It took six months for them to decide to just leave me on a cocktail of drugs and wait and see what would happen. The drugs of course were the insurance policy-the just in case whether I needed
them or not.

The pharmaceutical companies would be grateful for that prognosis but I wasn’t.

The hardest part of the whole process was getting to grips with the psychological aspects of the experience. Was I now subhuman? How were people looking at me? Had my life changed for ever? Would I ever get my health back?

It is a very difficult thing to buck the system to take responsibility for your own health but you can do it.

Being an inquisitive kind of guy I asked the doctor “Is it possible to reduce this plaque buildup in my arteries”. He replied emphatically ‘NO’! But my searches on the internet told me different.

After my research I became convinced I could reverse the process of plaque buildup-in other words clean up my arteries. I tried to convince my doctor and the cardiologist and everyone I spoke to connected to the medical profession but to no avail.

Take the insurance policy they said; this time it was my reply that was an emphatic NO!

Here I am two and a half years later still playing squash twice a week and soccer once. I feel really fit. I have changed my lifestyle of course and discovered much about how to be healthy, learning the ‘Secrets’ I would like to share with you (more on that later).

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the western world today. What many people don’t realize is that they can prevent it before it happens. They just need to know what to do!

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I have personally struggled taking responsibility for my own health, its difficult but well worth it in the long run.

In my next letter I will tell you what I did about taking responsibility and how it changed my life.
Talk to you soon!

By Hal Clarkson

If we go back few years, there wasn’t any concept of emergency call centers, healthcare call centers and even physician answering service. They have recently popped up mainly due to the upcoming health hazard and risk of life. Same can be said for physician answering services, as this virtual call center is very new to the world and also to the medical arena. The main aim of the physician answering service is to bridge the gap between the doctor and the patient. Means at any point of time or emergency the patient can easily have an access to doctor. This means it not only saves time but also a life which is at the risk of death. This connecting port always endeavors for sending the right information to the right person at the right time. This means a certain life can be saved and also person gets the hassle free service.

Seeing the risk of life, now you can find physicians answering service at every hospital, medical institutions, nursing homes and many more places. And you’ll be surprised to know that, nowadays majority of the physicians, pharmacists and other health care facilities are also opting for these very handy medical and emergency call centers. The main highlight of this physician answering service is that they have multiple advantages as this turnkey physician referral system takes care of their after hours referral calls, scheduling appointments and even fielding emergency calls. But all in all it is the person or patient who is the beneficial end.

According to the medical experts these emergency and medical call centers are the boon in disguise for the people as they are the perfect platform that takes away the stalking factor away in state of emergency. And the another highlight is that, now patients have an easy access to the physicians as all they have to do is select a physician on the basis of ZIP code or distance or even AMA medical specialization. Getting access to a physician wasn’t so easy before.

Majority of the health care call centers also equipped with e germane information to respond to the queries of the patient regarding the physicians. This means that the patient will get the exact and authentic information and guidance. Also this physician answering services or even doctor on call acts as a mediator both benefiting from the association. Thus next time if you are in any emergency just call the physician by selecting the area ZIP code and he will be at your service in a moment.

By Nicholas Koutrakos

You’ve taken the stairs, and you’re feeling proud of yourself for having steered away from the escalator, when suddenly your shoe catches on a tile, you lose your balance and you fall down a flight of stairs. Or you’re preparing supper for some friends when you slice your finger instead of the cucumber. Life is full of nasty surprises and accidents happen. But if you know these basic first aid tips, you needn’t panic. Simply print this page out and keep it in a handy place, for the next time life throws you a curve ball.

Insect Bites: Carefully remove the sting by carefully flicking it out with a knife, instead of using tweezers which may result in bursting the little poison sac in the sting, releasing more toxins into the skin. Rub an ice cube on the sting to reduce swelling. For bee stings, clean the area with bicarbonate of soda. For wasp stings, clean the area with vinegar.

Burns: Don’t apply any greasy ointments, butter or other fats to the area as this will intensify the burn. Run some cold water over the burn to cool the area. If the burn is over a large area, give the person cool water to drink, to replace lost fluids. Then apply a bit of honey to the burn, which is a natural antiseptic. When the burn begins healing, start applying vitamin E creams to reduce scarring.

Fainting: Don’t try to lift the person right having fainted. Help them to remain flat with their legs slightly raised as this helps the blood flow to the brain. If possible give them peppermint tea to sip, if not possible, water will do.

Nosebleeds: Help the person sit down, leaning slightly forward. Pinch the bridge of the nose firmly for a few minutes. Apply an ice cube or cold compress to the bridge of the nose or a tissue to stop the bleeding. If the person experiences very heavy bleeding, consult a doctor.

Cuts and Scrapes: Stop bleeding by applying pressure to the cut, raising the limb higher than the heart, is bleeding is a bit heavy. Then clean the wound to avoid infection. Rinse with soap and water. Apply a gauze soaked in a bit of petroleum jelly, to keep the wound moist thereby preventing a scab from forming. Then wrap the wound firmly (but not too tightly) in an elastic bandage.

Bruises: Apply ice to the area, at 15 minute intervals, allowing your skin to warm naturally in between applications. After 24 hours, apply heat to the area to improve circulation. Keep the limb raised. Increase your vitamin C intake by taking 500 milligrams, three times a day.

By Antoinette Pombo

There are two kinds of Free weight loss.
The realistic and the too good to be true.

Realistic weight loss for Free

Many websites offer nutritional advice for free. These sites will let you know how many grams of carbohydrates you need to consume per day to remain healthy. Other websites will help eager dieters to put together their own free weight loss exercise program by simply using the items around them and making good use of free facilities that are available to everyone. Add to this the many sites that include encouragement, message boards, and daily blogs of dieters who are doing it for themselves, and you will note that while there many not be one website that has the magic free weight loss panacea, there are plenty of sites out there that will help you – for free – to succeed in your quest for a slimmer you. All you need to do is log on!

Too good to be true weight loss for Free

Free weight loss – are these not the words that usually precede a request for money? There are so many sites on the Internet that will seek to rope in hopeful dieters by promising free weight loss. Yet “free” appears to have become a somewhat relative terms in the diet and exercise industry, and many times that which is purported to be free actually has a rather hefty price tag attached to it. Add to this the many teaser sites that will offer you a bit of content for free, but once they figured they hooked you, suddenly there is the demand for a credit card. It does not appear that free weight loss is for real.

As a matter of fact, do you not know the adage that if something is too good to be true, it probably is? The same can be said in the diet industry. The more outlandish the claims are, and the less the dieter’s personal involvement is, the more money the different sites will charge. While it does appear that free weight loss is not for real, it is time to examine the other side of the coin.
Log on, compare and decide.

By Bob Taylor 

There are many essential physical and psychological factors that will assist in the process of staying or becoming healthy. The most important of these have been listed in this article. It may for many people seem to be a very challenging list. If you are one of these people then I suggest that you make a start. Choose one thing that you can change about the way that you currently live. Make that change and stick to it and then make another change and so forth. If you find the list daunting then choose something relatively easy from the list to do - for example, increase the amount of filtered water that you drink in one day. This is adding something to how you live rather than taking something away. Adding in is easier than taking something away. When it comes to your diet try adding in eating one piece of fruit per day and do this for a week and then add in two pieces of fruit per day. Again you are adding in and not taking anything away. You may also be able to add in something for you mind or physical exercise. You will have made a good start.

Attempting to change many things at the one time is very difficult and will make it difficult to succeed but you can make changes over many months - just keep the goal of improved health in your mind. Improved health is what you are working towards and having this in mind will help to keep you going when times get tough and you feel like giving up.

1. Eating a good diet and ensuring that you are obtaining your vitamins and minerals is one necessary step to good health. This means eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and taking a good vitamin and mineral supplement. If you have not been eating a good diet it is probable that you have a build up of toxins in your body. Toxins are one of the main reasons for ill health and need to be removed. You find out how to safely remove the toxins with Safe Colon Cleansing:Your Good Health Guide. Volume 2 also contains hundreds of recipes to help you eat a good diet.
2. Do not smoke. Tobacco has many harmful effects. If you currently smoke try to give it up. Join Growerz.com for the support and assistance that you need.
3. Do not drink alcohol as even in small amounts it can have a detrimental effect on the body.
4. Breath deeply - but in pure and not polluted air. Air Purifiers are able to assist if you live in an environment with poor air quality. They can also assist if you have a problem with allegens such as dust mites and pollens.
5. Drink plenty of fresh pure water.
6. Sunshine. Our body needs sunshine to function well and to make vitamin D. We should not get so much that we burn as this damages the skin and can lead to skin cancers. How much you need will depend upon where you live and the nature of your skin - about 10 minutes per day with about 60% skin exposure is a rough guideline.
7. Good posture and bones. We need to make sure that the structure that holds us together and upright is in good alignment. There are many who consider this to be the foundation of our health and that if our bony structure is right then the nerve and energy impulses that pass to the rest of the body will help to keep it in good order. if you have any difficulties with this you need to see a practitioner such as a chiropractor or osteopath or massage therapist.
8. Take medical drugs only if essential. Excessive use of medicinal drugs (obtained either on prescription or over the counter at a pharmacists or supermarket), can lead to serious physical ill-health. Avoid taking drugs unless there is a defined medical problem. Many pharmaceutical drugs have an adverse effect on our vitamins and minerals. Seek alternative approaches (such as naturopathy and herbalism) to managing health problems.
9. Take regular exercise. In order to maintain good physical health is necessary to take regular exercise. This needs to include three elements, aerobic fitness, muscular strength and flexibility. Walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, sporting activities, weights, yoga and so forth are all suitable. Choose the forms of exercise that suit your lifestyle and personal preferences. If you haven’t exercised for a while you need to start very gradually. You may also need to check with your health professional if you have had heart problems or surgery.
10. Take regular mental exercise. The mind affects the body in many ways and mental health is necessary to achieve physical health. Mental activities such as reading, writing, the creative arts, a hobby, learning something new, doing a different project all stimulate the mind. Watching excessive amount of TV, computer games or videos does not allow you to exercise your creativity or mental capacity.
11. Have and follow a goal in life. It is important that you have a goal or purpose in life that you are interested in and genuinely wish to achieve. This may be via your job or home life or by being a member of a local or national society or some other means. Without an interest in wanting to achieve something, life often becomes dull and meaningless.
12. Develop and maintain a range of positive, supportive relationships.
13. Maintain a wide range of interests and activities. Life can be divided into certain areas such as your own personal interests, your family, work and groups or societies that you belong to. Try to have interests and activities that relate to each of these areas.
14. Manage the levels of stress that are in your life. Learn how to relax and stay calm and have a practical and positive attitude to your abilities and life circumstances.

Remember to enjoy life. Even when you are unwell or under stress there is much enjoyment to be had.There are many activities that you can do to help you in the process of staying or becoming healthy. The list provided above is a good starting point. Try making a plan for yourself and add in things to your life before you try taking things away. However if you smoke make it a priority to quit. Not smoking is one of the greatest health improvements that you can make. Growerz.com will assist you to become smoke free.

By Dr Jenny Tylee