Health Insurance – What Is Hepatitis?

Health Insurance - What Is Hepatitis?

Hepatitis is a disease characterized by the liver being inflamed or swollen. It can cause permanent damage to a person’s liver tissue. Common types of hepatitis are A, B and hepatitis C. Both B and C can lead to permanent liver damage and even death. Viral hepatitis can be food-borne (spread through contaminated food or water), which does not lead to chronic liver problems, or blood-borne which can eventually lead to lethal consequences. Once diagnosed as having Hepatitis C, an individual will be infected for life. They will also be contagious for their lifetime and will have the ability to transmit this disease to others.

There are certain things a person can use to determine if they are at risk for Hepatitis C. If they have had a blood transfusion, used intravenous drugs, or have had a tattoo or body piercing they could be at risk. Anyone who is exposed … Read More

Ways To Prevent Your Disability Claim From Being Denied

Ways To Prevent Your Disability Claim From Being Denied

Injuries resulting from employment can cause disabilities severe enough to prevent return to work. When one has responsibility toward family, in addition having regular living expenses and being in debt, the inability to make a living can be very stressful. If it happened to you, could you survive financially? Would you try to work it out and take a chance on filing for disability benefits on your own? Or would you explore options for hiring someone to help prevent your disability claim from being denied?

Paralegal services are an option for obtaining guidance and support while enduring the disability claims process. These professionals specialize in disability cases, and have learned about the complexities involved in proving disabling conditions. They are able to assist individuals in preparing and presenting their information accurately, while preventing common mistakes made by people who don’t understand the process.

Many of the applications for disability benefits … Read More

The Natural First Aid Kit – A Guide

Once you know what is available from nature for first aid response it can be simple and cost effective to put together a reliable natural first aid kit suitable for the home, the car and the workplace and most are inexpensive.

We have easily available products to create the complete kit covering you for cuts, grazes, bruises, bumps, sprains, pulled muscles, stings, insect bites, rashes and much more plus even remedies for emotional stress or shock associated with accident trauma. Putting together an all natural first aid kit may seem daunting at first until you take an inquisitive visit to an online natural health website or your local natural health store which stock a wide variety of these items.

However there is one important issue to be careful of in making your choices and that is the use of the word “natural” or “organic” by product manufacturers. Many companies are … Read More

Achieving Pain Relief With Infrared Sauna Therapy

Millions of people suffer from pain. It can be temporary, resulting from an injury that will heal. It can also be chronic, which means it does not ever completely go away. Because there are so many causes, there are also many treatments. Unfortunately, most results from an injury or a condition is so intense and getting help seems impossible. Prescription medications are always an option, but many sufferers do not want the horrible side effects or dangerous risks. Alternative treatments are available. Pain relief with infrared sauna therapy is one such treatment.

Achieving Pain Relief With Infrared Sauna Therapy

There are two different forms of these saunas. They both provide the same benefits. The only difference between the two types is the method used for the infrared heating and how quickly help is experienced.

A far infrared sauna is the first type. Instead of lamps, a these saunas will use metallic or ceramic heating elements to produce … Read More

When to See a Bone and Joint Doctor

When to See a Bone and Joint Doctor

What Is An Orthopaedist

Many people both young and old can suffer from bone and joint diseases or injuries. An orthopaedist is a bone and joint doctor that treats these conditions. An orthopaedist treats everything from bone fractures to an array of joint injuries. These types of physicians also make recommendations if an individual needs surgery or not. These types of doctors can also recommend the need to see a different type of specialist. If you are looking for a quality bone and joint doctor.  The doctor should be experienced in treating multiple different types of orthopedic injuries such as on the ankles, hand, elbow, spine, foot, and neck etc. A good orthopedic doctor should also have experience in joint replacement, regenerative orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, and sports medicine. When you are considering any specialist when it comes to bone and joint treatment you should definitely check their credentials and reviews … Read More