Clearing indoor air of pollen is one of the best ways to deal with a pollen allergy. This reduces the trigger and is a proactive yet non-invasive step that gets at the root of the problem rather than simply treating symptoms. Here are 5 features that the purifier must have in order to be able to reduce the pollen count in your indoor air.Filter Designed to Eliminate Particulates-Pollen size ranges from 3 to 200 microns with a micron being defined...more
But sometimes, the problem of having an illness or disease can lead to another by worsening one's condition. One of the causes of this worsening is fall injuries. Fall injuries are common to elderly people and also those people suffering from different kinds of sickness. All For One Home Health, which provides Fall Injury Prevention Program, presents us facts about fall injuries.There are many classifications of fall injuries namely Accidental,...more
There are many misgivings about health insurance. It is very helpful when medical emergencies happen. It helps keep you happy by making preventative care affordable. However, health insurance itself is protected by various federal and state laws. In Texas, health insurance is protected by laws that the state itself regulates. This does not mean that only state-provided health insurance is covered by these laws. It simply means that any health insurance licensed in the state of Texas is covered by these laws. Every health insurance company in Texas must limit their exclusion policy for pre-existing conditions. A pre-existing condition is a condition that you've had prior to signing up for health insurance. Usually this exclusion lasts anywhere from 3 to 12 months. In Texas, health insurance companies are limited by law as to how long they can wait before they begin to cover these pre-existing conditions. There are even laws about what is considered a pre-existing condition. In most cases, Texas is merciful, in that your old health insurance policy counts towards the pre-existing condition exclusion period. However, if you have been without coverage for a while in between finding...more
It's a fact that sometimes even the best companies go under. Insurance companies are no different. If your Texas health insurance company closes, you may find yourself stranded, wondering what options you have now. Why would a health insurance company close? This only happens when the amount of debt exceeds the amount of money coming in....more
Texas does abide by federal law that protects you and your health insurance. They also have laws that supplement this protection for residents of the state. However, there are limits to Texas health insurance laws, just as there are limits to federal laws. There are certain circumstances that are not covered by either. It is best that a policy...more
A checkup also is a chance for you to talk with the doctor about developmental and safety issues and to ask any questions you have about your child's overall health.What to Expect at the Doctor's OfficeAt a typical well-child visit, your doctor will weigh and measure your child to chart progress along a normal pattern of growth. The doctor will take a family and medical history and perform a complete physical examination.If indicated or if it has not been done previously, your child may be screened for anemia, lead poisoning, TB, high cholesterol, or other specific conditions. The doctor will also ask about your child's eating habits.Your child's teeth will be examined for tooth decay, abnormal tooth development, malocclusion (abnormal bite), dental injuries, and other problems. Although the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all kids visit the dentist no later than age 3, many dentists and pediatricians feel kids should have a first exam between 2 and 3 years of age — earlier if problems are suspected.At this age, most kids should have had these recommended immunizations:four doses of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) vaccinethree...more
Buying your own health insurance makes sense both financially and personally. Health insurance can protect your financial assets in case you develop a medical problem that is expensive to treat. Additionally, purchasing private...more
I asked Kristi (a 32 year old woman who suffers from an extremely rare, serious and disabling neuromuscular disease called Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS), as well as Myasthenia Gravis and Gastroparesis) while I had her on the phone, "If...more
Normally healthy humans have about 100,000 hairs on the head only. Each of the hair shaft has 3 layers, the outside layer or cuticle and the 2 inner layer. The cuticle protects the inner side layers. If you are having shiny hair then it is the sign...more
There is a common perception that working as an employee for a business is not very enjoyable. Whether or not that is true is debatable. However, there are two distinct advantages that employees have over people who are self employed; a...more
The cost of health care has reached such high levels that you could actually go bankrupt if you get sick and do not have enough health coverage. Yet according to a Gallup poll, 26% of Texans cross their fingers, hope for the best, and...more
What a great massage I just had! Oh, I feel so great after that massage. If you are saying that, chances are you just had a Swedish massage. This is one of the more modern styles of massage, however, it is by no means new. This style of...more