Many people these days are affected by varicose veins. A few decades back treatment was a bit difficult but these days with the latest technological development, treatment has become easier. It is very important to know how to pick your varicose vein doctor. Treatments are highly technical and doctors specialize in different fields of this technicality, so it is very essential to identify the right doctor. Nowadays the patient can resume work the...more
Having a health insurance policy with a lifetime maximum amount is really a risky position to be in and a bad position to be in concerning your future health care. If you can see into your future and know with certainty that one of these policies will meet your needs, you don't need to read any farther. As any health care professional can tell you; just one major health issue can easily deplete these million dollar and beyond policies, leaving...more
The United States is the only country that offers health insurance as a benefit of employment and many people wonder how this came to be and why now this benefit is slowly drifting away. The answer of where this came from may surprise you. It is a lesson in history that may not only tell you where we have been but may explain where we have wound up.There were no health insurance benefits for employees up until World War II. Then the U.S. government didn't want to penalize their soldiers so in an attempt to keep a level playing ground while the country was at war the government banned companies from giving pay raises to civilians until the war was over. As a result, employers were looking for a way to reward employees without giving them money and they decided that they could pay for their health insurance coverage and that would be a nice way to reward them without breaking the pay freeze.Initially health insurance benefits were paid for completely by the employer but as time has gone on and health insurance costs have risen gradually more of the premiums have had to be subsidized by the employees and their families. This increasing cost has resulted in an enormous financial burden...more
What is the first thing you see in the morning when you look in the mirror? Your face! That is what everyone else sees when they first see you. Do you feel like time has treated you badly? Or maybe you just feel like you need a refreshing look. Is your skin dry and tight? Do you have that dreaded high school reunion coming up? Here's what you need....more
Though the state has comparatively more relaxed insurance regulations, purchasing health insurance in Virginia is not a cakewalk. There are precautions that need to be taken care and laws that need to be kept in mind. The health reforms have spurned the growth of illegal carriers and fake policies. Avoid scams. That is the important...more
It is often difficult to diagnose asthma. This is the reason that so many people have asthma but they don't even know. They will simply take it as a seasonal coughing that attack in lingering cold or due to dry air. Your first visit to your physician is of great importance for this is the time to diagnose whether you have asthma or not. Asthma resembles many other conditions, so require a thorough diagnosis. An obstruction in airways, such as one from cystic fibrosis, can cause asthma like symptoms in children. On the other hand, congestive heart failure, chronic bronchitis and emphysema in adults may appear like asthma.Your physician for the sake of proper diagnosis of your condition makes ask for your medical history. Physical examination would be done and some test would be performed to have a closer look of the symptoms. Physical examination will focus on your upper respiratory tract, chest and skin. The main purpose this examination is to look for any signs of asthma, for instance, signs of allergic skin conditions (eczema), increased nasal secretions, sounds of wheezing (like whistling) during normal breathing, swelling of the mucus membranes, and hunched...more
Happy Singh was as his name suggests a believer in being happy always. His happy- go- lucky nature really endeared him to everyone. With great friends, family and a family business to run, it was a smooth going for Happy. There was a...more
By choosing a best doctor might be one of the most important health decisions. It is one you should positive, informed and content making, because your doctor will be asset the key to your health in his or her hands. Whether you have an...more
Tired, stressed, feel you need a break? There are many types of pain relief, but none as luxurious as a massage at a spa. We have all seen those day spas, massage shops etc. Many of us have frequent massages, yet so many of us haven't even considered...more
Medical care can be very expensive, especially for the uninsured. Hospitalization and surgery in an American hospital can cost tens of thousands of dollars. An increasing number of people are looking to reduce that expense, especially...more
The fall of 2013 may seem a long way off, but when you are focused on day-to-day coding, you should begin thinking about the new code system, ICD-10, now. One thing which is of prime importance is getting your doctors ready for the change. Get your...more
One of the most frequent complaints from people today is that it is far too demanding to get respectable insurance if you are not rich or don't have a job that offers great compensation package. This is an acceptable complaint to have. The truth is...more