breakthrough, this art has been practiced throughout the world. Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and even Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. Massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue. This is done to enhance function and promote relaxation and well-being. There are so, so many versions of this massage therapy, over 250 to be precise.Swedish massage is a growing business. Once you find out more...more
Any American these days knows the stress of working in the office - it's the dread of Monday. Sure, it's great to have a job in this economy, but who needs the aches and pains that go with it. We always think that a prescription or an aspirin is in order. Maybe not. Maybe our energy flow is down. All our channels of energy must be...more
Universal Health Care Means Discounted RatesI assume most (maybe all) Americans know about the upcoming health insurance changes, but little do they know! You could save some serious money on your health insurance costs with this upcoming health care reform bill.The media has been flooding us with universal health care related news,...more
As fashion has a more extensive influence on most aspects, lots of people have become more conscious about their appearances. They try to look charming, at least decent from top to toe. When it comes to selecting footwear, branded shoes displayed in those elegant stores always carry special appeal for them. Australian sheepskin boots are precisely favorite fashion accessories for most trend followers in today' s era.Seeming extremely unadorned, above shoes have almost become household names. Also being called as UGG boots, they were brought out from that cold Australian prairie hundreds of years ago. So far, these shoes have stood the time test for around two centuries and begun to rule the roost on today' s fashion footwear arena. Make sure your shoes purchase is up to date; you should add at least one pair of authentic sheepskin boots in your wardrobe.First, let' s face it: designers for Australian sheepskin boots embrace a different theme. It' s exactly this diverse motif that inspires more and more artists to break away from previously long-term rules on fashion footwear. Besides making a trendy pair look great, designers have recognized the necessity to make...more
Day in, day out, we use our hands. There isn't anything we aren't willing to do that needs to be done to keep the household running. Put away dishes, hammer in a nail, buckle the child in the car seat. Plant the garden, slice the...more
I'm not a professional athlete, nor do I have any sport-related injuries. Do I need a sports massage? You might be surprised, I've tried it, maybe you should too. Do you have a specific injury? A massage may be for you. The area of pain...more
My poor back, I cant bend over! I cant pick that up, my back hurts too bad. Both my husband and I have felt this sort of angst, as have many of our relatives. Want to know a secret? Back massage!! Here in the United States we are fortunate to have...more
For many people, the cost of individual health insurance is something that they dread paying. But what they fail to realize is that not having the proper insurance to cover your medical bills if the unfortunate happened will be even...more
Have those muscles been aching forever? Over the counter medications often don't work, and nobody wants to be on long term prescription medication. If it is the stress of work, family, income, or just long-standing problems with muscle ache. You...more
Gradually, health coverage has turn into puzzling and regrettably less valuable over the past few years. Most of us will be able to see insurance companies on a day to day basis and understand their suffering which they put to their...more