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Healthcare
cost reduction
by Mark
Lamendola
It is 2008 as I review this article. I was last sick in 1971. People often mistake me for being
15 years younger than I am. 'nuff said.
Whether you are a healthcare professional or a patient, you can use the following tips
to reduce both your costs of healthcare and your need for it.
When sick:
- Learn your body. Get a baseline physical. Consult with your doctor to know what your
body's weaknesses are.
- Be an active patient. Think of your doctor as the coach--one who needs 110% from you. It
is your job to get well, not your doctors job to heal you.
- Become an expert. Always investigate anything your doctor tells you. If your doctor says
you have heart disease, get at least 5 books
on heart disease and study them.
To stay healthy:
- Watch your diet. Keep it simple and basic. The
low-fat fad will pass, because such diets do not work. What you need
to do, instead, is stay away from foods that are highly processed
(your body does not work well with them), deep-fried, or high in
sugar. Bear in mind, most flour products are so over-refined, they are
almost like sugar pills--and they will drive your insulin level
sky-high. See other free articles on this site for more information.
- Exercise regularly. This is where many people cut
too many corners. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Go for
walks after supper. Stay away from that television.
- Sleep regularly. This means no weekend binges.
Your body takes a long time to adjust to schedule changes. The
bi-annual "daylight wasting" clock change that takes place
in much of the world is terrible in terms of health. But, it's not as
bad as chronic late nights and sleep ins on weekends and holidays.
Stick to your sleep schedule, and you will have more energy and better
health--not to mention better job performance. If sleep is a mystery
to you, then maybe you should take our course
on conquering sleeplessness or study a book
about sleep.
- Find a purpose. Many people die from spiritual
emptiness--a common event within a year or so of retirement.
Spirituality is not an automatic result of participating in religious
activities--you must pursue this in its own right. One way is to
volunteer some time to a charitable organization and become
passionately involved. There are many other ways--seek, and you shall
find. If you want to seek more quickly, you can find a book
or two on spirituality to get you going.
- Be happy. This doesn't happen accidentally. You
need to work at it. Take care of the important things in your life.
Identify your stressors, and reduce or eliminate them. Look for the
good in others. Need a quick laugh? Sign
up for the Mindconnection jokelist. Go see a funny movie. Or buy
a funny movie.
- Get outside. Walk in a park. Ride a bike. Just
don't get too much sun--this ages your skin and can lead to a host of
problems later in life.
If you do get sick, do two things:
- Learn as much as you can about your illness--ask
your doctor for resource information, AND make lots of trips to the
library. You can also use our book
search for additional information.
- Get a second opinion. Compare the two, and find
out why each doctor thinks as s/he does. A great resource toward this
end is Physician
Check (quack avoidance). Another great resource is
http://www.mdjunction.com--there,
you can even find doctor reviews.
Some resources:
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Consider this healthcare site:
www.dreddyclinic.com. Dr. Eddys
Integrated Medical Clinic & Ayurveda School is an Integrated Medical Clinic
and Ayurveda School. This healthcare facility combines the strengths and
knowledge of both traditional western and alternative medicine in a holistic
manner.
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Go to
http://www.free-health-care.com
to learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnoses and treatments of a broad
range of illnesses.
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Go to
http://www.health-care-clinic.com. It's an online health care guide for
family, men, women, child. Information on all diseases with their symptoms,
treatment, and causes. Plus info on drugs starting from A to Z.
Healthcare insurance:
Here's a special resource for women:
http://www.women-health-care.com.
Resource for total Women's Health including beauty, skin care, female health
issues, pregnancy, baby care, female diseases, and child diseases.
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