In my many life experiences, my first "massage" was not all it could have been. Having had more massages than my first one, I realize, it actually is great. I was the subject of a lady who was learning. I worked at a health club and she needed volunteers. I, as the low person on the totem pole, was elected to be that. I had no idea what a therapeutic massage involved. Well, this was no therapeutic massage. I had to put up with the noise of two...more
These days we all work hard and play hard. Families are on the move between school, after-school activities, work, housework. I get it, we don't take time sit and relax. We can't always make it to the local spa for a massage. You may be one of the lucky ones whose company provides the relief of a chair massage!Some companies actually will provide on-the job chair massages. A masseuse will show up, equipment in hand, at the job site. These...more
Be your own doctor. What I mean when I say this is that you need to take care of your own body. Much like everything else in life, if you want something done right, you need to do it yourself. I'm not talking about treating your own ailments by guessing which over-the-counter drugs to buy at the pharmacy. I am saying that if anyone knows your body, it's you. Take preventative care of your body so you do not need to place yourself in the hands of a doctor, at least not on a regular basis. Don't get me wrong, I do hold a high respect for medical professionals and many doctors have saved the lives of people who would never have survived otherwise. The main goal is to stay healthy and stay away from prescriptions by using all of your natural resources like food, exercise and supplements before you opt to take a prescription. Sometimes the simplest measures are the best way to go.There was a time when I would have migraine headaches at least twice per month. I could tell when they were coming on because my neck muscles would become very tight and the back of my head would start to ache. I tried to stick out the pain many times by just laying down in a dark room completely...more
Over 20 states are taking part in a class-action lawsuit that contends that portions of the Obama administration's healthcare reform law are unconstitutional. While that motion winds its way through the legal system (and is likely to end up in the Supreme Court), Illinois is one state that will not take part.According to the head of...more
The Local Doctors community performs many useful services for people in all walks of life in all parts of the world. Everybody needs medical advice from the point that they are conceived in their mother's womb to the final moment when they die. Having a good trusted family doctor is essential today for almost anybody who seeks to stay in good...more
Commercial health insurance provides two main benefits. These are medical expense benefits that often cover a wide variety of medical procedures, tests, and hospitalization and disability income for those that are disabled. There are huge variations in the different types of coverage that are offered, but there are basic criteria that remain fairly standard and easy to comprehend.The medical expense coverage can be pretty comprehensive. It often includes operating room visits, doctor and surgeon fees, prescription fees, prosthetic limbs, laboratory tests, therapy and ambulatory patient transport among many others.Some forms of health coverage however may offer a more extensive list of services that are covered by the policy than others. A lot of this is dependent on what company you work for or what health insurance plan you purchase. For instance gastric bypass surgery may be covered under one company's plan but not another. Most people do not realize this fact.The disability income benefits provide monetary benefits to those individuals that are either full or even partially disabled. These benefits are subject to time restrictions and there is also a set maximum dollar amount...more
Christian health insurance plans are absolutely ideal for Christians who are unemployed and to those who are unable to get health insurance through a more traditional company. In many cases, these not-for-profit health insurance programs are far more...more
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurobehavioral developmental disorders in children. It is for a fact one of the most usually studied and diagnosed neurobehavioral disorders in children. It can manifest as...more
What a great experience being pregnant can be. There can also be potential concerns, the troubles of weight gain, muscle pain and joint pain, as well as the aches in our bones. This is such a joyous occasion, as well as one of a challenge. We feel...more
Have you ever thought about having a massage? Maybe you have and you know the benefits. As a woman, I know that a massage can be great for pain/stress relief. Even injuries can be relieved by a massage. Not only the everyday worries can melt away,...more
If you are a home-owner (or renter), a parent, a caregiver, heck, even a pet-owner, you are on-the-go! Between carrying groceries or kitty litter, moving car seats, picking up small children, carrying back-packs, you are under physical (perhaps...more
I feel so great! That was fabulous. I just had my first Swedish massage. Why did it take me so long to discover this. Having had one, I now know that this is one of the more modern-day massages. It was developed in Stockholm, Sweden, just a few...more