Can Carbs Help You Lose Weight : Diet and Weight lost secret article 2008
Can Carbs Help You Lose Weight
by Angela A
Carbohydrates are the body's preferred energy source. They are abundant in most food of plant origin, and when consumed in as close to their natural state as possible, offer a myriad of health benefits. Why then have "carbs" become so popularly maligned? They seem to have usurped saturated fat as the perennial bad guy in the battle of the bulge. The reality is that when the right kinds of carbohydrates are consumed in the right quantities they pose no threat to the waistline. The key point to understand in this matter is that all "carbs" are not created equal.All living organisms are based on carbon in varying forms. Carbohydrates are formed when carbon is linked with oxygen and hydrogen either in single molecules or in some cases hundreds of molecules. This determines whether they are considered "complex" or "simple". Simple carbohydrates consist of just one molecule- sugar- and are termed "monosaccharides". Complex carbohydrates, or "polysaccarides" are longer chains of sugar molecules, and as a consequence, take longer to get broken down by the body.Because complex carbohydrates take longer to break down, the molecules of sugar enter the blood stream slowly. The benefit of this is that blood sugar levels remain stable throughout the day, resulting in consistent, long lasting energy without peaks and valleys. Simple carbohydrates, on the other hand, enter the blood stream quickly, resulting in a sudden spike in blood sugar. To combat this sudden rise in sugar the body secretes a massive amount of insulin. Insulin is an anabolic hormone that drives nutrients into the body's cells, and thus promotes fat storage. Repeated insulin spikes can promote insulin resistance, or a desensitizing to the hormone, which in the long run can cause diabetes.Carbohydrates are stored in the muscle cells and the liver as glycogen. The body has a limited capacity to store glycogen and any excess is converted to body fat. Over consumption of carbohydrates, particularly of the refined, simple variety, are a leading cause of weight gain in the United States. Sugar consumption has increased 28% since 1983, and obesity rates have correspondingly sky-rocketed. To a large degree this increase in sugar consumption is due to increased consumption of soft drinks. It is estimated that the average person in the United States today drinks an average of 1.6 12 ounce cans of soft drink everyday. Each soft drink contains an average of 10 teaspoons of sugar. This contributes heavily to the estimated 170 pounds of sugar consumed by the average American annually.Not only does over consumption of refined sugars lead to weight gain and potentially diabetes, they have the potential to rob the individual of essential nutrients. Simple carbohydrates can be refined to the point where all vitamin and mineral content is lost, providing very little nutritional benefit. This gives us the term "empty calorie".Aside from soft drinks, refined carbohydrates to avoid can be found in products made from white flour, such as white bread, white rice, pancakes, muffins,and bagels. Less refined alternatives are whole grain bread, brown rice, oatmeal and wholewheat pasta. Unrefined carbohydrates retain the outer husk of the grain, which is where much of the vitamin content is located. Whole grains also contain fiber, which promotes digestive health and a feeling of fullness, which generally results in a lower caloric consumption and therefore aids weight loss.In health and fitness circles there is a popular theory that one should avoid carbohydrates at night. Whilst there is some merit in this line of reasoning, when it comes to weight loss, this theory focuses unnecessarily on the finer details. The main focus in weight loss should be over all energy intake, of which complex carbohydrates should be the chief component. Carbohydrates are metabolized the same regardless of what time of day they are consumed, and if there is too much, the excess will be stored as fat. However, a high carbohydrate intake late at night may adversely affect growth hormone levels, which ideally should be at their highest during sleep. A small to moderate amount of complex carbohydrates at least 2 hours before bedtime will not harm growth hormone levels to any significant degree and may in fact help elevate serotonin levels in the brain, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of tranquility, and can thus aid restful sleep.Is it ever acceptable to eat simple carbohydrates? Yes, as fruits contain the monosacchride fructose. Fruits are generally very low in calories and high in fiber, so in this case the simple carbohydrates they contain are unlikely to promote fat storage. I am yet to meet anyone who became obese form eating too much fruit. Fruits contain essential vitamins, especially vitamin C which is abundant in citrus fruit.In some situations the body actually needs quickly digested carbohydrates. This is in situations where muscle glycogen stores have been heavily depleted, such as which occurs after strenuous exercise. Simple carbohydrates like those found in bananas or even straight glucose is ideal for rapidly restoring glycogen levels and promoting recovery. How much to consume will depend on the intensity and duration of the physical activity. Two hours of endurance type activity will require 100 to 200 grams of carbohydrate within two hours of the cessation of the activity. However, for a hard training athlete such as this, it is the overall quantity and quality of carbohydrate intake that will have the most profound effect on recovery. For the vast majority of us, our post exercise needs will fall well short of such amounts. However, the body is most efficient at carbohydrate uptake in this post exercise period, so it makes sense to consume our biggest carbohydrate meal (and hence most calorie dense meal) during this metabolic window of opportunity.Zero and low carb diets are impractical and difficult to maintain. For a healthy and long term approach to weight management, carbohydrates should form approximately 55% of total calorie consumption, the bulk of which should be comprised of vegetables, fruit, and whole grains.
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Xenical (Orlistat) a revolutanized weight loss (diet pills) to fight obesity. : Diet and Weight lost secret article 2008
Xenical (Orlistat) a revolutanized weight loss (diet pills) to fight obesity. : Diet and Weight lost secret article 2008
Xenical (Orlistat) a revolutanized weight loss (diet pills) to fight obesity.
by Ajay R A Deep
Xenical (Orlistat) - Anti-obesity drugObesity is increasing by leaps and bounds everywhere. People are getting highly prone to obesity and it leads to many fatal diseases and even death.Obesity is nothing but excessive fat deposit within the body that is beyond the physical standards. Earlier it was thought that it happens only due to over eating and it could be managed by burning the extra calories gained and stored in the body as fat. However, Obesity is now a clinically proven serious chronic disorder arising in the body and should not be taken lightly.Survey results shows that obesity is the cause of about 30,000 deaths in the UK itself. Men, women, and children - anyone can be obese. One of the studies shows that about 70% of men, 63% of women are obese and this percentage is increasing day by day.If obesity exists beyond a certain limit, it may result into death. But the good news is that it can now be cured with an appropriate treatment. Xenical is an easy option to overcome the obesity and stay in shape!About Xenical - weight loss and diet pills - its manufacturerXenical is a prescription weight loss and diet medicine, which is manufactured by Roche laboratories. Xenical is readily available in European markets and in the UK. Xenical received FDA approval on April 26, 1999.Comes in the strength ofXenical is a prescription tablet available in the strength of 120mg and is an oral medication to be taken during meals or up to one hour after meals.Ingredients of Xenical and its workingXenical contains a chemical component called orlistat, which helps patients reduce obesity. This component works in the digestive system and not on brain or nervous system unlike other obesity pills.When the amount of calories taken is more than the need of the body, they are converted into fat and stored in body. These fats are used when there is a less calorie supply in the body. Lipases enzymes in the body help digest the fat. Orlistat present in Xenical attaches itself to lipases and prevents the lipases to breakdown fat gained from the food.The undigested fat is not digested into the body and is eliminated from the body through bowel activities. This is how Xenical works and prevents fat to be absorbed into the body.Side effects of XenicalThe common side effects arising due to consumption of Xenical are changes in the bowel habit. An increased number of bowel movements may be observed because body eliminates most of the fat through bowel movements. The change that may be observed includes elimination of gas with oily discharge.Apart from these, one may observe inability to control bowel calls and a higher rate of bowel movements especially after meals having high fat content. Any side effects should be immediately brought to the notice of your medical practitioner.Online availability of XenicalXenical can be purchased from many online internet pharmaceutical sources. It should be made certain that the source you select is a genuine and reliable.How is Xenical a safe and best weight loss and diet drug?Studies show that Xenical is the best and safe weight loss and diet drug because it works on the enzyme lipase in the digestive system rather than working in the brain or on the nervous system.Xenical is believed to be one of the best anti-obesity drugs. Studies have shown that Xenical is successfully proven to work for about 70% of patients. As compared to other pills, Xenical have shown positive results in 52 weeks and starts to work within the first 2 weeks only. Many patients have lost about half of their initial weight after 52 weeks and others have lost about 5% to 10% within the first year of use.So buy Xenical, get rid of obesity and stay in shape!
Xenical (Orlistat) a revolutanized weight loss (diet pills) to fight obesity. Diet and Weight lost secret article 2008 Can Carbs Help You Lose Weight
Xenical (Orlistat) a revolutanized weight loss (diet pills) to fight obesity.
by Ajay R A Deep
Xenical (Orlistat) - Anti-obesity drugObesity is increasing by leaps and bounds everywhere. People are getting highly prone to obesity and it leads to many fatal diseases and even death.Obesity is nothing but excessive fat deposit within the body that is beyond the physical standards. Earlier it was thought that it happens only due to over eating and it could be managed by burning the extra calories gained and stored in the body as fat. However, Obesity is now a clinically proven serious chronic disorder arising in the body and should not be taken lightly.Survey results shows that obesity is the cause of about 30,000 deaths in the UK itself. Men, women, and children - anyone can be obese. One of the studies shows that about 70% of men, 63% of women are obese and this percentage is increasing day by day.If obesity exists beyond a certain limit, it may result into death. But the good news is that it can now be cured with an appropriate treatment. Xenical is an easy option to overcome the obesity and stay in shape!About Xenical - weight loss and diet pills - its manufacturerXenical is a prescription weight loss and diet medicine, which is manufactured by Roche laboratories. Xenical is readily available in European markets and in the UK. Xenical received FDA approval on April 26, 1999.Comes in the strength ofXenical is a prescription tablet available in the strength of 120mg and is an oral medication to be taken during meals or up to one hour after meals.Ingredients of Xenical and its workingXenical contains a chemical component called orlistat, which helps patients reduce obesity. This component works in the digestive system and not on brain or nervous system unlike other obesity pills.When the amount of calories taken is more than the need of the body, they are converted into fat and stored in body. These fats are used when there is a less calorie supply in the body. Lipases enzymes in the body help digest the fat. Orlistat present in Xenical attaches itself to lipases and prevents the lipases to breakdown fat gained from the food.The undigested fat is not digested into the body and is eliminated from the body through bowel activities. This is how Xenical works and prevents fat to be absorbed into the body.Side effects of XenicalThe common side effects arising due to consumption of Xenical are changes in the bowel habit. An increased number of bowel movements may be observed because body eliminates most of the fat through bowel movements. The change that may be observed includes elimination of gas with oily discharge.Apart from these, one may observe inability to control bowel calls and a higher rate of bowel movements especially after meals having high fat content. Any side effects should be immediately brought to the notice of your medical practitioner.Online availability of XenicalXenical can be purchased from many online internet pharmaceutical sources. It should be made certain that the source you select is a genuine and reliable.How is Xenical a safe and best weight loss and diet drug?Studies show that Xenical is the best and safe weight loss and diet drug because it works on the enzyme lipase in the digestive system rather than working in the brain or on the nervous system.Xenical is believed to be one of the best anti-obesity drugs. Studies have shown that Xenical is successfully proven to work for about 70% of patients. As compared to other pills, Xenical have shown positive results in 52 weeks and starts to work within the first 2 weeks only. Many patients have lost about half of their initial weight after 52 weeks and others have lost about 5% to 10% within the first year of use.So buy Xenical, get rid of obesity and stay in shape!
Xenical (Orlistat) a revolutanized weight loss (diet pills) to fight obesity. Diet and Weight lost secret article 2008 Can Carbs Help You Lose Weight
Prostate Cancer and Prevention : Cancer treatment review (CTR) 2008
Prostate Cancer and Prevention : Cancer treatment review (CTR) 2008
Prostate Cancer and Prevention
by Jerry Ryan, PhD
I recently attended a meeting of physicians, surgeons, research scientists and concerned individuals for the Pacific Prostate Cancer Conference. Representatives of Oregon Health Sciences University spoke about their state-of-the-art prostate cancer research department. Every man reading this article can benefit from the advances made in prevention, detection and treatment of this disease.Let's begin with a brief review of our anatomy. The prostate gland is located around the bottom portion of a man's bladder and is positioned behind the pubic bone and in front of the rectum. The prostate's primary function is to produce most of the fluids in semen. Tiny ducts within the prostate convey this fluid to the urethra, the channel that drains urine from the bladder. This fluid is then released through the penis during ejaculation.Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. It's estimated that by age 50, up to 1 in 4 men have some cancerous cells in the prostate gland. By age 80, the ratio increases to 1 in 2. So, your risk of prostate cancer increases as you age. The average age at diagnosis is 72.Prostate cancer also is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American men. Yet unlike other cancers, you're more likely to die with prostate cancer than you are to die from it. On average, an American man has about a 30 percent risk of having prostate cancer in his lifetime, but only about a 3 percent risk of dying of the disease.The risk of prostate cancer is dramatically higher among blacks, intermediate among whites, and lowest among native Japanese. However, this increase in risk may be due to factors other than those associated with race. Studies have shown a link between levels of testosterone and prostate cancer risk, with black men having the highest levels.Symptoms of prostate cancer include frequent urination, inability to urinate, blood in urine or semen, or painful ejaculation. Frequent low back pain, burning urination or a weak urine flow are also very common.There is another condition of the prostate known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH. This is basically an enlarged prostate with no cancerous lesions. Symptoms for this condition are similar in many respects to prostate cancer. For example, Prostate-Specific Antigen or PSA levels can become elevated in both BPH and prostatic cancer.Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery are the three most common approaches to treatment of prostate cancer. The selection of which method is used depends largely upon the extent of the disease. With the surgical removal of the prostate, there is an increased risk of osteoporosis similar to that of menopause in women. This problem is most often handled by using hormone replacement therapy postoperatively. Calcium and Vitamin D supplements have also been shown to be helpful in reducing this type of bone loss.Natural measures for the prevention of prostate cancer include chemoprevention, changes in diet and lifestyle, and hormonal prevention. Chemoprevention is the use of specific natural or man-made drugs, vitamins, or other agents in order to reverse, suppress, or prevent cancer growth. Several agents, including difluoromethylornithine (DFMO), isoflavonoids, selenium, vitamins D and E, and lycopene have shown potential benefit according to studies. Further tests are needed to confirm this. The herb, saw palmetto, was once thought to be the best natural supplement for prevention of prostate cancer. Recent studies lead researchers to believe saw palmetto to be much less powerful in its preventive effect.A diet high in fat, especially animal fat, may be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. So, reducing red meat, cheese and other dairy products, salad dressings, and gravies is a good step. Increasing the dietary intake of fruits and vegetables has been associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer in some studies. Adding soy products such as tofu and soy milk can be helpful in regulating hormonal balance. Exercise, even just plain old walking, has been shown to reduce the incidence of prostate and of practically all other cancers.Since prostate cancer has a link to testosterone levels, studies are underway to discover the role of certain drugs, such as finasteride, that reduce the amount of male hormone as preventive agents for prostate cancer.If you think you have experienced any of the symptoms listed in this article, check with your health care provider. Early detection of prostate cancer is very important in managing its damaging effects. If you would like more information on any topic discussed in this column or to suggest ideas for an article, you can contact me my website.
Prostate Cancer and Prevention
by Jerry Ryan, PhD
I recently attended a meeting of physicians, surgeons, research scientists and concerned individuals for the Pacific Prostate Cancer Conference. Representatives of Oregon Health Sciences University spoke about their state-of-the-art prostate cancer research department. Every man reading this article can benefit from the advances made in prevention, detection and treatment of this disease.Let's begin with a brief review of our anatomy. The prostate gland is located around the bottom portion of a man's bladder and is positioned behind the pubic bone and in front of the rectum. The prostate's primary function is to produce most of the fluids in semen. Tiny ducts within the prostate convey this fluid to the urethra, the channel that drains urine from the bladder. This fluid is then released through the penis during ejaculation.Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. It's estimated that by age 50, up to 1 in 4 men have some cancerous cells in the prostate gland. By age 80, the ratio increases to 1 in 2. So, your risk of prostate cancer increases as you age. The average age at diagnosis is 72.Prostate cancer also is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American men. Yet unlike other cancers, you're more likely to die with prostate cancer than you are to die from it. On average, an American man has about a 30 percent risk of having prostate cancer in his lifetime, but only about a 3 percent risk of dying of the disease.The risk of prostate cancer is dramatically higher among blacks, intermediate among whites, and lowest among native Japanese. However, this increase in risk may be due to factors other than those associated with race. Studies have shown a link between levels of testosterone and prostate cancer risk, with black men having the highest levels.Symptoms of prostate cancer include frequent urination, inability to urinate, blood in urine or semen, or painful ejaculation. Frequent low back pain, burning urination or a weak urine flow are also very common.There is another condition of the prostate known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH. This is basically an enlarged prostate with no cancerous lesions. Symptoms for this condition are similar in many respects to prostate cancer. For example, Prostate-Specific Antigen or PSA levels can become elevated in both BPH and prostatic cancer.Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery are the three most common approaches to treatment of prostate cancer. The selection of which method is used depends largely upon the extent of the disease. With the surgical removal of the prostate, there is an increased risk of osteoporosis similar to that of menopause in women. This problem is most often handled by using hormone replacement therapy postoperatively. Calcium and Vitamin D supplements have also been shown to be helpful in reducing this type of bone loss.Natural measures for the prevention of prostate cancer include chemoprevention, changes in diet and lifestyle, and hormonal prevention. Chemoprevention is the use of specific natural or man-made drugs, vitamins, or other agents in order to reverse, suppress, or prevent cancer growth. Several agents, including difluoromethylornithine (DFMO), isoflavonoids, selenium, vitamins D and E, and lycopene have shown potential benefit according to studies. Further tests are needed to confirm this. The herb, saw palmetto, was once thought to be the best natural supplement for prevention of prostate cancer. Recent studies lead researchers to believe saw palmetto to be much less powerful in its preventive effect.A diet high in fat, especially animal fat, may be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. So, reducing red meat, cheese and other dairy products, salad dressings, and gravies is a good step. Increasing the dietary intake of fruits and vegetables has been associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer in some studies. Adding soy products such as tofu and soy milk can be helpful in regulating hormonal balance. Exercise, even just plain old walking, has been shown to reduce the incidence of prostate and of practically all other cancers.Since prostate cancer has a link to testosterone levels, studies are underway to discover the role of certain drugs, such as finasteride, that reduce the amount of male hormone as preventive agents for prostate cancer.If you think you have experienced any of the symptoms listed in this article, check with your health care provider. Early detection of prostate cancer is very important in managing its damaging effects. If you would like more information on any topic discussed in this column or to suggest ideas for an article, you can contact me my website.
Three Approaches To Boosting Immune System Of Cancer Patients : Cancer treatment review 2008
Three Approaches To Boosting Immune System Of Cancer Patients : Cancer treatment review 2008
Three Approaches To Boosting Immune System Of Cancer Patients
by Sharon Bell
People struck with cancer can be in a very tight spot, a Catch 22 situation actually. You see, in order for medical doctors to deal with cancer, they have to eradicate the cells that are already stricken with the disease; but in the process called chemotherapy, even the good cells are also damaged and this eventually leads to weaker immune system. In short, cancer patients have to deal with both cancer cells and the risk of being infected by various other diseases.If you have cancer, you must understand that once you go ahead with the cancer treatment, you must also aim to strengthen your immune system. You simply can not neglect either one; otherwise, your battle with a deadly disease will be for naught. By following three approaches that will help you nurture your immune system in the face of a disease like cancer; you increase your chances of getting back to your normal healthy life.Food That You EatAbove anything else, you must keep in mind that the food that you eat can either improve or break your immune system. Choosing to eat a healthy diet that is rich in substances that boost your immune system will enable you to fight off infection even if a treatment process like chemotherapy continues to wreak havoc on your entire body.Diets that lean to a more vegetarian approach and to a significantly reduced fat intake have always been found to be effective in boosting the immune system and in prevention of cancerous growths in your body. Experts believe that a largely vegetarian diet combined with all the other approaches below can significantly strengthen your body's defense system.Level Of Physical ExerciseCancer experts have long been studying the effects of doing regular exercise to the strength of your immune system. In a study, results have been observed where increased physical activity or exercise has boosted the number of immune cells in women who are in the process of breast cancer treatment. The results are encouraging that exercise has a lot to do with defeating cancer cells and, more importantly, increasing your level of immune system.Reduced Stress LevelsStress hormones, like adrenaline, have been found to significantly suppress the immune system; in other words, being in a constant state of stress can surely defeat your immune system and jeopardize the way you defend your body against infections. That's not all; stress can also damage your body's ability to repair itself. This doesn't look good for a patient who is already combating cancer.If you really want to survive cancer and other infections, you must learn how to battle stress. This can not be easy. The mere fact that you are already suffering from cancer can be a source of stress on its own. But then again, it all boils down to how motivated you are in fighting this disease and preventing other complications from happening.In this regard, many cancer hospitals and support groups have started providing therapeutic procedures that directly target stress levels in patients. On your own, you can try yoga, meditation and other relaxation techniques to lower, or totally eradicate, your stress levels.When you have cancer, you will be in an uphill battle. As your energy is zapped and your good cells are damaged during your treatment, you may encounter problems that are linked to a weak immune system. You have to prevent this after-effect so that you do not get infected with other diseases.By using products like Immunitril, apart from practicing the approaches discussed above, you can give your immune system a helping hand. To know more about how you can boost your body's defense system you can visit www.immunitril.com/.
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Discussions About Cancer : Cancer treatment review 2008
Discussions About Cancer : Cancer treatment review 2008
Discussions About Cancer
by Soli Katir
I don't know any computer engineers that are still able to generate new business, and perform consulting services while dealing with something like ALS, Parkinsons, or cancer. It is currently being studied for potential use against breast and ovarian cancer, leukemia, and diseases caused by low blood cell counts. Personalities The Positive Side of Cancer: The Cancerian's most positive point is his understanding nature.It only takes a few missed cells to lead to a reoccurrence of the cancer. In a twelve-year period overweight non-smokers were between 10 to 50 percent more likely to die from heart disease or cancer than normal weight non-smokers. Since PSA testing has become available, prostate cancer is being detected and treated earlier.Originally used for cancer therapies, this treatment has shown to be effective in acne removal. Scientific studies have established that tea is high in health-promoting polyphenols that protect us against cancer and other diseases. Any type of skin cancer is potentially dangerous, you just have to catch it early enough and look out for any symptoms whatsoever that give the condition away.Treatment methods include chemotherapy, which is the use of drugs to kill the cancer, radiation therapy that uses a radiation dosage to kill off cancerous cells and surgery, which attempts to gain long term control over the cancer by removing a large portion of malignant cells. The rest of the cases are unclassified blood cancer types. Certain medical conditions, such as sinus infections, tonsillitis, lung diseases, renal diseases, menstruation, cancer.Plus, exposure to the sun can have other negative effects, such as an increased risk of skin cancer, so it is not worth the risk in the long run. The symptoms of asbestos-related lung cancer are similar to those of lung cancer in general. Generally speaking, a cancer is a group of diseases characterized by alarming rapid growth of abnormal cells in the body. According to a report in International Journal of Cancer (2001), women who drank milk as children and continued drinking it as adults had half the rate of breast cancer of non-milk drinkers.
Discussions About Cancer
by Soli Katir
I don't know any computer engineers that are still able to generate new business, and perform consulting services while dealing with something like ALS, Parkinsons, or cancer. It is currently being studied for potential use against breast and ovarian cancer, leukemia, and diseases caused by low blood cell counts. Personalities The Positive Side of Cancer: The Cancerian's most positive point is his understanding nature.It only takes a few missed cells to lead to a reoccurrence of the cancer. In a twelve-year period overweight non-smokers were between 10 to 50 percent more likely to die from heart disease or cancer than normal weight non-smokers. Since PSA testing has become available, prostate cancer is being detected and treated earlier.Originally used for cancer therapies, this treatment has shown to be effective in acne removal. Scientific studies have established that tea is high in health-promoting polyphenols that protect us against cancer and other diseases. Any type of skin cancer is potentially dangerous, you just have to catch it early enough and look out for any symptoms whatsoever that give the condition away.Treatment methods include chemotherapy, which is the use of drugs to kill the cancer, radiation therapy that uses a radiation dosage to kill off cancerous cells and surgery, which attempts to gain long term control over the cancer by removing a large portion of malignant cells. The rest of the cases are unclassified blood cancer types. Certain medical conditions, such as sinus infections, tonsillitis, lung diseases, renal diseases, menstruation, cancer.Plus, exposure to the sun can have other negative effects, such as an increased risk of skin cancer, so it is not worth the risk in the long run. The symptoms of asbestos-related lung cancer are similar to those of lung cancer in general. Generally speaking, a cancer is a group of diseases characterized by alarming rapid growth of abnormal cells in the body. According to a report in International Journal of Cancer (2001), women who drank milk as children and continued drinking it as adults had half the rate of breast cancer of non-milk drinkers.
COBRA Insurance--Your Protection Even After Termination : Healthy care club : Health Insurance review 2008
COBRA Insurance--Your Protection Even After Termination : Health insurance Article 2008
COBRA Insurance--Your Protection Even After Termination
by Peter Finch
In 1986, The Consolidation Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) was made into a law giving employees the chance to enjoy their company-sponsored health benefits even after they have severed ties with that company.Getting a health insurance policy for yourself does not come cheap. It is expensive, not to mention tedious. You will have to wait for the application process to finish and go through the first step all over again in terms of medical coverage, preexisting conditions and all that. COBRA ensures that even after leaving your job, you can still take advantage of the group policy even when you are not connected in any way with the company that bought the original policy.The premium of the group policy that you will pay will be slightly higher than what you used to pay when you were still connected with your company but getting a new insurance outside of the group policy is still more expensive. So while retaining your health insurance and paying for the share that your former company used to shoulder makes a sizeable dent to your pocket, it is still a lot cheaper compared to getting a new health insurance on your own.Perhaps one of the most important factors that make COBRA really useful is that it allows you to continue your medical history with the insurer. Any preexisting conditions that have already been allowed will continue to be covered. Any condition that you have just been afflicted with will be covered. If you file or apply for a new insurance policy, these will not hold true. All those conditions will be treated as preexisting conditions and as such, will not be covered by your new insurance policy.Before completely leaving your company or employer, make sure that you have all the data that you will need to continue your health insurance by way of COBRA. Ask the personnel head and any other people who are privy to the details of the group policy for the things that you need to know in order to take full advantage of the chance offered by a COBRA insurance. There will definitely be changes and adjustments to the policy and usually, it is advisable to comply with all the necessary requisites and complete all the paperwork that need to be done in order for your COBRA insurance to be updated.Usually, company-sponsored medical and other insurance packages are paid annually and are therefore effective for one full year. In normal circumstances, the alteration of the policy is not allowed and considered legit. Any changes or modifications to the insurance policy may only be implemented for life-changing events such as an employment termination, marriage, death of a spouse, giving birth or a divorce.Because an employment termination is considered a legal ground for modifying an insurance policy within its enrollment period, you can make your desired changes to your policy as soon as possible. You can either upgrade or downgrade your insurance package, add or remove dependents and many others.COBRA insurance gives you that assurance that even without a regular employment or connection to the company that originally purchased the health insurance, you can still enjoy its benefits and continue to do so for as long as you like by paying its premiums on your own and assuming the share that used to be paid by the company. COBRA insurance sees to it that you are well-protected and covered by an insurance policy that suits you best even after leaving your job.
COBRA Insurance--Your Protection Even After Termination
by Peter Finch
In 1986, The Consolidation Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) was made into a law giving employees the chance to enjoy their company-sponsored health benefits even after they have severed ties with that company.Getting a health insurance policy for yourself does not come cheap. It is expensive, not to mention tedious. You will have to wait for the application process to finish and go through the first step all over again in terms of medical coverage, preexisting conditions and all that. COBRA ensures that even after leaving your job, you can still take advantage of the group policy even when you are not connected in any way with the company that bought the original policy.The premium of the group policy that you will pay will be slightly higher than what you used to pay when you were still connected with your company but getting a new insurance outside of the group policy is still more expensive. So while retaining your health insurance and paying for the share that your former company used to shoulder makes a sizeable dent to your pocket, it is still a lot cheaper compared to getting a new health insurance on your own.Perhaps one of the most important factors that make COBRA really useful is that it allows you to continue your medical history with the insurer. Any preexisting conditions that have already been allowed will continue to be covered. Any condition that you have just been afflicted with will be covered. If you file or apply for a new insurance policy, these will not hold true. All those conditions will be treated as preexisting conditions and as such, will not be covered by your new insurance policy.Before completely leaving your company or employer, make sure that you have all the data that you will need to continue your health insurance by way of COBRA. Ask the personnel head and any other people who are privy to the details of the group policy for the things that you need to know in order to take full advantage of the chance offered by a COBRA insurance. There will definitely be changes and adjustments to the policy and usually, it is advisable to comply with all the necessary requisites and complete all the paperwork that need to be done in order for your COBRA insurance to be updated.Usually, company-sponsored medical and other insurance packages are paid annually and are therefore effective for one full year. In normal circumstances, the alteration of the policy is not allowed and considered legit. Any changes or modifications to the insurance policy may only be implemented for life-changing events such as an employment termination, marriage, death of a spouse, giving birth or a divorce.Because an employment termination is considered a legal ground for modifying an insurance policy within its enrollment period, you can make your desired changes to your policy as soon as possible. You can either upgrade or downgrade your insurance package, add or remove dependents and many others.COBRA insurance gives you that assurance that even without a regular employment or connection to the company that originally purchased the health insurance, you can still enjoy its benefits and continue to do so for as long as you like by paying its premiums on your own and assuming the share that used to be paid by the company. COBRA insurance sees to it that you are well-protected and covered by an insurance policy that suits you best even after leaving your job.
How To Get The Best Rates On Health Insurance In New Jersey : Healthy care club : Health Insurance review 2008
How To Get The Best Rates On Health Insurance In New Jersey : Health Insurance Article 2008
How To Get The Best Rates On Health Insurance In New Jersey
by Alexis Jensen
Almost 17% of all New Jersey residents do not have health insurance coverage and of those who do have coverage, fully 50% admit that their monthly premium payment is a severe financial burden. As more and more businesses drop their group health plans the situation can only get worse.Fortunately there are things that you can do right now to help lower the monthly cost of your health insurance.First, if you have children 18 or younger who cannot get health coverage you may be eligible for the low-cost state-sponsored New Jersey Family Care program. In addition to minor children some adults can also qualify for this health care coverage.Next, if you smoke you need to stop. Now. Today. Smokers (and people who use chew) pay considerably more for health insurance than do non-tobacco users. That's simply a fact of life. You cannot get the best rates on health insurance in New Jersey or anywhere else if you use tobacco products.If you are overweight - and who isn't? - you need to shed a few pounds. Health insurance premiums are based, in part, on your Body Mass Index, or BMI. If you can lose even a few pounds you might slip down a rung on the BMI scale and that could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in premium payments over the next few years.If you already have other insurance policies grouping them together from one insurance company can save you money through a Multi-Policy Discount. Also, if you've had a health insurance policy with the same insurance company for at least 5 years ask about a Long-Term Discount.If you routinely participate in extreme sports or you have a dangerous hobby it's time to quit - at least if you want the best rates on health insurance. Regular participation in dangerous activities will insure that you do not get the best health insurance rates available.What is the percentage you pay on your co-pay when you visit your doctor's office? If you are currently paying less than a 50% co-pay consider increasing your co-pay. It means you'll have to come up with more cash every time you visit your doctor's office, but paying a 50% co-pay also means you'll pay less for your insurance each month. If you only see your doctor a few times each year this can be a real money-saver for you.Along those same lines would be your yearly deductible. Again, you have to think long and hard about your deductible because this is cash money you have to spend out of your own pocket for your health care each year before your insurance will even thinking of paying anything - but the fact of the matter is, the larger your deductible the smaller your monthly premium payment.In fact, some people are now purchasing low-cost super-high-deductible health insurance policies. These are policies with a deductible of $2,000 or even more. These policies are not designed to help pay your normal medical bills - they are designed to protect your home and other major assets if you should have a catastrophic accident or illness which unexpectedly leaves you with medical bills in the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.That's it. It's now time for you to take the suggestions in this article and create a low-cost health insurance plan that's right for you. Once you've done that then you need to go online and find a minimum of 3 websites that specialize in comparing the prices of health insurance plans among the different insurance companies.Compare the plan you've come up with on at least 3 different websites so that you will be certain to see the prices from as many different insurance companies as possible. Once you've done that you just have to grab the lowest price you can find and you're done - you've now done everything you can in order to get the best rates on health insurance in New Jersey.
How To Get The Best Rates On Health Insurance In New Jersey
by Alexis Jensen
Almost 17% of all New Jersey residents do not have health insurance coverage and of those who do have coverage, fully 50% admit that their monthly premium payment is a severe financial burden. As more and more businesses drop their group health plans the situation can only get worse.Fortunately there are things that you can do right now to help lower the monthly cost of your health insurance.First, if you have children 18 or younger who cannot get health coverage you may be eligible for the low-cost state-sponsored New Jersey Family Care program. In addition to minor children some adults can also qualify for this health care coverage.Next, if you smoke you need to stop. Now. Today. Smokers (and people who use chew) pay considerably more for health insurance than do non-tobacco users. That's simply a fact of life. You cannot get the best rates on health insurance in New Jersey or anywhere else if you use tobacco products.If you are overweight - and who isn't? - you need to shed a few pounds. Health insurance premiums are based, in part, on your Body Mass Index, or BMI. If you can lose even a few pounds you might slip down a rung on the BMI scale and that could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in premium payments over the next few years.If you already have other insurance policies grouping them together from one insurance company can save you money through a Multi-Policy Discount. Also, if you've had a health insurance policy with the same insurance company for at least 5 years ask about a Long-Term Discount.If you routinely participate in extreme sports or you have a dangerous hobby it's time to quit - at least if you want the best rates on health insurance. Regular participation in dangerous activities will insure that you do not get the best health insurance rates available.What is the percentage you pay on your co-pay when you visit your doctor's office? If you are currently paying less than a 50% co-pay consider increasing your co-pay. It means you'll have to come up with more cash every time you visit your doctor's office, but paying a 50% co-pay also means you'll pay less for your insurance each month. If you only see your doctor a few times each year this can be a real money-saver for you.Along those same lines would be your yearly deductible. Again, you have to think long and hard about your deductible because this is cash money you have to spend out of your own pocket for your health care each year before your insurance will even thinking of paying anything - but the fact of the matter is, the larger your deductible the smaller your monthly premium payment.In fact, some people are now purchasing low-cost super-high-deductible health insurance policies. These are policies with a deductible of $2,000 or even more. These policies are not designed to help pay your normal medical bills - they are designed to protect your home and other major assets if you should have a catastrophic accident or illness which unexpectedly leaves you with medical bills in the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.That's it. It's now time for you to take the suggestions in this article and create a low-cost health insurance plan that's right for you. Once you've done that then you need to go online and find a minimum of 3 websites that specialize in comparing the prices of health insurance plans among the different insurance companies.Compare the plan you've come up with on at least 3 different websites so that you will be certain to see the prices from as many different insurance companies as possible. Once you've done that you just have to grab the lowest price you can find and you're done - you've now done everything you can in order to get the best rates on health insurance in New Jersey.
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