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Friday, May 29, 2009

Take Charge of Your Health Care Carnival May 29, 2009






















Welcome to the May 2009 edition of take charge of your health care. This is our getting ready for summer edition. As I write this, it is Memorial Day weekend here in the United States. It is a time to reflect on the sacrifice made by our men and women in uniform to keep us safe. It is a tragedy that man has to resort to killing others in the name of war and over the millennia has not learned to live in harmony with his or her fellow human kind. Fortunately most of us are very helpful to one another. Even after the terrible tragedy of 9/11 that took place only about 26 miles from where I live on Long Island, New York, I was heartened to see all of the people who came to the aid of the victims and our city. Those of us who are health care writers and/or practitioners are doing our part in bringing helpful information to others. Thanks for your contributions to this carnival.

The H1N1 Swine Flu has been in the news lately. We have a number of articles which address this issue. Do your best to keep your immune system healthy and get plenty of rest while this pandemic is going on. Also use common sense techniques such as frequent hand washing and staying out of large crowds when possible.

My roses bloomed early this year. I already brought some cut roses into the house, and I am about to have a yard full of roses. This brings us to the subject of healthy outdoor living. As always, our readers have brought us some good and timely information.

Healthcare reform is very much in the news here in the U.S. We have some good articles on health insurance as well as some tips on how to save money on your healthcare. On an editorial note, one of the problems that we have here in the U.S., is that our healthcare system was originally set up to be an employer pay system. With the recession and fewer companies able to pay the exorbitant cost, this system has led to 47 million uninsured Americans and even more underinsured. I'm sorry to see that Obama is thinking more along the lines of a hybrid system, including a choice of business and a national system, when a single payer universal system would offer the best cost savings. I do believe that our president is concerned about the state of healthcare in this country, and any reform will be very welcome.

Because of the success that I have had with this carnival, I am starting a new carnival next month called “The Work at Home Family Carnival.” The host blog for this carnival will be: www.workathomemom-dad.blogspot.com. Read the article http://workathomemom-dad.blogspot.com/2009/05/introducing-work-at-home-family.html which introduces the new carnival for more information.

I had over 200 submissions to Take Charge of Your Health Care Carnival this month. Please limit your submissions to just 2 per author per carnival. To keep the carnival fresh and interesting, starting next month, I will no longer publish weight loss blog posts. If you feel that you have new and ground breaking information on the subject of weight loss, you can e-mail me directly for consideration of your article otherwise it will not be posted. Also, if your post looks like an ad, and I can’t post a comment, your submission will not be posted. Also, make sure that your article is readable. I will also not list products or diets that I feel are extreme or unsafe. Thanks for your cooperation.

Alternative Medicine

Helene Zemel presents Sound Advice from Vice President Biden on Protecting Your Family from the Flu posted at Health Plans Plus, saying, “Much ado has been made about Vice President Joe Biden’s remark on advice that he would give his own family members on how to protect against the H1N1 flu better known as the Swine Flu.”

Deb Serani presents A Life of "Weisure" posted at Dr. Deb, saying, "this post looks at the trend of "Weisure". How we are blurring work and leisure and leaving little time for refueling."

Kelly Sonora presents 25 Ancient, Proven Home Remedies With Science Behind Them posted at Nursing Assistant Guides. Editor’s note: Many herbs have proven medicinal benefits. This is a good list to start with.

floid presents Raw Garlic for Your Health posted at Branches Of Health, saying, For centuries now, people have been using garlic to treat numerous conditions and ailments and these people have been reeping the garlic benefits.”

Kalidasda presents 30 Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue Natural Healing and Back Pain Relief posted at Natural Healing and Applied Kinesiology, saying, “Do you feel tired all the time? Maybe you get plenty of sleep and just don’t feel rested. Or maybe you have trouble sleeping. Low energy? Difficulty thinking or focusing? These are all symptoms of adrenal fatigue.”

Kalidasda presents Broken Bone Healing In Half The Time Or Better, My New Broken Arm posted at Natural Healing and Applied Kinesiology. Editor’s note: Supplements can help bones heal quicker.

Tami Blodgett presents Emotional Release through Time Empowerment Techniques posted at Online Wellness: A Safe Haven, saying, "Achieving Professional Excellence: Whether you’re already succeeding in your profession, having some difficulties, or if you’re transitioning into a new position, NLP and Time Empowerment™ techniques can help you achieve, maintain and enhance excellence. Achieving Personal Excellence: Whether in your family life, personal relationships, health, or breaking through a creative barrier, Time Empowerment™ techniques can help you break through limitations and achieve the results you desire."

Megan Wong presents SWINE FLU FAST BASIC FACTS posted at Sinus Home Remedy. Editor’s note: Some timely information on the H1N1 flu pandemic that has hit Mexico and the United States.

Megan Wong presents Are You Willing To Use Antibiotics For Sinus Infections following Mother Nature Secrets posted at Sinus Home Remedy, saying, “Do you know that antibiotics for sinus infections are abundantly provided by our Plant Kingdom, but antibiotics in its most natural form having fewer side effects than prescribed drugs and are very effective in treating sinus infections.”

Terry Young presents Could Magnetic Therapy Be The Answer ? posted at How To Relieve Chronic Low Back Pain, saying, "It is truly a time-tested therapy, which has been around since 2000 BC. The Ancient Chinese, Egyptians, Indians and Greeks were among the first to use it and give recognition to its’ therapeutic benefits."

Brandon Harshe presents Oil Changes and Upper Cervical Adjustments: A Close Similarity The Atlas of Life posted at The Atlas of Life, saying, “Just like getting an oil change maintains the health of your vehicle, getting your Upper Cervical spine checked and/or adjusted on a regular basis is key to allowing your body to function at 100%.”

WP presents 5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Immune Health posted at The Conscious Life, saying, "With A (H1N1) flu virus on the loose, it is all the more important to strengthen our immunity. Find out how you can strengthen your immune health and ward off bacteria and viruses with these natural and easy-to-use methods."

floid presents Help Keep Small Farms Alive!! posted at Branches Of Health, saying, “Buying locally is a great way to ensure that the food you are eating IS safe. These farmers’ livelihood depends on their reputation and word of mouth; they cannot risk doing anything that could compromise their products.”

00FF00 presents Repel mosquitoes naturally - 5 tips by Rachelle Strauss – ooffoo.com posted at ooffoo, saying, "Five safe and natural remedies for mosquitoes. Read on for alternatives to the many over the counter remedies for mosquitoes which contain harmful ingredients"

Marrian Garzon presents Relieve Back Muscle Pain posted at Back Pain Relief Tips, saying, “Almost everyone who has back muscle pain can warm up to the idea of soothing sore, aching muscles with heat. But who ever heard of treating your back muscle pain by curling up in bed with a shockingly cold ice pack?”

Marrian Garzon presents Low Back Pain posted at Back Pain Relief Tips, saying, “Whether you have recently had an acute case of low back pain, or have a chronic and ongoing painful condition, you can begin to address your needs with some basic preparation exercises.”

Jocke Adepoju presents 5 Plants Used for Eczema Treatment posted at Eczema Treatment, saying, “You may not know it yet, but a natural eczema treatment may be right in your garden or kitchen.”

Jocke Adepoju presents Best Supplement for Mood Swings posted at Mood Swings, saying, “Moods swings are not a disease or condition in and of themselves. They are actually a symptom of a condition. Unless the condition was caused by an underlying disease, mood swings can often be attributed to a vitamin and mineral deficiency.”

Carole Gold presents Miracle Healing posted at Carole Gold, saying, "A miracle healing following medical negligence."

Wendy Brook presents Internal Hemorrhoids posted at Hemorrhoid Treatment, saying, "Informative blog about internal hemorrhoids and its nature"

Beauty (Healthy Hair and Skin)

Local Nourishment presents To Screen or Nourish: Summer Skin posted at Local Nourishment, saying, “What if moderation really is the key and a time spent each day in bright sunlight and fresh air will help our body cleanse itself and remain healthier in the long run?”

Melanie presents How to Get Rid of Skin tags posted at How to Get Rid Of, saying, "If you have been struggling with skin tags, you must be looking for a way to get rid of them!"

PK Shukla presents Latest Beauty Tips posted at Fenny Lopez, saying, "We at Latest Beauty Tips look forward to provide you the best. Latest-Beauty-Tips.com is a platform to discuss about beauty tips, fashion, health care, weight loss, cosmetic surgery, makeup trick and lot of similar issues. Please feel free to post all feedback, concerns, comments & suggestions here."

Farid presents Mineral Makeup Jane Iredale, GloMinerals, Mineral Cosmetics posted at Mineral Makeup101, saying, "One of the most popular types of makeup to take the beauty cosmetics market by storm is something called Mineral Makeup. These are cosmetics products formulated with all natural, finely ground minerals from the earth, minus the chemicals, dyes, and preservatives found in traditional makeup. From foundations to loose powders and blushes, there's now a wide variety of mineral makeup products at a wide variety of prices, ranging from less than $12 to more than $55 per product."

Farid presents Puffiness around Eyes Treat, Reduce Under Eye Puffiness posted at Puffiness around the eye, saying, "At one time or another, we've all experienced a day when we've had puffiness under the eyes, something we also often call "bags" under the eyes. What we perceive as puffiness is a form of fluid buildup under the skin. Some degree of puffiness can be normal, which is something that varies with each individual. However, certain internal and external factors can exasperate the puffiness."

Courtney presents Healthy Hair Means A Healthy Internal Body posted at Female and Proud, saying, "Eating foods that are high in B vitamins are crucial to the development of healthy hair." Editor’s note: I have a problem with the link to the article itself, so click on Female and Proud and scroll down to read the article.

Consumer Driven Health Care

Beth L. Gainer presents A Train Car Named Quagmire posted at Calling the Shots, saying, "This is a true story of my self-advocacy in a public arena: a train car, whose passengers got to see and hear first-hand how to advocate for oneself through the medical system." Editor’s note: This is a great post on the importance of self advocacy.

Beth L. Gainer presents 'You're Too Young for Breast Cancer' posted at Calling the Shots, saying, "This article reminds everyone that doctors can be wrong when they say a person is too young to get breast cancer."

Erika Collin presents How to Prepare for a Pandemic: 100 Tips, Tools, and Resources posted at Masters in Health Care. Editor’s note: The author has presented some excellent tips and resources to help you prepare for a possible flu pandemic.

Erika Collin presents 25 Best Twitter Feeds to Follow the Swine Flu posted at Masters of Healthcare. Editor’s note: You will want to follow these twitter feeds from government and news organizations for breaking news on swine flu.

Concerning Kids presents Raising A Highly Sensitive Child posted at Concerning Kids. Editor’s note: One of the most important things that you can do as a parent is to help your child develop his or her self esteem. This will give them the confidence to do well and help them avoid mental health problems.

Kelly Sonora presents 25 Excellent Social Media Sites for Your Health posted at Nursing Assistant Guides. Editor’s note: The author has provided an excellent resource of social media sites that provide health news.

Stanley Samuel presents A glimpse into the future IV - Cancer Research posted at Wall & Main. Editor’s note: This article shows some encouraging cancer research progress.

Mesquite Pete presents Interesting Facts About Mosquitoes posted at Mosquito Basics, saying, "Mosquitoes are annoying, but when you really start to study them, you can find out some surprisingly interesting things about them."

Mesquite Pete presents How to Treat Mosquito Bites posted at Mosquito Basics, saying, "Everything you need to know about treating a mosquito bite."

Sam presents NEW !! Prevent and Cure Colon Cancer posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, "We know how to prevent and cure colon cancer. But colon cancer still killed over 56,000 men and women last year. Many of them didn't have to die. Ninety percent of colon cancer can be prevented and cured. A simple exam called a colonoscopy can detect and remove the cause of colon cancer."

Roy Schwartz presents Abdominal Pain – Is It Serious? posted at A Disease A Day. Editor’s note: Very informative post. Good information.

Alvaro Fernandez presents Maintain Your Brain and Stay Sharp: An Upcoming Guide and Resource posted at SharpBrains, saying, "You may be reading all about brain fitness and brain training. It seems every week brings a new barrage of articles and studies which often contradict what you read the month before: Does Gingko Biloba help delay Alzheimer’s Disease? Can physical exercise help you stay sharp as you age? Which computer-based “brain fitness programs”, if any, are worth your money?"

Amy B. Scher presents Medical Tourism: Tips To Start Your Journey posted at Healthcare Hacks. Editor’s note: This is an informative post on the subject of medical tourism.

Debbie Ducker presents Eye Exercises to Naturally Correct Vision posted at Plugged-N Free RSS Blog Advertising, saying, "I found this article and was so impressed with it I had to pass it on. It" Editor’s note: The author presents information on visual training and eye exercises to improve your vision.

Abdulrasool Sumar presents Prevention of Lung Cancer when You are at Risk, or when You Already Have Lung Cancer posted at Mesothelioma, saying, "As the old adage goes, prevention is better than cure! In this topic, we will explore the types of things you should do to prevent or avoid developing lung cancer if you don't already have it. If you do already have it, we will discuss how to minimize the symptoms, live a better life and steps to better pain management. Some reasons why patients could potentially develop lung cancer include exposure to Asbestos or Radon, smoking cigarettes or tobacco related products, second-hand smoke, or if your family member has lung cancer and you are close to that person or through other environmental factors."

Roy Schwartz presents Chest Pain – Is It a Heart Attack? posted at A Disease A Day. Editor’s note: The author provides good information on the possible causes of chest pain.

Victoria Jennings presents Thoughts On Vaccines posted at My Path, saying, "With the swine flu in the media, let us talk about vaccines some."

nissim ziv presents Reasons to Quit Smoking Cigarettes Why Quit Smoking? posted at Quit Smoking Guide. Editor’s note: The author presents 13 good reasons to quit smoking.

nissim ziv presents What to expect when you Quit Smoking Cigarettes posted at Quit Smoking Guide, saying, “Quitting Smoking is not an easy task. However, you have the best chance of quitting if you are clear in mind what you are up against.”

Yoav B presents Things you know that you don't know posted at Israeli Soldier's LIFE & THOUGHTS, saying, "Funny post about medicine in the Israeli army, and probably any other typical army medicine out there"

Den Levin presents Specific Phobias Battle Anxiety: Tips to Help Reduce And Control Anxiety posted at Battle Anxiety, saying, "A specific phobia is a type of anxiety disorder."

Vichuda presents Indonesia Combat Aids Ignorance posted at Kota Medan City Indonesia, saying, “These tragedies remind us that people living with HIV/AIDS are still vulnerable to human rights violations such as discrimination as well as social exclusion. These heartbreaking stories show how hard it is for such people to live with dignity.”

Dental Care

Peggy presents Natural tooth care and no more morning breath posted at Local Nourishment. Editor’s note: The author has done considerable research on ingredients that kill mouth bacteria and shares a recipe for a home made mouth wash.

samuel james presents Dentists - Why Do We Need To Go and Should We Fear Them? posted at Take Care Of Your Teeth. Editor’s note: Dental anxiety is a common problem. Be sure to seek out a dentist who will help you feel more relaxed and comfortable in the dental chair.

Aparna presents Sanitize your toothbrush posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, "We often neglect little things of life; but little things do matter"

Diet & Fitness

Helene Zemel presents Despite the Weak Economy, Sales of Nutritional Supplements are Up posted at Work at Home Mom and Dad, saying, "Since the start of the economic recession, we read every day how retail sales are down for almost every product category including cars, restaurant meals, clothing, jewelry, and movies and entertainment. Despite the gloomy economic picture, there is one bright light. Sales of nutritional supplements have been increasing."

South Beach Steve presents Cinnamon, Diabetes, and Heart Health posted at Log My Loss. Editor’s note: The author reports on research showing the beneficial effects of cinnamon on blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides.

FitBuff presents Top 10 Lower Cholesterol Foods posted at FitBuff.com's Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog, saying, "You may be able to lower your cholesterol without expensive medications by eating more of these lower cholesterol foods..."

robert galway presents Sports and Fitness posted at robertgalway.com, saying, "Active people are also spending more and more time in fitness clubs, working to stay in shape so they can play the sports they love. Baby boomers have more time than ever before to be active, and there are also many who take to fitness to combat health issues such as obesity."

robert galway presents What is Healthy Eating posted at robertgalway.com, saying, What is healthy eating? It’s eating the types and amounts of foods that promote the best possible health for you within the limits of your environmental and genetic makeup."

Verna Morris presents 25 Bookmark-worthy Cheat Sheets for Healthy Living posted at Nursing Assistant Guides, saying, “You are what you eat, and others are making it easier to find those healthy food choices.”

lavender presents High-Fructose Corn Syrup Contains Mercury, study finds posted at News for Freedom Daily. Editor’s note: We all need to be aware of the mercury levels in our foods.

Joel Gray presents Learn About The History And Health Benefits Of Sassafras Tea posted at Health Tips 101, saying, “When turning to herbal tea, it is best for individuals to approach them with care. They should learn everything they can about a product, before introducing it to their bodies. This way they can get all the health benefits of tea, without the harmful effects!”

Kara-Leah Grant presents Am I a bad yogi because I want to eat steak? posted at Prana Flow NZ, saying, "You’re practicing yoga and you want to eat vegan, yet every time you go out to dinner all you feel like eating is steak. What to do, what to do?"

FitJerk presents Grunt You Wimp! - Increase Power In Your Workouts posted at FlawlessFitness, saying, "Today we are going to cover a controversial topic that can actually increase your power output by 20% when you understand how to use it!"

FitJerk presents Building Muscle Mass By Eating More? Carbs? Why Gluconeogenesis Is Your Enemy posted at FlawlessFitness, saying, "Most know that protein is the fundamental element that you need to eat to build rock hard muscles, and carbs are something you should cut down on to avoid getting fat. Right? WRONG! Learn the secret carb to protein ratio that explodes muscle mass!"

Chris presents These Tough Guys Did Martial Arts…For Health posted at Martial Development, saying, "Arthritis, bronchitis, cancer...these are just a few of the many conditions that have been cured through the practice of martial arts."

Renato Garcia presents $1000 Million Secret: RESVERATROL posted at FOUNTAIN of YOUTH: secrets revealed, saying, "Resveratrol is one of the most exciting antioxidants out there, as it’s been found to extend life, prevent Alzheimer’s disease and inhibit the spread of cancer."

Local Nourishment presents But how much sugar is that posted at Local Nourishment. The author reports on a website that lets you actually visualize the sugar content of foods. You will be in for a surprise when you view these graphics.

Ralph Jean-Paul presents Lessons Learned During My Self-Discipline Fast posted at ralphs words, saying, "The benefits and lessons I learned during a challenging juice fast."

Tristan presents Diet And Fitness Program posted at Body And Fitness Blog, saying, "A useful article about diet and fitness to help get you into shape and losing weight quickly."

Mike Robbins presents Wedding Weight Loss posted at BODY SOLID FITNESS, saying, "Every year about this time I get e-mails from brides to be, in a panic."

Pius Ephenus presents Better Living Through Technology posted at http://www.wellnessfitnessblogger.com/, saying, "You can do a lot to improve your physical fitness in your living room, your garden or even sitting at the dinner table, if you have the time and inclination and the needs that can be served by such a regime. But depending on the levels of fitness you may be trying to attain, there are certainly ways and means to ramp up how much you can improve on different aspects of your fitness."

Pius Ephenus presents You Are What You Eat posted at http://www.wellnessfitnessblogger.com/, saying, "There are many drawbacks to having a poor diet. Not only will constant takeaways and microwave meals cause you to put on weight, they will have an effect on so many other parts of your make-up that you will suffer more than you can possibly believe. The effects on the waistline are the first that people will notice, but you will also have less energy, your skin will suffer and there is plenty of evidence to suggest that your mental well-being will be affected as well. Your body needs the nutrients that fresh food provides, otherwise it will suffer. "

Cash Tree presents Omega 3 Fatty Acids and the Heart posted at Omega 3 Fatty Acids and the Heart, saying, "The mechanisms by which omega 3 fatty acids reduce CVD risk remain under investigation. However, research to date suggests that ALA, EPA and DHA can lower risk of mortality from heart disease. The omega 3"s can reduce the chance of uncontrolled heart rhythms and developing fatal blood clots, two major causes of heart disease deaths. Omega 3's, therefore, lower the chances that heart attacks will be fatal"

Dejan Banovic presents All About What You Gain posted at Weight Loss Writings, saying, “Well, losing weight is just like quitting smoking, the more good reasons you have to do it, the more likely you are to act on it and make it happen.”

Dejan Banovic presents Melt That FAT Away! posted at Weight Loss Writings, saying,” permanent weight loss requires you to make changes to your lifestyle. If you do not change your lifestyle then no matter what diet or supplement you choose, weight loss is temporary and short lived.”

Jack Russel presents Buy Acai And Get These Benefits posted at Pure Acai - Acai Berry Info Blog, saying, "No other food known has been as widely ascribed with health benefits as acai berries. These small blue-purple berries have a vast wealth of nutrients stored in them. These nutrients and other benefits have made The Acai berry widely recommended by health specialists and dieticians."

C. Anderson presents Should You Try Jenny Craig? Losing Weight Feels Great posted at Simplicity for Weight Loss Success, saying, "Jenny Craig is a popular weight loss program. Is it for you?"

Cory presents Sneaky Sources Of Sugar In Your Diet posted at Eating Healthy, saying, "Cutting back on sugar is a key factor in losing weight."

Cory presents What Is The Mediterranean Diet? posted at Eating Healthy, saying, "Description of the Mediterranean Diet."

Paul Hooper presents A Real Deal Body Transformation System posted at online-niche-store.com, saying, "Whether it be just a couple of extra pounds or 50 or more pounds you want to lose and develop a solid muscle structure, it is possible for all of us..."

Health Insurance

jim presents Negotiating Your Medical Bills posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity. Editor’s note: Did you know that you can negotiate with your doctor or hospital for better rates. The author tells you how.

marjorie presents Where to Start With COBRA posted at Wealth Junkies, saying, "The idea behind COBRA is fairly well known. Federal law requires insurance companies to give employees the ability to continue health insurance coverage after they leave a job. The exact amount of time a person can hang on to COBRA coverage after leaving a job varies and coverage can be expensive — but under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, it’s possible to get a subsidy towards COBRA coverage. But understanding your access to COBRA coverage requires a little more knowledge than the basics."

Corbett Barr presents You made the country more productive, so why can’t you get health care? posted at Free Pursuits. Editor’s note: The author writes about the difficulties and expense for self employed people in finding affordable health insurance.

Jim DeSantis presents 3 Major Ways Your Life Insurance Company May Be Scamming You posted at On Line Tribune Health, saying, "You are being foolish by not having Life Insurance to cover your dependents in the eventuality of your untimely death. At the same time, there are integrity issues surrounding Life Insurance companies and smooth-talking agents you need to watch for. Here are the 3 major ways that some Life Insurance companies and agents can scam you."

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Get The Right Coverage! Insurance Policies You Need and Those To Avoid posted at The Digerati Life, saying, " What insurance policies should we own? From auto insurance coverage to health insurance and homeowner’s policies, we discuss what coverage to get and what we consider optional.”

Biotunes presents Tax corn products for health care posted at Bioblog by Biotunes, saying, "Some ways we could find the money for a universal, government health plan"

Save Money on Health Care

The Smarter Wallet presents 12 Ways To Save On Drugs: Cut Your Medication Costs posted at The Smarter Wallet. Editor’s note: These 12 tips will definitely save you money on your prescription drugs.

Buck Weber presents Save Money on Meds posted at THE BUCK LIST, saying, "How do you get the highest quality drugs you need for the lowest price? One option is to purchase what you need using the internet."

Joe E presents Bartering for Lower Health Care Costs?…Sounds Strange but Works! posted at Promote Health, saying, "The tried-and-true technique of bartering doesn't just work at flea markets, car dealerships, or when purchasing a home - it applies to health care as well. Here's how..."

CreditCardAssist.com presents Paying Medical Bills With Credit Cards posted at Credit Card Assist, saying, “It is becoming more and more common for people with high medical bills to pay for them with credit cards.” Editor’s note: If you are without health insurance, try negotiating rates with your health care provider or hospital. A discount health plan can do this for you.

Women’s Health

SJ presents Birthing Position That Makes Your Delivery Easy posted at Pregnancy Info, saying, "Certain birthing positions are more comfortable than others."

Pregnancy Hut presents Preparing for Your Baby ?Recipes that Freeze Well posted at Pregnancy Calendar, saying, "Preparing meals and freezing them is good planning when having a baby."

Jack Russel presents What You Should Know About Acai And Pregnancy posted at Acai Berry Info Blog, saying, "Do acai and pregnancy go together? Is Acai supplements safe to take during the entire pregnancy? The answers will surprise you."

Miscellaneous

Cash Tree presents ?Organic? Is More Than Just Edibles posted at Organic Baby Wearhouse, saying, "When we tell people about Organic Baby Wearhouse, all too often the response is "How are clothes even organic" or "How is organic any better than regular baby clothing". More and more people are beginning to accept and embrace organic foods, but when it comes to clothing there is often a disconnect. Many just don't understand the problems with traditionally produced clothing and the benefits (health and environmental) of organic baby clothing."

David Miller presents Software to send you to sleep posted at Windows Mac and Mobile. Editor’s note: Try these to help you get to sleep.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of take charge of your health care using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Take Charge of Your Health Care Carnival - January 22, 2009























Welcome to the January 22, 2009 edition of take charge of your health care.
First, I would like to wish every one of my readers a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. You will find lots of blog posts in this edition to help you with those New Year’s resolutions.

As we welcome Barack Obama, here in the United States, as our 44th president, we have new hope that something will be done about the U.S. healthcare crisis. President Harry Truman was one of the first presidents to recommend a National healthcare system. We all remember what happened with “Hillary Care.” Unfortunately, there have been far too many people in our government who put the interests of the HMOs and insurance companies above the needs of hard working Americans. With the election of the Democrats to Congress and the White House, I believe that we will see an improvement in our healthcare system over the next few years.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It’s time to turn our attention to heart health and healthy living. You will find many helpful blog posts in this and previous carnivals that focus on healthy living.


Alternative Medicine

Fiona King presents 100 Free Open Courses & Tutorials to Learn About Alternative Medicine posted at Massage Therapy Careers. Editor’s note: Check out this informative resource for those interested in alternative, integrative, and holistic medicine.

Aparna presents Ward off frequent colds this winter posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, "Common cold is so common in winter and here’s the reason for it. Moreover if you have a tendency of catching colds too frequently, then you need not worry as there are several ways to stave off this malady. Incidentally there was a brief mention in ‘The Daily Mail’ that there is a sharp rise (up to 50%) in cold and flu infections this week and this is quite likely to blight the Christmas break. So if don’t want the cold/flu bug to ruin your Christmas week, see to it that you follow these precautions scrupulously and yes, prevention is always better than cure.

Aparna presents Home remedies for hardened palms posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, "Have you been neglecting your hands lately? You are not alone; most Indian women do – all that household work of cleaning, swabbing and doing the dishes takes a toll on their hands. Their hands take more abuse than just about any other external part of their body; they lose that youthfulness and look rugged and aged beyond years. Their palms especially are more vulnerable and become rough and hard over a period of time. The skin on the hands, as we know, is protected with a coating of oil/sebum. This is what keeps it moist and prevents dry skin. Constant immersing of hands in water, repeated washing with soaps and contact with harmful chemicals in detergents and floor-cleaning liquids (there is very little awareness in third-world countries) make the hands dry and cracked and often causes eczema (also known as housewife’s eczema) and some people are more prone to develop hand eczema than others are. And if this repeated exposure continues, hands also become red and inflamed."

Brittney presents Bacterial Vagionsis Cures BV Cure posted at Bacterial Vaginosis, saying, "Learn about alternative and natural treatments to cure bacterial vaginosis."

Dean Moyer presents Microdiscectomy and Herniated Discs posted at The Back Pain Blog, saying, "This is part four in the series, What Causes Herniated Discs? In the last article, we specifically looked at the effect of compressive loading and the role it plays in producing herniated discs. This time we’re going to examine torsional stress — sometimes referred to as axial torque — or what we laymen would simply call twisting."

Liam Wandi presents Beating the Winter Blues! posted at I R Liam Wandi, saying, “Are the short winter days getting you down? Are you struggling with getting out of bed when you look out of the window and it’s so dark all you see is your reflection? Try some of these ideas.”


Consumer Driven Health Care

Joel Gray presents A Breast Cancer Overview posted at Health Tips 101, saying, “It is not known if breast cancer is connected to the highly toxic environment that we live in, but the need to better understand the causes, ways to prevent this disease, and more advanced treatment options are needed.

Reba Haas presents Things to know about asbestos in your pre-1980's home and how to ?green? it up posted at Team Reba Real Estate, saying, "It seems most of us are looking for ways to make our homes "greener" so we can live healthier lives. Alternative methods for greening up older homes can make a difference in the air we breathe and improve our long term health by reducing the risk of exposure to products that can lead to a variety of maladies and illnesses." Editor’s note: Information that you need to know about asbestos, especially if you are purchasing or renovating an older home.

Erika Collin presents 100 Best Natural Wellness Blogs posted at Massage Therapy Careers. Editor’s note: This is a great list to check out for blogs on natural wellness.

Dr. Davon Jacobson presents Quick Simple Hemorrhoid Symptom Treatments posted at *Health and Nutrition Facts*, saying, “One thing I notice is that if you increase your fluid and fiber intake, you can help prevent them overall.”

Tiffany Washko presents Circumcision - Is it Necessary? posted at Natural Family Living Blog. Editor’s note: Read this for a different perspective on the practice of male circumcision.

Margaret Garcia presents Coping With A Child With Down Syndrome posted at Becoming a Computer Technician. Editor’s note: Thanks for this inspiring and informative blog post.

Karen Bastille presents A Guide to Quality Health Care - How to know it when you see it COPD News Of The Day posted at COPD News Of The Day. Editor’s note: This blog post discusses how to find and evaluate quality health care. Information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is discussed.

Dr. Davon Jacobson presents The Simple Way to Deal With Back Pain posted at *Health and Nutrition Facts*. Editor’s note: Some good advice for those that suffer from back pain.

Abdulrasool Sumar presents Boston University Scientists Identify Another Molecule for Lung Cancer Development - microRNA Molecule, Gene Tissues & Expressions Study, Smoking Statistics posted at Mesothelioma, saying, "Science students at the University of Boston, School of Medicine are currently investigating a class of molecules known as microRNA (miRNAs) that control gene expressions and changes in gene expressions when smoking leads to lung cancer. This study appears on the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Journal and may lead to a relatively new non-invasive biomarker for lung cancers caused by smoking (smoking-related lung diseases)."

Sam presents NEW !! Get Relief From Your Allergies. The Best Way to Conquer Allergies posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, "Thanks for considering my work. Here's a snippet........ Do you have allergies? Sneezing, runny nose, swelling, rash and that tired, irritated feeling are clues that you are sensitive to something you ate or to something in your environment. * What Are Allergies? * What Are the Symptoms of Allergies? * What Is Anaphylactic Shock? * What Triggers an Allergic Reaction? * The Best Way to Get Relief From Your Allergies * Medicines That Provide Relief From Your Allergies * Changes Around the House Provide Relief from Your Allergies * Do It Yourself Relief from Allergies * How to Get Relief from Food Allergies.

Matthew presents Allergy to Milk posted at Fast Medical Information, saying, "An allergy to milk is known as lactose intolerance. Those affected with the allergy will have an inability to digest or absorb lactose, which is the sugar in milk. When products containing milk are eaten or drunk then certain gastrointestinal symptoms will appear due to this intolerance."

Matthew presents Allergy to Latex posted at Fast Medical Information, saying, "Towards the end of the 1980s there was a huge increase in those taking precautions against the spread of diseases such as AIDS, including the latex glove."

Dust-Mites.org presents Your Childs Hidden Threat Dust Mites and Stuffed Animals posted at Dust Mites, saying, "One of the most overlooked areas of dust mite infestation is in stuffed animals."

Nancy Miller presents Just What the Doctor Ordered : 4 Tips When Self-Treating Illness posted at Ultrasound Technician Schools. Editor’s note: some good tips to help you recover from an illness.

Patricia Turner presents Sliding Scale Ambulance Service – Making a Difference posted at Pharmacy Technician Certification. Editor’s note: A good article about improving ambulance service in third world countries.

Diet & Fitness

Helene Zemel presents The Science behind GeneWize LifeMap Nutrition™ posted at Health Plans Plus, saying, "There is proven scientific research that demonstrates that vitamins and other supplements can repair DNA damage. GeneWize offers a nutritional supplement specifically customized to an assessment of the customer's specific DNA assessment."

MCA presents Top 10 Coffee Alternatives: Avoid the Negative Effects of Caffeine My Caffeine Addiction posted at Caffeine Addiction, saying, "Some alternatives to the addictive substance."

Muse presents We Were Supposed to Be the Bigger and Stronger Generation posted at me-ander, saying, “Recent health articles bemoan the fact that today's children suffer from medical conditions once only seen in the middle-aged and elderly.”

The Smarter Wallet presents Stay Healthy This Cold And Flu Season With Our Flu Prevention Tips posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, " The cold and flu season doesn’t have to hit us hard. Stay healthy with common sense flu prevention tips and try frugal remedies and treatments to get us through a sick patch."

Clara Myers presents Immune System and Exercise Mind Mart posted at Mind Mart, saying, "Exercise plays a big role in keeping your immune system healthy."

Tami Blodgett presents WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY posted at Online Wellness: A Safe Haven, saying, "It’s almost January and you’re planning a weight loss journey. A typical January first: Here you are, totally hating being overweight. You wake up every morning totally uncomfortable. You dread spending another day carrying around this excess body fat! It’s the time of year to begin again and your thoughts turn to self improvement. “That’s it!” you say. “I’ve had it!” Join Online Wellness Association Member, Kelly LaCost, as she prepares you for your 2009 Weight Loss Journey."

Helene Zemel presents Ground Floor Opportunity with GeneWize Life Sciences posted at Work at Home Mom and Dad, saying, "The GeneWize LifeMap Nutrition™ System is the first scientifically supported nutritional supplement program that utilizes YOUR DNA to create a custom nutritional supplement formula that contains the nutrients your body needs. GeneWize is attracting some of the leading internet marketers in the field, and you will have the opportunity to work with 6 and 7 figure earners in the growing health and wellness industry."

Steve Faber presents Belly Fat Loser » A Diet to Lower Cholesterol – You’ll Probably Lose Fat at the Same Time posted at Belly Fat Loser, saying, “Can your diet play a role in your cholesterol level too? Undoubtedly!”

Isaac Yassar presents 4 Habits Of Disease Immunity posted at Isaac Yassar's Overture, saying, "Can you be immune to every disease? Yes you can!"

Anna Nguyen presents Health, Wellness & Spirit posted at Style With Anna: Fashion and Beauty Tips For The Everyday Woman. Editor’s note: The author has presented some good diet, exercise, and wellness pointers here.

Snowden presents Best weight loss tips for smart people and lazy people. posted at useful nonsense, saying, "The best weight lost tips for smart people who want to lose weight in a healthy way but still eat great food while dieting."

Swapnil Warang presents How to know if you are underweight posted at switch2life. Editor’s note: Good information on how to calculate the BMI (body mass index).

Ginsburg presents Antioxidants: Not what they seem posted at Live Immune. Editor’s note: Obviously more research needs to be done. There seem to be both favorable and unfavorable results as to whether certain antioxidants can prevent cancer.

Byteful Travel presents Vegetarian, Raw, and Vegan Web Badges posted at Byteful Blog, saying, "What if there was an effortless way to let people know that you were a vegetarian, vegan, etc. in a supportive, yet unobtrusive and attractive way? Might that raise awareness? I wondered why anyone hadn’t tackled this design challenge before, thus the Powered by Plants badge was born. Whether you’re a macrobiotic eater, fruitarian, vegetarian, raw vegan, normal vegan, or locked-up vegan, these badges are a snazzy way to spread the word about your conscious nutritional choice."


Health Insurance

Silicon Valley Blogger presents I’m Self-Employed! Retirement Plans, Insurance and Tax Considerations are Afoot posted at The Digerati Life. Editor’s note: The author shares some important information regarding health, disability, and liability insurance for the self employed as well as tax and accounting information. This is information that you need to know if you are self employed.

dentalheroes presents Find a Discount Dental Plan in 6 Easy Steps posted at Dental Plan & Dental Insurance News, saying, “The National Association of Dental Plans(NADP) considers discount dental plans as a viable, cost-effective alternative to traditional dental insurance.”

Kelly Sonora presents The Health Policy 100: The 100 Best Health Care Policy Blogs - Radiology Technician Schools posted at Radiology Technician Schools. Editor’s note: For those interested in health care policy and issues, check out this list of blogs.

Insurance Toolbox presents Are You Over 60? Buy Long Term Care Insurance Today posted at Insurance Toolbox. Editor’s note: The author makes an important point. Entering a nursing home can quickly use up one's life savings leaving nothing to your children. Purchasing a long term care policy can avoid this situation.

Cary Anderson presents Simplicity for Weight Loss Success Losing Weight Feels Great posted at Simplicity for Weight Loss Success, saying, "Don't bombard yourself with overwhelming weight loss rules and goals. Set simple, achievable goals and watch the pounds melt away!"

Joe Hayes presents Hernia Symptoms posted at Cats Love Plastic Bags, saying, "Some very useful symptoms and insight into the more common hernias and hernia treatments, including surgery."

Cary Anderson presents Foods to Avoid posted at Simplicity for Weight Loss Success, saying, "When trying to lose weight, everyone knows to avoid eating foods such as cheesecake, fried appetizers, and ice cream. But there are several “gray area” type of foods that some dieters consume completely unaware of how fattening they actually are."

Joe Hayes presents Gout Diet posted at Gout Diet Foods, saying, "Great diet tips for those wondering what foods they can eat if they're at risk or suffering from Gout, which is a really painful form of Arthritis."

Vera Lang presents Angel Medflight: Expensive Air Transport, But It Might Keep You Alife posted at Be Safe Insure .com, saying, "Angel Medflight goes beyond ordinary medical air transport ...."


Miscellaneous

Peter Garant presents Holmes Humidifier posted at Humidifier Reviews, saying, "There are times that you feel that it’s quite difficult to breathe inside your home. This is because there is a low level of humidity. Humidity is very important in the house since it can help solve the dry air that is the main cause of irritated throat."

Destroy Debt presents What to Do if You Get Laid Off posted at Destroy Debt. Editor’s note: The author provides some sound advice for those who now find themselves unemployed.

Admin presents Take action now posted at Richard Shelmerdine - life views from a student of life, saying, “Start taking action towards your goals. Any action is better than none.”

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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Take Charge of Your Health Care - October 20, 2008

















Welcome to the October 20, 2008 edition of take charge of your health care. With Halloween just a few days away, it is important to give attention to safety when you send your children out trick or treating. Make sure that they only visit homes that you know to be safe. In many cities, shopping malls provide a safe place for children to trick or treat. Even better, have your children attend parties well supervised by adults. While there is nothing wrong with small amounts of candy and sweet treats, consider offering more nutritional snacks to the ghosts and goblins that ring your door bell this Halloween.


There were many good articles in this month’s carnival which I know that you will enjoy. Starting with next month’s carnival, all articles accepted must allow for comments. Also, next month we will have a special Thanksgiving issue with recipes, safety, diet, and fitness tips just for the holiday. To your continued good health!


Alternative Medicine


Dr. Jason B Richards presents Why hasn't my OB recommended chiropractic care? posted at Pregnancy and Back Pain, saying, “You don’t need anyone’s approval to seek a chiropractic opinion about health issues affecting you and your child. Consulting another health care expert is always helpful in the decision-making process.”

Shelley Duncan presents Acupuncture is Not Scary! SheSue Experience posted at SheSue Experience, saying, "Rather than using a 'band-aid' approach, acupuncture is used to locate what is wrong in the body and fix it."


Dean Moyer presents Sciatica Relapse Question posted at The Back Pain Blog, saying, "In this post we take a look at how epidural steroid injections are administered for the treatment of lower back pain in Sciatica and Epidural Injections - The Procedure. This is the final installment in a series of posts designed to answer several common questions and concerns associated with epidural injections."

Consumer Driven Health Care


Pregnancy Hut presents 1 Week Pregnant posted at Pregnancy Calendar, saying, "What to do during your first week of pregnancy" Editor’s note: This is a must read blog for any of our pregnant readers. Very informative.


Verna Morris presents 25 Awesome Virtual Worlds for Doctors, Nurses, and Patients posted at Nursing Degree Guide, saying, “The online world is full of communities, virtual playgrounds, research centers and networking corners for everyone in the medical field–including patients–to get together and swap information and support.” Editor’s note: This post is an excellent resource for both healthcare practitioners and patients.

Kristen McCarthy presents Organic is Next to Godliness posted at this-sustainable-life.com, saying, "Organic products have become the food of the bourgeois –and I’m not talking about the kind of food historically only available to the rich: calf liver pâtés, speckled Emu eggs, and ninety-nine dollar square watermelons –instead, I’m talking about the essential food groups that ensure our nutrition: vegetables, fruit, grains, and dairy."


Dental Care


NAOMI presents CHANGING FACE OF BRITISH DENTISTRY posted at Diary From England, saying, "Good luck with your next carnival. I thought you and your readers might be interested to read about the continuing saga of dental healthcare in Britain." Editor’s note: Both in Europe and the United States people are traveling to other countries to receive affordable dental care.

Helene Zemel presents Dental Discount Plans - What are Discount Dental Plans? posted at Dental Discount Plans, saying, "Dental Discount Plans provide the consumer with an excellent choice for saving money on dental care. These affordable dental plans are reasonably priced alternatives to expensive and often inadequate dental insurance coverage."


Aparna presents Bad breath posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming. Editor’s note: Here are some good tips on how to detect bad breath before you go out in public.


Diet & Fitness


Marjorie presents Potassium-Rich Foods Preserve Muscle Mass posted at Laurel on Health Food, saying, "A recent study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that plant foods high in potassium help preserve muscle mass as people age."

Kelly Sonora presents 20 Reasons You Should Stop Consuming Bottled Water posted at Web Design Schools Guide. Editor’s note: Drinking bottled water may pose some hazards to your health.

Fiona King presents 50 Surprising Causes of Weight Gain posted at Nursing Degree Guide. Editor’s note: You will want to be aware of these possible contributors to weight gain.


Victoria E presents Seeing the Sustainable Side of Getting Limber and Centered posted at Victoria Everman :: Sustainable, Creative, Enlightened Living :: San Francisco. Editor’s note: This is a review of the book Green Yoga. The author says, “The book covers the timely issues of all our major life systems - land, water, air - along with the overall concept of Mother Earth.”

CorporateFlyer presents Food Safety Starts At Home posted at Flight Attendant, saying, "A bit of information on food safety."


The Push Up Coach presents Pros And Cons Of A Personal Trainer posted at The 1000 Push Ups Club, saying, "Some reasons for and against a personal trainer."


Fenny presents Latest Beauty Tips posted at Fenny Lopez, saying, "We at Latest Beauty Tips look forward to provide you the best. Latest-Beauty-Tips.com is a platform to discuss about beauty tips, fashion, health care, weight loss, cosmetic surgery, makeup trick and lot of similar issues. Please feel free to post all feedback, concerns, comments & suggestions here."


Dr Martin W. Russell presents Exercise For Weight Loss posted at Dr Martin W. Russell, saying, “There is so much misinformation around about the benefits of exercise, particularly in regard to weight loss.”


Tonya presents Am I Pregnant? posted at My Pregnancy Blog, saying, "Discusses the signs that you may be pregnant."


Alan H. Wayler, PhD presents Healthy Eating - Who Says Deprivation Leads to Overeating? posted at A Weight Lifted. Editor’s note: Some good common sense about forming health eating habits.


Carol Solomon presents EFT Tips: THE 60-SECOND TECHNIQUE THAT STOPS CRAVINGS posted at EFT Tips, saying, "This 60-second technique stops food cravings and the emotions that drive them."


Health Insurance


Alvaro Fernandez presents Allstate: Can we improve Driver Safety using Posit Science InSight? posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, "Where insurance meets brain health, aging and driving skills."

Michelle McFarland-McDaniels presents Funding Autism Treatment with Health Insurance posted at Autism Assistance Resources and Information, saying, “Despite the well-publicized difficulties and frustrations some families have encountered while attempting to fund autism treatment through health insurance policies, it is very much worth your effort to find out which autism treatments your insurance will cover and to proactively seek payment of any eligible covered expenses by your health insurance carrier.”


Alexander presents 4 Tips For Preparing for Medical Expenses posted at Wealth Junkies, saying, "The 4 tips for preparing for medical expenses are: Get insurance; Get preventive care; Build a rainy day fund; and Know your rights!"


Visitors Insurance presents Visitors Medical & Health Insurance posted at Visitors Medical Insurance, saying, "Get quotes and the best rates for USA visitor travel, international and medical insurance for visitors."

Save Money on Health Care


Fiona King presents Obama vs McCain on Healthcare: Top 10 Issues posted at US PharmD. Editor’s note: “This is a very timely article for those of us in the U.S.”

Helene Zemel presents Discount Dental & Medical Plans – A Free Gas Certificate for You posted at Health Plans Plus, saying, "If you are one of the 47 million Americans who do not have a health plan or the 7 out of 10 Americans who do not have a dental plan, our AmeriPlan team is now offering all new members to our low cost affordable benefit plans a free Gas Certificate just for signing up and trying our program."


Michelle McFarland-McDaniels presents Autism Assistance Resources and Information: Funding Autism Treatment with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) posted at Autism Assistance Resources and Information. Editor’s note: The author provides some helpful information on how to apply for SSI benefits for your disabled child.


Silicon Valley Blogger presents Smart Moves To Lower Your Health Care Costs posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thank you!"


The Smarter Wallet presents How To Save Money On Generic Drugs posted at The Smarter Wallet. Editor’s note: To save money, always ask your health care provider for the generic version of a drug.

Pregnancy Hut presents How to Improve Your Chances of Conceiving posted at Pregnancy Calendar, saying, "Tips to help you conceive."


Linda W. presents Getting a Fertility Test posted at The Eclectic Female, saying, "How can you tell if you are having fertility problems?"


Joe Hayes presents Abdominal Hernia Symptoms & Treatment posted at Comments on: Abdominal Hernia Symptoms & Treatment, saying, "An abdominal hernia occurs when there is a tear or bulge in the inside layer of the abdominal wall. Surgery is the only treatment that will cure an abdominal hernia. It will not heal or "go away" on its own."


Miscellaneous


AdmirableIndia.com presents Hogenakkal Falls: Part 1 posted at AdmirableIndia.com. Editor’s note: Watching the beautiful videos of the Hogenakkal Falls had a very calming and relaxing effect on me.

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