Improved Health

Question: What happens if you can't afford your new, improved health care? Starting in 2014 (?) everyone will be required to purchase health care coverage, or they will be fined annually, right? What happens if you can't afford it? I understand that there is a fine for those who choose not to pay, but what if you are simply unable to pay for it? Surely they can't throw you in jail for being poor?

Answer: I'm asking the same thing..husband's a cancer victim, I'm the wife who's unemployed, can't find any work(2yrs.), there's no additional income for anything, except the necessary living cost bills, and we are later in life parents of a ten year old child, who has CHP + so she's covered. This family of 3 currently only lives on disability income month to month. This wife has no health insurance. Husband can't afford anything more, so is this wife going to jail?

Question: How have CAT Scans improved health since its introduction in 1974? Any info on how CAT scans are better than x-rays and the benefits of the technology on society and health. biology work... thx

Answer: X-rays only tell what is going on in just one part of the body. OK you hurt your leg you go to the doctor and he makes an x-ray of your leg to see if is broken. If it's not broken, he doesn't know what is wrong. With an MRI you can see inside your whole body. But if it's just your leg that hurts, they will only look at the leg and can see what is wrong with it.

Question: How much more productive will Americans be with improved health care system? The US was becoming less productive. Obama rejuvenated the American spirit. Now we should use it to make lives better, education more thorough, and the trains run on time.

Answer: How has the production level of America changed? We are still losing more than 400,000 jobs every month thanks to Chairman Obama's policies. The federal government has no authority to interfere in health care, education, or train schedules. If anything, Chairman Obama has destroyed the American spirit with his Marxist, communist, elitist policies.

Question: How has diversity positively impacted and improved health care in the 21st century?

Answer: increased availability

Question: Anyone tried colloidal mineral supplements and have had improved health? If so, which product and what were your results?

Answer: The question is Why is the natural immune system breaking down on such a widespread basis? A human has a natural resistance and is patterned by nature to resist invaders and heal itself. In a majority and growing segment of today’s population the resistance level or immune system has become dangerously weakened. The question is “Why is the natural immune system breaking down on such a widespread basis?” Drugs , diet and pollution certainly are factors, however more basic reasons are being overlooked or not given adequate emphasis. The missing link is Minerals & trace minerals. .. This and other convincing evidence reveals that cumulative deficiencies are the largest cause of physical problems and aging. Dr. Carey A. Reams, an American biophysicist and biochemist, did extensive research on minerals and found that the human body requires 84 of the basic elements (out of the known 106 elements) to maintain good health. This is considerably more than thought necessary by authorities on health. Researchers admit that scientific study into the use and function of all the elements is far from complete. Certain of these elements are received directly from the air and sunlight, the remaining ones come from plants and animals which process minerals into a complex colloidal form that the human body can assimilate and use. Due to depleted soils these vital minerals, and especially the important trace minerals, have practically dis- appeared in the entire food chain. IN SUMMARY These studies form an obvious conclusion The basic nutritional deficiencies suffered by the majority of people are due to lack of minerals . Building and maintaining a healthy body, and also the prevention of many serious diseases depend entirely on a daily intake of these basic building blocks

Question: Have any great tips/ideas/exercises/routines/etc for improved health? I'm looking for anything you can give me. Great overall health websites. Yoga, Tai Chi, Alternative Medicine, Dance Exercises/Routines/Steps . . .What would you tell me to start with? I'm looking for variety towards better health. I'm not interested in commercial/fad diets or exercise routines (and I don't want to have to buy anything either). Any tips, websites, ideas or what you find is helping you would be very much appreciated. . . Thanks ahead of time!

Answer: try www.sparkpeople.com it is a site to lose weight as well as get into a healthy lifestyle

Question: Has anyone lost weight and/or noticed improved health by going dairy free? I know there are changes to make in addition to going dairy free but I was just wondering if making this change has been beneficial to anyone, even apart from losing weight? Do you use soy substitutes? What benefits have you noticed? Thanks!

Answer: Milk affects the stomach the most. As babies we need milk to fatten up. The milk we drink is high in fat and calories and help humans and other mammals double and triple their weight in a short amount of time. The difference between other mammals and humans is we are the only ones who continue to drink milk where all other mammals move on to meats and fruits and vegetables. Your body reduces the amount of lactase enzymes produced as you get older; lactase enzymes are what is required to digest milk. If you have upset stomach often, the runs, lots of gas, bad breath, etc these are symptoms of poor digestion and can be caused by milk. It is often diagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome. I recommend to anyone with stomach problems to stop drinking milk for a week and see f it helps. Most people find that that helps a lot. Stopping the intake of milk is tough in western culture because cheese is on everything. Don’t get me wrong, I drink milk once in a while because its good on cereal but milk by no means is required for a health diet. Look at the orient (China, Japan, Korea and others) avoid the use of milk. It is western culture that promotes drinking milk = healthy. But the truth is you can be healthy without it; likely even better off.

Question: During the 1800s, all of the following contributed to improved health and population growth EXCEPT? a. the development of new methods of preserving food. b. migration out of the crowded cities. c. advances in the prevention and treatment of disease. d. the availability of a greater variety of food products.

Answer: B. The 1800s were a period of industrialization, which meant that more people started to live in the cities, normally in horrible conditions.

Question: How has having a dog improved your health and well being? I find it amazing that dogs can be so therapeutic to a person in need. How has having a dog improved your quality of life?

Answer: Well I got into a car accident back in may 2007 .. I couldn't do much .. I couldn't drive .. I couldn't stand for more then 2 mins w.o crying from the pain... and i couldn't even walk all that good.. My Fiance worked long hours at the time and thought that i need something to give me that push ... One day he surprised me with my baby girl ( pug pup ) after work .. and since then I can stand w.o pain .. I can walk as well as i could before my accident .. and i can drive again... I forced myself to get out of my depressed days of wanting to stay in bed ... and took my new little girl for a walk .. at first it was hard .. and now i have worked up the want to get a job .. and get out of my house .. i didn't leave my yard for 5 months .. I work every day and I'm happier then ever and I have my little girl to thank for this ..

Question: If prayer works, why is it only with the advent of modern medicine has health improved and lifespans increased? Health is obviously one of the most common things prayed for.

Answer: Prayer is completely ineffective. Numerous blind studies have shown over the past ten years that praying brings the same 50/50 results as not praying. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/40765.php http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12082681/ http://articles.sfgate.com/2006-03-31/news/17288045_1_prayers-praying-american-heart-journal http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/31/health/31pray.html?ex=1301461200&en=4acf338be4900000&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Prayer is a myth. It's like wishing on a star or wishing on a turkey bone when you break it. It's a nice idea, but it's just a fairy tale. And those who say they believe in prayer, really don't. If their appendix bursts, do they sit there and pray about it or do they go to the hospital?

Question: How has your health improved since you became a vegetarian? I just became one a month ago and my migraines have stopped and I am not so fatigued all the time.

Answer: The main thing that happened to me was I felt so much more energy and love for life. I didn't feel so 'full' I felt 'light' and I also naturally lost wieght. I felt cleaner and I still do. Our bodies don't need all that meat.

Question: How has playing Dance Dance Revolution helped your health/improved your body? I'd really like to know about the benefits a person can gain from playing this game.

Answer: My legs got stronger everytime i played this game....i improved my times in track from playing ddr and from running.

Question: What are 2 events that improved HEALTH from the year 1932? HELP! PLEASE!

Answer: Tranquil is correct about antibiotic therapy. Here are some more important advances SINCE 1932: 1. A revolution in diagnostic imaging, culminating in today's widespread use of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and diagnostic ultrasound. 2. The eradication of smallpox. 3. Widespread vaccination against polio, haemophilus, diptheria, measles, mumps and rubella. 4. The lifestyle revolution: widespread recognition of the importance of exercise, nutrition, and smoking cessation. 5. Improvements in the treatment of hypertension and chronic vascular diseases, which decrease mortality from stroke, heart attack and kidney disease. 6. Trauma prevention: more rigorous safety standards for industry and consumer products, seat belts, helmet safety laws, campaigns against drunk driving, etc. 7. Environmental regulations that minimize exposure to toxins and carcinogens. 8. Improved early diagnosis of certain cancers and other conditions. Those are what I can think of off the top of my head. I'm sure there are many more. Hope this helps.

Question: Why are republicans scared of the new and improved health care proposal? Why would anyone want to keep a broken system if there is a better way? No one is destroying anything, just making it better. IF YOU LIKE YOUR COVERAGE THAN YOU CAN KEEP IT!!!!!!

Answer: The current US health care system does not work very well. Something needs to change drastically or America will fall farther and farther behind the rest of the world in terms of it quality of life and health status. Americans have the shortest life expectancy among all countries in the developed world and rank 45th globally. Even Bosnians live longer than Americans, which is great for the Bosnians, but what does it say about America? Every year over 500,000 American families declare bankruptcy because of problems paying medical bills. Many of those folks have insurance that proves to be inadequate when it comes time for it to pay. No one should go bankrupt trying to stay alive. That is unAmerican.

Question: What lifestyle changes have you made that have improved your health (mental and physical)? I'm interested in the changes that people have made that make them feel good. Some that I've made are: - I take 1000 mg. of fish oil daily. I think my circulation has improved, and my mood. - I've cut out dairy from my diet, and gluten products for the most part. Cutting out the wheat, I lost 18 pounds in two weeks. - I started exercising three times a week. I have more energy overall. - I do yoga. It helps me focus and relax. - I take 5-HTP supplements. This is the precursor to seratonin, of which is linked to depression. It relaxes me and boosts my mood. - I keep a diary of how I feel every day. It helps me track what works and what doesn't.

Answer: The biggest for me: -exercise on a regular basis -making sure I drink water -switched from coffee to tea -I was already a vegetarian, but I recently cut dairy and eggs out of my diet and feel great, especially after cutting out dairy

Question: How much will my health have improved after two weeks without smoking? I have not had a ciggie for just over two weeks what effects will this have on my health

Answer: I read in a Men's Health article that the cilia in your lungs will have finally purged the tar out of hemselves by week two. By all accounts this will have improved your lung capacity by 40%. After that it really depends on what kind of excersise you do to improve it more. I would suggest some swimming and maybe even singing. Breath control when singing is very good for your lungs and their capacity to hold more air. Swimming is also very good for "training" your lungs like a muscle... Hope that helps. W.