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		<title>Abuse of Prescription Drugs for Better Grades – A Disturbing Trend on College Campuses</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The days leading up to an exam can be excruciating. The pressure mounts, and with your entire workload, you constantly feel your future is on the line — hanging in the balance of passing or failing this one test. Alarmingly, students are turning in increasing numbers to dangerous and potentially lethal combinations of harmful and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The days leading up to an exam can be excruciating. The pressure mounts, and with your entire workload, you constantly feel your future is on the line — hanging in the balance of passing or failing this one test. Alarmingly, students are turning in increasing numbers to dangerous and potentially lethal combinations of harmful and illegal substances in order to power through those all-night cram sessions, increase mental alertness, retain more material and effectively compete.<br />
One Washington, DC university student gave a gripping and graphic account of campus life in a report by <em>Washingtonian</em> magazine, when she recalled that during finals week, her school was more like a “drug den” than a top-tier U.S. educational institution. “Everyone from <em>a cappella</em> singers to newspaper writers become addicts, while anyone with a prescription and an understanding of the free market becomes an instant pusherman,&#8221; she said.<br />
The founders of <a href="http://www.brain-effect.com/en">BrainEffect</a> confirm this student’s account. On a recent trip to the United States, they couldn’t help but notice that students were desperate for pharmaceutical assistance, AKA “chemical energy,” to improve their mental and physical performance. To be sure, working adults seek the same quick fix every day when they stop by the local coffee house to grab their morning coffee and munch on sugar-laced confections for an afternoon pick-me-up.<br />
At issue is not the legitimate need for a mental boost. The problem is one of degree. Some students can go too far. Dorms, quads and yards are overrun with students taking or looking for prescription amphetamines like Adderall, Ritalin and Concerta. These drugs classify as psychostimulants under federal law, and selling or distributing them outside of a medical/pharmacist setting is a crime.<br />
Besides legalities, there are dangerous side effects to contend with when taking drugs of this nature, such as pounding heartbeat, increased blood pressure, restlessness, paranoia, dizziness and fainting, blurred vision, insomnia, chills, dryness of mouth, skin rash, stomach cramps, diarrhea or constipation, panic attacks, persistent crying and unusual sadness. Impotence and other changes in sexual function are reported side effects as well. What’s more, there is no definitive evidence that these drugs work in terms of helping you study.<br />
It’s hard to get a handle on illegal drug use and abuse of prescription drugs by college students. Few are lining up to report themselves. Research supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, using the 2004 <em>Monitoring the Future</em> survey of college students and adults, reported that about 7.4 percent of college students admitted using painkillers like Vicodin without a prescription, and only 4 percent confessed to using “other opioid medications, stimulants, and sedatives.” Stimulant use ranged from a hardly surprising 0 percent to 25 percent. More recent surveys of individual colleges put stimulant use in the range of 25 to 35 percent. Even if they aren’t popping pills, 51 percent of students have at least one energy drink per week, according to a report in the <em>Nutrition Journal.</em><br />
The statistics are staggering; as many as one in three college students is putting his or her health in jeopardy and risking legal consequences by taking illicitly-obtained prescription drugs to pass an exam. Academic stakes may be high, but no grade is worth risking your life. There are ways to effectively calm your test anxiety, naturally sharpen your focus and improve your memory and concentration without ingesting harmful drugs. Click [here] to learn more.</p>
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		<title>Alzheimer’s Escalating to Epic Proportions</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Around the world, the threat of Alzheimer’s disease is becoming more prevalent, which is why it is important to invest in your mental health. There are number of ways to keep your brain strong, some you might already be practicing, some that are new and some that might even surprise you. Face it, green tea [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-95" title="vitamins" src="http://healthy-bay.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/vitamins.jpg" alt="vitamins" width="220" height="165" />Around the world, the threat of Alzheimer’s disease is becoming more prevalent, which is why it is important to invest in your mental health. There are number of ways to keep your brain strong, some you might already be practicing, some that are new and some that might even surprise you. Face it, green tea and ginko biloba aren’t going to protect your brain; the human brain requires invigorating exercise and vitamins and minerals that contribute to ongoing enthusiasm and motivation in every aspect of life!</p>
<h2>Mental Exercises for a Stronger Brain</h2>
<p>The human brain is the most magnificent component of the human body. It requires a diverse mixture of natural elements in order to function and maintain its peak functionality. Our brains are constantly taking in information and strengthening with each bit, so it’s no wonder that utilizing simple mental exercises can keep our brains young and fit. The internet is a wonderful resource for mental teasers; all you have to is search and hundreds of pages of free, easy, at-home mental exercises are at your fingertips. Examples:<span id="more-94"></span></p>
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<li>As you’re sitting here reading this article on your computer, switch the hand you are using to control the computer mouse. It feels a little strange, but don’t worry: your brain is learning a new skill! This exercise can strengthen neural connections and even create new ones. Try this exercise every day, but with different tasks like brushing your teeth or working the TV remote.</li>
<li>Your brain is a muscle and needs to flex: Reading, crossword puzzles, Scrabble, learn to speak a new language. All of these things will get your brain working hard and staying fit. But one thing you must remember: TV puts your brain in a neutral state, meaning close-to-zero activity. The brain effects all things in your body, so lack of brain stimulation can really slow the whole system down.</li>
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<h2>Vitamins and Minerals Really Make a Difference</h2>
<p>You should always make sure you’re taking in the proper daily dose of vitamins and minerals, not just for your brain but for your overall health. Combinations of natural ingredients continue to help balance brain stimulation and activity for definitive and ultimate brain functionality. Essential ingredients include:</p>
<ul>
<li>The vital B vitamins: Thiamine-B1, B6, B12 and Niacin</li>
<li>Essential minerals: Magnesium, Zinc and Iron</li>
<li>Omega 3 powder, Algae and Green Tea—indispensable for critical brain function</li>
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<p>There are so many different supplements on the market these days, like <a href="http://www.brain-effect.com/en" target="_blank">Brain Effect</a>, and you might have a hard time deciding on the right one, but just remember that as long as those ingredients are present, it’ll do the trick.<br />
Your brain is an organ that gets stronger by interacting through perception and action. Mental stimulation increases brain function and protects against cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s. Not only that, but physical exercise and the use of daily supplements do pretty great things, too. With all of these simple changes, you’ll have the healthiest noggin around.<!--more--></p>
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		<title>Acne Treatment Options</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:03:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At some point their lives everyone will experience acne. For most it is mild and may disappear completely by adulthood. But for others moderate or severe acne can be a chronic problem. Maintaining a daily skin care regimen is key to control breakouts. Look for a facial cleanser that is oil free and does not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-85" title="acne" src="http://healthy-bay.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/acne.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="259" />At some point their lives everyone will experience acne. For most it is mild and may disappear completely by adulthood. But for others moderate or severe acne can be a chronic problem. Maintaining a daily skin care regimen is key to control breakouts. Look for a facial cleanser that is oil free and does not contain any exfoliating beads or particles. Follow up with a moisturizer that includes SPF protection. If the acne has not cleared up on its own a topical treatment may be necessary. Some of the <a href="http://www.popular-acne-treatment-reviews.com/" target="_blank">best acne treatment products</a> are easily available at most pharmacies. Benzoyl peroxide is a popular choice and can be purchased without a prescription. Usually one or two nights of use are all that is necessary to dry up most pimples.</p>
<p>For cases of moderate or severe acne treatment may not be so simple. A visit to a dermatologist may be necessary. The <a href="http://www.popular-acne-treatment-reviews.com/" target="_blank">best treatments for acne</a> require a prescription. They may start with topical or oral antibiotics. A pimple is really a clogged pore that has become infected. The antibiotics will kill the bacteria and allow the skin to heal. Other treatments like azelaic acid or topical retinoids are meant to prevent the pores from becoming clogged at all.<span id="more-84"></span></p>
<p>Sometimes acne can be so severe or disfiguring that it may be necessary to take drastic measures. The doctor may recommend a powerful drug called Accutane. This drug is highly effective for about half the patients who try it. But, the side effects can be severe. The doctor may require a psychiatric exam and a pregnancy test before use.</p>
<p>It may take time and experimentation to find the right acne treatment. Everyoneâs skin is different and acne can have numerous causes. But with the variety of options available clear skin is an obtainable goal.</p>
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		<title>Everything You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cataract surgery is surgery most of us would rather not have but there comes a time for some when this kind of surgery is needed. Itâs a known fact that most everyone will develop cataracts in their eyes as they age; however, not everyone needs a cataract operation. Most find out they have a cataract [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://healthy-bay.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cataract-surgery.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-65" style="margin: 5px;" title="cataract-surgery" src="http://healthy-bay.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cataract-surgery.jpg" alt="" width="176" height="139" /></a>Cataract surgery is surgery most of us would rather not have but there comes a time for some when this kind of surgery is needed. Itâs a known fact that most everyone will develop cataracts in their eyes as they age; however, not everyone needs a cataract operation.</p>
<p>Most find out they have a cataract from an ophthalmologist or optometrist, when he or she uses a special microscope examining the eyes. <a href="http://www.cataract-surgeon.com.au/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Cataract surgeon Melbourne</span></strong></a> has to offer is one of the best surgeons in Australia. Vision problems with cataracts are the following: difficulty in depth perception, unable to focus, straining while reading or watching TV or a glare when drivingâespecially in daylight or at night.</p>
<p>Eye cataracts are thin layers of a &#8220;kind of clouding&#8221; that develops in the lens of an eye. For a long time doctors were unsure of what caused cataracts but many now feel that most get them due to the aging process. There are other factors that can bring on cataracts such as smoking, poor nutrition and drinking. There are different types of cataracts and they are: age-related cataracts, congenital cataracts, secondary cataracts, traumatic cataracts and radiation cataracts.</p>
<p>Cataract surgery is surgery that replaces the eyeâs natural lens with an artificial lens. The artificial lens that are put in function the same as the lens of your eyes. There are two types of <span style="text-decoration: underline;">cataract surgery Melbourne</span>: Phacoemulsification, which is surgery that is performed for cases that are not severe. A tiny incision is made on the surface of the eye. Then, an ultrasound probe deviceâwhich is smallâeliminates the clouded lens. Once the lens are removed, an IOL is used to replace the removed lens.<span id="more-64"></span></p>
<p>Extracapsular surgery is used for severe cases. An longer incision is used here because the whole cataract lens will be taken out. Any leftover areas of the clouded lens will be removed. There is a longer healing process for this procedure.</p>
<p>As with any surgery, there are risks. Complications can occur such as mal-positioned, retinal detachment, cystorid macula edema and other complications. To ensure that nothing unusual happens during the surgery, your doctor should know ahead of time about your health history. Usually after surgery, the patient can go home but the patient&#8217;s activities should be limited and specail care needs to be given to the eyes.</p>
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		<title>How to select the right nurse fob watches</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[For any nurse who is working in the medical field, the use of nurse fob watches is very important. Nowadays, the use of fob watches are not limited to nursed only, other medical personnel have also adopted this style of watch. Nurse fob watches looks like an ordinary watch except it is attached on the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft  wp-image-117" title="foto" src="http://healthy-bay.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/foto.jpg" alt="" height="100" />For any nurse who is working in the medical field, the use of nurse fob watches is very important. Nowadays, the use of fob watches are not limited to nursed only, other medical personnel have also adopted this style of watch. Nurse fob watches looks like an ordinary watch except it is attached on the uniform instead of the wrist. It hangs upside down. The numbers are also adjusted accordingly so when the nurses pick it up to check for time the numbers will be displayed the right way.</p>
<p>If you have decided to get yourself a fob watch, then here are few things that you should consider before actually going out and buying one.</p>
<p>Reliability – this is the first aspect to consider if you are planning to get a fob watch. While the nurse is working, he or she constantly refers to the watch in carrying out vital services such as medication timing, pulse taking and blood pressure monitoring. It is important that you have a reliable and accurate nurse watch, making a mistake in the medical field could cost you a life.</p>
<p>Easy To Read Display – then second most important to watch out is the display of the watch. It should be big and bold making it easier to read. You might also want to consider choosing a watch that has ability to illuminate itself, since you might be working in dark or dim light conditions.</p>
<p>Easy To Clean – Cleanliness is something that is highly preserved in the medical field, and with a good reason. Contaminated infections are very undesirable, so you try to get clean as much as possible. This includes your watches. Make sure that your chosen nurses watch is easy to clean. Avoid features that make cleaning the watch difficult like fasteners, buckles and clasps. Those feature makes has nooks and crannies that make it suitable for harmful microorganism to hide and proliferate.<span id="more-58"></span></p>
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		<title>Controlling diabetes with natural health products</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:08:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diabetes is caused by certain metabolic disorder and mal functioning of the pancreas, leading to excessive urination, thirst, weakness and restlessness. The Diabetes can be divided into two categories Diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mellitus (type one): In diabetes the body is unable to make insulin. Insulin helps the body to convert sugar into [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Diabetes is caused by certain metabolic disorder and mal functioning of the pancreas, leading to excessive urination, thirst, weakness and restlessness. The Diabetes can be divided into two categories Diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus.</p>
<p><em>Diabetes mellitus (type one):</em></p>
<p>In diabetes the body is unable to make insulin. Insulin helps the body to convert sugar into energy source of the body. The patient is insulin dependent. Type one diabetes is very common among young children, adolescents and adults.</p>
<p><em>Insipdus diabetes (two):</em></p>
<p>Diabetes insipdus results due to insulin deficiency in insulin production and the production of tissues to resist insulin. In type-2 diabetes, daily insulin supplement is not necessary. Controlling diet and moderate physical exercises to control type two diabetes.<span id="more-52"></span></p>
<p>Diabetes is often slow and silent, one individual may not notice or feel its existence. The tissues of the eyes, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels of the heart are the target areas, which are attacked by diabetes.<br />
Diabetes can not be permanently cured but it can be controlled to great extend.</p>
<p><strong>Causes of Diabetes: Overeating with sugar, obesity, physical inactivity, tension and stress and heredity.</strong></p>
<p><em>Treating diabetes with natural products:</em></p>
<p>People are reluctant and repulsive towards high dose of a medication containing different chemicals, which cause severe side effects like head reeling, chills, fatigue, dizziness and skin allergy. So it is better to choose natural treatment using natural products to treat diabetes, safe and free from any side effects. Natural products are cheaper and easily available.</p>
<p>Some herbs are highly recommended for the treatment of diabetes. Important Diabetic Natural Remedy considerations:</p>
<p>1. Consumption of sugar in large quantities for long periods can cause blood sugar complications</p>
<p>2. Do not take fatty food is fruit and vegetables contain fiber. Fiber lowers blood sugar.</p>
<p>3. Avoid direct sugar intake (sugars found in raw vegetables or whole grains on the body respond differently)</p>
<p>4. White flour based food products increases the risk of diabetes and it will increase blood sugar levels. Avoid these foods.</p>
<p>5. Diabetes should be checked for regularly, especially the blood sugar or may be dangerous and fatal if it is ignored.</p>
<p><strong>Gymnema</strong>: Improves insulin levels in the body. It controls and destroys sugar craving habits of a patient. This herb also helps in lowering blood sugar levels. It can be used for 18 months and more positive results.</p>
<p><strong>Fenugreek</strong>: Helps in glucose tolerance and breaking the glucose and excrete urine. Keep blood sugar balanced and stable.</p>
<p><strong>Cayenne</strong>: works as a health tonic and tones the circulatory system.</p>
<p><strong>Dandelion</strong>: It causes the liver to break down nutrients into glucose.</p>
<p><strong>Beans</strong>: Helps to detoxify the pancreas.</p>
<p>There are some herbal supplement diabetic, diabetic vitamins GTF chromium as chromium picolinate capsules and tablets to control diabetes. Other sugar control supplements SLIM 3, niacin and chromium, chromium pico late, hepatobiliary formula, multi-vitamins and food powders exclusively from natural herbs.</p>
<p><strong>Treatment of diabetes through homeopathic medicines</strong></p>
<p>Homeopathic medicines are very effective for treating diabetes.</p>
<p><strong>Uranium nitrate</strong>: This remedy helps to reduce sugar in the blood and helps in digestion and reducing sugar in the urine.</p>
<p><strong>Syzygium jambolanum</strong>: It is a remedy helps in decreasing sugar in the urine as it is taken in a lower dose.</p>
<p><strong>Phosphoric acid</strong>: It helps the patient with diabetes as a result of nervous origin. If the ponds is increased and the color of milky urine containing sugar to acid are considered. It is a great remedy to cure diabetes mellitus when it is rudimentary stage.</p>
<p><strong>Lactic acid</strong>: one of the best remedies for diabetes as a result of gastric origin. The symptoms are often urine, urine is yellow, much thirst, nausea and weakness, dry skin, lots of gas in the stomach and dry tongue. If these symptoms are present then lactic acid is the best remedy.</p>
<p><strong>Acetic acid</strong>: It helps to reduce frequent urination and it also abates severe thirst and dry skin.</p>
<p><strong>Bryonia</strong>: If symptoms, such bitterness in the taste, dryness of the lips and then Bryonia weakness in the first remedy to remember</p>
<p>There are other solutions, such as Chionanthus and Argentum mettalicium for the treatment of diabetes.</p>
<p>Diabetes can be controlled and a patient can lead normal life if he takes care of himself by adopting right treatment.</p>
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		<title>Health Resource Directories</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ When you have questions regarding your health and are not sure where to turn, a good place to start is with Health Resource Directory. A good directory will have information about many options to help you in searching out the best answers to your questions. There are many resources you can turn to online, and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://pha.org.au"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-97" title="human" src="http://healthy-bay.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/hunan-250x300.png" alt="human" width="250" height="300" /></a> When you have questions regarding your health and are not sure where to turn, a good place to start is with Health Resource Directory. A good directory will have information about many options to help you in searching out the best answers to your questions. There are many resources you can turn to online, and if you decide to search on the web, it is best to enter your particular question or topic, such as &#8216;Heart Health&#8217; or &#8216;Diabetes&#8217; to narrow your search results. If you just want access to information on a wide variety of topics, then try a general search such as &#8216;Health Resources&#8217;. Having quick answers to your questions is important and could save a life! When it comes to your health, there is no substitute for peace of mind and good Health Resource Directory can be a great place to start.</p>
<p>Another option you might want to explore is your local phone directory. You will have access to listings for doctors and other health care professionals and resources in your local area. If you live in a larger city this can be a daunting task so it is probably best to look under the sub header for the particular issue you need information about. Most cities have non-profit community health organizations that can guide you in choosing a provider for your particular concerns.<span id="more-42"></span></p>
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		<title>Best Health Sites at Trendslists.com</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The health section at Trendslists.com consists of three very good health websites handpicked by their editors on what they think are the best ones. Many people consider their health to be very important. The editors in the health section picked the top three sites hoping more people would visit these sites and see why they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The health section at Trendslists.com consists of three very good <a href="http://myhealthcollection.com/">health websites</a> handpicked by their editors on what they think are the best ones. Many people consider their health to be very important. The editors in the health section picked the top three sites hoping more people would visit these sites and see why they are considered good health websites. All three of these sites are <a href="http://trendlists.com/the-best/nutrition-sites.html">manually reviewed nutrition sites</a> and provide helpful information to any average person on how to be healthy.</p>
<p>The health websites included in the Top Rated Top 3 lists include Everyday Health, Right Health and Real Age. Everyday Health is credited for providing helpful information for people of all ages, no matter how old or how young, on how to be fit. The website is also seen as knowing the importance of staying fit and active and also has a resident pharmacist who provides information on different medicines people commonly ask about. The pharmacist also lists important information about each drug. There are articles written about various health topics from all letters of the alphabet which include well-informative and credible information. The Right Health website has relevant articles up to date with the latest health information along with articles about popular health news and even news relating to health science. Real Age is credited with giving you your age based on your health condition and includes a free health sign up plan with step by step information on staying fit. The site is also credited with being a good site for people who want to be healthy along with having systematic and up to date well-written information.</p>
<p>There are also two other great top 3 lists posted on Trendslists.com. One of them includes Cooking Sites and the other one includes Pregnancy Sites. There are also three good handpicked pregnancy websites for expectant mothers and three good handpicked cooking sites for anyone willing to try delicious new recipes.</p>
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		<title>Family Health Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:43:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prime, my Many people in the U.S. have florida health insurance through group health plans offered by employers. However, many people have no health insurance at all, or can&#8217;t afford the health insurance offered by their employer. And if a job is lost, many times the insurance is lost as well. The Institute of Medicine&#8217;s mission [...]]]></description>
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<p>Many people in the U.S. have florida health insurance through group health plans offered by employers. However, many people have no health insurance at all, or can&#8217;t afford the health insurance offered by their employer. And if a job is lost, many times the insurance is lost as well.</p>
<p>The Institute of Medicine&#8217;s mission is to &#8220;serve as adviser to the nation to improve health.” An Institute of Medicine series of studies, Coverage Matters, Care Without Coverage, and Health Insurance is a Family Matter, reported that 85% of people who are uninsured are from working families and that many without medical insurance don&#8217;t get the health care they need. The studies show that lack of insurance for any members of a family negatively affects the whole family financially, physically, and emotionally.</p>
<p>The latest data available from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the Urban Institute indicates that between eighteen and 27% of the population, forty-six to fifty-four million people, are without health insurance. The Centers for Disease Control estimates there were almost forty-four million Americans without health insurance in 2008, almost three million more than in 1997. They estimate that these numbers are increasing due to economic conditions, have found that the majority of the uninsured are in working families, and that not having insurance harms families.</p>
<p>The Department of Health &amp; Human Services published a press release in July 2009 stated that uninsured rely on emergency rooms for health care. A study by the American College of Emergency Physicians showed that 81% of patients without health coverage are more likely to die prematurely than those with health insurance. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development reports the U.S. as lowest in life expectancy, highest in infant mortality, and highest per capita expenditure on health, with the government paying the lowest percentage of health costs of eight industrialized countries ranked for healthcare comparisons. According to the National Coalition on Health Care, the main reason people are uninsured is the high cost of health insurance. Harvard University researchers found that 50% of bankruptcy filings are due to medical debt, and more than a million families a year lose their homes because of medical expenses.</p>
<p>These studies and data that illuminate a daily reality for working Americans are alarming, especially for people with children who are supporting families. There is a patchwork of healthcare provisions in place, such as COBRA, HIPPA, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, Medicare and Medicaid, and state children’s insurance programs, but no comprehensive mandate to ensure health care coverage for all. Fueling the national healthcare debate is pro-healthcare reform groups and big business lobbies fighting each other on opposite ends of the dilemma, while families are in the middle trying to afford to stay healthy.</p>
<p>There has been opposition to universal healthcare all the way back to Harry S. Truman’s Fair Deal in 1949, and in 2009, there are many plans being proposed &#8211; single payer healthcare, publicly-funded healthcare program, health insurance cooperative, and others. The ideal will be affordable health insurance for everyone, including and especially families.</p>
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		<title>Natural Health Products</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Natural health products, when used regularly, help maintain the body naturally, allowing it to function at an optimum. Most manufacturers of health products do not have the body’s best interest in mind. The products they make contain preservatives, coloring, chemical solvents, and many other substances which are detrimental to the body. Natural health products, on the other hand, work in harmony with the body chemistry, and use healthful ingredients found in nature, like plant extracts and botanical oils. Whether the product is for dry skin, gingivitis, psoriasis or pain, there’s a natural health product alternative. These products may be taken orally, rubbed into the skin, or ingested. Most products must be used over a period of time for their effects to be felt. Western medicine traditionally offers a “quick fix” with over-the-counter cough syrup, pain relievers, fever reducers and moisturizers. Although these products promise fast results, the results are short lived. Consequently you end up either taking the product over a long period of time, or taking a higher dosage. This only puts more toxins, binders, lubricants, etc. into your body. Natural health products typically are effective at low dosages, taken for several weeks. The body absorbs and assimilates these ingredients, because they are natural, not foreign. The body does not become addicted, or reject the ingredients, or suffer allergic reactions. Each product works in harmony with all facets of the body. When you use natural health products you can rest assured that you’re taking the best care of you and your body especially if we are talking about some baby products as baby nappies and similar. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Natural health products, when used regularly, help maintain the body naturally, allowing it to function at an optimum. Most manufacturers of health products do not have the body’s best interest in mind. The products they make contain preservatives, coloring, chemical solvents, and many other substances which are detrimental to the body. Natural health products, on the other hand, work in harmony with the body chemistry, and use healthful ingredients found in nature, like plant extracts and botanical oils. Whether the product is for dry skin, gingivitis, psoriasis or pain, there’s a natural health product alternative. These products may be taken orally, rubbed into the skin, or ingested. Most products must be used over a period of time for their effects to be felt. Western medicine traditionally offers a “quick fix” with over-the-counter cough syrup, pain relievers, fever reducers and moisturizers. Although these products promise fast results, the results are short lived. Consequently you end up either taking the product over a long period of time, or taking a higher dosage. This only puts more toxins, binders, lubricants, etc. into your body. Natural health products typically are effective at low dosages, taken for several weeks. The body absorbs and assimilates these ingredients, because they are natural, not foreign. The body does not become addicted, or reject the ingredients, or suffer allergic reactions. Each product works in harmony with all facets of the body. When you use natural health products you can rest assured that you’re taking the best care of you and your body especially if we are talking about some baby products as baby nappies and similar. Natural health supplements such as Intramax can help keep you healthy by helping you get your daily amounts of vitamins and minerals.</p>
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