Jon Caldwell asked:


Managed Care Organization (MCO) takes care of selecting an organization that will collect the premiums paid out of a person’s Social Security money from the Medicare program. In choosing MCO, pay attention how much a plan costs and what it covers. An MCO is intended to permit people to acquire full Medicare coverage at a minimum cost. Find out if an MCO allows you to choose your own doctor or not. MCOs that allow wider choices of doctors and hospitals mean that it include higher co-payments and deductibles. By choosing an MCO that offers additional benefits, you will have access to needed supplies and services that may not be covered by Medicare.

There are ways to save on health insurance premiums and one is having separate coverage for couples. Working couples usually receive insurance from two employers and may be able to get more benefits or pay lesser premium as compared to one-income couples. The best deal may be a separate coverage for each of the spouses depending on the payments and benefits of each offered plan. It is also possible to apply for double coverage for both party; or relinquishing one spouse’s coverage in preference of the other’s. For couples with children, compare also your options for a family coverage. The computations can be mind-blowing and, even if you availed of a double coverage, a couple can’t reimburse more than 100 percent on the same claim.

Health plans vary in the number and types of benefits they will cover. Study the plans offered and look for the best option that matches your needs and paying capacity. Carefully review the benefits available, what is covered and what is not. Does it cover infant care, preventive care or dental care? What percentage, if there are any, of the cost of medical care are you required to shoulder? This could help you determine the out of pocket expenses that you may have to take care of. Gathering this information will aid you in your choice of health insurance plan.

LTC or LTCI is an insurance product being sold in the US and UK that aids in providing for the cost of “long-term care” (a variety of services that helps to meet both the medical and non-medical need of people with chronic illness or disability who cannot take care of themselves for long periods of time) beyond a prearranged period. Health Insurance, Medicare or Medicaid generally does not cover this long-term care insurance. Long-term care does not necessarily mean long term because a person may call for care for only a few months to fully recover from sickness or surgery.

Health insurance shields you from prohibitive medical care costs. A lot of people get a health insurance policy through their employers. At times, the employer helps pay for that insurance. Insurance coursed through employers is often with a managed care plan. These are contracted with health care providers and medical facilities to be able to provide care for members at lower costs.

You can also buy your own health insurance, but it usually is higher than an employer-based insurance. People who meet specific requirements can avail of government health insurance, Medicare and Medicaid. The disadvantage of not having a medical insurance would be paying of your own medical bills or depend on health organizations that donate care.



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The word Massage derived possibly from the French massage “friction or kneading” or Arabic massa “to touch, feel, handle” or from Latin massa “dough, mass” and is a practice and treatment of manipulation of the soft body tissues with physical, mechanical, functional, medical targets.

Of course the only people allowed to perform such treatments are massage therapists. A massage therapist offers a wide range of treatments including back, facial or foot massage as well as full body massage. Massage treatments usually involve an initial consultation to establish the client’s requirements and to identify any contraindications that may prevent the therapist from giving the treatment. Massage therapists work in a range of settings both private and public: hotels, private offices, studios, hospitals, fitness centres, and shopping malls, for example. Some massage therapists also travel to clients’ homes or offices to provide a massage.

The kinds of massage treatments a massage therapist can offer will depend upon training and experience. They may vary from a simple relaxing massage treatment, to specialised techniques such as remedial and sports massage and lymphatic drainage. Many massage therapists also offer other treatments such as reflexology, aromatherapy and beauty therapy. Most massage therapists give massages in a relaxing setting. The use of candles or incense is not uncommon. Soothing music is often played. The idea is to put clients at ease. On the other hand, when visiting a client’s office, a massage therapist may not have those amenities. The working surroundings depend greatly on a therapist’s location and what the client wants.

Because massage is physically demanding, massage therapists can succumb to injury if the proper technique is not used. Repetitive motion problems and fatigue from standing for extended periods of time are most common. This risk can be limited by use of good technique, proper spacing between sessions, exercise, and in many cases by the therapists themselves receiving a massage on a regular basis. Because of the bodily nature of the work and time needed in between sessions, massage therapists typically give massages anywhere from 15 to 30 hours per week and usually believe themselves to be full-time workers.

Massage therapists may use their hands, elbows or even feet to knead and manipulate soft body tissue. Massage can be used to:

• improve muscle tone

• improve skin tone

• aid circulation

• clear the body from toxins.

There are so many options when it comes to massaging. You can choose among full body massages, deep tissue, kneading, rolling, tapping, hot stones, with oils or without, creams, essential oils — it all depends on what you need the massage for and how you would like to feel after the therapy: relaxed, revived, renewed, balanced or de-stressed. Talking over your problems with the massage therapist will let them know how exactly to help you achieve the relief you need.

There are many types of massage including:

• full body massage

• indian head

• sports massage

• baby massage

• pregnancy massage

• aromatherapy massage

• and many more

Therapists will usually start a session by taking a detailed medical history and asking the client about their health and lifestyle. During treatment they apply pressure to specific areas to ease tension and help restore the body’s natural equilibrium. Sometimes they use essential oils for greater results. Following treatment, they give the client further guidance about how to preserve and build upon their general wellbeing.

Qualifications:

To work as a professional massage therapist you need to enrol on a complete course that includes a minimum of 100/150 hours of academic study, as well as practical treatments observed by an evaluator or tutor, case studies and a practical exam. An in-depth massage course will usually face areas such as:

• anatomy and physiology

• classical massage techniques

• full body massage movements

• health and safety

• practical business skills

• record keeping and reviewing changes in a client’s health and well being over a period of time

At BTS all our mobile massage and beauty therapists are qualified, extremely experienced, uniformed, vetted, professional yet friendly in their approach and provide only the best client care at all times. Also, after the completion of their massage diploma BTS provides in-house Deep Tissue Massage training.

Contact us today to further discuss your personal needs and requirements. One of our experts should be at hand for you to answer all your questions!

Paolo Andrea Dalla Fina, BTS PR & Marketing Consultant

Tel: 020 7000 1900 Fax: 070 9226 4226

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Groshan Fabiola asked:


While discussing modeling as a career option the first few things to strike us are – glamour, instant fame and popularity! Little wonder that modeling is one of the most sought after and fascinating career options and extremely popular amongst the youngsters. Modeling doubles up as a gate-pass for those interested in entering the film industry.

Needless to mention, that the competition in the modeling career is also very high. Therefore the first thing a person interested in becoming a model should do is to look for a Talent Agency that will guide her/his career in the right direction. It’s the job and responsibility of a Talent Agency to help you get discovered.

Choose a modeling Talent Agency whose USP is `different and unique’. Make sure that they stand by quality and excellence. A professionally managed talent agency will ensure that you get tailor made and the very best solution. They will maintain outstanding commitment to efficiency and professionalism in every aspect of business procedure, modeling career involves. And most important of all, a good talent agent will play an important role in the discovery, nurture and development of talent.

Professionally run talent agencies will be well equipped. They will have full fledged photographic studio, Exclusive film & photographic locations, Digital photo re-touching, Production of Portfolios, and Brochures & Catalogues to show for their work. If you are serious about career in modeling, choose a Talent Agency that is serious about their career as a team of talented, experienced and professional Talent Agents!

Modeling is considered a lucrative profession. But it also takes a lot of hard work to become a successful model. And the time factor is all important too. What you need is an agent who will know his business and has experience and great success record as one. He is representing you. So make sure he is giving out the message that will work for you and get you closer to the take off point. A good talent agency will also help you prepare for the job better. They will help you fine tune your skill, re-arrange your approach to work, style, the way you look, your body language, social etiquettes etc.

An efficient modeling Talent Agency will help you by creating a portfolio that will help you boost the confidence. A good portfolio holds the key to make your modeling dreams a reality. They will help you with a complete makeover if required, right from hair styling, nail care, facial care, refreshments, a magazine style photo shoot and digital re-touching to mention few services. They will also offer expert advice on going with the right look and shots for your portfolio; they will also help you with preparation and coaching for these shots. They will help you choose between a digital portfolio and leather bound version.

In short if you are keen on a career in modeling choose your talent agency with utmost care. It can make your break your career.

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When they first hear about magnetic therapy, most people think that it’s something relatively new and aren’t sure that they can trust such a “New Age” or alternative treatment.  They may be surprised to learn that magnetic therapy has actually been used for thousands of years in cultures around the world for everything from treating wounds to staying young.  In fact, magnets therapeutic effects have been recognized for centuries and had only recently fallen out of favor before being rediscovered for their amazing health promoting and pain relieving properties in the last few decades.

Magnetic Therapy in Ancient Times

Thousands of years ago, the Ancient Egyptians recognized the healing power of magnets and used them in a variety of ways.  Although the specific ways they used them for medicinal or healing purposes have been lost through the ages, we do know that Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, felt that magnets influenced blood flow and the flow of energy in the blood.  She was so sure of their influence on the body that her famous crown held a magnet in what was referred to as the “third eye” in the center over her forehead.

The Greek philosopher Aristotle also referred to the healing power of magnets, noting that many different cultures used them to treat wounds during war time. 

In the Orient, magnets have been used in conjunction with acupuncture for thousands of years.  By magnetizing the thin, flexible acupuncture needles that are inserted into the skin during an acupuncture session, the flow of qi, or energy, in the human body is affected more strongly and the blood flow beneath the skin is increased.  Relaxation is also enhanced when magnetic therapy is used in conjunction with acupuncture.

The Beginning of Modern Medicine

Paracelsus is often hailed as the father of modern medicine.  During the early 1500’s, this European philosopher, scientist and doctor traveled to various countries studying the way illnesses worked and determined that the accepted theory of the day – that the four “humors” of the body being out of balance caused illness – was wrong.  He argued that there were external substances that had to be affecting individuals that caused disturbances in the human body.  It was the birth of the concept of disease caused by germs or any other outside factor.  Paracelsus also recognized that magnets with enough force also affected the life force or energy in the human body.  He developed a variety of medicinal cures for many illnesses, including many that combined the use of herbal and mineral medicines and the application of magnets for discomfort or to promote healing.

During Queen Elizabeth I’s reign, her court physician, William Gilbert, published a famous book on magnetism called, “De Magnete,” in which he discussed magnetic therapy at length.  He talked about how magnets worked, the differences between magnetism and electricity and was the first person to explain that the earth was a giant magnet.  In one chapter, he discussed the importance of magnets as an aid in “curing many diseases.” 

The popularity of magnetic therapy continued unabated through the Civil War years.  Medical journals and textbooks at the major medical colleges all referred to the effectiveness of magnetic therapy for pain, inflammation, arthritis, headaches, cramping and a variety of other conditions.  You could order many different types of therapeutic magnets through trusted mail order catalogues like Sears and Roebuck.

Magnetic Therapy Today

Unfortunately, as pharmaceuticals rose in favor in the second half of the 1900’s, many doctors began to question the effectiveness of magnetic therapy and pharmaceutical companies encouraged this.  Soon magnets lost their popularity as a treatment in the United States.  However, this wasn’t the case in many other areas – in fact, in more than fifty countries today’s magnetic therapy is now an officially approved therapy for a variety of diseases. 

Fortunately, in the last few decades magnetic therapy has seen a resurgence in interest from the medical community.  The MRI was a ground-breaking diagnostic imaging tool that relied on magnetism that reawakened physicians’ interest in the possibilities of magnets for therapeutic uses as well.  In dozens of independent studies have proven the efficacy of properly used magnets for reducing pain and inflammation.  The key is finding a reputable company that produces medical grade magnets developed in a University Medical Center or some other recognized authoritative research environment.  Research their results and carefully read any literature on how their products work and what results you can expect – look for honest answers and realistic advice.

With the renewed interest in magnetic therapy around the world and thousands of years of results, magnetic pain management seems to be here to stay.  With no side effects and easy use, this is a definite step forward for millions who suffer from daily or recurrent pain.



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The beginnings of formal medical research with hypnosis began with James Braid who is considered the “Father of Modern Hypnotism”. In 1842 Braid coined the term “Hypnosis” to describe his use of the “mesmeric trance” in treating psychological and physiological conditions. Braid believed that the hypnotic trance was induced through prolonged attention upon an object of fixation such as a bright moving object to fatigue certain parts of the brain and cause a sleep-like trance in a process known as protracted ocular fixation.

Upon further study Braid concluded that sleep was not involved in the process of hypnosis and attempted to change the name from hypnosis to monoideasism. Unfortunately for him the original term had already stuck with popular sources and so hypnosis is the term we know and continue to use today. James Braid is remembered for his work “Neurypnology”, the first book on hypnosis published in 1843, and his application of hypnosis in pain management.

Additional medical practice is documented following James Braid. In 1834 an English surgeon Dr. John Elliotson reported using mesmerism (an early term for hypnosis) in performing numerous painless surgical procedures. During the mid-1800s in British India Dr. James Esdaile reported utilizing “mesmeric sleep” as the sole anesthetic in 345 major operations. Following the death of Drs. Elliotson and Esdaile there was a decreased interest in hypnotism as the development of chemical anesthetics replaced hypnotism in this role. Practice and experimentation with hypnotism increased in continental Europe during the late 1800s when new translations of Braid’s original hypnosis works were circulated. It was also during this time (around the 1880s) that the practice of hypnosis moved from the surgical medical field into the mental health field.

The beginnings of formal psychological research began in the late 1800s with systematic experimentations and examinations of hypnosis being practiced in France, Germany and Switzerland. It is during this time that post-hypnotic suggestion was described as well as the correlation between hypnosis and extraordinary improvements in sensory acuity and memory.

Neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot utilized hypnotism for the treatment of hysteria. Charcot’s pupil Pierre Janet described the theory of dissociation whereby hypnosis was used in the splitting of mental aspects to access and recover skills and memories. This research sparked further interest into the subconscious and created a framework for therapy with dissociated personalities.

Ambroise-Auguste Liebeault (1864-1904) wrote about the necessity of rapport between the hypnotizer and participant and the importance of suggestibility. Psychologist and psychiatrist Boris Sidis formulated a law of hypnotic suggestibility stating that suggestibility varies as the amount of disaggregation and inversely as the unification of consciousness. French pharmacist Emile Coue developed the following laws of suggestion: The Law of Concentrated Attention – attention concentrated repeatedly on the same idea tends to realize itself spontaneously; The Law of Reversed Effect – the harder one tries to do something the less chance of success one has; and The Law of Dominant Effect – strong emotions and suggestions tend to replace weaker ones. German psychiatrist Johannes Schultz developed a system of self-hypnosis called Autogenic Training based upon adaptations of the theories of Abbe Faria and Emile Coue.

Modern applications of hypnosis include crowd hypnosis, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, obstetric hypnosis, treatment of neuroses such as post traumatic stress disorder, hypnotic anesthesia, increasing certain physical capacities, changing the threshold of certain sensory stimulation, pain management, increasing motivation, altering behavioral patterns, social influence, increasing memory and criminal investigation. The modern study of hypnotism is accredited to Clark Leondard Hull. Hull published Hypnosis and Suggestibility in 1933, an experimental analysis that demonstrated that hypnosis had no connection with sleep. Hypnosis was influential in Sigmund Freud’s invention of psychoanalysis, was applied to Russian medicine through obstetric hypnosis in the 1920s by Platanov, used to treat neuroses in WWI, WWII and the Korean War.

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Jane Dorsley asked:


Welcome to my candidiasis cure review.

For the past decade my partner and I have had this ongoing problem of candidiasis, and last year we decided we’d had enough.

We had tried just about every over-the-counter medication available, and while some of them worked for a short while, the problem always returned.

So we decided we would look for a natural candidiasis cure.

One product in particular caught our eye for two reasons: (1) it was a completely natural candidiasis cure, and (2), it claimed to offer a complete cure.

The lady who discovered this natural remedy is a nutritionalist named Linda Allen. She was a sufferer herself of the candidiasis, and like us had decided to do something about it; but that’s where the similarity ends because this lady spent the next seven years of her life trying to figure out how to cure candidiasis.

In that time she read 280 books on health and nutrition, and went on to interview doctors, homeopaths, herbalists, and countless ordinary people like us who suffered with candidiasis.

After a while she became infuriated with the pharmaceutical industry and their temporary solutions. Not only that, but she states that in some cases there are medications that actually aggravate the problem and make it much worse.

Toward the end of her seven-year research she instigated tests on 15 people as a preliminary test of her natural candidiasis cure.

This resulted in all 15 people being completely cured of their candidiasis.

Since that time she has cured thousands of people from all over the world and her web site is littered with letters of thanks as testimony to the program working.

Well, with all this information we decided to try her natural cure.

Her book is a 150 pages long, and is filled with advice like: the ten worst foods you should never eat, and, the ten best anti-yeast food you should constantly eat. Other guidelines are: the importance of pro and prebiotics, and the 4 most important nutritional foundations to an anti-yeast program. There is information that outlines a crucial link between insomnia, stress and candidiasis, and the importance of an acid-alkaline balance.

I’m afraid I can’t give too much away here for fear of copyright infringement, but there is some pretty revelatory stuff in there.

We started to follow the candidiasis cure and after about three weeks our infection did indeed start to clear.

However, merely getting it to clear was something that a lot of products can do. The real proof of the pudding would be waiting to see if it returned.

As I outlined earlier, that was the arc of the problem. In fact, that was the arc of the problem for Allen. There are a plethora of products that will temporarily ‘cure’ candidiasis, but they just don’t get to the cause. I knew that Allen was obsessed with the cause, and that seemed to make a whole lot of sense to me. However, just being obsessed about the cause of Candidiasis doesn’t mean you will find a permanent cure. But…

I am very pleased to announce that after nine months of using nothing but this natural remedy, we have both remained joyfully free of any infection, and it’s looking very likely that this lady has indeed found a natural Candidiasis cure.

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It’s a simple fact that man-made pharmaceuticals haven’t been around forever. Long before there were synthetic drugs, people were healing others using natural ingredients. In fact, many modern manufactured drugs actually use the knowledge gained through years of herbal healing in their mix. So the concept of using a herbal remedy isn’t crazy. It’s not voodoo or witchcraft either. If used correctly, herbal remedies can be a great way to treat a number of ailments without chemicals.

Keep in mind though that not all conditions should be treated at home using herbal remedies. There simply are some cases that require medical advice, testing, synthetic drugs and even surgery to correct. But, for illnesses or conditions that aren’t terribly serious, herbal remedies may in fact work very well and in some cases better than synthetic drugs.

For those conditions that can be treated using herbs, there are a number of different known remedies. The ingredients found in many herbs are also used in name-brand drugs, too, so the science behind some of the usages is solid. While one herb may work on a number of conditions another may work better, so it’s a good idea to read up and study before deciding green tea or aloe can cure everything.

Here is a listing of some different herbs and the ailments they’ve been known to help:

Aloe: This plant is used for helping with stomach problems and also helping with digestion and circulation. It is best known for its abilities to help with skin conditions and ease the pain of burns. It can be purchased in plant form and you will find aloe is an ingredient in many over the counter drugs as well.

Bayberry: This is used for detoxification and also to help stop a cold from forming.

Black cohosh: Native Americans used this for snakebites. It’s also known to help with sore throats, skeletal problems and more.

Cayenne: This pepper, commonly used in foods, is thought to help with circulation. It also is helped to assist with the digestive system as well.

Chamomile: This herb is famous for its use in tea. Its properties are thought to calm the nerves and aid in digestion. It’s also believed to help with respiratory tract problems and ease menstrual cramps.

Garlic: This may or may not ward off vampires, but it is famous for helping with circulation, disease resistance, stomach problems and more. It is considered by many to be a natural antibiotic as well.

Ginkgo biloba: This botanical is thought to aid in memory and helps slow the effects of aging. It is a powerful anti-oxidant.

Keep in mind the above list is just a sampling of the herbs known to have medicinal properties. Medicine and herbology have gone hand in hand for years and although synthetics have come on the market, it doesn’t mean that old fashion remedies don’t have their place. In fact, many herbal “cures” can do the trick quite well and help some people where all other options have failed.



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Pabblosky asked:

I know of where the sick persons without occupation see the subliminal messages XD…

Ya se de donde personas enfermas sin oficio sacan mensajes subliminales XD…

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Carol Truesdale asked:


These days, you almost have people yelling at you to eat antioxidant-rich foods. It’s become very fashionable to talk about antioxidants. I even read that Oprah just recently had a show about the Acai Berry Diet. The acai berry is apparently an antioxidant superfood.

If it’s not eating better you hear about, it’s taking a multivitamin. Most people get supplemental antioxidants this way. Well, there’s another, less hyped, way to supply your body with an antioxidant boost: antioxidants skin care products. If you use skin creams, it’s essential that they contain antioxidants.

 

Anything rubbed into your skin (your largest organ) is going to be heavily absorbed by your body.

 

Why is antioxidant skin care so important?

 

It’s important because it stops free radical damage. Just to review, free radicals travel around the body attacking and damaging normal cells, including skin cells. Free radicals form constantly in the body; they can be formed by exposure to everyday things like the sun’s rays, polluted air, and cigarette smoke.

 

Years and years of free radical damage is probably the biggest chunk of the skin aging problem. So if you clicked on this article, you most likely want to know how to reverse this damage? Well, that’s where antioxidants skin care products come in. You should look into them like I did.

 

Next, I’d like to share with you two ingredients to look for in antioxidant skin care.

 

Cynergy TK. This cutting-edge natural substance was just, months ago, introduced to the market. It’s dense with keratin, a critical structural skin protein.  The truly amazing thing about Cynergy TK is that it stimulates your body into making more collagen and elastin. These are the two skin proteins primarily responsible for keeping skin smooth, supple, and young.

 

On the antioxidant skin care front, Cynergy TK bolsters your body’s own natural antioxidant activity. It basically helps sure up the body’s defenses against free radical oxidative damage.

 

Nano-Lipobelle H EQ10. This is another formidable natural substance against free radicals. Not to get all science-y on you, but this ingredient is a nano-emulsion form of the powerful antioxidant Coenzyme Q10. This special form highly concentrates antioxidants, which allows it to penetrate deeper into your skin than any other antioxidant skin care ingredient—it goes down 7 layers into skin.

 

The positive effect of this ingredient on skin, as you can imagine, is quite large. Nano-Lipobelle H EQ10 prevents free radicals from damaging skin and causing you wrinkles and unnecessary aging.

 

These two special ingredients make antioxidants skin care products excellent. At my website, you can learn about a few more natural substances that keep skin beautiful with antioxidant power.



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I hurt my ankle and stretched my ligament while I was playing basketball with my friends cause I landed weird. Is it possible that I could just treat it with acupuncture?

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