tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23525055950709076862023-11-15T10:12:32.451-08:00Health News and Daily Living TipsDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-5131108341973384902009-09-01T16:58:00.000-07:002009-09-01T17:27:39.081-07:00Elder Abuse: Nursing Home GuideIt is painful to hear the reports about elder abuse that can occur at assisted living facilities and nursing homes. I've worked at 3 assisted living facilities and have seen people happy as well as unhappy at each facility. Part of a nursing home guide is to know that some staff are very concerned about patients and others are more into texting and their own situations.There are various forms of Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-78005556655995292662009-06-18T13:54:00.000-07:002009-06-18T13:59:30.784-07:00Can Astrology Tell You About Your Health, Romances and ProsperityAs a therapist, I realize that astrology isn't very scientific, but I have to say that I see patterns of behavior common to people of the same sign. For instance, air signs are known to have trouble making decisions due to looking at alternatives back and forth and not being able to make one choice higher than another. This has an impact on one's love life and health. Taureans are known to have aDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-64332567376808290012009-05-30T13:55:00.000-07:002009-05-30T14:05:53.485-07:00The Recession and Dating: There Is Still HopeI found it really interesting to read that dating is increasing despite the recession. The New York Times reported that online dating sites had a very good last quarter in 2008. I think this shows that there is a sense that romantic connections can resolve practical concerns.Is this an illusion? Well, sharing some of the trials of difficulties is support and helpful. Of course, there are some Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-15946179719686589762009-05-23T08:27:00.001-07:002009-05-23T08:36:35.172-07:00Health Tips for the SummerHey Guys,I know it's been a while. I've been running around with work and working on saturdays. With the summer coming, I wanted to remind everyone to use sunscreen. If you are in Florida, this is a necessity! It is easy to overlook it.Also, I find a simple way to figure out if food is healthy is to look at ingredients and to see if there are trans fatty acids. I check fat grams too and just try Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-14572634491915388442009-02-22T20:00:00.000-08:002009-02-22T20:00:00.863-08:00Do You Know Your Moisturizer Ingredients- Are They SafeI was saddened, though not surprised, to read that there are estrogen like related compounds in a number of moisturizers that are in the market. Due to the diligent research of Dr. Adrienne Olsen, a breast cancer survivor herself, some interesting findings have turned up.Dr. Olsen submitted 16 moisturizers for analysis to a lab and it turns out 6 of them have estrogen-like ingredients -ie Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-91156898473258672822009-02-08T04:51:00.000-08:002009-02-08T05:09:03.279-08:00Eczema and Allergies: Is Your Eczema Rash an Allergic ReactionThere's been news recently by the Center for Disease Control that allergic reactions from foods and the environment are rising and this results in digestive and skin rash reactions. I have seen a number of clients with eczema rash symptoms this year. One told me he gets them from food dyes in certain foods such as m and m candies.Another person was able to trace his eczema rash back to some Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-77237648787507078232009-01-10T07:22:00.000-08:002009-01-10T07:33:39.040-08:00Is Choosing Health Insurance A Low Priority: Should It BeUnfortunately, with the economy health insurance may seem to be not as important as other factors. And in fact, needing a doctor's visit isn't something that comes up daily like getting food, gas and regular expenses. But the problem is, it comes up when you least expect it.David Schwegman recently saw a patient with mild kidney problem. It turned out that due to not having follow ups, it Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-62341387735580900652008-11-30T13:50:00.000-08:002008-11-30T16:43:19.985-08:00Preventative Health: Healthy Eating TipsHave you taken an honest look at your current diet? Would you consider yourself a healthy eater or someone who eats on the run without analyzing? This is an important issue to address. In the US there is so much obesity but even among people at normal weight, the food choices are not always the best. The thing is fatty foods do taste good. But the problem is we get used to having tons of melted Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-85860239012564805232008-09-04T10:55:00.001-07:002008-09-04T11:00:35.450-07:00Take Care of Yourself to Cut Down on Health ProblemsIt's important to have health insurance for unexpected situations, but remember that every day you can take steps to build your health. You are precious and should not let the whirlwind of life make you forget getting rest, taking time for yourself and eating good foods. Sometimes we say we'll wait till the weekend or wait till vacation, but the work week is stressful so you need to take care of Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-67048046984225252012008-09-01T11:03:00.000-07:002008-09-01T11:17:45.337-07:00Millions Without Health CareWow, I was stunned to read on webmd site that there are over 45 million in the US w/o health care. This is very scary. They discuss how heart attacks are a lot worse for those w/o health insurance. People cannot afford then the types of surgery required for optimal care and need to get care that is not adequate for the seriousness of their condition. For those making less than 25k a year over 24 Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-5239008476627664912008-07-23T09:00:00.000-07:002008-07-23T09:06:02.131-07:00Is A High Deductible A Good IdeaWhen money is tight it is still worth it to get, a health insurance plan. Just choose one with a high deductible and monthly fees are not bad. This is because anything unexpected can come up- for example, you suddenly slip in bathtub, your heart is racing and you need some tests and in-patient treatment, an insect bite requires several follow up visits etc. Don't avoid health insurance but Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-3782083487184844552008-04-26T20:00:00.000-07:002008-04-26T20:14:08.178-07:00Fl Health Insurance QuoteI was just talking to my friend at Barnes and Nobles on the subject of Fl Health Inurance Quote options. He just decreased his premium by increasing his hospital deductible and eliminating prescriptions. It is important to think out the various factors involved if you decide to reduce your premium. Your stage of life, zipcode and other health condition will help you to prioritize this. He was Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-91823873725621679092008-04-20T18:21:00.000-07:002008-04-20T18:30:47.975-07:00Health Insurance for Small BusinessHealth insurance for small business is tough to work out. If you are self-employed and work out of your home and belong to an association such as national association for social workers or a national chiropractic group, call them to see what the association rate is. This can be a nice savings as the group purchase has some leveraging power.Otherwise, it is good to compare rates and keep in mind Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-75172054027397888192008-02-17T17:03:00.000-08:002008-02-17T17:10:28.763-08:00Comparing Health Insurance CarriersI saw a client Friday that is not working and is falling between the cracks with insurance coverage. We discussed getting a high deductible for now and that is important to have some health coverage as she's in between jobs. Psychologically her ego is also hit hard due to feeling that her job performance was not strong and it will be a problem for the future.Sometimes it seems like a vicious Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352505595070907686.post-64483546170442303072008-02-17T16:32:00.000-08:002008-02-17T16:40:10.089-08:00Health Insurance TipsHealth Insurance Plans, Tips and SuggestionsChoosing a health plan can be nerve wracking. It is hard to know what the features are for each, who the providers are and what works best for your family or yourself. But it is important to have one as having no coverage and ending up in hospital even for a few days can be very expensive.Recent statistics show that a whopping 60% of all unemployed Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587567017379084208noreply@blogger.com2