Do You Want To Know How Well Your Ageing?
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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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Sunday, February 26, 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.
Share this video with their family and friends.
Share this information:
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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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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.
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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
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 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
We enroll you in the privacy of your own home via online enrollment.
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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
We enroll you in the privacy of your own home via online enrollment.
We can enroll you in minutes if you have email available.
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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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