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		<title>Benefits of walking for health</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to a study by various researchers from Laval University in Quebec, Canada, says a 45 minutes walk Three times a week for a period of four months helps lose weight, reduce pain and helps postmenopausal women to be more active relieving hot flashes Tachycardia and mood swings. Experts say that anyone can practice hiking, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to a study by various researchers from Laval University in Quebec, Canada, says a 45 minutes walk Three times a week for a period of four months helps lose weight, reduce pain and helps postmenopausal women to be more active relieving hot flashes Tachycardia and mood swings.</p>
<p>Experts say that anyone can practice hiking, Whose practice can benefit people suffering from hypertension, heart disease and diabetes Always taking the necessary precautions in each case.</p>
<p>It is recommended and is suitable for all audiences, Although the degree of difficulty and distance will be related to increased skills and aptitudes of each individual. The hiking basic principle is improve the physical and psychological of its practitioners, not to mention the connection of the person with the the natural environment.</p>
<p>These include that among the advantages of hiking stand out:</p>
<p>-The connection with nature hiker and expanding knowledge of the fauna and flora local.</p>
<p>-A healthy coexistence and fellowship among all the people who go hiking.</p>
<p>-It is a great cardiovascular exercise and performs away from pollution citizen.</p>
<p>Note also that the walking lowers high blood pressure; Improves health mental; relieve back pain Because it helps to relieve tension; arthritis improvement, prevents osteoporosis and maintaining good overall health.</p>
<p>Couple walking outdoors with walking stick</p>
<p>It is important during the implementation of hiking Is taken into account food and are provided at all times water enough to maintain optimal hydration and bring a snack, as nuts, Which are very energetic or granola bars.</p>
<p>The connection with nature presents a variety of advantages that will benefit and motivate the proper functioning of our body.</p>
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		<title>Desirable medical checkups at age 50</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Medical professionals recommend conducting a health check annual all apparently healthy people aged 50 years below that age, checks can be spaced for longer, for example every two years between 40 and 50 and every three years, with less than 40 years. Always keep in mind that people with specific symptoms should see their doctor [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Medical professionals recommend conducting a health check annual all apparently healthy people aged 50 years below that age, checks can be spaced for longer, for example every two years between 40 and 50 and every three years, with less than 40 years.</p>
<p>Always keep in mind that people with specific symptoms should see their doctor to solve it.</p>
<p>I must say that a checkup is that the patient attends a consultation with a specialist in internal medicine, who will perform a thorough history and physical examination, Depending on the results of this consultation and assessment to consider the training, conditions of the tests to be carried below.</p>
<p>Among the recommended tests include electrocardiogram,  CBC, Glucose, urea, Creatinine, uric acid, cholesterol, TG, HDL, LDL, Ca, P, Na, K, Fe, and thyroid function to name some of the most important.</p>
<p>It is important depending on the results and the discretion of the physician, recommended a series of Additional testsSuch as cardiology review, which included echocardiogram and PEG, radiological, and Chest X-ray, Abdominal ultrasound / urilógica and mammography, gynecological, analytical, arterial blood gases, Spirometry -breathing tests- Colonoscopy and other tests deemed necessary.</p>
<p>These checks, depending on the additional evidence requested by the specialist, can be performed within 24 hours, although on other occasions, will require the patient&#8217;s stay in the clinic, where he will be informed at all times of the tests you will performed.</p>
<p>In addition to an assessment of overall health, according to family history and personal check is mainly the following health problems, so that if any, to heal the problem or eliminate it whenever possible. Among them include: cardiovascular risk, Detection of hypertension, cholesterol and triglycerides, diabetes mellitus, Obesity, respiratory functional assessment and some types of cancer.</p>
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		<title>Gallstones: what they are, symptoms and treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Gallstones are some &#8220;stones&#8221; that form in the gallbladder when digestive juices produced by the liver and stores it solidify. These estimates may vary in size from negligible up to measures similar to those of a golf ball. Gallstones can be of two types depending on the underlying causes: stones composed of cholesterolWhich are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Gallstones are some &#8220;stones&#8221; that form in the gallbladder when digestive juices produced by the liver and stores it solidify. These estimates may vary in size from negligible up to measures similar to those of a golf ball.</p>
<p>Gallstones can be of two types depending on the underlying causes: stones composed of cholesterolWhich are the most common, and compound calculations of too much bilirubin in the bile, Also known as pigment. Both types are more common in women, people over age 60, people with diabetes or family history, pregnant women, people with high cholesterol and those who are overweight.</p>
<p>Many people can totally ignore that have gallstones, as often have not experienced any symptomsAnd even they are often discovered by chance on a radiograph or other medical test. However, sometimes a stone can get stuck in the tube that connects the gallbladder to the intestine, resulting in great pain similar to colic and is located from the center to the right upper abdomen and sometimes even can radiate to the upper back. This is known as gallbladder attack and often is usually the first he has given us our body on the presence of gallstones. This pain is often presented so suddenly shortly after a meal and can be sharp, dull or cramping and may last several hours. It is also often is accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting and skin may turn yellow (jaundice). The pain disappears when the calculation reaches the duodenum.</p>
<p>If any of these symptoms should seek medical advice immediately. Furthermore, it should be noted that many of these symptoms are present in gallbladder cancer, so a correct diagnosis is important. Your doctor may order some of the following testing: Abdominal ultrasound, abdominal CT scan, the gallbladder radionuclide PTCA (PTCA), liver function tests and blood tests.</p>
<p>The lack of symptoms on many occasions, and therefore the lack of diagnosis, which often affects not been established treatment, Which in most cases consist of surgery den once symptoms start. The technique most used today is known as Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Which is the removal of the gallbladder through small surgical incisions that enable much faster recovery. Surgery removes the symptoms in most cases.</p>
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		<title>The Limitations of Electronic Medical records (EMR)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 06:17:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In our modern world today, the digital technology seemed perfect when it comes to electronic medical records (EMRs), but it does have its fair share of limitations too. When EMRs were first implemented and used widely, people started to recognize the distinct limitations and issues with the system. Other than the lack of certain standardization, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In our modern world today, the digital technology seemed perfect when it comes to electronic medical records (EMRs), but it does have its fair share of limitations too. When EMRs were first implemented and used widely, people started to recognize the distinct limitations and issues with the system. Other than the lack of certain standardization, it also has some existing security and privacy issues.</p>
<p>First of all, security is a major concern as it always is with electronic system. The same goes with the EMR system. As a patient, you may not be able to control what information goes in your EMR. You also do not have the ability to control who has access to these records, what access can be made, and what should be in the content.</p>
<p>Privacy, too, is a similar concern. The federal law, HIPAA (the Health Information Portability Accountability Act), states how the health information should be shared electronically. This is ideal as it provides a platform for information sharing but at the same time, creates a restriction when someone other than the patient wants to access the records. Therefore, with limited access, it disables any necessary modifications to the records and <strong><a href="http://www.emrvendors.org/new-bill-would-require-track-changes-on-emr-records/"> track changes on the EMR records</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Another concern with privacy is that most of the applications used by the hospitals, doctors’ offices and health providers do not fall under the HIPAA restrictions. This is due to the patients’ records are stored in computer servers that are not owned by the hospital or the doctor’s office itself but by another third party company. So, this company do not have the same constraints as implemented by the healthcare professionals themselves.</p>
<p>But even with these limitations, one cannot argue the advantages that the healthcare community stands to gain wherever the EMR is implemented. Faster services and accurate detailed information, minus the human errors, can certainly offset the limitations as presented here. As the world’s technology advances, there is no doubt that any worries about the usage of EMR will one day be abolished.</p>
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		<title>The excellent nutritional properties and health benefits of Chia Seeds</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chia is an oilseed from a herbaceous plant with blue or white flowers, a relative of mint, native to southern Mexico and Guatemala that stores a large amount of essential fatty acids Omega-3 (polyunsaturated) and only 10% are acidic saturated fatty &#8230; well as other very interesting for human nutrition: antioxidants, fiber, protein, vitamins B1, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chia is an oilseed from a herbaceous plant with blue or white flowers, a relative of mint, native to southern Mexico and Guatemala that stores a large amount of essential fatty acids Omega-3 (polyunsaturated) and only 10% are acidic saturated fatty &#8230; well as other very interesting for human nutrition: antioxidants, fiber, protein, vitamins B1, B2, B3, and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc and copper &#8230;</p>
<p>The Chia seeds, to be rich in Omega 3 improves cardiovascular health and blood circulation, also helps Multifunction regular of our body such as inflammation and pain, contains Omega 6 and 9, is also rich in fiber and protein and rapid absorption which promotes muscle development in children and adolescents. It contains vitamins B1, B2 and B3, so it is also recommended for the elderly and high-performance athletes. It is an excellent mineral source.</p>
<p>It is also an excellent source of fiber and fatty acids Omega-3 essential, as sought in the diet for their beneficial effects on cholesterol: reduces bad cholesterol LDL in blood, while increasing the level of &#8220;good&#8221; HDL cholesterol and also helps reduce triglyceride. Chia has a high antioxidant content, Good to prevent cellular oxidation. It also provides a good amount of protein of high nutritional quality. Do not have gluten, so they are fit for consumption by celiac disease.</p>
<p>Chia seeds are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, Linoleic, which the body can not generate. Unsaturated fatty acids are important for respiration of vital organs and make it easier for oxygen to be transported by the blood to cells, tissues and organs. These acids also help maintain lubrication of the cells and combine with protein and cholesterol to form living membranes that hold the cells together &#8230; Unsaturated fatty acids are essential for normal glandular activity, especially for adrenal gland and thyroid. Helps regulate blood clotting, skin cells, membranes, mucous membranes and nerves. This helps tissue regeneration. Because of its high phosphorus content nourishes the nervous system and improves brain activity &#8230;</p>
<p>The role of unsaturated fatty acids in the body by cooperating with vitamin D allows available calcium in the bones, Helping phosphorus uptake and stimulating the conversion of carotene into vitamin A. Fatty acids are related to the normal function of the reproductive system. Chia seeds are also a rich source of calciumIt contains this important mineral &#8230; the dose is known to consume about two tablespoons of seeds (about 25 grams) during the course of the day. Thus, we are entering a suficieente amount of omega 3, fiber, iron and calcium, among other nutrients</p>
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		<title>Do You Make These Mistakes In Choosing Your Health Care Plan?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:35:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of details to consider when you are choosing a health care plan, whether it’s one offered through your employer or one you buy on your own. No matter what age you are, your health should be a primary concern, although young people often act as if they will live forever and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a lot of details to consider when you are choosing a health care plan, whether it’s one offered through your employer or one you buy on your own. No matter what age you are, your health should be a primary concern, although young people often act as if they will live forever and sometimes postpone making health care decisions.<br />
Here is a list of common mistakes that people make all the time when choosing a health care plan. They are in no particular order, and all are important to consider, carefully and completely. If you are not conversant with all the terminology or are finding it difficult to make the decisions, you should ask for help from a neutral third-party such as family member or friend. Don’t ask a health insurance company unless you want to hear a sales pitch!<br />
Common mistakes</p>
<ul>
<li>You don’t check out your doctor, or any others – Although some healthcare plans require you to use a physician in their own network, other plans are more inviting. If you already have a physician, and are buying your own insurance, check with the doctor to see what plans he is a member of. If you do have to choose a new doctor, you should look into the health plan doctors’ credentials by contacting the AMA.</li>
<li>You forget “location, location, location” – The location of your doctor or clinic, and the travel time required, are other factors you should consider when considering health care plans. Find out where the doctor is located and also look into the regular and emergency hours of the facility.</li>
<li>You don’t consider specialists – If you already need specialist care, or think you may need to in the future, you need to know the health care plan’s procedures on using them. Some plans require you to contact a primary care physician, while others allow you to make specialist appointments directly.</li>
<li>You don’t consider your own specialist – You should definitely find out if your current specialist is in the health care plan you are considering. If not, perhaps your specialist can refer you to one who is.</li>
<li>You forget to check the policy on “pre-existing conditions” – Even though this should be a “no-brainer,” people forget to ask about the policies on pre-existing conditions. Coverage for pre-existing conditions varies widely among health plans. Some exclude them entirely, and will not even consider coverage, while others cover them fully. Many health care plans fall somewhere in the middle, offering coverage after a certain amount of time, or <em>for</em> a certain amount of time or expense. Rules promulgated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guarantees you coverage for your pre-existing conditions if you join a new group plan offered by your employer after being insured the previous year.  Do your research to make sure you know what your policy covers.</li>
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<p>Less common oversights</p>
<ul>
<li>You don’t ask about physicals and health screenings – Again, it seems an obvious thing to ask, but if you appreciate getting regular physicals and health screenings you should ensure that they are covered. Most “managed care” plans do cover these types of procedures, usually on an annual basis, but there are some plans that do not cover them. If you have children, make sure to ask if “well baby” check-ups, physicals and immunizations are covered.</li>
<li>You forget about additional services – Everything, from prescription drug coverage to mental health care, is an important consideration. You need to consider which of the various additional services that you may need are, in fact, covered when you are comparing health care plans. Other examples of these additional services that may be important to you are drug and alcohol counseling and treatment, home health care, nursing home or extended care, hospices, experimental treatments, alternative and complementary medicine, chiropractic care and physical therapy.</li>
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<p>Bottom line considerations</p>
<ul>
<li>You don’t price things out correctly – Once you know what you want in your health care plan you need to compare costs, and you need to do it right, which means covering all the bases. You will need to know exactly what deductibles must be paid first before the health care plan coverage starts paying, and don’t forget to ask if the deductible needs to be met before certain services can be utilized. Find out about “out of network” charges if you anticipate having to go beyond your plan facilities or physicians. Finally, there are co-payment, cap amounts and total-care limits you need to know about. Some plans have lifetime limits, some have lifetime and annual limits, and others have mixed formulas for making this determination. Get all the facts.</li>
<li>You don’t check the exclusions – If you don’t read the exclusions list, you will not know what is not covered. You need to see if any condition you currently have, or that you expect to contract in the future, is included. This is an important bottom-line consideration since, if you don’t get this settled and dealt with up front, you will likely spend a great deal of money down the line to treat excluded conditions.</li>
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<p>It is a difficult thing to look at your health in a dispassionate, dollar-oriented way, but that’s life. As we age, more of our energy goes into thinking and planning against death and disability, but the subject need not be morbid or depressing. Do your best to get a health care plan that covers what your particular needs are, and remind yourself that you are worth the trouble – and the expense.</p>
<p>Medicare.com provides  coverage information that is simple and straightforward. We give you the medicare basics, as well as provide  practical information and tools for making informed decisions on your coverage  needs.</p>
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