Sunday, October 28, 2012

The Benefits of Massage


Massage is among the oldest forms of medicine.

Facts:

~ Massage has been shown to be an excellent immune booster and stress reducer.

~ Premature babies, who were given massages, gained more than 47% more weight and went home sooner.


Tips:

~ To give a good massage play soft music and have the individual breathe deeply to help relax muscles.

~ Do not get a massage if you have a fever. A fever indicates an infection and massage could possibly spread the infection.

~ Drink water after massage to release toxins.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Life Changes Require Health Choices. Know Your Benefit Options. | Publications.USA.gov

This is a 100% FREE publication that is available to get in the mail, download to an eReader or even view online, all FREE!

It is important to know what types of programs and help that is available to you. This is true especially in a time where health care is difficult to acquire  This publication will provide information about benefits available for multiple life situations.

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Life Changes Require Health Choices - Know Your Benefit Options

I have a dream to one day to have enough money for Lasik

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I have a dream that one day, I will be able to afford LAISK eye surgery. That I will not have to suffer through eye irritation from contacts or get a terrible migraine from wearing glasses. Also, having to choose between being able to see and losing my contacts in the water or not being able to see anything at all and deal with the headaches that accompany eye strain. I have had poor vision since the 5th grade and my eyes have only gotten worse with time. I have always wanted to have Lasik but unfortunate circumstances have sadly made that impossible for me.



I am aware,New Vision Laser Center company offers financing and payment plans, but that doesn't help much when you're laid off and have bad credit from medical bills that you have from not being able to afford health insurance. So, it seems I am stuck in a rut of being poor and unable to see past 2 inches.

Cherish your vision and ability to afford Lasik eye correction surgery if you can. I know I would!

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Amazing FREE Resources available for ANYONE!



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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

How to Reduce Pain and Suffering and Feel Better Fast



A persons perception of pain is created by the individual experiencing the pain. This means, even though you are experiencing a certain amount of discomfort, the amount of suffering that occurs is up to your thought pattern.




If an individual manipulates their thoughts to believe their pain is less severe, the pain will subside. On the other hand, when an individual is stressed, upset or experiencing other psychological problems their pain level will, most likely, be higher.



The take-a-way from this information is, you can control your level of discomfort by changing their thinking.

Tips:


  • Take a long hot bath to relax your body


  • Listen to your favorite soothing music to drift off into a somber state


  • Zone out by day dreaming of your fantasy vacation spot



  • Imagine yourself as fully healthy, strong and capable of overcoming anything you desire



  • Look at photographs that are of great times of joy



  • Watch comedy movies



  • Make a list of everything you are grateful for



  • Whenever you feel yourself experiencing pain or thinking negatively, stop yourself and immediately go to one of your "happy places"



*Keep these ideas handy & maybe have your gratitude list close by

*Once you change your way of thinking, your pain will surely subside