Take Charge of Your Health Care February 23, 2008

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Welcome to the February 23, 2008 edition of take charge of your health care. February is heart health month, so read through some of our diet and fitness, consumer directed healthcare, and alternative medicine selections to help you stay fit and healthy.


If you are a U.S. resident, and are interested in a career in the health benefits industry, see my article “The AmeriPlan Business Opportunity” which is posted below. This month, AmeriPlan, the discount medical and dental benefits company that I am a Senior Regional Sales Director for, has an excellent promotion going on. You can start your own health benefits business for just $25.00. There are still a few days to take advantage of this opportunity.


Again we received many quality posts this month. I do accept about 80% of the submissions because they are generally quite good and on topic. If you submitted more than 2 posts, you will find that I have posted your 2 articles most relevant to this carnival. Feel free to resubmit your post to next month’s carnival.


Happy reading and stay healthy.

health insurance

Raymond presents How To Avoid A Major Cause Of Bankruptcy By Getting Basic Health Insurance Coverage posted at Money Blue Book, saying, “Currently, unpaid medical bills due to unforeseen and catastrophic medical related ailments compete with debt mismanagement and credit card bills as the number one contributor to personal bankruptcy.”

Helene Zemel presents Finding an Affordable Dental Plan - Questions to Ask posted at Health Plans Plus, saying, "Seven out of 10 Americans do not have dental insurance. A discount dental plan may be an affordable alternative. Here are some questions to ask when searching for an affordable dental plan."

D.A. presents What You Need to Know When Choosing Dental Insurance posted at Dental Aggregate. This post provides some excellent advice for selecting a dental insurance plan plus an explanation of insurance terms you should know.

Health Chaos presents The wheel goes round and round posted at Health Chaos. Editor’s note: An interesting commentary about the problems caused by a lack of health insurance.

save money on health care

Helene Zemel presents The AmeriPlan Business Opportunity Get Started for $25 posted at Health Plans Plus, saying, "For a limited time only, you can start your AmeriPlan business for just $25.00 for the first month. This promotion begins on February 1, 2008 and ends February 29th, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. This is an excellent opportunity to try a new business and see if it is right for you with minimal financial risk."

Pinyo Bhulipongsanon presents Health Insurance, Medical Expenses, and Unscrupulous Doctors posted at Moolanomy. Editor’s note: The author makes the good point that it is important to question your healthcare provider about all procedures, medications, and tests.

Raymond presents Deadline Approaching To Use Up Your Flexible Spending Account - Use It Or Lose It Money Blue Book posted at Money Blue Book. Editor’s note: This post has excellent information regarding flexible spending accounts and is a reminder to max out your flexible spending account by the end of the year.

TheNourisher presents Forgotten tooth decay cure : heal your cavities and prevent root canals posted at Nourished Magazine, saying, "Contrary to popular belief, cavities aren't avoided by brushing your teeth, and you don't need a dentist to prevent tooth decay. In his search for a cure for his one-year-old daughter's cavities, Rami Nagel came across the work of Dr Weston A Price, a dentist who, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, discovered the true cause of dental decay." Editor’s note: This informative article is a real eye opener and should help those of us who suffer from an above normal amount of tooth decay.

Walter presents Living Healthy Isn’t Cost Saving, It’s Cost Effective posted at Highlight HEALTH, saying, “The value of healthy-living is reduced yearly healthcare costs earlier in life and increased life expectancy. Isn’t that what it’s all about?”.

alternative medicine

Mitch McDonald presents All Natural Home Remedy for Acne Breakouts posted at FYI About.com. Editor’s note: Some good information on acne is posted here.

Christian Goodman presents How Being Overweight Increases the Risk of Hypertension Christian Goodman posted at Christian Goodman, saying, "Hypertension and obesity are the two most serious health threats we face."

Christian Goodman presents Tired? It could be Fibromyalgia posted at Christian Goodman, saying, "Fibromyalgia has no known cause. Doctors all over the world suggest several catalysts for the syndrome, some conflicting with each other. Others even think it’s all in the mind. But simple exercises can heal Fibromyalgia."

Joe Lasiter presents Arthritis: Home Remedies posted at Natural Pain Relief, saying, "Soaks, Rubs, Teas and supplements have been used for centuries to reduce the pain of arthritis, here are a few you may not have tried."

Michael H presents Deodorants, Antiperspirants and Your Health posted at ControlYourImpact.com. Editor’s note: Thanks for informing us of the dangers of antiperspirants. I’m so glad that my father, many years ago, believed that stopping perspiration was very unnatural.

Joe Lasiter presents Herbal Home remedies posted at Natural Pain Relief, saying, "Medicinal plants have been used for centuries to provide healing before western medicine as we now know it with its manufactured pills and chemicals."

Spencer Jones presents Why Take Colloidal Silver? posted at Colloidal Silver Secrets, saying, "One of the easiest ways to take charge of your health is through the use of colloidal silver for boosting immunity and fighting infection."

Ellen Landauer presents Nutritional Supplements for Depression and Anxiety posted at Health Freedom Coaching. Editor’s note: Thanks for the great information on nutritional supplements that can aid in depression and anxiety. These supplements are certainly a much better alternative than the expensive drugs with their dangerous side effects which are pushed by the pharmaceutical companies.

Kavit Haria presents Facial Yoga - Get rid of your wrinkles faster posted at Wellness Junction by Kavit Haria. Editor’s note: This is certainly much safer than either Botox or cosmetic surgery and attending classes has social benefits too.

consumer driven health care

James Chambers presents Hyperhidrosis Treatment Advice and Options posted at Hyperhidrosis. Editor’s note: Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis can be problematic. Here are some treatments to look into.

James Chambers presents Hyperhidrosis Causes posted at Hyperhidrosis. More on hyperhidrosis.

Alvaro Fernandez presents Brain Plasticity, Health and Fitness Books posted at SharpBrains, saying, "Enjoy this list of 20 great books on the brain, learning and healthy aging."

MT presents How To Protect Yourself From Bird Flu Or Avian Flu? posted at MT Herald Dot Com. Editor’s note: Some good information especially if you are traveling to a country where there have been bird flu cases.

Alvaro Fernandez presents Brain Fitness/ Training Newsletter: January Wrap-Up posted at SharpBrains, saying, "A selection of articles on cognitive and emotional training, focused on implications on health and wellness."

Mitch McDonald presents Maintain The Basics Of Elderly Personal Hygiene posted at FYI About.com. Editor’s note: This is good information for anyone who must care for the elderly.

Joyce Dowling presents Solution to TMJ! & should reduce tinnitus, too - why didn't I know? Everyone should know! posted at UU Mom, saying, "Not sure if that category totally fits, but I didn't give up until I found a solution to my health problem & even my holistic doctor missed the right diagnosis. Now I know the cause, the solution is soon to come. People need to know they don't need to suffer like this."

Aparna presents Can a shampoo session at a beauty salon trigger strokes in the elderly? posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, "Shampooing hair at a salon can prove to be dangerous and even fatal to the aged. Ever heard of the ‘Sink Shampoo Syndrome (SSS)’? During a shampoo session at a beauty salon, the head is bent backward over the edge of a basin and if this position is maintained for a long time it can trigger strokes in elderly persons." Editor’s note: I never would have thought of this danger, but it certainly makes sense. Thanks for informing us of this hidden danger

Tip Diva presents Top Ten Tips - Preparing For Medical Tests posted at Tip Diva, saying, "Most people have to take medical tests at some point in their lives, whether one-off or recurring. Here’s how to make preparing for these medical tests easier." Editor’s note: excellent information on preparing for medical tests.

FruitfulTime presents Are you sleeping enough? posted at FruitfulTime Blog. Editor’s note: Thanks for reminding us of the repair benefits of sleeping.

Daniel Lafleche presents A fascinating clip from the film Malaria Parasites posted at Film and Video Marketplace Blog, saying, "Why is it that 30 years ago malaria in Africa was no more serious than the flu? This 5-minute video provides an overview on what has happened, and pointers to help solve this health problem."

diet & fitness

Joshua Seth presents Weight Loss Tips posted at Joshua Seth Blog, saying, ""‘I don’t know about you, but I’m sick and tired of all the misinformation from the weight loss industry causing people to waste their time and money on fad diets that only end up making them fatter! The CDC reports that over 120 million Americans are overweight and the problem is just getting worse. Together we can do something about it."

Mike Remer presents Oh, Oh! Here Come the Holidays and the Cold Weather My Path To Fitness Blog posted at My Path To Fitness Blog. Editor’s note: It’s several weeks past the holidays, but these Winter fitness tips are great for those of us in colder climates.

James D. Brausch presents Does The Switch Diet Work Long-term? posted at Weight Loss Dude. Editor’s note: What a good idea switching diets! Most diets don’t work because people get bored with the same eating plans. People might even look forward to their new diet each week.

James D. Brausch presents Bathroom Scales posted at Weight Loss Dude. Editor’s note: A humorous commentary on modern bathroom scales.

Joshua Seth presents Your Weight Loss Mindset posted at Joshua Seth Blog, saying, ""Answer these four questions to start improving your health today. By doing so you’re taking the steps to do something good for yourself, as well as the people who love you. You’re taking charge of your health and your life. The greatest gift you can give yourself and those who love you is good health. Why wait any longer?" Editor’s note: It certainly makes sense to focus on your mindset for success with dieting rather than on diet pills or drastic diets.

Jose DeJesus MD presents Chronic Neck Pain Patients - Danish Study Describes Effective Treatment posted at Physician Entrepreneur. Editor’s note: Good article on the effectiveness of strength training and exercise for chronic neck pain.

Tiffany Washko presents Raw Food is Easier on the Budget posted at Raw Food Blog. Editor’s note: Raw foods are not only beneficial to your good health but can help reduce your food budget.

Roger Haeske presents I'll Be Eating At A Steakhouse Tonight posted at Raw Food Diet, Bodyweight Fitness and Peak Performance Living. Editor’s note: A very interesting post about the author’s experience in attending a friend’s restaurant party while adhering to his raw diet plan.

MT presents New Year Health Care Resolutions posted at MT Herald Dot Com. Editor’s note: It’s not too late to make New Year’s resolutions concerning your health.

Frederic Patenaude presents 24-Hour Special for Lightning Speed Fitness Program posted at Frederic Patenaude Talks, saying, "This is a blog entry for a program which makes fitness easy (with some effort) and affordable. No more fancy equipment or expensive gym memberships....for the average "joe" who wants to stay in decent shape, these exercises help you to use your own body weight to achieve fitness. The exercises can be done anytime, anywhere, within roughly 15-20 minutes. Convenient and efffective!"

Mike Remer presents Celebrating! My Path To Fitness Blog posted at My Path To Fitness Blog. Editor’s note: Thanks for your inspirational message about exercising.

Daniel Lafleche presents Sell Sheet Sampler: Fascinating clip from documentary 'Shredded' posted at Film and Video Marketplace Blog, saying, "5-minute clip that provides a unusual glimpse into the problem of body-image for teenage males, and warns about steroid use."

Randy Powell presents Good Fats! posted at Eating-Veggies.com: Alkaline Diet blog, saying, “The long term effects of an alkaline diet and consumption of healthy fats and oils will improve the quality of life for these people long into their adult years and help them bypass some of the health problems experienced by our elders.”

Anmol Mehta presents Free Online Hatha Yoga Poses Galleries posted at Mastery of Meditation, Enlightenment & Kundalini Yoga, saying, "Free online e-book of illustrated Hatha Yoga poses and exercises to help you start or deepen your Yoga practice."

Karl presents Self Hypnosis: Handle Stress with Self Hypnosis posted at SELF HYPNOSIS: Weight Loss, Quit Smoking Self Hypnosis!. Editor’s note: Some good tips on the use of self hypnosis for stress reduction and relaxation.

Frederic Patenaude presents Staying a Step Ahead of Aging posted at Frederic Patenaude Talks, saying, "As we age, increasing one's fitness levels is imperative to succeed with youth, vitality, and weight loss goals."

Alfa Mercado presents 40 Ways To Lose Weight Fast? And Keep It Off posted at Wellness Junction by Kavit Haria. Editor’s note: Here are some excellent tips for losing weight.

Alfa Mercado presents Five awesome ways to improve breakfast posted at Wellness Junction by Kavit Haria. Editor’s note: You’ll be hungry for breakfast after you read this article.

miscellaneous

Sagar presents Online Nursing Degree Directory » Blog Archive » 10 Terrible Patients You’ll Find In Every Hospital …And How To Deal With Them posted at Online Nursing Degree Directory. Editor’s note: A humorous look at various patients that you will come across as a healthcare provider.

Rebecca Suzanne Dean presents How To Research 5 Times Faster posted at Rebecca Dean. Editor’s note: Some good information on the value of speed reading.

Rob Moshe presents Live Your Best Life By Serving Others posted at Rob Schaumer, saying, "This is not necessarily a fitting post for your carnival. Once the project starts, each day I will recognize a fellow blogger that "Helped""

Joshua Wagner presents Focus on One Thing at a Time (Diversity is Death) posted at Total Possibility, saying, “If we lose our focus and diversify our life so much that we spread ourselves thin, all we are going to be able to do is to stare at someone when they need a response.”

jozy presents Asbestos can be fully removed - invention from Poland. posted at Mesothelioma Survivor Portal, saying, "Great invention."

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of take charge of your health care using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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Take Charge of Your Health Care Carnival January 22, 2008 Edition

Take Charge of Your Health Care - January 22, 2008

Welcome to the January 22, 2008 edition of take charge of your health care. First of all, I wish all of my readers a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year. I hope that all of you were able to spend some good, quality time with your friends and family. My own family is small, but I feel that I have made so many friends through business, on the internet, and in the blogosphere.

Our blog is becoming more and more popular each month. This month we have received 54 posts. Since I am the sole host for Take Charge of Your Health Care Carnival, I would like to request that each author send in no more than 2 posts per carnival. In future issues, I will select your best 2, if you submit more than 2 good content articles. All posts must be on topic, provide good content, and be family friendly to be included. Submissions that consist primarily of a sales landing page will not be included.

Here in the United States we are busy with the primary process which culminates in the selection of which candidate will be the nominee for president at each party’s convention. November 2008, we will be electing a new President of the United States. This new President will have formidable challenges, one of which will be to fix the broken U.S. health care system in which 47,000,000 Americans do not have health insurance and even more are underinsured. With this in mind, I would like to begin this carnival with some posts on health insurance.

This being the New Year, many excellent posts have been submitted on diet and fitness. Hopefully these posts will help you with your New Year’s Resolutions.

health insurance

Helene Zemel presents The Shame of the American Health Care System posted at Health Plans Plus, saying, "Over 47,000,000 Americans have no health insurance—more than 15 % of the population. Even more Americans do not have any dental insurance. With the exception of the United States, most developed countries have a National health system which benefits all of its citizens both rich and poor. Although the United States is a first world country, for the more than 47 million uninsured, medical care is third world."

Bill presents What are the Benefits of a Dental Plan? posted at I Need a Dental Plan. There is some good information on choosing a discount dental plan in this post plus some advice on dental hygiene.

Helene Zemel presents A Little Known Secret - Patient Assistance Programs posted at Health Plans Plus, saying, "For over 15 years, more than 200 pharmaceutical companies representing 1,100 brand-name drugs have been providing prescription medications to eligible individuals through Patient Assistance Programs. These programs assist eligible individuals who cannot afford their prescription medications due to limited income or other financial hardships. A major problem is that few people know about the existence of these programs or understand the complicated application and approval process required to participate in a Prescription Assistance Program."

consumer directed health care

Here is your opportunity to get some good recommendations on some common problems by a licensed registered pharmacist:

Carla presents 5 most common pharmacy questions posted at Carla
In another informative post, Carla presents Got a stuffy nose? Cough and cold medication explained posted at Carla.

Staying on the topic of medications, Dr Martin W. Russell presents Self Help For Sleeping Pills - The Campaign posted at Dr Martin W. Russell, saying, "Save money on your sleeping medication the best way possible." For those readers with sleep problems, Dr. Russell includes a link for people who want to get a good night's sleep, but who have been worried about the risks of sleeping pills or potions.

There is increasing evidence that computer based cognitive training can help prevent memory loss in the elderly. Alvaro Fernandez presents Brain Training: No Magic Bullet, Yet Useful Tool. Interview with Elizabeth Zelinski posted at SharpBrains, saying, "Newsweek says that "computer-based brain training has shot up from essentially zero in 2005 to $80 million this year, according to the consulting firm SharpBrains". Here goes an interview with a leading scientist."

Andrew Michaels presents Relearning to See: My Plan to Regain My Waning Eyesight and Hurl My Glasses Off A Cliff posted at Lifecrafting, saying, "One man's quest to repair his vision." Editor’s note: I hope that Mr. Michaels will report back on the benefits that he finds from this vision improvement course. I remember that my childhood optometrist was very big on visual training. I know that some supplements such as lutein, bilberry, eyebright, and carnosine can have a positive effect on vision problems.

Save Money presents LASIK Eye Surgery - My Experiences - Day 1 posted at How I Save Money.net. Editor’s note: If you are considering Lasik eye surgery, this is a very informative blog to read.

Kate Baggott presents Labor and Birth from A to Z posted at Babylune, saying, "Everything you should know about labor and delivery with even more fun stuff thrown in." Editor’s note: Excellent blog for anyone expecting a baby.

jonn presents Mesothelioma Survivor posted at Mesothelioma News Blog, saying, "Psychology on what to do when diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer." Editor’s note: This is very positive advice which will help you advocate if you are a victim of this serious illness. The author recommends a book by a Mesothelioma survivor.

diet & fitness

James D. Brausch presents New Years Resolutions posted at Weight Loss Dude. This is a good place to start your New Year’s reading.

Alex Blackwell presents Five Good Reasons to Exercise posted at The Next 45 Years. Editor’s note: Excellent post about the physical and mental benefits of an exercise routine and the importance of “me time.”

Maria Fernandez presents Weight loss myths demystified posted at Health and beauty - blog, saying, "This post gives you an assessment of long-held myths about dieting, and tips of how to lose weight successfully." Editor’s note: The author gives some excellent and sound diet advice which will help you lost weight sensibly.

andrew784 presents 100 Weight Loss Tips & Tricks posted at Personal Hack, saying, "Simple, quick and easy weight loss tips that cover every aspect of weight loss: Physical Activity Level, Eating Habits, and the right weight loss Mindset." Editor’s note: Another excellent post. These diet and weight loss tips are sure to help you lose weight sensibly.

Lucynda Riley presents Onions are Medicinal posted at Flower, Field, and Forest. This is an informative blog post about the medicinal and health benefits of onions.

For some good diet tips read the following posts by Lucynda Riley:

Handeling Cravings posted at A Public Diet.

Its not how much were eating its what were eating. posted at A Public Diet.

Dieting during Christmas posted at A Public Diet.

Mike Remer presents Wish Exercise wasn’t so Hard? My Path To Fitness Blog posted at My Path To Fitness Blog. The author reminds us that: “When you were a kid, what did you do when you went out to play? Right, you ran around, climbed trees, jumped rope. You were moving and called it ”play.” What physical activities can you add to your lifeor increase today — or at the very latest tomorrow -and call it play?”

Roger Haeske presents This Hang-Up Is Killing You, But You Don't Care posted at Raw Food Diet, Bodyweight Fitness and Peak Performance Living. Editor’s note: Some good advice from our Raw Food Diet expert.

Lucynda Riley presents Ham Bone Soup posted at A Public Diet. Editor’s note: This recipe sounds hearty, nutritious, and just perfect for the frigid weather we are having in much of the U.S. this week.

Abdulrasool Sumar presents Gardening & Good Diet Leads to Less Lung Cancer Risk posted at Mesothelioma Cancer, saying, "Cancer scientists at the The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center say that by simply eating 4 or more servings of green salad a week, and doing their gardening once or twice a week, people (both smokers and non-smokers) will be able to substantially reduce their risks of developing lung cancer during their lifetimes. This is a matter of doing physical exercise by gardening, and having good nutrition by eating green salads and other healthy meals."

Samuel Bryson presents High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): posted at Total Wellbeing. Editor’s note: Some good information on exercise physiology is presented in this article.

Alfa Mercado presents How to add more tofu to your daily diet posted at Wellness Junction by Kavit Haria. Tofu can be a much healthier substitute for meat while supplying protein and calcium to the diet. The author gives some excellent tips for cooking with tofu.

Alfa Mercado presents How to cut the fat and feel good posted at Wellness Junction by Kavit Haria. Obesity is becoming a global problem, not just an American or British problem. Alfa Mercado gives some good tips for losing weight.

Samuel Bryson presents Why Diets Don’t Work: posted at Total Wellbeing. This post focuses on the psychology of dieting. The author states that: “Dieting is a flawed concept. It has become associated with short term goals.”

Samuel Bryson presents Cycling and your wellbeing: posted at Total Wellbeing. Mr. Bryson suggests using cycling as a means of transport saving you money on gasoline, time being stuck in traffic, and also as an actual means of daily exercise.

Carey Yang presents Peppermint Oil for Curbing Appetite and Losing Weight posted at Carey for Fitness. This post reviews the many benefits of peppermint oil.

Carey Yang presents Experience the #1 Antioxidant Power to Fortify, Replenish and Rejuvenate Your Body posted at Carey for Fitness. Information about a powerful but good tasting antioxidant drink.



alternative medicine

Candida or Yeast Infection can be a stubborn health problem with uncomfortable symptoms. Michael Winicki submitted several short, excellent posts containing excellent information and treatment advice for treating this condition. If you suffer from yeast infection, you will want to read these posts:

What is Candida? posted at Michael Winicki

Candida Symptoms posted at Michael Winicki

Candida Diet posted at Michael Winicki.

articles_Signs_of_a_Yeast_Infection_during_Pregnancy.html posted at Michael Winicki.

The Real Problem With Candida Yeast posted at Michael Winicki.

Chronic Yeast Infection Cure posted at Michael Winicki.

Andrew Michaels presents Never Suffer A Headache Again posted at Lifecrafting, saying, "You need never suffer a headache again. Follow the steps in this article and become free of migraines and headaches." The author gives 5 steps which should help prevent headaches.

TherapyDoc presents Anxiety, Ethics, and Blogging posted at Everyone Needs Therapy. Some thoughts on blogging as well as a book recommendation are presented in this blog post.
Mitch McDonald presents Chemotherapy vs

Natural Alternatives posted at FYI About.com. Editor’s note: There is definitely controversy on this topic, but if you suffer from cancer, you should definitely look into alternative therapies as part of your treatment options.

Angela Williams Duea presents Eskridge & Associates: Try Hypnosis! posted at Eskridge & Associates, saying, "When I was was ready to face my tobacco habit, I found hypnosis helped me kick the addiction." In fitting with our New Years Resolutions edition, the author reports on his success in using hypnosis to cure a tobacco habit.

FitBuff presents How to Be Happy: 10 Mood-Boosting Moves FitBuff.com's Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog posted at FitBuff.com's Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog, saying, "Sometimes the best way to boost your physical health is to boost your mental health first. You'd be surprised at just how connected the two are. Try it out now with these 10 easy mood-boosting moves..."

Lucynda Riley presents Mullein (Verbascum Thapsus) posted at Flower, Field, and Forest. Information on an herbal remedy for colds and earaches.

James Chambers presents Hyperhidrosis Causes posted at Hyperhidrosis. Author’s note: Good content on hyperhidrosis, also know as excessive sweating, and what can be done about it.

Joe Lasiter presents Inside Look - A Bowen Session posted at Natural Pain Relief, saying, "A Bowen session lasts about the same as a typical massage 30-45 minutes. The therapist "rolls" over the muscles with their fingers. This rolling action increases the energy flow and causes the muscles to relax."

Anmol Mehta presents Free Online Yoga Breathing Exercises (Yoga Pranayama) E-Book posted at Mastery of Meditation, Enlightenment & Kundalini Yoga, saying, "Collection of powerful yoga breathing exercises to help you lose weight, cure diseases and get fit."

Alfa Mercado presents 5 Ways to Get Rid of a Cold posted at Wellness Junction by Kavit Haria. Some good tips on treating colds.

werelax presents The Health Benefits of Dancing - Found in Relaxation Activites posted at Where We Relax, saying, "Did you know that something as fun as dancing could have health benefits?"

Jose DeJesus MD presents Chronic Neck Pain Patients - Danish Study Describes Effective Treatment posted at Physician Entrepreneur. Dr. DeJesus cites an informative study which demonstrates that strength training can be helpful to people with chronic neck pain.

Hueina Su presents My Young Living Story and Exciting News posted at Intensive Care for the Nurturer's Soul, saying, "Ever since a health scare last summer, I've found the tools to help me regain my physical & emotional health. My husband and I are amazed at the turnaround I've made since last winter. Here's my healing journey and some exciting news to share."

Lovelyn presents An Introduction to Self Massage posted at The Art of Balanced Living. This post describes how self massage can be an effective therapy for carpal wrist syndrome, sciatic nerve pain, tension headache and stress.

Heidi Whitaker presents Work from Home Choices: Top Ten Reasons NOT to Choose Getting a Flu Shot posted at Work from Home Choices, saying, "Article focuses on little known negatives to getting a flu shot. Also recommends alternatives."

Miscellaneous

Pat B. Doyle presents Feng Shui and Clutter posted at Barton Pond Feng Shui.

SJ Yee presents The Best of RichGrad.com in 2007 posted at Personal Development for the Book Smart, saying, "21 of the Best Personal Development Articles from RichGrad.com in 2007... Have a blessed 2008!"

Kingsley Tagbo presents How to Overcome Procrastination in 8 Easy Steps: The Fastest Way to Learn Technical Skills or Get a Job posted at HOW TO LEARN COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FAST OR GET A JOB EASILY.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of take charge of your health care using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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Take Charge of Your Health Care - December 22, 2007

Take Charge of Your Health Care

December 22, 2007

Special Holiday Edition

Welcome to the December 22, 2007 edition of take charge of your health care. First of all I want to wish all of our readers a Happy Holiday. This is truly a time to spend with your family and closest friends. My best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.

Since this is our Holiday and New Year’s edition, I will begin this edition with our diet and fitness section. Again, I was very impressed with the quality and content of the submissions, and know that you will enjoy reading this edition as I did editing it. Happy Reading!

fitness & diet

Shamelle presents

Staying Motivated When We Don't Loose Weight, The Way We Want! posted at Enhance Life. The author provides some very practical and down to earth tips for staying motivated while dieting.

Sagar presents

Negative Calorie Foods: 15 Foods That Actually Burn More Calories Than They Contain posted at Bootstrapper. The author suggests some low calorie and delicious fruits and vegetables which can keep hunger at bay while adding vitamins and minerals to our diet and jumpstarting our metabolism.

As a complement to good diet, Helene Zemel presents Family Fun and Fitness posted at Health Plans Plus, saying, "The author remembers a time when families ate dinner together and children engaged in healthy outdoor activities instead of spending countless hours playing video games, surfing the web, watching 300 plus television programs, and talking on cell phones. These sedentary activities have led to an increase in lifestyle diseases such as high blood pressure, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. The author suggests a family fun night to bring back family togetherness and increase physical activity noting that the "family that plays together stays together."

Helene Zemel presents

Gift Ideas for Mental and Physical Fitness posted at Health Plans Plus, saying, "Whether you are shopping for holiday gifts or a gift for a special occasion like a birthday or graduation, why not choose a gift that has real educational value—a gift that promotes physical and mental fitness. These gifts will be appreciated by both young and old alike."

Peter25 presents

Stay Fit at Home posted at Small Business, saying, "It is possible to get fit even if you lack enough time to visit your local community center or gym. To achieve physical fitness under a tight schedule, you could opt for home fitness regimes."

Jose DeJesus MD presents

Behavior change to healthier living habits opens opportunities in physician entrepreneurship posted at Physician Entrepreneur. The author stresses the role of health care providers in addressing behavioral issues such as poor diet, poor exercise habits, and stress which can and do affect health.

Alvaro Fernandez presents

Jogging our Brains for Brain Vitality, Healthy Aging-and Intelligence! posted at SharpBrains, saying, "Commentary on several recent articles on the importance of cognitive exercise to improve willpower, memory, and brain health." Editor’s note: This blog post points out the importance of exercising our minds to stay sharp and fit.

Alvaro Fernandez presents

Robert Emmons on the Positive Psychology of Gratitude posted at SharpBrains, saying, "can we enhance our happiness and health by nurturing gratitude?"

Marcus Ryan presents

An Super Anti Aging Diet That Will Make You Look 10-20 Years Younger posted at Wrinkle Creams Review, saying, "This is a fantastic diet and lifestyle that's great for longevity and prevention of health problems common in Western society - the Okinawan diet. It's called one of the healthiest diets in the world." Editor’s note: Some very good anti-aging tips here plus a great recipe for Miso soup.

Steve Pavlina presents

Why Vegan? posted at Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog. The author recounts his experience in going vegan and how it led to more energy, more mental clarity, more vitality, and more endurance.

Roger Haeske presents

Having Trouble Staying Raw, It May Not Be Your Fault posted at Raw Food Diet, Bodyweight Fitness and Peak Performance Living. Editor's note: This blog post is must reading for those of you who want to follow a 100% raw diet.

Doug Ragan presents

E3 Success Blog » Blog Archive » Cleansing for Weight Loss posted at E3 Success Blog, saying, "According to the Center for Disease Control, an estimated 66 percent of U.S. adults are overweight. 32 percent are obese. A new study by researchers at RTI International and the Centers for Disease Control estimates that U.S. obesity-attributable medical expenditures reached $75 billion in 2003 and that taxpayers finance about half of these costs through Medicare and Medicaid. Some estimates claim that obesity contributes to over 300,000 deaths per year in the U.S. and has surpassed smoking as the #1 killer."

Dan-O presents

Have You Benefited from the Revolutionary Magic of Internet Self Help? posted at Danogo.com - Discover. Inspiring . Media, saying, "Highly informative article about how the Web has changed self help and a huge resource of online personal development information."

SJ Yee presents

How to live each day and get from where you are to where you want to go posted at Personal Development for the Book Smart. The author states: “Are Olympics athletes who come in last place failures? No… as long as they complete the race, they are winners. As long as you do it and give the best of yourself, you are never a failure. “

alternative medicine

Aparna presents

Drumsticks for health posted at Beauty & Personality Grooming, saying, "Drumstick or Moringa Oleifera is named so for its long bean-like fruit. Just about the whole plant is edible. The roots, flowers, leaves, pods are used in curries, salads and soups. The leaves are the most nutritious of all, and hence worth including in one’s diet. However, for maximum benefit, it should be consumed raw or in raw form. Don’t be put off by that characteristic aroma of the leaves. Just take a look at their nutritional value and then decide for yourself. Nutritional value of drumstick leaves * Seven times more vitamin C than oranges to fight many illnesses including cold and flu....." Editor’s note: Interesting post about the nutritional and medicinal benefits of this herb. I look forward to seeing this herbal supplement in the U.S.

Mitch McDonald presents

Chemotherapy vs. Natural Alternatives posted at FYI About.com, saying, "Are you suffering from cancer? Maybe you know that chemotherapy is one of the most common cancer treatments. Also, do you know that you won't come out healthier after you've had chemotherapy treatments? In most respects, you will come out of it worse than before you started the chemo." Editor’s note: This idea is certainly controversial as it goes against what the medical establishment recommends. At the same time, there is growing evidence that many alternative therapies do work without poisoning and aging the body.

Chris presents

Energy Medicine Becomes Front-Page News posted at Martial Development, saying, "Last year, I predicted that Qi Gong and energy medicine therapies would become big business over the next decade...Sorry to say, I was right. Read on about two victims of "energy medicine" quacks."

Pat B. Doyle presents

How We Can Find Healing in Nature posted at Barton Pond Feng Shui saying, “Think about ways that you can bring nature into your life, whether by going out and doing things in nature or by bringing some of it into your home.”

Jose DeJesus MD presents

Stem Cell Breakthrough - New Possibilities in Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation posted at Physician Entrepreneur. Editor’s note: An interesting post that shows the importance of stem cell research.

Anmol Mehta presents

Kapalbhati Yoga Breathing Exercise for Optimum Health & Healing posted at Mastery of Meditation, Enlightenment & Kundalini Yoga, saying, "One of the best Yoga breathing exercises for optimizing health and promoting self-healing."

Raj presents

How Often Should You Deworm? MT Herald Dot Com posted at MT Herald Dot Com. Editor's note: Good practical advice especially if you live in an area where this problem is prevalent.

DavidR presents

Herbal recipes for shampoo. posted at All Natural Magazine. Editor’s note: This is an interesting herbal recipe although the ingredients may be difficult to find in the States and Canada.

Rod BeDuhn presents

Fish Oil Benefits posted at Rod BeDuhn's How to Stop Pain Tips & Techniques Blog. The author discusses the benefits of fish oil in reducing inflammation and pain in the body.

save money on health care and health insurance

cashmoneylife presents

Where to Find Inexpensive Flu Shots posted at Cash Money Life, saying, "This article is about some great places to find inexpensive flu shots, which is very important this time of year!"

Doris Chua presents

On Health Insurance posted at Doris Chua: Organics & Your Health, saying, “With the rising costs in health and medical care, health insurance should be looked into in a more serious light.” Editor’s note: And here in the States, we need to make this vital insurance accessible to all.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents

Of Black Holes And Insurance Claims posted at The Digerati Life. Editor’s note: A humorous but true account of dealing with the insurance bureaucracy here in the States with some advice for navigating the system.

Health Chaos presents

Do We Really Need These Drugs? posted at Health Chaos. The author asks the following: “As a health professional, I have encountered patients/clients/members who are on as many as 21 medications each day. This is incredible. Who is monitoring this regimen? How can people keep this straight? How do you do this? And what is really necessary? And what interacts with what other medications? Contraindications? And what are the side effects?”

consumer directed health care and everything else

Health Chaos presents

More About Diagnoses And Pharmaceuticals posted at Health Chaos. The author suggests better health habits as a means of avoiding problems like restless leg syndrome, constipation, and insomnia which the pharmaceutical industry would rather have you take a drug for.

Doris Chua presents

Healthcare in the Air posted at Doris Chua: Organics & Your Health, saying, “Isn’t it nice to know that you can be treated anywhere with the facilities available with air ambulance services? “

Jose DeJesus MD presents

Improving Patient Satisfaction and Patient Compliance posted at Physician Entrepreneur, saying, “Many of today’s patients want to play a more active role in their health care, say two new studies monitoring physician communication."

Health Chaos presents Shingles Virus posted at Health Chaos. An informative post about Shingles which is caused by the same varicella virus that causes chickenpox.

Abdulrasool Sumar presents

Surviving Lung Cancer - Thoracic Surgeons Roll Out New Tumor Removal Procedure posted at Mesothelioma Cancer, saying, "Every year, 170,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer. Surgery performed to remove these lung cancer tumors require patients to stay in the hospital for weeks after weeks, and can be very expensive. However now, Thoracic Surgeons have pioneered a new procedure called thorascopic lobectomy where surgeons make three incisions or cuts into the chest and use new tools to reach into the lungs. A specialized camera helps them see the tumors that have developed around the lungs and these are removed through a bag. Thorascopic lobectomy is a lot less painful than compared with other tumor removal procedures such as pleurectomy where the surgeon opens up the patient's chest and removes tumor from the surface of the lung."

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