Every year, more than one million Americans earn a college degree. Graduation is exciting, but flipping your tassel also means taking on new challenges. One of them is deciding what to do about health insurance.Traditionally, young adults could only remain on their parents' policy until they turned 23 or finished college. Fortunately, new laws have extended the coverage period all the way to age 26. This gives you ample time to find...more
In the past 9 years, I have had 3 normal pregnancies and healthy children. While the pregnancies were all normal and complication-free, I had all the different feelings going through both my mind and body. Between muscle and joint pain, there is also weight gain (in my case, this was quite substantial) causing physical discomfort. I never considered that there was any way of gaining some relief. I now know there is! It is a pregnancy massage. I...more
A Jacksonville integrated health practitioner provides much needed relief from the painful symptoms of slipped discs suffered by patients in the local Jacksonville area. A slipped disc is the cause of much pain as the joint is affected by the misalignment of the disc, resulting in pressure that prohibits the natural movement of the joint.A slipped disc occurs when excessive force is exerted upon the vertebrae in the spine, usually through an impact injury. Each joint in the spine is cushioned by a disc. These discs are designed to encourage smooth movement of the joint as well as cushioning the impact of normal daily activities.A high impact force applied to the vertebrae can not only damage the disc, but can force it out of its natural alignment. Once this occurs pain and inflammation result because the disc is misaligned. The nerves and soft tissue suffer from inflammation and the mobility of the joint is severely affected.Regular activities will be restricted due to the pain associated with a slipped disc. The joint cannot move properly and full extension or any force exerted on the joint, say due to heavy lifting, will result in extreme pain. A chiropractor can alleviate these...more
Health insurance is going through some major changes in the coming years as new policies are implemented to allow all individuals, regardless of pre-existing conditions or not, to obtain coverage for the sake of their well-being.As the importance of health insurance has been drummed into humans, pet owners have begun to wonder if applying for a pet...more
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...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 not be able to support our weight and move unhampered. In such a situation, you may have to involve curative strategies, and in the worst cases, hip joint replacement may be the only long term recourse left.In addition to continual wear, diseases like bone tumors, arthritis of different kinds etc can also result in hip joint harm. But the modern improvements in the field have ensured that treatment or replacement of hips is efficient and capable of returning normal lives to patients. In mild cases, doctors may advise drugs and lifestyle changes, and in more severe cases, physiotherapy and related cures are recommended. But if the circumstance is too serious, replacement of hip joint may be advised. It has been observed that patients all over...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...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,...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...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...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 is by...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 rest. It...more