Your current and past health history is the most important consideration to a health insurer's underwriting department when determining what to charge you for your policy and whether or not to issue a policy at all. That means that the illnesses you have suffered, injuries you have endured and medications you are taking will affect your health insurance quotes. But why should your health affect the rates for your health insurance...more
Hip joints are just like machines which are well set and preserved. The head of the femur bone, which is located loosely in the hollow of the pelvic bone, forms the joint. The significance of a well-set hip joint cannot be emphasized more than saying that it controls all our movement. But, being the part of our body that is almost under perpetual movement, this joint is inclined to wear out as age advances. Once it takes place, the joint would...more
Seemingly overnight, several websites have popped up online, giving out doctor ratings for thousands and thousands of physicians across the country. These websites are supported, read by, and have their content created by people just like you who have their opinions and want to share them with a broader audience. This sort of thing has long been the case in cyberspace with restaurants, stores, and products. It was only a matter of time before people began seeing the potential for the same sort of reviews for our healthcare professionals. But if you're looking for a good physician, can you rely on these sites to help you?Perhaps unsurprisingly, many physicians and physician's groups don't care for online doctor ratings sites. They believe that competition and a few bad apples will likely spoil the whole process. Their argument lies in the fact that a few patients who have personal disagreements with their physician are likely to go online to these sites and rant about it, quite possibly never bringing up their actual problem. For instance, physicians have begun to notice patients looking for prescription drugs to continue addictions have been known to threaten their...more
There are many things to consider concerning doctor ratings. In recent years, the practice of patients providing their own personal reviews of physicians has increased. Whether these reviews are posted online or in other periodicals or journals, there are many perspectives and opinions on their validity and use. It has generally been found that...more
I wake up so early in the morning, before my husband and children, I start the coffee and wonder, whya do my friends/peers look like. I see that my face has aged. When did this happen to me I don't see a young lady any more, I see an (almost) 40 yr old woman. I remember when my mother wasw When I wake up in the morning I look in the mirror. I...more
Nothing feels better than a hot bath, or the feeling of warm sun or sand on the back. I love this feeling. There is something great about this warmth. This relaxes our muscles and feels great on the skin and bones. There is a way to have this feeling through a trained massage technician. She/he will perform a hot stone massage. I was a little nervous at first when I heard about it - not to mention surprised, but I tried it. I loved it and make one part of my weekly routine.Don't worry, it is all done by a certified massage therapist in a clinical environment and the stones are kept in sanitized water until they are needed. Then gloves or other tools are used to remove them when needed. This is to inhibit the growth of bacteria. Massage therapists are certified after a long course of training.The stones used for this are the ones used through the ages and the history of hot stone massage. They are smooth basalt stones. These retain heat very well and are believed to have energizing properties.Another great thing about this type of massage is that it is easier on the hands of the massage therapist as the tools are used to apply pressure. The stones are laid out on...more
I have once have had a massage. Have you? If not, have you ever contemplated it? If you have not had a massage, here's something you should know. They are many benefits that come with it. Do you think massage is some new fad? Not true. Massage...more
In all my years on this earth, I have only had one massage! Now that I know the many benefits and history of massage, I'll be looking forward to a series of massages. It is an ancient form of healing and ways of relaxation and...more
Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document the use of massage. The ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians, as well as the Japanese, Romans and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and even Hippocrates wrote papers recommending...more
Finding Cheap Individual health insurance is not as simple as you think it is. There are a lot of things that you should know about it since your future health and finances depend on better health coverage.There are certain important...more
How can you decide which insurance company is the best for you and your needs? Not an easy question since everybody is different and has different needs. Therefore it may take some time and energy to find the company that suits you best...more
Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document the use of massage. The ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians, as well as the Japanese, Romans and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and even Hippocrates wrote papers recommending...more