Sugar Industry Hid Its Link To Diseases
Investigators report that industry misled us all!!
They misled us that it was fats
In the 1960s, a debate began over the effect of sugar and fats on cardiovascular disease. Researchers say that the sugar industry, wanting to influence the discussion, funded research to look into sugar consumption.
And when it found data suggesting that sugar was harmful, the powerful industry pointed a finger at fats.
Newly uncovered historical documents indicate the industry never disclosed the findings of its work and effectively misled the public to protect its economic interests.
Food Industry
The researchers’ claim that the sugar industry misled the public mirror accusations the tobacco industry faced. A trial was held in 2004 to determine whether tobacco industry officials had intentionally deceived Americans for years into thinking that smoking did not cause cancer, despite acknowledging the dangers of smoking among themselves.
Eight months later, the tobacco industry was asked to pay $10 billion over five years to help millions of Americans quit smoking. The penalty was less than 8 percent of what the government had asked for when proceedings began.
Sugar Paid Off Studies
Tuesday’s report isn’t the first time that decades-old documents appear to show that the sugar industry distorted medical research. A 2015 report published in the journal PLOS Medicine described a national campaign in the 1960s to boost cavity prevention and a government research program created to curb tooth decay by the 1970s. But instead of encouraging people to eat less sugar, the government — swayed by sugar industry interests — pushed alternative methods such as ways to break up dental plaque and vaccines for fighting tooth decay.
In 1964, the group now known as the Sugar Association looked for ways to soften “negative attitudes toward sugar” after studies began linking sugar with heart disease. The group approved “Project 226,” in which it paid Harvard researchers today’s equivalent of $48,900 to write an article reviewing those studies. The article, published in 1967, concluded that there was “no doubt” that the only dietary intervention needed to prevent heart disease was reducing cholesterol and saturated fat. The researchers played down the effects of sugar, according to an analysis of historical documents published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.
What I recommend:
• Educate yourself about what the food industry is doing to your health and life expectancy.
• Obesity , diabetes, cardiovascular disease, strokes and early ageing are result of far too much sugar in our diets.
Now that you have been made aware, don’t let the food industry continue to harm your health and shorten your life.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Mouthwash May Cause Obesity
Mouthwash May Cause Diabetes & Obesity
I know it sounds crazy!!!
It Kills Good Bacteria!
In a 2016 study, researchers found evidence that the popular mouthwash Listerine can control gonorrhea bacteria in people's mouth and throat.
While the antibacterial fluid is used to kill harmful oral bacteria, researchers of the new study said that it could also be indiscriminately killing the beneficial strains of microbes that provide protection against obesity and diabetes, as well as those that help the body produce nitric oxide.
Nitric oxide helps regulate the insulin levels of the body. It plays an important role in regulating metabolism, balancing energy, and keeping the body's sugar levels in check.
Frequency Of Use
• Mouth washes act on all bacteria in the mouth, the good and the bad. By removing the good bacteria it permits the harmful bacteria to grow and increase.
Latest research is recommending that you should limit your use of mouthwash to just once a day to avoid eliminating the helpful bacteria in the mouth.
Please subscribe and share this information, it may save a life.
I know it sounds crazy!!!
It Kills Good Bacteria!
In a 2016 study, researchers found evidence that the popular mouthwash Listerine can control gonorrhea bacteria in people's mouth and throat.
While the antibacterial fluid is used to kill harmful oral bacteria, researchers of the new study said that it could also be indiscriminately killing the beneficial strains of microbes that provide protection against obesity and diabetes, as well as those that help the body produce nitric oxide.
Nitric oxide helps regulate the insulin levels of the body. It plays an important role in regulating metabolism, balancing energy, and keeping the body's sugar levels in check.
Frequency Of Use
• Mouth washes act on all bacteria in the mouth, the good and the bad. By removing the good bacteria it permits the harmful bacteria to grow and increase.
Latest research is recommending that you should limit your use of mouthwash to just once a day to avoid eliminating the helpful bacteria in the mouth.
Please subscribe and share this information, it may save a life.
Monday, November 27, 2017
BENEFITS OF CINNAMON TO TREAT OBESITY
Treat Obesity & Diabetes With Cinnamon
We have been telling you this for a long time!
Benefits Of Cinnamon
Recent research is reporting that common Cinnamon which is popular food ingredient can lower cholesterol levels, relieve Alzheimer’s disease symptoms and is associated with decreasing the risk of diabetes and obesity.
We have been telling you this for a long time!
Benefits Of Cinnamon
Recent research is reporting that common Cinnamon which is popular food ingredient can lower cholesterol levels, relieve Alzheimer’s disease symptoms and is associated with decreasing the risk of diabetes and obesity.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties
Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties
Lifetime Late Enrollment Penalties
Many older Americans who have Affordable Care Act insurance policies are going to miss a Sept. 30 deadline to enroll in Medicare, and they need more time to make the change, advocates say.
A lifetime of late enrollment penalties typically await people who don't sign up for Medicare Part B, which covers doctor visits and other outpatient services, when they first become eligible at age 65. That includes people who mistakenly thought that because they had insurance through the ACA marketplaces, they didn't need to enroll in Medicare.
Earlier this year, Medicare officials offered to waive penalties for the ACA insurance buyers under a temporary rule change that ends Sept. 30.
65 Or Disabled
Asking for waiver offer applies not only to people over 65 who have kept their marketplace plans, but also to younger people who qualify for Medicare through a disability after 2 years and chose to use marketplace plans.
The waiver also allows Medicare beneficiaries who had earlier realized their mistake in keeping a marketplace plan to ask for a reduction or elimination of the penalty.
Easy Mistake
It's easy to see how people can make mistakes. Since Medicare's Part A hospitalization benefit is usually free, some seniors who liked their marketplace coverage thought incorrectly that they had nothing to lose by signing up for Part A and keeping their marketplace plan.
Other people receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits opted to keep their marketplace plan and drop Part B after the Social Security Administration enrolled them automatically in Medicare when they became eligible.
If beneficiaries miss the Sept. 30 deadline, the only other way for them to get out of penalties is by proving they declined Part B because a government employee misinformed them.
No Coverage Until July 1
For the first time, insurers will be prohibited from issuing a marketplace plan if they know the member is eligible for Medicare and the 2018 policy is significantly different.
Those who find themselves without a marketplace plan could be in for another surprise: They won't have insurance for outpatient care until July 1 because Medicare imposes a waiting period before Part B coverage kicks in for latecomers.
Extending the deadline "would lessen a significant hardship for many people ... because they are unaware of the repercussions that could result from keeping their marketplace coverage.
Lifetime Late Enrollment Penalties
Many older Americans who have Affordable Care Act insurance policies are going to miss a Sept. 30 deadline to enroll in Medicare, and they need more time to make the change, advocates say.
A lifetime of late enrollment penalties typically await people who don't sign up for Medicare Part B, which covers doctor visits and other outpatient services, when they first become eligible at age 65. That includes people who mistakenly thought that because they had insurance through the ACA marketplaces, they didn't need to enroll in Medicare.
Earlier this year, Medicare officials offered to waive penalties for the ACA insurance buyers under a temporary rule change that ends Sept. 30.
65 Or Disabled
Asking for waiver offer applies not only to people over 65 who have kept their marketplace plans, but also to younger people who qualify for Medicare through a disability after 2 years and chose to use marketplace plans.
The waiver also allows Medicare beneficiaries who had earlier realized their mistake in keeping a marketplace plan to ask for a reduction or elimination of the penalty.
Easy Mistake
It's easy to see how people can make mistakes. Since Medicare's Part A hospitalization benefit is usually free, some seniors who liked their marketplace coverage thought incorrectly that they had nothing to lose by signing up for Part A and keeping their marketplace plan.
Other people receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits opted to keep their marketplace plan and drop Part B after the Social Security Administration enrolled them automatically in Medicare when they became eligible.
If beneficiaries miss the Sept. 30 deadline, the only other way for them to get out of penalties is by proving they declined Part B because a government employee misinformed them.
No Coverage Until July 1
For the first time, insurers will be prohibited from issuing a marketplace plan if they know the member is eligible for Medicare and the 2018 policy is significantly different.
Those who find themselves without a marketplace plan could be in for another surprise: They won't have insurance for outpatient care until July 1 because Medicare imposes a waiting period before Part B coverage kicks in for latecomers.
Extending the deadline "would lessen a significant hardship for many people ... because they are unaware of the repercussions that could result from keeping their marketplace coverage.
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Vaccines You Need As You Age! - Joan Diet Bars
Vaccines You Need As You Age!
New research is showing that as you age your immunity to the diseases you've been vaccinated against as a child starts to wane.
In this video we share all the current information you need to know about the vaccines you need to boost as you age.
New research is showing that as you age your immunity to the diseases you've been vaccinated against as a child starts to wane.
In this video we share all the current information you need to know about the vaccines you need to boost as you age.
Thursday, August 24, 2017
FREE Quick Depression
FREE Quick Depression Test
Test Of Mental Health
Mental Health Screening Tools
• With this free Mental Health America test offers is questionnaires that is clinically validated to test the level of mental health ills you may be suffering.
• You can then share the results with your doctor for follow up treatment options.
Clinical depression is treatable but can effect your life is not treated.
How To Take Test
What is the difference between clinical depression and depression?
Clinical depression is the more-severe form of depression, also known as major depression or major depressive disorder. It isn't the same as depression caused by a loss, such as the death of a loved one, or a medical condition, such as a thyroid disorder.
• You type in http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screening-tools to get Mental Health America’s Mental Health Screening Tools.
Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.
Test Of Mental Health
Mental Health Screening Tools
• With this free Mental Health America test offers is questionnaires that is clinically validated to test the level of mental health ills you may be suffering.
• You can then share the results with your doctor for follow up treatment options.
Clinical depression is treatable but can effect your life is not treated.
How To Take Test
What is the difference between clinical depression and depression?
Clinical depression is the more-severe form of depression, also known as major depression or major depressive disorder. It isn't the same as depression caused by a loss, such as the death of a loved one, or a medical condition, such as a thyroid disorder.
• You type in http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screening-tools to get Mental Health America’s Mental Health Screening Tools.
Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.
Friday, August 18, 2017
See Any Movie, Any Theatre, Any Day Unlimited $9.95 Per Month
See Any Movie,
Any Theatre, Any Day
$9.95 Per Month-Cancel Anytime
MoviePass a new and low cost movie plan!
A subscription service offering unlimited movies in theaters nationwide.
What is MoviePass?
MoviePass is the nation's premier theatrical subscription service.
For $9.95 per month, members can see one standard 2D movie every calendar day.
Is the service a year long commitment? Are there early termination fees?MoviePass is month-to-month, no commitment. Cancel at any time without a fee.
How to cancel your account:
Cancelling your account is easy. On the home screen, click the hamburger menu in the upper lefthand corner. From the drop down menu, select your name. On the "Subscription Information” screen, select “Plan Info.” Then, click “Cancel Account.” The cancellation will take effect on your next billing date.
In Your Local Theatre?
How do You know if MoviePass supports your local theater?
Simply enter your desired zip code in the app and a list of supported locations in that area will appear! If you don't have access to the app, check their website, moviepass.com for a list of approved theaters.
Where can you use MoviePass?
Who doesn’t love options? Luckily, it’s accepted at over 91% of theaters nationwide. To find a theater in your area, simply enter your zip code in our app or contact our team through our website's chat feature.
Using MoviePass
• You can only use MoviePass for same day tickets.
• Changing your credit card is easy! On the home screen, click the hamburger menu in the upper lefthand corner. From the, select your name. On the "Subscription Information" page, click “Billing Card” to update your payment method. Then, click “Scan your credit card” to update your card on file.
• If the movie you wanted to see is sold out, just press the “Sold Out” Changed Mind?” button on the Check-In page. Then, you’re all set to check into a different film or screening.
Membership Cannot be used by 2 people. Currently individual memberships are non-transferable. They hope to add couples and family plans in the future.
E-Ticketing
E-ticketing is a simple redemption process that allows you to reserve your same-day ticket in our MoviePass app, before arriving at the the theater. Simply open your app and select your theater. From the list of films that appear, select your desired showtime and confirm your check-in. This check-in will generate a redemption code that you can present at the kiosk or box office to retrieve your ticket.
Any Theatre, Any Day
$9.95 Per Month-Cancel Anytime
MoviePass a new and low cost movie plan!
A subscription service offering unlimited movies in theaters nationwide.
What is MoviePass?
MoviePass is the nation's premier theatrical subscription service.
For $9.95 per month, members can see one standard 2D movie every calendar day.
Is the service a year long commitment? Are there early termination fees?MoviePass is month-to-month, no commitment. Cancel at any time without a fee.
How to cancel your account:
Cancelling your account is easy. On the home screen, click the hamburger menu in the upper lefthand corner. From the drop down menu, select your name. On the "Subscription Information” screen, select “Plan Info.” Then, click “Cancel Account.” The cancellation will take effect on your next billing date.
In Your Local Theatre?
How do You know if MoviePass supports your local theater?
Simply enter your desired zip code in the app and a list of supported locations in that area will appear! If you don't have access to the app, check their website, moviepass.com for a list of approved theaters.
Where can you use MoviePass?
Who doesn’t love options? Luckily, it’s accepted at over 91% of theaters nationwide. To find a theater in your area, simply enter your zip code in our app or contact our team through our website's chat feature.
Using MoviePass
• You can only use MoviePass for same day tickets.
• Changing your credit card is easy! On the home screen, click the hamburger menu in the upper lefthand corner. From the, select your name. On the "Subscription Information" page, click “Billing Card” to update your payment method. Then, click “Scan your credit card” to update your card on file.
• If the movie you wanted to see is sold out, just press the “Sold Out” Changed Mind?” button on the Check-In page. Then, you’re all set to check into a different film or screening.
Membership Cannot be used by 2 people. Currently individual memberships are non-transferable. They hope to add couples and family plans in the future.
E-Ticketing
E-ticketing is a simple redemption process that allows you to reserve your same-day ticket in our MoviePass app, before arriving at the the theater. Simply open your app and select your theater. From the list of films that appear, select your desired showtime and confirm your check-in. This check-in will generate a redemption code that you can present at the kiosk or box office to retrieve your ticket.
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Chronic Loneliness Can Be Cause Of Obesity And Your Premature Death
Loneliness Can Be Cause Obesity And Your Premature Death
Social Isolation
• As humans we have evolved and survived because of our ability to connect with others.
• We grouped together into tribes to survive the elements.
• Social isolation from our tribe was an extreme form of punishment in human development.
In today’s modern world social isolation is causing obesity, many other health problems and early death.
Chronic Loneliness
• We are marrying later in life.
• More of us live alone than in prior generations.
• Divorce and smaller family sizes have reduced the number of people in our lives.
• We are isolated by the use of our electronic devices.
• A recent loneliness study estimated that up to 42.6 million people over age 45 are suffering from chronic loneliness.
Chronic loneliness is a worldwide problem causing premature death across the world.
Case Studies
• A recent research report involving over 300,000 people showed that those with greater social connection reduced early death by 50 percent.
• Another worldwide report studied the effects on mortality caused by social isolation and loneliness.
The effects of loneliness can exceed other health risk factors like obesity and drug abuse.
We Are Living Longer
• As we age we lose family members, life long friends and spouses. Our world starts to shrink causing isolation.
• The world is experiencing a “loneliness epidemic” and maybe the cause of the “Obesity epidemic” as well as the increase in suicide rates.
Our health starts to fade and we fall into depression further pushing us into chronic loneliness.
What Can You Do
• First you must acknowledge that chronic loneliness is a health problem you may already be experiencing.
• Accept the fact that you need human contact for your own health and wellbeing.
• Seek out a mental health specialist if you feel your are falling into chronic loneliness, there no shame in taking care of yourself and health.
• When you retire you lose a large social network of coworkers. Plan ahead for this as you planned ahead financially.
• Join a group of like minded people with optimistic views and activities.
• Take adult classes, volunteer at a non-profit or hospital.
• Avoid alcohol and drugs they are not the answer.
We recommend every highly taking dancing lessons. Take Swing, Salsa or Tango lessons to meet new people and expand your circle of friends. Dance classes are an inexpensive form of therapy. Dance classes are available wherever you live and will welcome you with open arms
Social Isolation
• As humans we have evolved and survived because of our ability to connect with others.
• We grouped together into tribes to survive the elements.
• Social isolation from our tribe was an extreme form of punishment in human development.
In today’s modern world social isolation is causing obesity, many other health problems and early death.
Chronic Loneliness
• We are marrying later in life.
• More of us live alone than in prior generations.
• Divorce and smaller family sizes have reduced the number of people in our lives.
• We are isolated by the use of our electronic devices.
• A recent loneliness study estimated that up to 42.6 million people over age 45 are suffering from chronic loneliness.
Chronic loneliness is a worldwide problem causing premature death across the world.
Case Studies
• A recent research report involving over 300,000 people showed that those with greater social connection reduced early death by 50 percent.
• Another worldwide report studied the effects on mortality caused by social isolation and loneliness.
The effects of loneliness can exceed other health risk factors like obesity and drug abuse.
We Are Living Longer
• As we age we lose family members, life long friends and spouses. Our world starts to shrink causing isolation.
• The world is experiencing a “loneliness epidemic” and maybe the cause of the “Obesity epidemic” as well as the increase in suicide rates.
Our health starts to fade and we fall into depression further pushing us into chronic loneliness.
What Can You Do
• First you must acknowledge that chronic loneliness is a health problem you may already be experiencing.
• Accept the fact that you need human contact for your own health and wellbeing.
• Seek out a mental health specialist if you feel your are falling into chronic loneliness, there no shame in taking care of yourself and health.
• When you retire you lose a large social network of coworkers. Plan ahead for this as you planned ahead financially.
• Join a group of like minded people with optimistic views and activities.
• Take adult classes, volunteer at a non-profit or hospital.
• Avoid alcohol and drugs they are not the answer.
We recommend every highly taking dancing lessons. Take Swing, Salsa or Tango lessons to meet new people and expand your circle of friends. Dance classes are an inexpensive form of therapy. Dance classes are available wherever you live and will welcome you with open arms
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Adult Dance Classes Increase Weight Loss
Adult Dance Classes Increase Weight Loss & Mental Health
The Connection:
The reason why people dance tango is to get the feeling of connection. No other dance allows such a close and deep connection. This is why people persist with that goal for a very long time. If it were not for that, people would give up the dance requires a lot of sustained effort to develop that connection. It's human nature - we all want to connect with other humans.
The beauty of tango is in the oneness of the union rather than the performance of the individual. In tango nothing is ornate, but everything is exquisite and elegant. To tango is to indulge yourself, not to impress others.
On a crowded dance floor who cares about your footwork anyway. The only thing that matters is the feelings you experience.
The Music:
The reason why people dance tango is to get the feeling of connection. No other dance allows such a close and deep connection. This is why people persist with that goal for a very long time. If it were not for that, people would give up the dance requires a lot of sustained effort to develop that connection. It's human nature - we all want to connect with other humans.
The beauty of tango is in the oneness of the union rather than the performance of the individual. In tango nothing is ornate, but everything is exquisite and elegant.To tango is to indulge yourself, not to impress others.
On a crowded dance floor who cares about your footwork anyway. The only thing that matters is the feelings you experience.
Health Benefits:
It has been reported that tango makes people feel more relaxed, sexier, less depressed, and have increased testosterone levels.
▪ improves coordination, balance, and posture
▪ increases muscle tone and flexibility
▪ reduces stress and anxiety
▪ improves cardiac health
▪ lowers blood pressure
▪ improves memory, focus, and multi-tasking
▪ enables creative and emotional expression
▪ builds greater ease in social situations
▪ imparts that dancer’s aura: standing tall, radiating confidence
▪ is increasingly used as therapy in a wide variety of applications: such as, physical therapy, couples therapy and therapy for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients
Swing Dancing
Why learn to swing dance? First, swing dancing is very versatile. Since it has been influenced by many forms of music, swing dancers can apply their moves to “old school” tunes or even modern day club, pop and rock songs. Learn to swing dance? Really? Yes! Swing dancing is also a form of partner dancing. So, you can meet new people, make connections and form a tight social community of friends.
Learn to swing dance! Being the most athletic of all forms of partner and social dancing, swing dancers also find themselves losing weight, feeling healthier, adding longevity and independence to their lives! Due to skills obtained and the social aspect of swing, many more who deal with issues of confidence, social awkwardness and depression find themselves renewed into a much more vibrant life.
Studies have shown that social dancing is the number one thing you can do for your overall health and swing dancing is the top of that list! Do you need any more reason to learn to swing dance?
Please subscribe and share this information.
The Connection:
The reason why people dance tango is to get the feeling of connection. No other dance allows such a close and deep connection. This is why people persist with that goal for a very long time. If it were not for that, people would give up the dance requires a lot of sustained effort to develop that connection. It's human nature - we all want to connect with other humans.
The beauty of tango is in the oneness of the union rather than the performance of the individual. In tango nothing is ornate, but everything is exquisite and elegant. To tango is to indulge yourself, not to impress others.
On a crowded dance floor who cares about your footwork anyway. The only thing that matters is the feelings you experience.
The Music:
The reason why people dance tango is to get the feeling of connection. No other dance allows such a close and deep connection. This is why people persist with that goal for a very long time. If it were not for that, people would give up the dance requires a lot of sustained effort to develop that connection. It's human nature - we all want to connect with other humans.
The beauty of tango is in the oneness of the union rather than the performance of the individual. In tango nothing is ornate, but everything is exquisite and elegant.To tango is to indulge yourself, not to impress others.
On a crowded dance floor who cares about your footwork anyway. The only thing that matters is the feelings you experience.
Health Benefits:
It has been reported that tango makes people feel more relaxed, sexier, less depressed, and have increased testosterone levels.
▪ improves coordination, balance, and posture
▪ increases muscle tone and flexibility
▪ reduces stress and anxiety
▪ improves cardiac health
▪ lowers blood pressure
▪ improves memory, focus, and multi-tasking
▪ enables creative and emotional expression
▪ builds greater ease in social situations
▪ imparts that dancer’s aura: standing tall, radiating confidence
▪ is increasingly used as therapy in a wide variety of applications: such as, physical therapy, couples therapy and therapy for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients
Swing Dancing
Why learn to swing dance? First, swing dancing is very versatile. Since it has been influenced by many forms of music, swing dancers can apply their moves to “old school” tunes or even modern day club, pop and rock songs. Learn to swing dance? Really? Yes! Swing dancing is also a form of partner dancing. So, you can meet new people, make connections and form a tight social community of friends.
Learn to swing dance! Being the most athletic of all forms of partner and social dancing, swing dancers also find themselves losing weight, feeling healthier, adding longevity and independence to their lives! Due to skills obtained and the social aspect of swing, many more who deal with issues of confidence, social awkwardness and depression find themselves renewed into a much more vibrant life.
Studies have shown that social dancing is the number one thing you can do for your overall health and swing dancing is the top of that list! Do you need any more reason to learn to swing dance?
Please subscribe and share this information.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Why Do Seniors Get Shingles? One Out Six Seniors Will Get it !!
Why Do Seniors Get Shingles?
One Out Six Seniors Will Get it !!
Shingles Overview
Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, in their lifetime. There are an estimated 1 million cases of shingles each year in this country. Anyone who has recovered from chickenpox may develop shingles; even children can get shingles. However the risk of shingles increases as you get older. About half of all cases occur in men and women 60 years old or older.
Some people have a greater risk of getting shingles. This includes people who
• have medical conditions that keep their immune systems from working properly, such as certain cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and
• receive immunosuppressive drugs, such as steroids and drugs that are given after organ transplantation.
People who develop shingles typically have only one episode in their lifetime. However, a person can have a second or even a third episode.
What Is Shingles?
Shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you’ve had chickenpox, you are at risk of getting shingles. • One out of every three people 60 years old or older will get shingles. • One out of six people older than 60 years who get shingles will have severe pain. The pain can last for months or even years. • The most common complication of shingles is severe pain where the shingles rash was. This pain can be debilitating. There is no treatment or cure from this pain. As people get older, they are more likely to develop long-term pain as a complication of shingles and the pain is likely to be more severe. • Shingles may also lead to serious complications involving the eye. Very rarely, shingles can also lead to pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, brain inflammation (encephalitis), or death.
How To Protect Yourself
Adults 60 years old or older should talk to their healthcare professional about getting a one-time dose of the shingles vaccine. • The shingles vaccine can reduce your risk of shingles and the longterm pain it can cause. • Persons who have already had shingles or who have a chronic medical condition can receive the shingles vaccine. • In a clinical trial involving thousands of adults 60 years old or older, the vaccine reduced the risk of shingles by about half. Even if the shingles vaccine doesn’t prevent you from getting shingles, it can still reduce the chance of having long-term pain. Talk with your healthcare professional for more information and to find out if the shingles vaccine is right for you.
Is Shingles Vaccine Safe?
The shingles vaccine is a safe way to protect your health. • Vaccines are tested and monitored. The shingles vaccine went through years of testing before being licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and FDA continue to monitor vaccines after they are licensed. • Vaccine side effects are usually mild and temporary. In most cases, shingles vaccine causes no serious side effects. Some people experience mild reactions that last up to a few days, such as headache or redness, soreness, swelling, or itching where the shot was given. • Vaccines are safe for most people. The shingles vaccine is safe for you unless you are pregnant, have a weakened immune system, or have allergies to certain components of the vaccine. It is safe for people taking most prescription medications to get this vaccine, but ask your healthcare professional if you have any questions.
Where To Get Vaccinated
Getting vaccinated against shingles and other diseases can be easier than you think. Talk to your healthcare professional at your next visit about what vaccines are right for you. If your healthcare professional does not offer the vaccines you need, ask for a referral so you can get the vaccines elsewhere. Adults can get vaccines at doctors’ offices, pharmacies, workplaces, community health clinics, and health departments. To find a place to get a vaccine near you, go to http://vaccine.healthmap.org. Most private health insurance plans cover recommended vaccines. Check with your insurance provider for details and for a list of vaccine providers. Medicare Part D plans cover shingles vaccine, but there may be costs to you depending on your specific plan. If you do not have health insurance, visit www.InsuredMeds.com to learn more about health insurance options.
Don’t Wait. Vaccinate!
Talk with your healthcare professional to make sure you are up-to-date with the vaccines recommended for you.
Please subscribe and share this information.
One Out Six Seniors Will Get it !!
Shingles Overview
Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, in their lifetime. There are an estimated 1 million cases of shingles each year in this country. Anyone who has recovered from chickenpox may develop shingles; even children can get shingles. However the risk of shingles increases as you get older. About half of all cases occur in men and women 60 years old or older.
Some people have a greater risk of getting shingles. This includes people who
• have medical conditions that keep their immune systems from working properly, such as certain cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and
• receive immunosuppressive drugs, such as steroids and drugs that are given after organ transplantation.
People who develop shingles typically have only one episode in their lifetime. However, a person can have a second or even a third episode.
What Is Shingles?
Shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you’ve had chickenpox, you are at risk of getting shingles. • One out of every three people 60 years old or older will get shingles. • One out of six people older than 60 years who get shingles will have severe pain. The pain can last for months or even years. • The most common complication of shingles is severe pain where the shingles rash was. This pain can be debilitating. There is no treatment or cure from this pain. As people get older, they are more likely to develop long-term pain as a complication of shingles and the pain is likely to be more severe. • Shingles may also lead to serious complications involving the eye. Very rarely, shingles can also lead to pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, brain inflammation (encephalitis), or death.
How To Protect Yourself
Adults 60 years old or older should talk to their healthcare professional about getting a one-time dose of the shingles vaccine. • The shingles vaccine can reduce your risk of shingles and the longterm pain it can cause. • Persons who have already had shingles or who have a chronic medical condition can receive the shingles vaccine. • In a clinical trial involving thousands of adults 60 years old or older, the vaccine reduced the risk of shingles by about half. Even if the shingles vaccine doesn’t prevent you from getting shingles, it can still reduce the chance of having long-term pain. Talk with your healthcare professional for more information and to find out if the shingles vaccine is right for you.
Is Shingles Vaccine Safe?
The shingles vaccine is a safe way to protect your health. • Vaccines are tested and monitored. The shingles vaccine went through years of testing before being licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and FDA continue to monitor vaccines after they are licensed. • Vaccine side effects are usually mild and temporary. In most cases, shingles vaccine causes no serious side effects. Some people experience mild reactions that last up to a few days, such as headache or redness, soreness, swelling, or itching where the shot was given. • Vaccines are safe for most people. The shingles vaccine is safe for you unless you are pregnant, have a weakened immune system, or have allergies to certain components of the vaccine. It is safe for people taking most prescription medications to get this vaccine, but ask your healthcare professional if you have any questions.
Where To Get Vaccinated
Getting vaccinated against shingles and other diseases can be easier than you think. Talk to your healthcare professional at your next visit about what vaccines are right for you. If your healthcare professional does not offer the vaccines you need, ask for a referral so you can get the vaccines elsewhere. Adults can get vaccines at doctors’ offices, pharmacies, workplaces, community health clinics, and health departments. To find a place to get a vaccine near you, go to http://vaccine.healthmap.org. Most private health insurance plans cover recommended vaccines. Check with your insurance provider for details and for a list of vaccine providers. Medicare Part D plans cover shingles vaccine, but there may be costs to you depending on your specific plan. If you do not have health insurance, visit www.InsuredMeds.com to learn more about health insurance options.
Don’t Wait. Vaccinate!
Talk with your healthcare professional to make sure you are up-to-date with the vaccines recommended for you.
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Friday, June 23, 2017
Olive Oil For Health
EVOO What Is It and Why Do You Need It?
What Is EVOO?
Is it safe to drink olive oil?
It is loaded with antioxidants that help protect the heart and blood cells from damage. Olive oil is a major ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, which is known for its cardiovascular benefits. Drinking olive oil every day is not only good for the heart, but may also aid in weight loss and pain relief.
Health Benefits Of Olive Oil
Beneficial in improving blood circulation.
Aids in preventing cancer.
Rich in antibacterial properties.
Provides relief from pain caused by arthritis and gout.
Aids in digestion and weight loss.
Helps to prevent heart diseases.
Helps to reduce risk of bone loss and osteoporosis.
Helps to reduce intensity or frequency of allergic reactions.
Caution: Avoid excess consumption while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Weight Loss
While it's not certain that drinking extra virgin olive oil can help you lose weight, including the oil as part of a healthy diet may support your weight loss efforts. ... These effects may be due to the satiating power of a fatty acid found in olive oil called oleic acid.
EVOO is a healthy fat but like all fats it is high in calories, so consume it in moderation.
Additional Health Benefits
• Olive oil is considered healthy because it is a (MUFA) Monounsaturated Fatty Acid.
• EVOO may help lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels).
Research is also reporting that it may also benefit insulin levels and control blood sugar if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Olive Oil Diet
• If you ingest 3 tablespoons of EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) combined with a healthy Mediterranean-style diet will help you start to shed the unwanted weight.
• Mediterranean diet consists of whole grains, legumes, lots of vegetables, fruit and moderate intake of dairy if any and cutting down on meat consumption.
• Eat more fish and white meat and limit red meat to no more than twice a month.
• Is it safe to drink olive oil?
It is loaded with antioxidants that help protect the heart and blood cells from damage. Olive oil is a major ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, which is known for its cardiovascular benefits. Drinking olive oil every day is not only good for the heart, but may also aid in weight loss and pain relief.
Heart Healthy Diet
1-Eat a good amount of healthy fats (cold water fish, grass fed animals, farm fresh eggs, extra virgin olive oil.
2-Enjoy lots of antioxidants in your diet ( onions, garlic, artichoke hearts, cacao, blueberries, turmeric, pomegranates, etc)
3- Avoid vegetables oils and trans fat (canola, palm and cottonseed oils.)
4- Avoid simple carbs (cane sugar, high fructose corn syrup HFCS, and white bread.
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What Is EVOO?
Is it safe to drink olive oil?
It is loaded with antioxidants that help protect the heart and blood cells from damage. Olive oil is a major ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, which is known for its cardiovascular benefits. Drinking olive oil every day is not only good for the heart, but may also aid in weight loss and pain relief.
Health Benefits Of Olive Oil
Beneficial in improving blood circulation.
Aids in preventing cancer.
Rich in antibacterial properties.
Provides relief from pain caused by arthritis and gout.
Aids in digestion and weight loss.
Helps to prevent heart diseases.
Helps to reduce risk of bone loss and osteoporosis.
Helps to reduce intensity or frequency of allergic reactions.
Caution: Avoid excess consumption while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Weight Loss
While it's not certain that drinking extra virgin olive oil can help you lose weight, including the oil as part of a healthy diet may support your weight loss efforts. ... These effects may be due to the satiating power of a fatty acid found in olive oil called oleic acid.
EVOO is a healthy fat but like all fats it is high in calories, so consume it in moderation.
Additional Health Benefits
• Olive oil is considered healthy because it is a (MUFA) Monounsaturated Fatty Acid.
• EVOO may help lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels).
Research is also reporting that it may also benefit insulin levels and control blood sugar if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Olive Oil Diet
• If you ingest 3 tablespoons of EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) combined with a healthy Mediterranean-style diet will help you start to shed the unwanted weight.
• Mediterranean diet consists of whole grains, legumes, lots of vegetables, fruit and moderate intake of dairy if any and cutting down on meat consumption.
• Eat more fish and white meat and limit red meat to no more than twice a month.
• Is it safe to drink olive oil?
It is loaded with antioxidants that help protect the heart and blood cells from damage. Olive oil is a major ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, which is known for its cardiovascular benefits. Drinking olive oil every day is not only good for the heart, but may also aid in weight loss and pain relief.
Heart Healthy Diet
1-Eat a good amount of healthy fats (cold water fish, grass fed animals, farm fresh eggs, extra virgin olive oil.
2-Enjoy lots of antioxidants in your diet ( onions, garlic, artichoke hearts, cacao, blueberries, turmeric, pomegranates, etc)
3- Avoid vegetables oils and trans fat (canola, palm and cottonseed oils.)
4- Avoid simple carbs (cane sugar, high fructose corn syrup HFCS, and white bread.
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Sunday, June 18, 2017
HFCS Hidden In Plain Sight - What you didn’t know!
HFCS Hidden In Plain Sight
What you didn’t know!
Exposed!! The Ugly Truth About High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
The corn crop in the United States is heavily subsidized, high-fructose corn syrup is also cheap.
As a result, it’s now used in so many foods, from crackers to soft drinks, that it has become one of the biggest sources of calories in the American diet.
Why do food manufacturers use it?
1-Cheaper than sugar
2-Lower manufacturing costs
3-Easy to transport
4-Flovor enhancement for both sweet and spice flavors
5-Enhance moisture control, retards spoilage, enhances texture and extends product freshness. Found in baked goods, granola, breakfast and cereal bars.
It’s in everything we eat!
1- Yogurt, 2- Breads, 3- Frozen Pizza, 4- Cereal Bars, 5- Cocktail Peanuts,
6- Boxed Mac n Chesse, 7- Salad Dressing, 8- Tomato-Based Sauces, 9- Apple Sauce
10- Canned Fruit
High Fructose Corn Syrup has been linked directly to obesity, diabetes and metabolic dysfunction.
The Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup
This manufactured fructose is sweeter than sugar in an unhealthy way, and is digested differently in a bad way.
Research has shown that high-fructose corn syrup goes directly to the liver, releasing enzymes that instruct the body to then store fat.
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What you didn’t know!
Exposed!! The Ugly Truth About High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
The corn crop in the United States is heavily subsidized, high-fructose corn syrup is also cheap.
As a result, it’s now used in so many foods, from crackers to soft drinks, that it has become one of the biggest sources of calories in the American diet.
Why do food manufacturers use it?
1-Cheaper than sugar
2-Lower manufacturing costs
3-Easy to transport
4-Flovor enhancement for both sweet and spice flavors
5-Enhance moisture control, retards spoilage, enhances texture and extends product freshness. Found in baked goods, granola, breakfast and cereal bars.
It’s in everything we eat!
1- Yogurt, 2- Breads, 3- Frozen Pizza, 4- Cereal Bars, 5- Cocktail Peanuts,
6- Boxed Mac n Chesse, 7- Salad Dressing, 8- Tomato-Based Sauces, 9- Apple Sauce
10- Canned Fruit
High Fructose Corn Syrup has been linked directly to obesity, diabetes and metabolic dysfunction.
The Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup
This manufactured fructose is sweeter than sugar in an unhealthy way, and is digested differently in a bad way.
Research has shown that high-fructose corn syrup goes directly to the liver, releasing enzymes that instruct the body to then store fat.
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Saturday, June 3, 2017
Chocolate Can Keep The Doctor Away!
Chocolate Can Keep The Doctor Away
Chocolate Heart
• Recent research is showing that people who consume some chocolate during the week improve their heart health.
• It turns out that chocolate has compounds called “polyphenols” that increases blood flow and improves vascular health.
It is also being reported that the compounds in Cocoa may help reduce inflammation.
Dark Or Milk Chocolate?
• It is being reported that dark chocolate contains more of the health beneficial cocoa solids than milk chocolate.
• Even milk chocolate which contains less cocoa solids is better than not adding any chocolate to your meal plans.
Pure chocolate “NOT” candy bars. Candy bars contain far too much sugar and calories and will cause weight gain.
One Ounce
• One ounce of chocolate at a time 5 or 6 times a week will give your all the health benefits chocolate has to offer.
The research goes on to report that people who eat chocolate had less diabetes, lower blood pressure, less hypertension and lowering cholesterol levels.
Brain
• Research is showing that people who eat chocolate weekly did better in cognitive testing that those who did not.
• Cocoa Flavanols improve the flow of blood to the brain.
• Chocolate also contains caffeine that will increase alertness.
• You can safely eat chocolate at twice weekly as part of a balance health diet.
• Not “Candy Bars” full of sugar and fat. We recommend one ounce pure chocolate per day.
Look for dark chocolate that contains at least 70 percent cocoa solids.
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Chocolate Heart
• Recent research is showing that people who consume some chocolate during the week improve their heart health.
• It turns out that chocolate has compounds called “polyphenols” that increases blood flow and improves vascular health.
It is also being reported that the compounds in Cocoa may help reduce inflammation.
Dark Or Milk Chocolate?
• It is being reported that dark chocolate contains more of the health beneficial cocoa solids than milk chocolate.
• Even milk chocolate which contains less cocoa solids is better than not adding any chocolate to your meal plans.
Pure chocolate “NOT” candy bars. Candy bars contain far too much sugar and calories and will cause weight gain.
One Ounce
• One ounce of chocolate at a time 5 or 6 times a week will give your all the health benefits chocolate has to offer.
The research goes on to report that people who eat chocolate had less diabetes, lower blood pressure, less hypertension and lowering cholesterol levels.
Brain
• Research is showing that people who eat chocolate weekly did better in cognitive testing that those who did not.
• Cocoa Flavanols improve the flow of blood to the brain.
• Chocolate also contains caffeine that will increase alertness.
• You can safely eat chocolate at twice weekly as part of a balance health diet.
• Not “Candy Bars” full of sugar and fat. We recommend one ounce pure chocolate per day.
Look for dark chocolate that contains at least 70 percent cocoa solids.
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Friday, May 26, 2017
To Lose The Fat, Lose The Wheat
To Lose The Fat, Lose The Wheat!
Is Wheat The Cause of Your Obesity?
It isn’t Wheat Any More
• The wheat in the modern diet has no relationship to original wheat other than the name.
• The wheat we consume today is so far removed from the wheat of our ancestors that they would not recognize it.
We should all avoid eating the wheat the food industry has created using synthetic pesticides and commercial chemical fertilizers.
Drop The Wheat, Drop The Fat
• There is a unique protein called “Gliadin” which has a morphine like effect that fuels appetite which causes weight gain.
• Drop the wheat from your diet and you will reduce your hunger pains and drop weight.
• No wheat, no pain. No pain, no gain.
You can stop the hunger cycle!
Wheat Is In Everything!
• The food industry has increased the production of wheat and in turn had to find more ways to sell the huge amount that is now produced.
• Wheat can cause us to become addicted to it because it contains substantial morphine-like compounds.
Your blood sugar will increase more from just two slices of whole wheat bread higher than from a candy bar.
Slows Down Metabolism
• A chemical dough conditioner called Potassium Bromate that makes bread soft interferes with the body’s natural hormones and increased risk of thyroid cancer. It is banned in most countries but not in the USA.
• Potassium Bromate suppress thyroid activity slowing down our metabolism and we burn less calories and causes fat gain.
It is still available in the pizza, cakes, cookies, and bread we eat.
Why do We Love Bread?
Bread turns to sugar, driving up your glucose — blood sugar — and straining your body’s ability to produce the insulin needed to process all those calories. This leads to inflammation throughout your body and extra fat stored around your belly; this is also the first step toward developing diabetes.
• Any wheat product be it whole grain or from white flour is not good for your health.
• It’s why you should avoid carbohydrates as much as possible which makes it hard to maintain good blood sugar levels.
Giving up wheat produces will make you feel better. lose weight and reverse the ill effects it has caused to you health.
How To Save Your Health
Bread turns to sugar, driving up your glucose — blood sugar — and straining your body’s ability to produce the insulin needed to process all those calories. This leads to inflammation throughout your body and extra fat stored around your belly; this is also the first step toward developing diabetes.
• Any wheat product be it whole grain or from white flour is not good for your health.
• It’s why you should avoid carbohydrates as much as possible which makes it hard to maintain good blood sugar levels.
Giving up wheat produces will make you feel better. lose weight and reverse the ill effects it has caused to you health.
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Is Wheat The Cause of Your Obesity?
It isn’t Wheat Any More
• The wheat in the modern diet has no relationship to original wheat other than the name.
• The wheat we consume today is so far removed from the wheat of our ancestors that they would not recognize it.
We should all avoid eating the wheat the food industry has created using synthetic pesticides and commercial chemical fertilizers.
Drop The Wheat, Drop The Fat
• There is a unique protein called “Gliadin” which has a morphine like effect that fuels appetite which causes weight gain.
• Drop the wheat from your diet and you will reduce your hunger pains and drop weight.
• No wheat, no pain. No pain, no gain.
You can stop the hunger cycle!
Wheat Is In Everything!
• The food industry has increased the production of wheat and in turn had to find more ways to sell the huge amount that is now produced.
• Wheat can cause us to become addicted to it because it contains substantial morphine-like compounds.
Your blood sugar will increase more from just two slices of whole wheat bread higher than from a candy bar.
Slows Down Metabolism
• A chemical dough conditioner called Potassium Bromate that makes bread soft interferes with the body’s natural hormones and increased risk of thyroid cancer. It is banned in most countries but not in the USA.
• Potassium Bromate suppress thyroid activity slowing down our metabolism and we burn less calories and causes fat gain.
It is still available in the pizza, cakes, cookies, and bread we eat.
Why do We Love Bread?
Bread turns to sugar, driving up your glucose — blood sugar — and straining your body’s ability to produce the insulin needed to process all those calories. This leads to inflammation throughout your body and extra fat stored around your belly; this is also the first step toward developing diabetes.
• Any wheat product be it whole grain or from white flour is not good for your health.
• It’s why you should avoid carbohydrates as much as possible which makes it hard to maintain good blood sugar levels.
Giving up wheat produces will make you feel better. lose weight and reverse the ill effects it has caused to you health.
How To Save Your Health
Bread turns to sugar, driving up your glucose — blood sugar — and straining your body’s ability to produce the insulin needed to process all those calories. This leads to inflammation throughout your body and extra fat stored around your belly; this is also the first step toward developing diabetes.
• Any wheat product be it whole grain or from white flour is not good for your health.
• It’s why you should avoid carbohydrates as much as possible which makes it hard to maintain good blood sugar levels.
Giving up wheat produces will make you feel better. lose weight and reverse the ill effects it has caused to you health.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Top 5 Ways To Relieve Arthritis Pain Plus Weight Loss
5 Top 5 Ways To Relieve Arthritis Pain Plus Weight Loss
For many people, especially the elderly, arthritis is a debilitating illness. Arthritis causes increased inflammation around the joint that can lead to immobility and pain.
While there are conventional medical treatments that are available for people with arthritis, many wonder what can be done along with medication to help improve mobility with their arthritis. In fact, there are many natural methods to help manage pain and improve mobility.
This article will show you five different alternative therapies and treatments that can help you manage your daily arthritis symptoms and mobility issues.
Hydrotherapy
Web M.D. recommends hydrotherapy as a form of exercise for those with arthritis. Hydrotherapy is similar to exercise and a pool, however, the pool tends to be warmer than a traditional swimming pool. With hydrotherapy, participants can get all of the benefits of regular exercise without any of the impact on joints.
This may be especially beneficial to those with arthritis because the joints are particularly affected. Having an option for exercise that has zero impact on the joints can increase mobility as well as range of motion. Many times hydrotherapy is considered a form of physical therapy and may be covered by insurance.
Range of Motion Exercise
Many sufferers of arthritis keep the affected joints in a tightened position to alleviate pain. Unfortunately, this has the unintended side effect of increasing pain because it shortens ligaments and muscles around the affected joint. This means that instead of decreasing pain over the long-term keeping the joints in a tightened position will increase pain.
The Cleveland Clinic recommends all arthritis sufferers participate in range of motion exercises. The range of motion exercises typically includes stretching and extending the joints to their full ability. Some range of motion programs may include yoga or tai chi.
Lose Weight
Because arthritis causes pain and immobility many sufferers of arthritis have excess weight. The excess weight increases pressure and damage on the joints. The increased pressure and damage on the joints increases pain which causes decreased mobility. It becomes a never ending cycle of increased pain and decreased mobility.
Mayo Clinic recommends that if you have arthritis, you maintain a healthy body weight. If you’re currently overweight and have a difficult time moving a healthy body weight can be maintained through proper diet.
A meeting with a dietitian can help you start a healthy diet if you are not sure where to begin. The dietitian or nutritionist may also have ideas on foods that can help decrease inflammation in the body and reduce pain from your arthritis.
Hot and Cold Therapy
One of the benefits of hot and cold therapy is that it can be done at home. The second benefit to hot and cold therapy is that it is very inexpensive. Heating pads and ice packs are easy to have on hand and don’t cost a lot of money. Healthline suggests that arthritis sufferers try alternating hot and cold therapy to affected joints to decrease pain.
You may find that some days cold therapy works the best on your arthritic joints while other days a heating pad may be better. Having both on hand to use is going to be the best way to ensure that this therapy is effective at increasing your mobility and decreasing your pain.
Massage
The arthritis foundation notes that one of the most beneficial treatments for mobility in arthritis patients is massage. Massage can help increase range of motion simply by relieving tension on stiff muscles and ligaments that surround the arthritic joints.
The arthritis foundation says that the best types of massage for people with arthritis are either deep tissue massage or Swedish massage. If you are having a high amount of pain deep tissue massage may be difficult to tolerate because of how deep into the muscle massage therapist will go. Either way, massage therapy is an easily accessible treatment to help increase your range of motion when you have arthritis.
While arthritis will not go away no matter how well you take care of your body, you can manage your symptoms and stop the progression of the disease. If you combine medication with these holistic approaches to treatment, you are sure to have a happier and pain-free life.
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For many people, especially the elderly, arthritis is a debilitating illness. Arthritis causes increased inflammation around the joint that can lead to immobility and pain.
While there are conventional medical treatments that are available for people with arthritis, many wonder what can be done along with medication to help improve mobility with their arthritis. In fact, there are many natural methods to help manage pain and improve mobility.
This article will show you five different alternative therapies and treatments that can help you manage your daily arthritis symptoms and mobility issues.
Hydrotherapy
Web M.D. recommends hydrotherapy as a form of exercise for those with arthritis. Hydrotherapy is similar to exercise and a pool, however, the pool tends to be warmer than a traditional swimming pool. With hydrotherapy, participants can get all of the benefits of regular exercise without any of the impact on joints.
This may be especially beneficial to those with arthritis because the joints are particularly affected. Having an option for exercise that has zero impact on the joints can increase mobility as well as range of motion. Many times hydrotherapy is considered a form of physical therapy and may be covered by insurance.
Range of Motion Exercise
Many sufferers of arthritis keep the affected joints in a tightened position to alleviate pain. Unfortunately, this has the unintended side effect of increasing pain because it shortens ligaments and muscles around the affected joint. This means that instead of decreasing pain over the long-term keeping the joints in a tightened position will increase pain.
The Cleveland Clinic recommends all arthritis sufferers participate in range of motion exercises. The range of motion exercises typically includes stretching and extending the joints to their full ability. Some range of motion programs may include yoga or tai chi.
Lose Weight
Because arthritis causes pain and immobility many sufferers of arthritis have excess weight. The excess weight increases pressure and damage on the joints. The increased pressure and damage on the joints increases pain which causes decreased mobility. It becomes a never ending cycle of increased pain and decreased mobility.
Mayo Clinic recommends that if you have arthritis, you maintain a healthy body weight. If you’re currently overweight and have a difficult time moving a healthy body weight can be maintained through proper diet.
A meeting with a dietitian can help you start a healthy diet if you are not sure where to begin. The dietitian or nutritionist may also have ideas on foods that can help decrease inflammation in the body and reduce pain from your arthritis.
Hot and Cold Therapy
One of the benefits of hot and cold therapy is that it can be done at home. The second benefit to hot and cold therapy is that it is very inexpensive. Heating pads and ice packs are easy to have on hand and don’t cost a lot of money. Healthline suggests that arthritis sufferers try alternating hot and cold therapy to affected joints to decrease pain.
You may find that some days cold therapy works the best on your arthritic joints while other days a heating pad may be better. Having both on hand to use is going to be the best way to ensure that this therapy is effective at increasing your mobility and decreasing your pain.
Massage
The arthritis foundation notes that one of the most beneficial treatments for mobility in arthritis patients is massage. Massage can help increase range of motion simply by relieving tension on stiff muscles and ligaments that surround the arthritic joints.
The arthritis foundation says that the best types of massage for people with arthritis are either deep tissue massage or Swedish massage. If you are having a high amount of pain deep tissue massage may be difficult to tolerate because of how deep into the muscle massage therapist will go. Either way, massage therapy is an easily accessible treatment to help increase your range of motion when you have arthritis.
While arthritis will not go away no matter how well you take care of your body, you can manage your symptoms and stop the progression of the disease. If you combine medication with these holistic approaches to treatment, you are sure to have a happier and pain-free life.
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Sunday, March 12, 2017
Happy St. Patricks's Day Blessing
Happy St. Patricks's Day Blessing
Irish Blessing:
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face and until we meet again.
May the lord hold you in the palm of his hand.
Irish Blessing:
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face and until we meet again.
May the lord hold you in the palm of his hand.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
5 Top Ways To Lose Weight
5 TOP Ways LOSE WEIGHT
You embarrassed by the way you see and want to know what is best to do in terms of weight loss. It is beneficial for both their health and their self-esteem. Read the tips in this article, and you have everything you need to start.
If you want to lose weight, you should drink at least eight eight-ounce glasses of water each day. This ensures that your body stays hydrated and does not store excess water. If your body does not feel have a good supply of water came, saving water, which causes weight gain. Drinking more water helps boost your metabolism and break so you will burn more calories.
Weight loss is really very simple. All you need is to lose weight is to burn more calories per day than it consumes. The easiest way is to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. For example, by adding a twenty-minute walk to spark your routine can burn an extra 500 calories per day!
So it's easy to lose weight, you have to stop eating the types of eating fast food. The types of food establishments often serve foods that contain a lot of things go wrong with weight loss. Fat, salt and sugar can be found in fast food, and sometimes in large quantities. By avoiding these areas, a person loses weight and feel healthier.
To lose weight, eliminate foods with corn syrup, high fructose, and trans fats. Taking only the items with two items from your diet will eliminate many unhealthy foods. This will make you be more selective in the foods you eat, therefore making you eat healthy foods and take the weight.
Tips to lose weight is to exercise regularly. The development of much of the weekend can make you feel like a warrior, but a half an hour of activity 5 days a week is more convenient and keep your metabolism active. Take a walk with family or friends for 30 minutes at night, cycling or doing cardio. dancing in the living room.
You know you do not like the way you look because of the extra weight you are carrying. Choose at least some of the tips in this article that you can use in your daily life and remember that you can make changes. What are you waiting for - get up from your computer and start losing weight?
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You embarrassed by the way you see and want to know what is best to do in terms of weight loss. It is beneficial for both their health and their self-esteem. Read the tips in this article, and you have everything you need to start.
If you want to lose weight, you should drink at least eight eight-ounce glasses of water each day. This ensures that your body stays hydrated and does not store excess water. If your body does not feel have a good supply of water came, saving water, which causes weight gain. Drinking more water helps boost your metabolism and break so you will burn more calories.
Weight loss is really very simple. All you need is to lose weight is to burn more calories per day than it consumes. The easiest way is to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. For example, by adding a twenty-minute walk to spark your routine can burn an extra 500 calories per day!
So it's easy to lose weight, you have to stop eating the types of eating fast food. The types of food establishments often serve foods that contain a lot of things go wrong with weight loss. Fat, salt and sugar can be found in fast food, and sometimes in large quantities. By avoiding these areas, a person loses weight and feel healthier.
To lose weight, eliminate foods with corn syrup, high fructose, and trans fats. Taking only the items with two items from your diet will eliminate many unhealthy foods. This will make you be more selective in the foods you eat, therefore making you eat healthy foods and take the weight.
Tips to lose weight is to exercise regularly. The development of much of the weekend can make you feel like a warrior, but a half an hour of activity 5 days a week is more convenient and keep your metabolism active. Take a walk with family or friends for 30 minutes at night, cycling or doing cardio. dancing in the living room.
You know you do not like the way you look because of the extra weight you are carrying. Choose at least some of the tips in this article that you can use in your daily life and remember that you can make changes. What are you waiting for - get up from your computer and start losing weight?
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Sunday, February 26, 2017
Want To Know If You Are Ageing Well?
Do You Want To Know How Well Your Ageing?
“We are not making any money off this information we are providing you”
• A simple yet comprehensive indicator of overall cellular wellness, TeloYears lets consumers go beyond counting how many birthdays have passed to understanding how well they’re ageing. It does this by analyzing the length of their telomeres, which is a uniquely insightful measure of the capacity the cells have left to reproduce and thrive.
What Is A Telomere?
Telomerase, also called terminal transferase, is a ribonucleoprotein that adds a species-dependent telomere repeat sequence to the end of telomeres. Telomeres protect the end of the chromosome from DNA damage or from fusion with neighboring chromosomes.
How Much Does It Cost?
• The TeloYears test costs $89 and is available via https://www.teloyears.com. After an order is placed, a test kit is mailed directly to a customer’s doorstep. It includes everything needed to collect just one tiny drop of blood from a finger at home and return the sample to the company’s CLIA-certified laboratory. In two to three weeks, a TeloYears test report arrives that reveals the customer’s:
• Average telomere length and how it compares (on a percentile basis) to others the same age and gender.
• Age in TeloYears, which is calculated as the actual age of a typical man or woman whose telomere length is similar. One’s age in TeloYears can be older or younger than their actual age.
TeloYears results over time by highlighting the difference in actual age and age in TeloYears each time a test is submitted.
About TeloYears
• TeloYears is a simple genetic test that reveals the cellular age encoded in people’s DNA so they can know how well they’re aging. Using just one drop of blood from a finger, consumers can discover their age in TeloYears, which can be older or younger than their actual age.
Knowing one’s age in TeloYears is important because it is a simple yet comprehensive indicator of overall cellular wellness. Years of clinical data support the link between telomeres and the aging process, and many studies have been published on the role of telomere length in numerous age-related diseases. A key advantage of telomere length is that it can change over time, unlike other parts of your DNA. So TeloYears can be more actionable than other genetic tests. TeloYears results can be used to set a baseline, then improve and track lifestyle choices including diet, exercise or stress management. The self-knowledge gained from TeloYears can be powerful motivation to achieve healthy aging and for some an affirmation of an already active lifestyle.
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• A simple yet comprehensive indicator of overall cellular wellness, TeloYears lets consumers go beyond counting how many birthdays have passed to understanding how well they’re ageing. It does this by analyzing the length of their telomeres, which is a uniquely insightful measure of the capacity the cells have left to reproduce and thrive.
What Is A Telomere?
Telomerase, also called terminal transferase, is a ribonucleoprotein that adds a species-dependent telomere repeat sequence to the end of telomeres. Telomeres protect the end of the chromosome from DNA damage or from fusion with neighboring chromosomes.
How Much Does It Cost?
• The TeloYears test costs $89 and is available via https://www.teloyears.com. After an order is placed, a test kit is mailed directly to a customer’s doorstep. It includes everything needed to collect just one tiny drop of blood from a finger at home and return the sample to the company’s CLIA-certified laboratory. In two to three weeks, a TeloYears test report arrives that reveals the customer’s:
• Average telomere length and how it compares (on a percentile basis) to others the same age and gender.
• Age in TeloYears, which is calculated as the actual age of a typical man or woman whose telomere length is similar. One’s age in TeloYears can be older or younger than their actual age.
TeloYears results over time by highlighting the difference in actual age and age in TeloYears each time a test is submitted.
About TeloYears
• TeloYears is a simple genetic test that reveals the cellular age encoded in people’s DNA so they can know how well they’re aging. Using just one drop of blood from a finger, consumers can discover their age in TeloYears, which can be older or younger than their actual age.
Knowing one’s age in TeloYears is important because it is a simple yet comprehensive indicator of overall cellular wellness. Years of clinical data support the link between telomeres and the aging process, and many studies have been published on the role of telomere length in numerous age-related diseases. A key advantage of telomere length is that it can change over time, unlike other parts of your DNA. So TeloYears can be more actionable than other genetic tests. TeloYears results can be used to set a baseline, then improve and track lifestyle choices including diet, exercise or stress management. The self-knowledge gained from TeloYears can be powerful motivation to achieve healthy aging and for some an affirmation of an already active lifestyle.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2017
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Monday, February 20, 2017
China On The Hudson
China On The Hudson
Happy Chinese New Year Celebration, given by the Mid-Hudson Chinese Christian Church, 306 All Angles Hill road, Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590. A truly wonderful presentation of Chinese culture and talent was given an almost 3-hour show by members of the church. The show was a testament to the contributions Chinese American have provided to this country for almost 150 years.
Happy Chinese New Year Celebration, given by the Mid-Hudson Chinese Christian Church, 306 All Angles Hill road, Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590. A truly wonderful presentation of Chinese culture and talent was given an almost 3-hour show by members of the church. The show was a testament to the contributions Chinese American have provided to this country for almost 150 years.
Top 7 Tips To Prevent Heart Attacks of Men
Top 7 Tips To Prevent Heart Attacks of Men & Women
How Water Prevents Attacks
Most people don’t want to drink water before they go to bed, because they feel that they will have to get up during the night.
Gravity causes water to retain in the lower haft of the body when you are standing. But, when you lie down and the lower body is level with the kidneys it is easier for the kidneys to remove the water because gravity pulls it.
Drinking water before sleeping gives your body the minimum amount of water it needs to flush toxins from your body.
When You Ingest Water
When you drink the water is very important.
Drinking water before bedtime maximizes the benefits to the body.
Drinking water before sleeping will help avert bedtime leg cramps.
You wake up with a Charlie-horse when your leg muscles seek hydration and cause your legs to cramp.
He art Attacks Timing: Most heart attacks occur during the day mostly between 6:00 AM and Noon.
Something unusual would had happened if you have an attack during the night, when the heart should be at rest.
Research is showing that Sleep Apnea can be the cause of nighttime heart attacks.
How To Protect Yourself
If you are currently taking a baby aspirin once a day, starting taking one also at night.
Aspirin has a 24 hour “half-life”
Because most heart attacks happen in the early morning hours, the effects of the aspirin will still be in your system.
You should keep aspirin by your bedside as your first line of defense against heart attacks.
Why keep it by your bed, because most heart attacks happen most while you are in bed.
Aspirin has a very long shelf life.
Heart Attack Symptoms
1st symptom we all know is the pain in the left arm.
Other symptoms that occur less frequently:
Intense pain in your chin, extreme sweating, as well as nausea.
Be aware that you may NOT feel any pain the heart area.
The sudden death from heart attacks occurs mostly during sleep.
If you do have a heart attack in your sleep and if you are lucky it may wake you up, chew two aspirins in your mouth and swallow with water.
Immediately Call 911
Take your two aspirins , call 911 then call a neighbor or family member who is near by and say “Heart Attack”.
Do not Lay Down:
Go to your front door and sit on a chair and wait for the arrival of help.
Don’t worry that it may be a false alarm because it may be the real thing, better to be safe than sorry for waiting too long.
Water Can Save Your Life
Make it a habit of drinking 2 glasses of water after waking up, 2 cups of coffee also count, to help activate your bodies internal functions.
One glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps with digestion and weight loss.
One glass of water before taking a bath, helps lower blood pressure.
One glass of water before going to bed, may prevent heart attacks and even strokes.
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How Water Prevents Attacks
Most people don’t want to drink water before they go to bed, because they feel that they will have to get up during the night.
Gravity causes water to retain in the lower haft of the body when you are standing. But, when you lie down and the lower body is level with the kidneys it is easier for the kidneys to remove the water because gravity pulls it.
Drinking water before sleeping gives your body the minimum amount of water it needs to flush toxins from your body.
When You Ingest Water
When you drink the water is very important.
Drinking water before bedtime maximizes the benefits to the body.
Drinking water before sleeping will help avert bedtime leg cramps.
You wake up with a Charlie-horse when your leg muscles seek hydration and cause your legs to cramp.
He art Attacks Timing: Most heart attacks occur during the day mostly between 6:00 AM and Noon.
Something unusual would had happened if you have an attack during the night, when the heart should be at rest.
Research is showing that Sleep Apnea can be the cause of nighttime heart attacks.
How To Protect Yourself
If you are currently taking a baby aspirin once a day, starting taking one also at night.
Aspirin has a 24 hour “half-life”
Because most heart attacks happen in the early morning hours, the effects of the aspirin will still be in your system.
You should keep aspirin by your bedside as your first line of defense against heart attacks.
Why keep it by your bed, because most heart attacks happen most while you are in bed.
Aspirin has a very long shelf life.
Heart Attack Symptoms
1st symptom we all know is the pain in the left arm.
Other symptoms that occur less frequently:
Intense pain in your chin, extreme sweating, as well as nausea.
Be aware that you may NOT feel any pain the heart area.
The sudden death from heart attacks occurs mostly during sleep.
If you do have a heart attack in your sleep and if you are lucky it may wake you up, chew two aspirins in your mouth and swallow with water.
Immediately Call 911
Take your two aspirins , call 911 then call a neighbor or family member who is near by and say “Heart Attack”.
Do not Lay Down:
Go to your front door and sit on a chair and wait for the arrival of help.
Don’t worry that it may be a false alarm because it may be the real thing, better to be safe than sorry for waiting too long.
Water Can Save Your Life
Make it a habit of drinking 2 glasses of water after waking up, 2 cups of coffee also count, to help activate your bodies internal functions.
One glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps with digestion and weight loss.
One glass of water before taking a bath, helps lower blood pressure.
One glass of water before going to bed, may prevent heart attacks and even strokes.
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Sunday, February 19, 2017
Weight Loss Is All About Learning To Say NO!
Weight Loss Is About Learning To Say No
There are too many obese people in the world today…or so it might seem, with the number of “obese” folks you run into on a daily basis. However, what about the people who said NO to obesity?
As a child, you were raised to be considerate to others, and to accommodate them as much as possible.
How do you know exactly when struggling with weight gain is enough? And more importantly, are you saying no to yourself by saying yes to bad food choices every time? Chances are that is exactly what you are doing, even if only subliminally.
Wondering when is the time for you to use your no’s effectively? We’ve got you covered!
Piling On Stress
Not being able to say no can greatly contribute to elevated stress and weight gain real quick! Not taking control of your diet can cause feelings that can overwhelm and add to chronic stress, and people who cannot say no are usually the first to stop trying.
It is important to understand your own boundaries and limitations, and while helping others is important, you have to take care of yourself first.
This means sometimes saying no to friends and family, in order to maintain an optimal level of weight, health and wellness for you.
Feelings Of Obligation
This is by far the most common cause of resentment in persons, since they are basically “forced” to say yes to eat unhealthy whether or not they want to. Maybe the person pushing you to eat unhealthy is a close friend or maybe it is a family member.
You feel a sense of obligation to always to agree whatever that person offers you, but you need to ask yourself “when do I decide for myself?” will you continue to feel a forced sense of obligation not to offend forever?
This constant obligatory situation builds resentment, and resentment can literally make you physically ill!
You need to let them know you have to put yourself first, by doing what you need to do. If an issue arises, it may be best to sever ties and remove a toxic person from your life.
Secret Junk Food Addicts
We sincerely hope you are not a secret junk food addict! Though we fully understand the need to unwind after a tiring week’s work, there is absolutely no justification for making junk food your drug of choice. Can it be the result of friends asking or guilting to eat unhealthy food even though your better sense says no?
You may not consider bread, pasta, rice or cereal to be junk food but because they are carbohydrates that turn to sugar the minute they enter your body they are “Junk Food”!
You’re not doing yourself any favors, as you will be gaining weight, not to mention being likely stressed and miserable. Saying yes to that, is saying no to your well-being.
Enabling Bad Behavior
It has happened to all of us before, from a kid asking for something, hearing no and slowly breaking you down, too much worse influences on your life. Listening to the little voice in our head telling us to start the diet tomorrow, or telling us why make the effort only to gain it all back like it has in the past.
From friends or family telling you just have a little more pasta, or not listening to your desire to lose weight, while it may seem ok or insignificant at the time, it enables bad behavior and disrespect over the long haul.
When you say no, it needs to stay that way. You will gain infinite respect for having unbendable beliefs and will be looked at as a pillar of strength.
Not Speaking Up
There have undoubtedly been numerous times when you sit quietly while something (or someone) boils your blood to the point of an eruption, yet you show no outward emotions and turn to food. This can range from a boss berating you in the office, a bully, or a random stranger who finds it appropriate to critic your body.
By allowing it, you are doing just that, rolling over and assuming the fetal position. Open your mouth, demand respect and speak for what you want to accomplish. It is up to you, and only you, to finally gain control of your health and body. Tell the little voice to shut up!
Conclusion
NO is not a bad word. It has been criminalized via society and the illusion that things must be ok all the time. You will only end up resenting yourself for being weak, and not ever doing what you want to do by allowing others to always walk over you. You need to look after yourself before you look after anyone else after all, lead by example!
Go to http://www.JoanBars.com for more information and articles.
There are too many obese people in the world today…or so it might seem, with the number of “obese” folks you run into on a daily basis. However, what about the people who said NO to obesity?
As a child, you were raised to be considerate to others, and to accommodate them as much as possible.
How do you know exactly when struggling with weight gain is enough? And more importantly, are you saying no to yourself by saying yes to bad food choices every time? Chances are that is exactly what you are doing, even if only subliminally.
Wondering when is the time for you to use your no’s effectively? We’ve got you covered!
Piling On Stress
Not being able to say no can greatly contribute to elevated stress and weight gain real quick! Not taking control of your diet can cause feelings that can overwhelm and add to chronic stress, and people who cannot say no are usually the first to stop trying.
It is important to understand your own boundaries and limitations, and while helping others is important, you have to take care of yourself first.
This means sometimes saying no to friends and family, in order to maintain an optimal level of weight, health and wellness for you.
Feelings Of Obligation
This is by far the most common cause of resentment in persons, since they are basically “forced” to say yes to eat unhealthy whether or not they want to. Maybe the person pushing you to eat unhealthy is a close friend or maybe it is a family member.
You feel a sense of obligation to always to agree whatever that person offers you, but you need to ask yourself “when do I decide for myself?” will you continue to feel a forced sense of obligation not to offend forever?
This constant obligatory situation builds resentment, and resentment can literally make you physically ill!
You need to let them know you have to put yourself first, by doing what you need to do. If an issue arises, it may be best to sever ties and remove a toxic person from your life.
Secret Junk Food Addicts
We sincerely hope you are not a secret junk food addict! Though we fully understand the need to unwind after a tiring week’s work, there is absolutely no justification for making junk food your drug of choice. Can it be the result of friends asking or guilting to eat unhealthy food even though your better sense says no?
You may not consider bread, pasta, rice or cereal to be junk food but because they are carbohydrates that turn to sugar the minute they enter your body they are “Junk Food”!
You’re not doing yourself any favors, as you will be gaining weight, not to mention being likely stressed and miserable. Saying yes to that, is saying no to your well-being.
Enabling Bad Behavior
It has happened to all of us before, from a kid asking for something, hearing no and slowly breaking you down, too much worse influences on your life. Listening to the little voice in our head telling us to start the diet tomorrow, or telling us why make the effort only to gain it all back like it has in the past.
From friends or family telling you just have a little more pasta, or not listening to your desire to lose weight, while it may seem ok or insignificant at the time, it enables bad behavior and disrespect over the long haul.
When you say no, it needs to stay that way. You will gain infinite respect for having unbendable beliefs and will be looked at as a pillar of strength.
Not Speaking Up
There have undoubtedly been numerous times when you sit quietly while something (or someone) boils your blood to the point of an eruption, yet you show no outward emotions and turn to food. This can range from a boss berating you in the office, a bully, or a random stranger who finds it appropriate to critic your body.
By allowing it, you are doing just that, rolling over and assuming the fetal position. Open your mouth, demand respect and speak for what you want to accomplish. It is up to you, and only you, to finally gain control of your health and body. Tell the little voice to shut up!
Conclusion
NO is not a bad word. It has been criminalized via society and the illusion that things must be ok all the time. You will only end up resenting yourself for being weak, and not ever doing what you want to do by allowing others to always walk over you. You need to look after yourself before you look after anyone else after all, lead by example!
Go to http://www.JoanBars.com for more information and articles.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
How To Get FREE Copy of "My Wishes Record Keeper"
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To My Family
My goal is to make it easy as possible for you at what is probably a difficult time. I know you have many decisions to make on my behalf and I hope this information will help.
Thank you.
________________________ _____________ Signature Date
List your Education, career information, etc.
• This is your opportunity to put your final wishes into a formal written form. Having a “My Wishes Record Keeper” will give peace of mind to you and your family. You should give a copy to a trusted family member, your attorney, and your spouse.
• Go to link in description box to get your copy-Get Your Copy Today!
• Or go to InsuredMeds.com/articles&news
This is your opportunity to put your final wishes into a formal written form. Having a “My Wishes Record Keeper” will give peace of mind to you and your family.
Get your FREE copy today!
To My Family
My goal is to make it easy as possible for you at what is probably a difficult time. I know you have many decisions to make on my behalf and I hope this information will help.
Thank you.
________________________ _____________ Signature Date
List your Education, career information, etc.
• This is your opportunity to put your final wishes into a formal written form. Having a “My Wishes Record Keeper” will give peace of mind to you and your family. You should give a copy to a trusted family member, your attorney, and your spouse.
• Go to link in description box to get your copy-Get Your Copy Today!
• Or go to InsuredMeds.com/articles&news
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
5 Natural Ways To Improve Your Sleep To Lose Weight
5 Natural Ways To Improve Your Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep can be refreshing and rejuvenating. For millions, though, a good night’s sleep seems just out of reach. People of all ages across the globe suffer from occasional to chronic insomnia.
Insomnia is a condition that interrupts your ability to fall asleep or stay asleep. If you are suffering from this sleep disturbance, you may be hesitant to turn to harsh medications to help you fall asleep.
Sleep duration affects hormones regulating hunger — ghrelin and leptin — and stimulates the appetite. Another contributing factor might be that lack of sleep leads to fatigue and results in less physical activity.
Here are 5 ways that you can help improve your sleep naturally.
Eliminate Caffeine
The morning cup of coffee seems to be a staple beverage for many people. However, caffeine is not just in coffee. Caffeine can be hiding in the cola you drink, the tea, and even some of the foods you eat. While eliminating caffeine out of your diet 100% may not be possible, try to limit your consumption of caffeine to the mornings only. Prevention Magazine tells us that ingesting caffeine, even 6 hours before bedtime, can disrupt sleep.
Exercise
Not only does exercise help you maintain a healthy body weight and better mental outlook but a Sleep Foundation study found that those who exercised were less sleepy during the day and slept better at night.
While a new exercise routine may leave you a little tired at first, regular exercise will give you more energy and help you fall asleep at bedtime. This may have to do with the chemicals released by the body when you exercise. The neurotransmitters released by the brain during exercise have all sorts of beneficial properties and improved sleep is one of them.
Meditate
Meditation has a restorative effect on the brain. There are all sorts of benefits that meditation can have for a person. Many of the benefits of meditation include reduced stress and a better ability to cope with difficult issues in one’s life.
Meditation is also great for insomnia. A Harvard study found that mindful meditation helped combat insomnia. It invokes a relaxation response in those who participate helping them relax enough to fall asleep quickly and stay asleep through the night. If you are not familiar with how to meditate there are many guided meditation audio programs that you can buy or check out from your library.
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene is a practice to help you sleep better at night. It has to do with environmental cues. Alaska sleep notes that these environmental cues should be taken into consideration if you aren’t sleeping.
• Use the bedroom for sex and sleep only
• No electronics
• Keep the room dark and quiet
• Keep your room cool
• Have a good mattress
• Set your alarm clock away from your bed
Get Up Every Morning
Getting up at the same time every day and avoiding naps helps your body follow a circadian rhythm. According to Verywell we need this to sleep well at night. There are two really important elements to this step.
1. Stop hitting the snooze and train yourself to get up at the same time every day. If you hit the snooze button once or twice (or 6 times), you are not really training yourself to get up at the same time every day. If you know you do not need to get up until a7:30, stop setting your alarm for 7. Save yourself the 30 minutes of interrupted sleep and set the alarm for 7:30, get up the first time it rings.
2. NO NAPS. If you are not used to getting up in the morning, then this may be the hard part for you. Napping can throw you off for sleeping at night because you simply are not tired enough to get to bed on time. Skip the nap (and the caffeine), and stay up so that you can get a good nights sleep.
Now you have an arsenal of information that should help you fall asleep faster at night. Remember, finding what works well for you may take some playing around. So, if you don’t get it right the first night or two don’t give up.
These sleep strategies are proven to work. They just take time. Give them a few weeks and you should be sleeping soundly.
Getting a good night’s sleep can be refreshing and rejuvenating. For millions, though, a good night’s sleep seems just out of reach. People of all ages across the globe suffer from occasional to chronic insomnia.
Insomnia is a condition that interrupts your ability to fall asleep or stay asleep. If you are suffering from this sleep disturbance, you may be hesitant to turn to harsh medications to help you fall asleep.
Sleep duration affects hormones regulating hunger — ghrelin and leptin — and stimulates the appetite. Another contributing factor might be that lack of sleep leads to fatigue and results in less physical activity.
Here are 5 ways that you can help improve your sleep naturally.
Eliminate Caffeine
The morning cup of coffee seems to be a staple beverage for many people. However, caffeine is not just in coffee. Caffeine can be hiding in the cola you drink, the tea, and even some of the foods you eat. While eliminating caffeine out of your diet 100% may not be possible, try to limit your consumption of caffeine to the mornings only. Prevention Magazine tells us that ingesting caffeine, even 6 hours before bedtime, can disrupt sleep.
Exercise
Not only does exercise help you maintain a healthy body weight and better mental outlook but a Sleep Foundation study found that those who exercised were less sleepy during the day and slept better at night.
While a new exercise routine may leave you a little tired at first, regular exercise will give you more energy and help you fall asleep at bedtime. This may have to do with the chemicals released by the body when you exercise. The neurotransmitters released by the brain during exercise have all sorts of beneficial properties and improved sleep is one of them.
Meditate
Meditation has a restorative effect on the brain. There are all sorts of benefits that meditation can have for a person. Many of the benefits of meditation include reduced stress and a better ability to cope with difficult issues in one’s life.
Meditation is also great for insomnia. A Harvard study found that mindful meditation helped combat insomnia. It invokes a relaxation response in those who participate helping them relax enough to fall asleep quickly and stay asleep through the night. If you are not familiar with how to meditate there are many guided meditation audio programs that you can buy or check out from your library.
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene is a practice to help you sleep better at night. It has to do with environmental cues. Alaska sleep notes that these environmental cues should be taken into consideration if you aren’t sleeping.
• Use the bedroom for sex and sleep only
• No electronics
• Keep the room dark and quiet
• Keep your room cool
• Have a good mattress
• Set your alarm clock away from your bed
Get Up Every Morning
Getting up at the same time every day and avoiding naps helps your body follow a circadian rhythm. According to Verywell we need this to sleep well at night. There are two really important elements to this step.
1. Stop hitting the snooze and train yourself to get up at the same time every day. If you hit the snooze button once or twice (or 6 times), you are not really training yourself to get up at the same time every day. If you know you do not need to get up until a7:30, stop setting your alarm for 7. Save yourself the 30 minutes of interrupted sleep and set the alarm for 7:30, get up the first time it rings.
2. NO NAPS. If you are not used to getting up in the morning, then this may be the hard part for you. Napping can throw you off for sleeping at night because you simply are not tired enough to get to bed on time. Skip the nap (and the caffeine), and stay up so that you can get a good nights sleep.
Now you have an arsenal of information that should help you fall asleep faster at night. Remember, finding what works well for you may take some playing around. So, if you don’t get it right the first night or two don’t give up.
These sleep strategies are proven to work. They just take time. Give them a few weeks and you should be sleeping soundly.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Frequently Asked Questions On Medicare Advantage Plans
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Frequently Asked Questions On Advantage Plans
Medicare pays a fixed amount for your care each month to the companies offering Medicare Advantage Plans. These companies must follow rules set by Medicare.
However, each Medicare Advantage Plan can charge different out-of-pocket costs. Each plan can also have different rules for how you get services, like:
• Whether you need a referral to see a specialist
• If you have to go to doctors, facilities, or suppliers that belong to the plan for non-emergency or non-urgent care
These rules can change each year.
How To Compare Medicare Advantage Plans
You want the broadest possible choice in doctors and other medical providers. More doctors and other providers accept original Medicare than private Medicare Advantage insurance. Private plans tend to be restricted to a home network, like an HMO doctor network. If you travel frequently, you may want to consider staying with original Medicare for this reason.
Medicare Advantage Plans Compared (verus) To Medigap/Supplements
With a Medicare Midigap/Supplement you will continue to be covered by original Medicare. After Medicare has paid your claims, it will automatically forward them to your Medigap plan. The Medigap plan will then pay its portion of the bill.
Medigap plans do not cover prescription drugs. Therefore you must also purchase a stand-alone Part D plan if you want drug coverage.
With a Medicare Advantage plan, you continue to pay your Part B premium as usual. You may also pay an extra premium for the plan. You are not allowed to have a Medigap and Medicare Advantage plan simultaneously.
Medicare Advantage plans typically come with deductibles and co-pays. But unlike original Medicare, they have an annual out-of-pocket limit. That means that once you have paid deductibles and co-pays that add up to the annual out-of-pocket limit, the plan will pay 100 percent of your medical bills for the rest of the year.
Medicare Advantage Plans With Zero Premium
If you can't afford or don't want to pay additional monthly premiums. Medicare Advantage plans, like other private health plans, typically charge premiums. The recent average was about $30 a month for an HMO and $32 to $63 for a PPO,
Medicare Advantage Plans Under 65
If you are under 65 but have Medicare because of a disability or other qualifying condition, after 2 years of disability you have the blanket right to buy a medicare plan guaranteed issue and a Medicare Advantage Plan.
Coverage while traveling. Many plans will only pay for emergency care when you are away from home. If you divide your time between two homes or pay extended visits to your adult children, this could pose a problem if you need something routine such as a lab test. A few plans have national networks you can use, but you can't see this information on Medicare.gov. You will have to call the plan directly to ask about it. The plan's listing on Medicare.gov has numbers for you to call.
Which Medicare Advantage Plan To Choose
The first thing to do is make sure you are seeing all the plans in your area. Does the plan have a good star rating?
What are the Co-pays, Deductibles, out of pocket limit?
Is your Hospital & doctors in the networks list of providers?
Does it offer dental and vision coverage and additional benefits?
Medicare Advantage Plans With Dental
Dental coverage through Medicare Advantage plan. You may be able to get dental coverage under some Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Advantage plans (Medicare Part C) can include extra benefits like routine dental, routine vision, and Medicare prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage Plans With Dental & Vision coverage. Many Advantage plans come with some dental and vision coverage
Medicare Advantage Plans With Silver Sneakers
SilverSneakers is the premier fitness program provided at no cost by more than 60 health plans nationwide. Millions of members. Thousands of gyms.
Medicare Advantage Plans With Nationwide Coverage
If you divide your time between two homes or pay extended visits to your adult children, this could pose a problem if you need something routine such as a lab test. A few plans have national networks you can use
Enrollment Periods
If you decide to buy a Medicare Advantage plan, you must enroll between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7 – the period known as open enrollment – in order for your coverage to start the first of the following year. (Original Medicare has separate enrollment periods for seniors who aren't automatically enrolled.) Because of government regulation, Medicare Advantage premiums are not influenced by age, health status or the method by which a consumer signs up (through an insurance agent, for example, or directly through an insurer).
Frequently Asked Questions On Advantage Plans
Medicare pays a fixed amount for your care each month to the companies offering Medicare Advantage Plans. These companies must follow rules set by Medicare.
However, each Medicare Advantage Plan can charge different out-of-pocket costs. Each plan can also have different rules for how you get services, like:
• Whether you need a referral to see a specialist
• If you have to go to doctors, facilities, or suppliers that belong to the plan for non-emergency or non-urgent care
These rules can change each year.
How To Compare Medicare Advantage Plans
You want the broadest possible choice in doctors and other medical providers. More doctors and other providers accept original Medicare than private Medicare Advantage insurance. Private plans tend to be restricted to a home network, like an HMO doctor network. If you travel frequently, you may want to consider staying with original Medicare for this reason.
Medicare Advantage Plans Compared (verus) To Medigap/Supplements
With a Medicare Midigap/Supplement you will continue to be covered by original Medicare. After Medicare has paid your claims, it will automatically forward them to your Medigap plan. The Medigap plan will then pay its portion of the bill.
Medigap plans do not cover prescription drugs. Therefore you must also purchase a stand-alone Part D plan if you want drug coverage.
With a Medicare Advantage plan, you continue to pay your Part B premium as usual. You may also pay an extra premium for the plan. You are not allowed to have a Medigap and Medicare Advantage plan simultaneously.
Medicare Advantage plans typically come with deductibles and co-pays. But unlike original Medicare, they have an annual out-of-pocket limit. That means that once you have paid deductibles and co-pays that add up to the annual out-of-pocket limit, the plan will pay 100 percent of your medical bills for the rest of the year.
Medicare Advantage Plans With Zero Premium
If you can't afford or don't want to pay additional monthly premiums. Medicare Advantage plans, like other private health plans, typically charge premiums. The recent average was about $30 a month for an HMO and $32 to $63 for a PPO,
Medicare Advantage Plans Under 65
If you are under 65 but have Medicare because of a disability or other qualifying condition, after 2 years of disability you have the blanket right to buy a medicare plan guaranteed issue and a Medicare Advantage Plan.
Coverage while traveling. Many plans will only pay for emergency care when you are away from home. If you divide your time between two homes or pay extended visits to your adult children, this could pose a problem if you need something routine such as a lab test. A few plans have national networks you can use, but you can't see this information on Medicare.gov. You will have to call the plan directly to ask about it. The plan's listing on Medicare.gov has numbers for you to call.
Which Medicare Advantage Plan To Choose
The first thing to do is make sure you are seeing all the plans in your area. Does the plan have a good star rating?
What are the Co-pays, Deductibles, out of pocket limit?
Is your Hospital & doctors in the networks list of providers?
Does it offer dental and vision coverage and additional benefits?
Medicare Advantage Plans With Dental
Dental coverage through Medicare Advantage plan. You may be able to get dental coverage under some Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Advantage plans (Medicare Part C) can include extra benefits like routine dental, routine vision, and Medicare prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage Plans With Dental & Vision coverage. Many Advantage plans come with some dental and vision coverage
Medicare Advantage Plans With Silver Sneakers
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Medicare Advantage Plans With Nationwide Coverage
If you divide your time between two homes or pay extended visits to your adult children, this could pose a problem if you need something routine such as a lab test. A few plans have national networks you can use
Enrollment Periods
If you decide to buy a Medicare Advantage plan, you must enroll between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7 – the period known as open enrollment – in order for your coverage to start the first of the following year. (Original Medicare has separate enrollment periods for seniors who aren't automatically enrolled.) Because of government regulation, Medicare Advantage premiums are not influenced by age, health status or the method by which a consumer signs up (through an insurance agent, for example, or directly through an insurer).
Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare SUPPLEMENTS
What is the difference between Medicare & Medigap Insurance?
When you join a Medicare supplement plan, you must continue paying your Part A & B premium. Also known as Medigap or Medicare Supplement plans "Supplement" what Original Medicare does not pay and are offered by private insurance companies and can take care of certain health care costs not covered by Original Medicare, like deductibles, premiums, and co-payments.
What is the difference between Medigap & Medicare Supplement?
They are one and the same but known by different names.
Do I need a Medicare supplement?
It really depends on how much medical care you intend on getting each year. For example, if you’re hospitalized at least twice a year, every year, then buying a supplemental policy might be worth it.
Supplements cover the 20% that Medicare does not cover.
What Medicare Supplement do I Need?
A Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy, sold by private companies, can help pay some of the health care costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. … Then your Medigap policy pays its share. A Medigap policy is different from a Medicare Advantage Plan. It really depends on how much medical care you intend on getting each year. For example, if you’re hospitalized at least twice a year, every year, then buying a supplemental policy might be worth it.
• Do Any Medicare Supplements Cover Dental? frequently
Original Medicare (Part A for hospital coverage and Part B for medical coverage) typically does not include routine dental coverage, such as dental exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and bridges. … If you want to keep Original Medicare, consider adding a Medigap plan with dental benefits or a separate dental plan.
Do Medicare Supplements Pay For Radiation Therapy?
If radiation therapy is provided to a hospital inpatient, the cost becomes part of the overall hospital bill, which Medicare Part A pays according to a structure that requires patient payment of a deductible, and patient payments of coinsurance amounts for longer stays. If radiation therapy is provided to an outpatient at a freestanding clinic or radiation treatment facility, Medicare Part B pays 80 percent of the Medicare-approved amount for the treatment. If radiation therapy is provided at a hospital outpatient department, Medicare Part B pays the full Medicare-approved amount for the treatment, except for a patient co-payment. Supplements pay the 20% of all approved Medicare procedures. How Much Do Medicare Supplements Cost?
The cost of Medigap policies can vary widely. There can be big differences in premiums that insurance companies charge for exactly the same coverage. As you shop for a Medigap policy, be sure you are comparing the same Medigap policy (for example, compare a Plan A from one company with Plan A from another company). Each insurance company sets its own premiums. It is important to ask how an insurance company prices Medigap policies. How they set the price affects how much you pay now and in the future. Do Medicare Supplements Pay For Hearing Aids?
While Medigap offers additional coverage beyond Original Medicare, Medigap does not cover hearing aids. If you have Medigap plan C or F, it will cover 100% of your Medicare Part B deductible and will pay 100% of the hearing diagnostic test’s coinsurance.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Viagra?
Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) does not cover prescription drugs, so it does not cover Viagra. However, Medicare Part B currently covers pumps for erectile dysfunction under Durable Medical Equipment. This would leave a 20% cost for you, unless you have a Medigap plan that covers Part B’s costs.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Ambulance?
Yes, all Medigap plans cover all or part of your emergency and non-emergency Medicare Part B coinsurance, but remember only Medigap “C” and “F” cover your Part B deductible. So if you have “C” or “F” you wouldn’t have any out of pocket costs for Medicare approved ambulance services.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Shingles Vaccine?
Original Medicare, Part A and Part B, does not cover the shingles vaccination. … Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage plans that provide prescription drug coverage generally cover all commercially available vaccinations. Do Medicare Supplements Cover Chemotherapy?
Medicare Part B covers your radiation if you are an outpatient or in a freestanding facility. You will pay 20% coinsurance of the amount Medicare approves for the doctor visit. Medicare will pay the remaining 80%. Medicare Part A covers your radiation therapy while you are a hospital inpatient. Do Medicare Supplements Have Deductibles?
A Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy, sold by private companies, can help pay some of the health care costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. … Then your Medigap policy pays its share. A Medigap policy is different from a Medicare Advantage Plan. Do Medicare Supplements Cover Acupuncture ?
Plan F is one of the most comprehensive Medicare supplement plans you can purchase, but it doesn’t cover everything. This plan will not cover the following: Things that Medicare doesn’t normally cover, like acupuncture, vision exams and dental work, are not included in Plan F coverage.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Chiropractic?
Medicare does cover medically necessary chiropractic services. According to the CMS, Medicare Part B now covers 80% of the cost for “manipulation of the spine if medically necessary to correct a subluxation.” There is no cap on the number of medically necessary visits to a chiropractor.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Nursing Homes?
There are many ways you can pay for nursing home care. … Medicare generally doesn’t cover long-term care stays (room and board) in a nursing home. Also, nursing home care isn’t covered by many types of health insurance. However, don’t drop your health care coverage (including Medicare) if you’re in a nursing home.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Pre-Existing Conditions?
In some cases, the Medigap insurance company can refuse to cover your out-of-pocket costs for these pre–existing health problems for up to 6 months (called the “pre–existing condition waiting period”). After these 6 months, the Medigap policy will cover your pre–existing condition.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Dental And Vision?
Medicare helps pay for “medically necessary” care. This means care that’s required to diagnose or treat an illness or condition. Dental and vision care are not seen as medically necessary. Original Medicare doesn’t cover dental exams, eye exams, eyeglasses or other related services.
Do Medicare Supplements Have Networks?
NO! You keep Original Medicare. You can go to any doctor or hospital in the country that accepts Medicare. The Medigap will help cover your Medicare out of pocket costs.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Prescriptions?
Medicare Part D, also called the Medicare prescription drug benefit, is a United States federal-government program to subsidize the costs of prescription drugs and prescription drug insurance premiums for Medicare beneficiaries. You must purchase a Prescription Drug plan offered by private insurances companies or your will be subject to a penalty for each month you don’t have credible coverage.
What Insurance Company I Work For?
I am an independent insurance agent! I work for you, NOT the insurance companies to get you the best possible rate for the most coverage.
Can you purchase your coverage from us online?
We are different from other insurance agents, most of our application enrollments are done online, while you stay in comfort of your own home.
Phone: 845-380-5809
Email: InsuredMeds@gmail.com
Snail mail: Bill Vargas, CLU, ChFC
1145 Rt. 55, Suite # 3, Lagrangeville, N.Y. 12540
What Other Services You We Offer?
We offer retirement planing , Life Insurance, Final Expense Insurance and all full line of financial services.
What Counties Of New York State You We Serve?
We serve all the counties of New York State via Online Enrollment!
• Albany County, Allegany County, Bronx County, Broome County, • Cattaraugus County, Cayuga County, Chautauqua County, Chemung County, Chenango County, Clinton County, Columbia County, • Cortland County, Delaware County, Dutchess County, Erie County, • Essex County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Genesee County, • Greene County, Hamilton County, Herkimer County, • Jefferson County, Kings County (Brooklyn), Lewis County, • Livingston County, Madison County, Monroe County, • Montgomery County, Nassau County, New York County (Manhattan), • Niagara County, Oneida County, Onondaga County, • Ontario County, Orange County, Orleans County, Oswego County, • Otsego County, Putnam County, Queens County,Rensselaer County, • Richmond County (Staten Island), Rockland County, Saint Lawrence County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, • Schoharie County, Schuyler County, Seneca County, Steuben County, • Suffolk County, Sullivan County, Tioga County, Tompkins County, • Ulster County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Westchester County, Wyoming County, Yates County
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When you join a Medicare supplement plan, you must continue paying your Part A & B premium. Also known as Medigap or Medicare Supplement plans "Supplement" what Original Medicare does not pay and are offered by private insurance companies and can take care of certain health care costs not covered by Original Medicare, like deductibles, premiums, and co-payments.
What is the difference between Medigap & Medicare Supplement?
They are one and the same but known by different names.
Do I need a Medicare supplement?
It really depends on how much medical care you intend on getting each year. For example, if you’re hospitalized at least twice a year, every year, then buying a supplemental policy might be worth it.
Supplements cover the 20% that Medicare does not cover.
What Medicare Supplement do I Need?
A Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy, sold by private companies, can help pay some of the health care costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. … Then your Medigap policy pays its share. A Medigap policy is different from a Medicare Advantage Plan. It really depends on how much medical care you intend on getting each year. For example, if you’re hospitalized at least twice a year, every year, then buying a supplemental policy might be worth it.
• Do Any Medicare Supplements Cover Dental? frequently
Original Medicare (Part A for hospital coverage and Part B for medical coverage) typically does not include routine dental coverage, such as dental exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and bridges. … If you want to keep Original Medicare, consider adding a Medigap plan with dental benefits or a separate dental plan.
Do Medicare Supplements Pay For Radiation Therapy?
If radiation therapy is provided to a hospital inpatient, the cost becomes part of the overall hospital bill, which Medicare Part A pays according to a structure that requires patient payment of a deductible, and patient payments of coinsurance amounts for longer stays. If radiation therapy is provided to an outpatient at a freestanding clinic or radiation treatment facility, Medicare Part B pays 80 percent of the Medicare-approved amount for the treatment. If radiation therapy is provided at a hospital outpatient department, Medicare Part B pays the full Medicare-approved amount for the treatment, except for a patient co-payment. Supplements pay the 20% of all approved Medicare procedures. How Much Do Medicare Supplements Cost?
The cost of Medigap policies can vary widely. There can be big differences in premiums that insurance companies charge for exactly the same coverage. As you shop for a Medigap policy, be sure you are comparing the same Medigap policy (for example, compare a Plan A from one company with Plan A from another company). Each insurance company sets its own premiums. It is important to ask how an insurance company prices Medigap policies. How they set the price affects how much you pay now and in the future. Do Medicare Supplements Pay For Hearing Aids?
While Medigap offers additional coverage beyond Original Medicare, Medigap does not cover hearing aids. If you have Medigap plan C or F, it will cover 100% of your Medicare Part B deductible and will pay 100% of the hearing diagnostic test’s coinsurance.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Viagra?
Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) does not cover prescription drugs, so it does not cover Viagra. However, Medicare Part B currently covers pumps for erectile dysfunction under Durable Medical Equipment. This would leave a 20% cost for you, unless you have a Medigap plan that covers Part B’s costs.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Ambulance?
Yes, all Medigap plans cover all or part of your emergency and non-emergency Medicare Part B coinsurance, but remember only Medigap “C” and “F” cover your Part B deductible. So if you have “C” or “F” you wouldn’t have any out of pocket costs for Medicare approved ambulance services.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Shingles Vaccine?
Original Medicare, Part A and Part B, does not cover the shingles vaccination. … Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage plans that provide prescription drug coverage generally cover all commercially available vaccinations. Do Medicare Supplements Cover Chemotherapy?
Medicare Part B covers your radiation if you are an outpatient or in a freestanding facility. You will pay 20% coinsurance of the amount Medicare approves for the doctor visit. Medicare will pay the remaining 80%. Medicare Part A covers your radiation therapy while you are a hospital inpatient. Do Medicare Supplements Have Deductibles?
A Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy, sold by private companies, can help pay some of the health care costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. … Then your Medigap policy pays its share. A Medigap policy is different from a Medicare Advantage Plan. Do Medicare Supplements Cover Acupuncture ?
Plan F is one of the most comprehensive Medicare supplement plans you can purchase, but it doesn’t cover everything. This plan will not cover the following: Things that Medicare doesn’t normally cover, like acupuncture, vision exams and dental work, are not included in Plan F coverage.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Chiropractic?
Medicare does cover medically necessary chiropractic services. According to the CMS, Medicare Part B now covers 80% of the cost for “manipulation of the spine if medically necessary to correct a subluxation.” There is no cap on the number of medically necessary visits to a chiropractor.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Nursing Homes?
There are many ways you can pay for nursing home care. … Medicare generally doesn’t cover long-term care stays (room and board) in a nursing home. Also, nursing home care isn’t covered by many types of health insurance. However, don’t drop your health care coverage (including Medicare) if you’re in a nursing home.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Pre-Existing Conditions?
In some cases, the Medigap insurance company can refuse to cover your out-of-pocket costs for these pre–existing health problems for up to 6 months (called the “pre–existing condition waiting period”). After these 6 months, the Medigap policy will cover your pre–existing condition.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Dental And Vision?
Medicare helps pay for “medically necessary” care. This means care that’s required to diagnose or treat an illness or condition. Dental and vision care are not seen as medically necessary. Original Medicare doesn’t cover dental exams, eye exams, eyeglasses or other related services.
Do Medicare Supplements Have Networks?
NO! You keep Original Medicare. You can go to any doctor or hospital in the country that accepts Medicare. The Medigap will help cover your Medicare out of pocket costs.
Do Medicare Supplements Cover Prescriptions?
Medicare Part D, also called the Medicare prescription drug benefit, is a United States federal-government program to subsidize the costs of prescription drugs and prescription drug insurance premiums for Medicare beneficiaries. You must purchase a Prescription Drug plan offered by private insurances companies or your will be subject to a penalty for each month you don’t have credible coverage.
What Insurance Company I Work For?
I am an independent insurance agent! I work for you, NOT the insurance companies to get you the best possible rate for the most coverage.
Can you purchase your coverage from us online?
We are different from other insurance agents, most of our application enrollments are done online, while you stay in comfort of your own home.
Phone: 845-380-5809
Email: InsuredMeds@gmail.com
Snail mail: Bill Vargas, CLU, ChFC
1145 Rt. 55, Suite # 3, Lagrangeville, N.Y. 12540
What Other Services You We Offer?
We offer retirement planing , Life Insurance, Final Expense Insurance and all full line of financial services.
What Counties Of New York State You We Serve?
We serve all the counties of New York State via Online Enrollment!
• Albany County, Allegany County, Bronx County, Broome County, • Cattaraugus County, Cayuga County, Chautauqua County, Chemung County, Chenango County, Clinton County, Columbia County, • Cortland County, Delaware County, Dutchess County, Erie County, • Essex County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Genesee County, • Greene County, Hamilton County, Herkimer County, • Jefferson County, Kings County (Brooklyn), Lewis County, • Livingston County, Madison County, Monroe County, • Montgomery County, Nassau County, New York County (Manhattan), • Niagara County, Oneida County, Onondaga County, • Ontario County, Orange County, Orleans County, Oswego County, • Otsego County, Putnam County, Queens County,Rensselaer County, • Richmond County (Staten Island), Rockland County, Saint Lawrence County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, • Schoharie County, Schuyler County, Seneca County, Steuben County, • Suffolk County, Sullivan County, Tioga County, Tompkins County, • Ulster County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Westchester County, Wyoming County, Yates County
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Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Diabetic, Obesity
Diabetic, Obesity & Weight Loss Foot Care Made Easy
Diabetic Feet:
Take off your shoes & socks
Ask your health care provider to check your feet.
Report any changes in how your feet look or feel.
1-Wash your feet thoroughly
2-Dry your feet thoroughly (between the toes)
3-Apply moisturizer to your feet ( not between the toes)
4-Wear moisture resistant socks
5-Never walk barefoot
6-Wear shoes that fit well
7-Check your feet for sores, cuts, blisters, corns and redness
8-DO NOT soak your feet!
9-DO NOT smoke
10- Change your diet to Low Carb plan
11- Lose weight
Foot Care
• Always wear orthotic insoles in your shoes.
• Take a Ibuprofen, Naproxen or Aspire before going for a walk or exercising.
• To help protect your toes and reduce friction and rubbing as you walk, apply petroleum jelly to the problem areas so that your toes don’t stick to each other, or rub together.
• Use an Overnight Treatment – petroleum jelly with cocoa butter can be used as an effective overnight cosmetic treatment for dry, cracked feet and heels as it helps create a sealing barrier, locking in the essential moisture your feet need to repair themselves.
• Foot doctors recommend that women avoid wearing heels that are higher than 3 inches.
• Try to put your weight on the centre of your foot as you walk.
• Give yourself a quick food massage with a Tennis ball.
• Use a Toe stretcher , it straightens & realigns problem toes.
Elevate your feet while resting when you get home.
Avoiding Trouble
Improving the circulation of blood to the feet can help prevent problems. Exposure to cold temperatures or water, pressure from shoes, long periods of sitting, obesity, or smoking can reduce blood flow to the feet. Even sitting with your legs crossed or wearing tight, elastic garters or socks can affect circulation. On the other hand, raising the feet, standing up and stretching, walking, and other forms of exercise promote good circulation. Gentle massage and warm foot baths can also help increase circulation to the feet.
Comfortable Shoes
Wearing comfortable shoes that fit well can prevent many foot ailments. Foot width may increase with age. Always have your feet measured before buying shoes. The upper part of the shoes should be made of a soft, flexible material to match the shape of your foot. Shoes made of leather can reduce the possibility of skin irritations. Soles should provide solid footing and not be slippery. Thick soles lessen pressure when walking on hard surfaces. Low-heeled shoes are more comfortable, safer, and less damaging than high-heeled shoes.
Corns, Bunions
• Corns and calluses are caused by the friction and pressure of bony areas rubbing against shoes. A podiatrist or a physician can determine the cause of this condition and can suggest treatment, which may include getting better-fitting shoes or special pads. Over-the-counter medicines, contain acids that destroy the tissue but do not treat the cause. These medicines can sometimes reduce the need for surgery. Treating corns or calluses yourself may be harmful, especially if you have diabetes or poor circulation.
Bunions develop when big toe joints are out of line and become swollen and tender. Bunions may be caused by poor-fitting shoes that press on a deformity or an inherited weakness in the foot. If a bunion is not severe, wearing shoes cut wide at the instep and toes may provide relief. Protective pads can also cushion the painful area. Bunions can be treated by applying or injecting certain drugs, using whirlpool baths, or sometimes having surgery.
Hammertoes
• Hammertoe is caused by shortening the tendons that control toe movements. The toe knuckle is usually enlarged, drawing the toe back. Over time, the joint enlarges and stiffens as it rubs against shoes.
• Your balance may be affected. Hammertoe is treated by wearing shoes and stockings with plenty of toe room. In advanced cases, surgery may be recommended.
Use a Toe stretcher, it straightens & realigns problem toes.
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Diabetic Feet:
Take off your shoes & socks
Ask your health care provider to check your feet.
Report any changes in how your feet look or feel.
1-Wash your feet thoroughly
2-Dry your feet thoroughly (between the toes)
3-Apply moisturizer to your feet ( not between the toes)
4-Wear moisture resistant socks
5-Never walk barefoot
6-Wear shoes that fit well
7-Check your feet for sores, cuts, blisters, corns and redness
8-DO NOT soak your feet!
9-DO NOT smoke
10- Change your diet to Low Carb plan
11- Lose weight
Foot Care
• Always wear orthotic insoles in your shoes.
• Take a Ibuprofen, Naproxen or Aspire before going for a walk or exercising.
• To help protect your toes and reduce friction and rubbing as you walk, apply petroleum jelly to the problem areas so that your toes don’t stick to each other, or rub together.
• Use an Overnight Treatment – petroleum jelly with cocoa butter can be used as an effective overnight cosmetic treatment for dry, cracked feet and heels as it helps create a sealing barrier, locking in the essential moisture your feet need to repair themselves.
• Foot doctors recommend that women avoid wearing heels that are higher than 3 inches.
• Try to put your weight on the centre of your foot as you walk.
• Give yourself a quick food massage with a Tennis ball.
• Use a Toe stretcher , it straightens & realigns problem toes.
Elevate your feet while resting when you get home.
Avoiding Trouble
Improving the circulation of blood to the feet can help prevent problems. Exposure to cold temperatures or water, pressure from shoes, long periods of sitting, obesity, or smoking can reduce blood flow to the feet. Even sitting with your legs crossed or wearing tight, elastic garters or socks can affect circulation. On the other hand, raising the feet, standing up and stretching, walking, and other forms of exercise promote good circulation. Gentle massage and warm foot baths can also help increase circulation to the feet.
Comfortable Shoes
Wearing comfortable shoes that fit well can prevent many foot ailments. Foot width may increase with age. Always have your feet measured before buying shoes. The upper part of the shoes should be made of a soft, flexible material to match the shape of your foot. Shoes made of leather can reduce the possibility of skin irritations. Soles should provide solid footing and not be slippery. Thick soles lessen pressure when walking on hard surfaces. Low-heeled shoes are more comfortable, safer, and less damaging than high-heeled shoes.
Corns, Bunions
• Corns and calluses are caused by the friction and pressure of bony areas rubbing against shoes. A podiatrist or a physician can determine the cause of this condition and can suggest treatment, which may include getting better-fitting shoes or special pads. Over-the-counter medicines, contain acids that destroy the tissue but do not treat the cause. These medicines can sometimes reduce the need for surgery. Treating corns or calluses yourself may be harmful, especially if you have diabetes or poor circulation.
Bunions develop when big toe joints are out of line and become swollen and tender. Bunions may be caused by poor-fitting shoes that press on a deformity or an inherited weakness in the foot. If a bunion is not severe, wearing shoes cut wide at the instep and toes may provide relief. Protective pads can also cushion the painful area. Bunions can be treated by applying or injecting certain drugs, using whirlpool baths, or sometimes having surgery.
Hammertoes
• Hammertoe is caused by shortening the tendons that control toe movements. The toe knuckle is usually enlarged, drawing the toe back. Over time, the joint enlarges and stiffens as it rubs against shoes.
• Your balance may be affected. Hammertoe is treated by wearing shoes and stockings with plenty of toe room. In advanced cases, surgery may be recommended.
Use a Toe stretcher, it straightens & realigns problem toes.
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Monday, January 30, 2017
How To Cut Rx Drug Costs
How to Cut Rx Drug Costs
Are you struggling with the soaring cost of prescription drugs? CBS MoneyWatch recently reported that drug prices are predicted to soar nearly 50% over the next few years.
I want to help you find ways to contain these costs so that they don’t interfere with your long-term medical drug costs.
I’m also including three tips on how to cut your prescription drug costs. As always, please let me know if you have any questions or new developments with your health care costs.
3 Ways to Cut Your Prescription Drug Costs
1. Look to generic alternatives.
Even if the medication that you are taking doesn’t have a generic, you might be able to switch to a therapeutic alternative that does have a lower cost generic available. Explore the alternatives with your physician. Your pharmacist may also be able to recommend an alternative medication that could save you money and the pharmacist may even be able to facilitate the change on your behalf by contacting your physician for you. If you need more help, call InsuredMeds.com at 845-380-5809. They are Licensed Insurance Agents and are able to answer your questions.
2. Ask your doctor if a medication is still necessary.
Often, people continue to take medications because no one told them to stop. They may have changed doctors a few times, and the medication list just kept growing. It may be time to ask your physician which medications are still necessary. As we get older, some medications that were appropriate in our 50s are no longer safe as we age into Medicare. As always, the cheapest medication is the one you were able to avoid by eating well and exercising regularly.
3. Understand how your Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plan works.
Get creative with you Part D plan search. Did you know that not every medication is cheaper through mail order? Some might be, but some may actually cost more because of shipping costs associated with bulky or heavy packaging. A hybrid approach of getting some medications at your local pharmacy and others by mail order — based on which outlet has the lowest out-of-pocket costs — can really save you some cash. Make sure to look at your best plan options every year during open enrollment, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
Insurance & Samples
• Request formulary medications only- Formulary is the list of drugs covered by your insurance.
• Ask your doctor about less expensive therapeutic alternatives.
• Ask your doctor for samples or coupons. (Samples may not have directions on them, be sure to check with doctor about how to take them!
Let pharmacy know to check for interactions.
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Are you struggling with the soaring cost of prescription drugs? CBS MoneyWatch recently reported that drug prices are predicted to soar nearly 50% over the next few years.
I want to help you find ways to contain these costs so that they don’t interfere with your long-term medical drug costs.
I’m also including three tips on how to cut your prescription drug costs. As always, please let me know if you have any questions or new developments with your health care costs.
3 Ways to Cut Your Prescription Drug Costs
1. Look to generic alternatives.
Even if the medication that you are taking doesn’t have a generic, you might be able to switch to a therapeutic alternative that does have a lower cost generic available. Explore the alternatives with your physician. Your pharmacist may also be able to recommend an alternative medication that could save you money and the pharmacist may even be able to facilitate the change on your behalf by contacting your physician for you. If you need more help, call InsuredMeds.com at 845-380-5809. They are Licensed Insurance Agents and are able to answer your questions.
2. Ask your doctor if a medication is still necessary.
Often, people continue to take medications because no one told them to stop. They may have changed doctors a few times, and the medication list just kept growing. It may be time to ask your physician which medications are still necessary. As we get older, some medications that were appropriate in our 50s are no longer safe as we age into Medicare. As always, the cheapest medication is the one you were able to avoid by eating well and exercising regularly.
3. Understand how your Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plan works.
Get creative with you Part D plan search. Did you know that not every medication is cheaper through mail order? Some might be, but some may actually cost more because of shipping costs associated with bulky or heavy packaging. A hybrid approach of getting some medications at your local pharmacy and others by mail order — based on which outlet has the lowest out-of-pocket costs — can really save you some cash. Make sure to look at your best plan options every year during open enrollment, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
Insurance & Samples
• Request formulary medications only- Formulary is the list of drugs covered by your insurance.
• Ask your doctor about less expensive therapeutic alternatives.
• Ask your doctor for samples or coupons. (Samples may not have directions on them, be sure to check with doctor about how to take them!
Let pharmacy know to check for interactions.
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Saturday, January 28, 2017
Eat To Live, Don't Live To Eat To Lose Weight
Eat To Live, Don’t Live To Eat!- It’s Really About Choices! https://youtu.be/BHg2ktu9TEU
It’s really all about choices, and it’s all in our hands. Take the time to evaluate your diet and eating habits. Make the necessary changes before it is too late, as prevention is worth a thousand cures.
Make small changes every week, instead of drastic shifts where you will feel the biggest impact. Make a list of all the foods you need to cut down on in your diet, and keep cutting one out each week.
1-Be mindful of your eating habits, and commit to change at least one each week.
2- Ask for help and support from family and friends.
3- Educate yourself on what are healthy foods, and the food groups.
4- Make friends with healthy eaters, they can be your best support and role models for changing bad habits.
5- Keep a list of all the changes you need to make and look it over every day to keep this information at the forefront of your mind.
6- Use positive affirmations to install a healthier thought process toward food and eating as thoughts and believes guide our behavior. Keep with it and before you know it, new healthy choices and patterns will become habits, just as the old unhealthy ones once were.
The Role Of Food
Food is intended for the human body as sustenance and nutrition. Truly, that is its only intent. It is meant to provide essential nutrients that work to support internal bodily process and nutrify major organs. It provides us with energy and is essential for the proper physical development of children.
Somewhere along the way, we have seriously lost touch with this fact. Of course, the endless rows of goodies at the supermarket, and unlimited choices of junk food have not helped us in any way. Healthy eating still eludes many of us, as America struggles with obesity and lifestyle choices are the leading cause of premature death from diseases like that of the heart that result from them.
Obesity
Obesity is at epidemic levels in the US. According to the Centers For Disease Control:
1- 35.1% of adults age 20 or older were obese in 2012
2- 69% of adults age 20 or older were overweight or obese in 2012, that’s more than 50% of the US population! Children as young as 5 years old are being diagnosed with obesity, which maybe the biggest tragedy of all. According to the Centers For Disease Control:
3- Obesity rates have more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years.
4- In 2012, more than 1/3 of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. Of course, poor eating habits put you at risk for more than just obesity because when the body does not have proper nutrition, it poses other serious health risks.
Hypertension & Strokes
• Hypertension- The National Institutes of Health advises that hypertension (high blood pressure) can result from poor nutrition. Hypertension is often diagnosed until it damages the body beyond repair. Too much salt, sugar, and fatty processed food can cause hypertension.
• Stokes- Experts advise that foods high in salt, cholesterol and fat increase chances for stroke. Strokes occur when plaque builds up in a blood vessel and then breaks free when a clot travels to the brain and creates blockage. Stroke can result in paralysis and death.
Cholesterol-Gout-Cancer
• High Cholesterol-Poor nutrition leads to high cholesterol, which is the main cause of heart disease, the #1 killer of Americans. More than 500,000 people die each year in the US from heart disease, typically caused by a high fat diet. Some of the culprit foods are excesses of beef, sweets, ice cream, and processed high fat foods.
• Gout-Gout is condition where uric acid buildup creates crystals in the joints. It is painful and leads to permanent joint damage. Poor nutrition is a contributing factor to gout. Foods high in uric acid include whole milk, cheese, ice cream and some seafood.
• Cancer -Experts, like those at the National Institutes of Health advise that poor nutrition is a high risk factor for breast, colon and bladder cancers, just to name a few. A diet that is high in refined sugar, hydrogenated oils, nitrates in hot dogs and bacon, and fatty foods like French fries put you at risk for cancer. Conversely, it is fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidants that help protect cells in the body decrease risk for cancer. A diet rich in antioxidants is key to maintaining proper health and preventing a wide range of diseases.
What You Should Change
• Slow down eating your meal- your hormonal signal to turn off eating takes 20 minutes.
• Don’t eat processed foods- that are high in preservatives, salt and calories.
• Walk only the outside aisles of the supermarket. Shop in the produce section and avoid processed foods, in cans or that need refrigeration.
•
It’s Easy And Up To You!
Fall in Love with Taking Care of Yourself!
Mind, Body and Spirit
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
How To Avoid Getting Old
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How To Avoid Getting Old & Fat
Value Of Exercise
People who spend a great deal of time sitting on their rears execrate the ageing of their bodies cells.
People who exercise less than 40 minutes a day have body cells that can be as much as 8 years older than they should be.
New research is showing the value of exercise not only for weight control but also to delay ageing.
Value Of Exercise
Shoelace tips of your DNA called telomeres shorten and cause deterioration of your chromosomes.
Chromosomes are made up of DNA, and telomeres protect the genetic material at either end of the chromosomes, which play a role in cell ageing.
The shortening of the tips of your chromosomes increase your risk of diabetes, major cancers and cardiovascular disease. • Getting Fat & Old need not be your destiny.
No matter your weight or age, it is vitally important that you exercise every day of your life.
The research is showing that it affects your body all the way to your DNA.
Obesity is just one of the problems we deal with in our lives that brings on ageing.
Sitting around is taking years off our life expectancy and increasing our waistlines.
Avoiding Old Age
• You can get older, but don’t have to become fat and elderly!
Start today no matter you weight or age to make an effort to due 30 minutes of some form of exercise everyday.
Make it a habit to do at least 150 minutes of some form of moderate aerobic activity, such as cycling or walking every week.
Do strength exercises 2 more days a week that will exercise the major muscles (back, chest, shoulders, hips, arms, legs and abdomen)
If you are at risk for falls or have poor balance you should work on improving your co-ordination and balance at least two times a week.
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http://www.joanbars.com/store/products/ultimate-anti-ageing-guide/
How To Avoid Getting Old & Fat
Value Of Exercise
People who spend a great deal of time sitting on their rears execrate the ageing of their bodies cells.
People who exercise less than 40 minutes a day have body cells that can be as much as 8 years older than they should be.
New research is showing the value of exercise not only for weight control but also to delay ageing.
Value Of Exercise
Shoelace tips of your DNA called telomeres shorten and cause deterioration of your chromosomes.
Chromosomes are made up of DNA, and telomeres protect the genetic material at either end of the chromosomes, which play a role in cell ageing.
The shortening of the tips of your chromosomes increase your risk of diabetes, major cancers and cardiovascular disease. • Getting Fat & Old need not be your destiny.
No matter your weight or age, it is vitally important that you exercise every day of your life.
The research is showing that it affects your body all the way to your DNA.
Obesity is just one of the problems we deal with in our lives that brings on ageing.
Sitting around is taking years off our life expectancy and increasing our waistlines.
Avoiding Old Age
• You can get older, but don’t have to become fat and elderly!
Start today no matter you weight or age to make an effort to due 30 minutes of some form of exercise everyday.
Make it a habit to do at least 150 minutes of some form of moderate aerobic activity, such as cycling or walking every week.
Do strength exercises 2 more days a week that will exercise the major muscles (back, chest, shoulders, hips, arms, legs and abdomen)
If you are at risk for falls or have poor balance you should work on improving your co-ordination and balance at least two times a week.
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http://www.saturdaymorningdiet.com/mindfulness-for-weight-loss
http://www.joanbars.com/store/products/ultimate-anti-ageing-guide/
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
How To Handle Rejection In Life
Rejection and How To Handle It
You Can’t Please Everyone
• In the song “ Garden Party” the singer Ricky Nelson sings:
• I went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends
• A chance to share old memories and play our songs again
• When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name
• No one recognized me, I didn't look the same
• But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well.
• You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself!
What Does This Have To Do With Tango?
• Tango due to it’s “Intimate Embrace” requires that a higher standard of desire is met by both men and women to dance Tango.
• At a Milonga, ladies don’t expect all the men to make offers to dance and the men should not expect that their offers to dance will all be accepted either.
There are a millions and one subconscious reasons that cause desire or lack of it towards someone. Don’t take offense!
Rejection In Tango & Life
• Life is a series on problems that we resolve to go on to the next one.
• First you need to learn how to Tango. Then you have to find the community you fit in with. Then you have to work on improving your skills. Next start going to Tango communities you have never been to and meet new people.
• In life we all suffer rejection in one form or another, and yet we survive.
Gracefully accept the rejections and don’t hold bad feelings toward the rejecter. Accept it and move on with your life and your dancing.
You’re Going To Reject And Be Rejected
• “It Takes Two To Tango” and both must meet that invisible needs of subconscious desire.
• Don’t be afraid of being rejected or you will become a wallflower.
• Women should smile and be open to invitations.
• It could be your dress is the wrong colour, or your too short, fat, skinny, young, old or any number of things going on in the head of the other people that are available to tango. In the end it has nothing to do with you.
Remember, “You can’t please everybody, you can only please yourself”.
It Only Hurts If You Let It!
• You have no control whatsoever on what is going on in the head of the person you are interested in dancing with. Who knows what is in another person’s head.
• You may remind them of their ex or someone who they hate.
• They may mistake you for someone else. May not like the colour you are wearing.
• They may feel that you don’t know the dance as well as they do and don’t want to waste their time dancing with someone they feel is not at their level of expertise. Or the reverse and think they are at not your level.
Rejection only hurts if you let it!!!
A Right To Their Feelings
• Because someone comes to a Milgona does not mean that they are obligated to dance with anyone. That stands for men and women.
• If a person rejects your offer or you are the one doing the rejecting, understand that it is a privilege to enter the “Intimate Embrace” not a right.
• You have a right to your feelings and they to theirs.
• If you danced with someone and you were not comparable in tango skills or vibes don’t be offended if they turn down your next request to dance again.
• Like Ricky said,”ya got to please yourself”.
Remember most people just want to dance and are not looking for the love of their lives.
Increasing Your Odds
• If your local Tango community does not have enough men or women you should make an effort to bring more people into the tango community.
• Visit other Tango communities in your area and help get the word out about your group.
• Follow all the Tango Etiquette rules.
• Beware of your personal hygiene.
• Invite teachers to give a lesson before your next Milonga and they may attract dancers that may had not come to your Milgonas in the past.
Visit our website www.Tango On The Hudson.com to post your next event.
Tango Community
There is a feeling of community and inclusion in the Hudson Valley Tango population. There is always room for new members to come onto the Tango dance floor. Tango dances are taking place all over the Hudson Valley, the world and the Tri-State area.
So what are you waiting for, call Dojo Dance Studio today:
Phone: (845) 475-6006- http://www.DoJoDanceCompany.com
Their studio is at 464 Main Street, Beacon, N.Y.
• http://www.TangoUnderTheTent.com
is a un-profit tango organization.
Please share, subscribe and comment on our videos.
Visit our YouTube channel and our website: http://www.TangoOnTheHudson.com
You Can’t Please Everyone
• In the song “ Garden Party” the singer Ricky Nelson sings:
• I went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends
• A chance to share old memories and play our songs again
• When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name
• No one recognized me, I didn't look the same
• But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well.
• You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself!
What Does This Have To Do With Tango?
• Tango due to it’s “Intimate Embrace” requires that a higher standard of desire is met by both men and women to dance Tango.
• At a Milonga, ladies don’t expect all the men to make offers to dance and the men should not expect that their offers to dance will all be accepted either.
There are a millions and one subconscious reasons that cause desire or lack of it towards someone. Don’t take offense!
Rejection In Tango & Life
• Life is a series on problems that we resolve to go on to the next one.
• First you need to learn how to Tango. Then you have to find the community you fit in with. Then you have to work on improving your skills. Next start going to Tango communities you have never been to and meet new people.
• In life we all suffer rejection in one form or another, and yet we survive.
Gracefully accept the rejections and don’t hold bad feelings toward the rejecter. Accept it and move on with your life and your dancing.
You’re Going To Reject And Be Rejected
• “It Takes Two To Tango” and both must meet that invisible needs of subconscious desire.
• Don’t be afraid of being rejected or you will become a wallflower.
• Women should smile and be open to invitations.
• It could be your dress is the wrong colour, or your too short, fat, skinny, young, old or any number of things going on in the head of the other people that are available to tango. In the end it has nothing to do with you.
Remember, “You can’t please everybody, you can only please yourself”.
It Only Hurts If You Let It!
• You have no control whatsoever on what is going on in the head of the person you are interested in dancing with. Who knows what is in another person’s head.
• You may remind them of their ex or someone who they hate.
• They may mistake you for someone else. May not like the colour you are wearing.
• They may feel that you don’t know the dance as well as they do and don’t want to waste their time dancing with someone they feel is not at their level of expertise. Or the reverse and think they are at not your level.
Rejection only hurts if you let it!!!
A Right To Their Feelings
• Because someone comes to a Milgona does not mean that they are obligated to dance with anyone. That stands for men and women.
• If a person rejects your offer or you are the one doing the rejecting, understand that it is a privilege to enter the “Intimate Embrace” not a right.
• You have a right to your feelings and they to theirs.
• If you danced with someone and you were not comparable in tango skills or vibes don’t be offended if they turn down your next request to dance again.
• Like Ricky said,”ya got to please yourself”.
Remember most people just want to dance and are not looking for the love of their lives.
Increasing Your Odds
• If your local Tango community does not have enough men or women you should make an effort to bring more people into the tango community.
• Visit other Tango communities in your area and help get the word out about your group.
• Follow all the Tango Etiquette rules.
• Beware of your personal hygiene.
• Invite teachers to give a lesson before your next Milonga and they may attract dancers that may had not come to your Milgonas in the past.
Visit our website www.Tango On The Hudson.com to post your next event.
Tango Community
There is a feeling of community and inclusion in the Hudson Valley Tango population. There is always room for new members to come onto the Tango dance floor. Tango dances are taking place all over the Hudson Valley, the world and the Tri-State area.
So what are you waiting for, call Dojo Dance Studio today:
Phone: (845) 475-6006- http://www.DoJoDanceCompany.com
Their studio is at 464 Main Street, Beacon, N.Y.
• http://www.TangoUnderTheTent.com
is a un-profit tango organization.
Please share, subscribe and comment on our videos.
Visit our YouTube channel and our website: http://www.TangoOnTheHudson.com
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
5 Top Mistakes In Tango Milongas (Dances) Dancing For Weight Loss
The Top 5 Mistakes In Tango Milongas
Mistake # 1 – Tandas
At a milonga, music is played in sets called "tandas." Usually three or four songs are played by the same orchestra followed by the "cortina" (the curtain) which signals the end of the “tanda". If you ask someone to dance and they accept, it is assumed that it will be for the entire “tanda”. You must walk your dance partner back to their table.
Under no circumstances should you correct your partner while on the dance floor.
Mistake # 2 – Cortinas
Cortinas are an interesting little detail at a milonga. A cortina is unique to each DJ. Some will select one cortina for an evening and some will use a different one for each tanda. Some are humorous; some are grating on the ears; some are simply beautiful music. In any case, the cortina is supposed to be a piece of music that people know not to dance to. It's your signal to smile, say thank you and (possibly) change partners
Mistake # 3 – Saying: Thank you
Accepting a Dance or Saying "No, thank you"
Accepting a dance is as simple as saying "yes." You can do this with your eyes—be on the look out for people who ask the Argentine way—or by accepting a direct invitation.
It is also perfectly acceptable to say, "No, thank you." If you accept a dance remember it will probably last for the remainder of the tanda that is playing—three or four songs if you start at the beginning. If either one of you decides that one or two dances are enough, however, either person can simply say "thank you" and begin leaving the dance floor. Once you say "thank you" to someone in a polite manner, the dance with that person is over.
Mistake # 4 – Asking For A Dance
How Someone Asks for a Dance In Argentina, men ask women to dance with a look—a certain glance, movement of the head toward the dance floor or smile that says, "Dance with me?" This can take place from far across the room if the right eyes are caught. If a woman wants to accept a dance with a man, she smiles back and (most important) keeps looking at him while he approaches her. The slightest glance away is usually interpreted as meaning "I've changed my mind and don't want to dance." This system is very wonderful and full of pitfalls. What if the asker is looking at the woman behind you? Did you really see a "yes" or a "maybe?"
Because we are caught up in this Argentine art form, the practice of asking people to dance with the eyes is also followed to some extent. In many areas of the world, however, you may ask someone to dance directly or with your best Argentine eyes. As in the dance, practice makes perfect.
Mistake # 5- Talking & Dance Lane
Tango is danced in lanes that keep moving and the more experienced dancers tend to stay toward the outside. Tango is a traveling dance; the line of dance is counter clockwise.
One must maintain common dance flow when dancing at the outer perimeter; if you find yourself interrupting the dance flow, move toward the center to let others pass.
Customarily, talking is inappropriate while dancing tango.
You can talk between songs or when off the dance floor. If you must talk on the floor, keep it to a minimum. It is especially inappropriate to talk on the floor while a live band is performing.
Tango Community:
There is a feeling of community and inclusion in the Hudson Valley Tango population. There is always room for new members to come onto the Tango dance floor. Tango dances are taking place all over the Hudson Valley, the world, and the Tri-State area.
So what are you waiting for, call Dojo Dance Studio today:
Phone: (845) 475-6006- http://www.DojoDanceCompany.com
Their studio is at 464 Main Street, Beacon, N.Y.
• http://www.TangoUnderTheTent.com is a un-profit tango organization.
5 Top Mistakes In Tango Milongas
#1 – Tandas
#2 – Cortinas
#3 – Saying: Thank You
# 4- Asking For A Dance
# 5- Talking & Dance Lanes
Mistake # 1 – Tandas
At a milonga, music is played in sets called "tandas." Usually three or four songs are played by the same orchestra followed by the "cortina" (the curtain) which signals the end of the “tanda". If you ask someone to dance and they accept, it is assumed that it will be for the entire “tanda”. You must walk your dance partner back to their table.
Under no circumstances should you correct your partner while on the dance floor.
Mistake # 2 – Cortinas
Cortinas are an interesting little detail at a milonga. A cortina is unique to each DJ. Some will select one cortina for an evening and some will use a different one for each tanda. Some are humorous; some are grating on the ears; some are simply beautiful music. In any case, the cortina is supposed to be a piece of music that people know not to dance to. It's your signal to smile, say thank you and (possibly) change partners
Mistake # 3 – Saying: Thank you
Accepting a Dance or Saying "No, thank you"
Accepting a dance is as simple as saying "yes." You can do this with your eyes—be on the look out for people who ask the Argentine way—or by accepting a direct invitation.
It is also perfectly acceptable to say, "No, thank you." If you accept a dance remember it will probably last for the remainder of the tanda that is playing—three or four songs if you start at the beginning. If either one of you decides that one or two dances are enough, however, either person can simply say "thank you" and begin leaving the dance floor. Once you say "thank you" to someone in a polite manner, the dance with that person is over.
Mistake # 4 – Asking For A Dance
How Someone Asks for a Dance In Argentina, men ask women to dance with a look—a certain glance, movement of the head toward the dance floor or smile that says, "Dance with me?" This can take place from far across the room if the right eyes are caught. If a woman wants to accept a dance with a man, she smiles back and (most important) keeps looking at him while he approaches her. The slightest glance away is usually interpreted as meaning "I've changed my mind and don't want to dance." This system is very wonderful and full of pitfalls. What if the asker is looking at the woman behind you? Did you really see a "yes" or a "maybe?"
Because we are caught up in this Argentine art form, the practice of asking people to dance with the eyes is also followed to some extent. In many areas of the world, however, you may ask someone to dance directly or with your best Argentine eyes. As in the dance, practice makes perfect.
Mistake # 5- Talking & Dance Lane
Tango is danced in lanes that keep moving and the more experienced dancers tend to stay toward the outside. Tango is a traveling dance; the line of dance is counter clockwise.
One must maintain common dance flow when dancing at the outer perimeter; if you find yourself interrupting the dance flow, move toward the center to let others pass.
Customarily, talking is inappropriate while dancing tango.
You can talk between songs or when off the dance floor. If you must talk on the floor, keep it to a minimum. It is especially inappropriate to talk on the floor while a live band is performing.
Tango Community:
There is a feeling of community and inclusion in the Hudson Valley Tango population. There is always room for new members to come onto the Tango dance floor. Tango dances are taking place all over the Hudson Valley, the world, and the Tri-State area.
So what are you waiting for, call Dojo Dance Studio today:
Phone: (845) 475-6006- http://www.DojoDanceCompany.com
Their studio is at 464 Main Street, Beacon, N.Y.
• http://www.TangoUnderTheTent.com is a un-profit tango organization.
5 Top Mistakes In Tango Milongas
#1 – Tandas
#2 – Cortinas
#3 – Saying: Thank You
# 4- Asking For A Dance
# 5- Talking & Dance Lanes
Saturday, January 7, 2017
The Secret Pleasures Of Argentine Tango
The Secret Pleasures Of Argentine Tango
Social Dance
Tango as a social dance grew from the idea of improvising together by using a rich mix of movements, constantly developing as tango subculture keeps evolving. Tango can be compared to a language used to communicate with another person, each conversation being unique. At every moment the partners decide what they will “converse” about, depending on the music, skills, and desires. Given a very rich movement vocabulary, these “conversations” may vary in an almost infinite number of ways.
Social Dance
Tango as a social dance grew from the idea of improvising together by using a rich mix of movements, constantly developing as tango subculture keeps evolving. Tango can be compared to a language used to communicate with another person, each conversation being unique. At every moment the partners decide what they will “converse” about, depending on the music, skills, and desires. Given a very rich movement vocabulary, these “conversations” may vary in an almost infinite number of ways.
Friday, January 6, 2017
Tango Cure For Loneliness In this 20 Hour Program
Tango Cure For Loneliness In this 20 Hour Program
20 Hour Tango On The Hudson
Cure For Loneliness
Loneliness in our modern world is a major health issue for most adults. Social isolation and loneliness are the causes of many physical and mental illnesses.
You must invest in nurturing your social life as much as you do your financial life.
Taking dancing lessons from professionals who specialize in the type of dance that interests you will bring you into a world of new friends and social contacts.
"It Takes Two To Tango"
Argentine Tango is a couple's dance, because "It Takes "Two To Tango".
Argentine tango is danced in an embrace that can vary from very open, in which leader and follower connect at arms length, to very closed, in which the connection is chest-to-chest, or anywhere in between. The touch and feel of another human being may be what is missing in your life.
The First 20 Hours
In his book "The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything. . .Fast!" author Josh Kaufman explains the four steps to learning any new skill, fast. Argentine dance instructors David & Maia of The Dojo Dance Studio in the Hudson Valley, N.Y. have incorporated his 4 steps into their 20 Hour Tango dance course, new for 2017.
1- Deconstruct The Skill-they break down what are the most important parts of the dance that will bring your Tango moves to the point you feel competent on the dance floor.
2- Self-Correct- With the aid of their mirror wall and their positive feedback, you will be able to see what is not working and how you can improve your moves.
3- Remove Barriers To Learning- By signing up and paying for the full 20-hour program you are making a commitment to learning this new skill, fast.
4- Practice At Least 20 Hours- Each lesson is a full hour where you will participate and enjoy learning in a group setting with others who are as committed to learning true Argentine Tango as you.
Tango Community- There is a feeling of community and inclusion in the Hudson Valley Tango population. There is always room for new members to come onto the Tango dance floor. Tango dances are taking place all over the world and the Tri-State area.
There is a feeling of community and inclusion in Hudson Valley Tango population. There is always room for new members to come onto the tango dance floor. Tango dances are taking place all over the world and the Tri-state area.
So what are you waiting for call them to today: Phone (845)475-6006
Their studio is at 464 Main Street, Beacon, N.Y.
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