Health Care And Health Insurance Costs Can Be Controlled Through
Lifestyle Choices
By Michael Ertel
As you probably know all to well, the cost of healthcare and
health insurance premiums continue to increase at levels
substantially above the general inflation rate. The reasons
given for these extraordinary cost increases are numerous and
include: technological advancements in the medical field,
increased demand for medical services and prescription drugs,
the aging of the population, cost shifting caused by the
uninsured and governmental reimbursement rates, state and
federal mandates, and costs associated with medical related
lawsuits.
As individual consumers, we have very little control over some
of the factors contributing to the cost of healthcare. However,
all of us have control over lifestyle related health insurance
claims. A simple formula of eating a balanced diet, getting the
appropriate amount of daily exercise, participating in annual
physicals and other recommended routine care, limiting alcohol
consumption, and eliminating the use of tobacco products will no
doubt reduce our personal healthcare costs. In addition to
reducing medical costs, the other benefits of following such a
formula include more energy, self confidence, less stress, and
increased productivity. If you are not doing so already, I
encourage you to consider practical ways to promote a healthy
lifestyle for you and your family. For example, one of the
individual health insurance companies my organization works with
has an option that will offset 25% of the annual cost of a
health club membership. Simple things such as taking a walk,
bike ride, or going swimming promote both a healthy body and
mind. If you have a sweet tooth, consider limiting yourself to
eating desert once a week. You will enjoy it more and your body
will thank you.
Health insurance premiums will continue to increase as long as
the cost of healthcare continues to go up. The best way to
reduce the overall cost of healthcare is to decrease our need
for healthcare. Healthy lifestyle choices and prudent use of the
healthcare system are the best and easiest ways to get a handle
on our healthcare expenditures. Perhaps the greatest benefit of
a healthy lifestyle is our ability to enjoy our precious time
here on earth to the fullest.
About the Author: Michael Ertel the founder of
http://www.MedicalInsuranceNow.com which is a website that
assists individuals and small business owners by providing side
by side comparisons of health insurance alternatives.
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Health Care Articles Are All About Taking Care Of Our Bodies
By Ann Marier
At this time of the year we all start looking at ourselves
thinking do I need a detox diet or what ever to get over my
excesses. In reallity we should always take care of ourselves
all the year round.
Taking care of the human body is no easy task. There's a bit
more involved than a simple positive attitude. What we eat, for
example, can and does have a serious effect on our inside and
out. And it's not just about being overweight. Then there's the
whole fitness thing. Physical activity is required if you really
expect to stay strong, healthy and live a fully-functional life.
You've seen the folks in their 60s, 70s and up who can barely
get around. Don't think that it's just related to their age,
because it's not. You never see fitness and health nuts
struggling during their golden years. This is because they lived
right. You don't have to take it from me. Just get a load of the
latest health care article on living smart and doing what it
takes to stay fit.
Americans are the worst when it comes to living a healthy
lifestyle. It's as if we're deprived of the latest health care
article or medical updates. We're totally not! We all know that
a poor diet leads to diabetes, certain types of cancer, heart
disease, obesity, and high cholesterol. Since we do have the
knowledge to prevent these nasty afflictions, why are so many of
us not changing? If we don't change we could be spending our
latter years using a diabete diet or contiually having heart
problems. We should start thinking about cleansing our bodies
with perhaps a detox diet and then start eating a little more
healthily.
Why does America continue to be a fast-food nation? Pleas,
whatever you do, don't talk to me about what's convenient or
tempting. We all have cravings, and any of us can squelch them
if we really want to. Wouldn't you discard your super-sized meal
if you knew it was going to kill you on the spot? Of course you
would. No one could pay you to scarf that thing down. Well, it
is certainly killing you. It's just not immediate death. It's
high time everyone took the modern health care article and news
on eating right more seriously. Another idea is to start taking
a little gentle exercise. Yoga is another ideal way to improve
your wellbeing.There are many
beginners yoga classes around.
My mother is a primary example of someone with terrible eating
habits. And keep in mind that she has been a nurse her entire
life. Sadly, when it comes to diet, she pays no attention to a
single health care article of any kind. She has always eaten
what ever she pleases. Unfortunately now she has to deal with
type 2 diabetes and now eats a special diabetes diet.
Do you want this sort of health issue when you're 50 or 60
years old? I seriously doubt it. Treat your body like a shrine.
Start today look on your PC for detox diet information to
refresh and cleanse your body. Check you don't have diabetes
symptoms which could lead to you needing a diabetes diet. Look
up yoga and other health care ideas. There numerous health care
articles available. You really don't want to be ill in your
latter years,do you?
About the Author: Ann Merier writes articles about the home and
family health in general. Her latest articles are about mothers
day, diabetes, and yoga. http://www.mothersday-card.com
http://www.beginnersyoga.ultimatehealthinfo.com/
http://www.diabetes.ultimatehealthinfo.com
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Friday, November 7, 2008
Health Care And Health Insurance Costs Can Be Controlled Through
Lifestyle Choices
By Michael Ertel
As you probably know all to well, the cost of healthcare and
health insurance premiums continue to increase at levels
substantially above the general inflation rate. The reasons
given for these extraordinary cost increases are numerous and
include: technological advancements in the medical field,
increased demand for medical services and prescription drugs,
the aging of the population, cost shifting caused by the
uninsured and governmental reimbursement rates, state and
federal mandates, and costs associated with medical related
lawsuits.
As individual consumers, we have very little control over some
of the factors contributing to the cost of healthcare. However,
all of us have control over lifestyle related health insurance
claims. A simple formula of eating a balanced diet, getting the
appropriate amount of daily exercise, participating in annual
physicals and other recommended routine care, limiting alcohol
consumption, and eliminating the use of tobacco products will no
doubt reduce our personal healthcare costs. In addition to
reducing medical costs, the other benefits of following such a
formula include more energy, self confidence, less stress, and
increased productivity. If you are not doing so already, I
encourage you to consider practical ways to promote a healthy
lifestyle for you and your family. For example, one of the
individual health insurance companies my organization works with
has an option that will offset 25% of the annual cost of a
health club membership. Simple things such as taking a walk,
bike ride, or going swimming promote both a healthy body and
mind. If you have a sweet tooth, consider limiting yourself to
eating desert once a week. You will enjoy it more and your body
will thank you.
Health insurance premiums will continue to increase as long as
the cost of healthcare continues to go up. The best way to
reduce the overall cost of healthcare is to decrease our need
for healthcare. Healthy lifestyle choices and prudent use of the
healthcare system are the best and easiest ways to get a handle
on our healthcare expenditures. Perhaps the greatest benefit of
a healthy lifestyle is our ability to enjoy our precious time
here on earth to the fullest.
About the Author: Michael Ertel the founder of
http://www.MedicalInsuranceNow.com which is a website that
assists individuals and small business owners by providing side
by side comparisons of health insurance alternatives.
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Permanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=607&ca=Business
Lifestyle Choices
By Michael Ertel
As you probably know all to well, the cost of healthcare and
health insurance premiums continue to increase at levels
substantially above the general inflation rate. The reasons
given for these extraordinary cost increases are numerous and
include: technological advancements in the medical field,
increased demand for medical services and prescription drugs,
the aging of the population, cost shifting caused by the
uninsured and governmental reimbursement rates, state and
federal mandates, and costs associated with medical related
lawsuits.
As individual consumers, we have very little control over some
of the factors contributing to the cost of healthcare. However,
all of us have control over lifestyle related health insurance
claims. A simple formula of eating a balanced diet, getting the
appropriate amount of daily exercise, participating in annual
physicals and other recommended routine care, limiting alcohol
consumption, and eliminating the use of tobacco products will no
doubt reduce our personal healthcare costs. In addition to
reducing medical costs, the other benefits of following such a
formula include more energy, self confidence, less stress, and
increased productivity. If you are not doing so already, I
encourage you to consider practical ways to promote a healthy
lifestyle for you and your family. For example, one of the
individual health insurance companies my organization works with
has an option that will offset 25% of the annual cost of a
health club membership. Simple things such as taking a walk,
bike ride, or going swimming promote both a healthy body and
mind. If you have a sweet tooth, consider limiting yourself to
eating desert once a week. You will enjoy it more and your body
will thank you.
Health insurance premiums will continue to increase as long as
the cost of healthcare continues to go up. The best way to
reduce the overall cost of healthcare is to decrease our need
for healthcare. Healthy lifestyle choices and prudent use of the
healthcare system are the best and easiest ways to get a handle
on our healthcare expenditures. Perhaps the greatest benefit of
a healthy lifestyle is our ability to enjoy our precious time
here on earth to the fullest.
About the Author: Michael Ertel the founder of
http://www.MedicalInsuranceNow.com which is a website that
assists individuals and small business owners by providing side
by side comparisons of health insurance alternatives.
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Permanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=607&ca=Business
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