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Doesn't Flax Seed Scrap the Walls of the Intestines Much the Way Psyllium Does?
I have got this question about flax seed, she is confused about the dosage. Is it 6tbsp per day? Is this something you have to work up to, or can she start a 6 myself? Also, she is wondering if there is such a thing as "too much" flax in one day? The flax, what exactly does it do beside re
Improve Office Productivity With a New DR System
Digital images can be taken and then enhanced on a computerized clinical workstation. With all of these advantages, many medical offices are making the switch to digital imagery. If you are in the market for a new digital imaging system, you should consider the use of a new DR system and how it can
Sibling Caregivers - Chaos or Comfort?
When your parents are aging and cannot or will not go to assisted living, who will care for them? Will you? Should you? Do you have siblings that will help? How will that work? What are the pitfalls? This article gives some thoughts to consider before make those big decisions; and helps for those wh
Are You Planning Medical Transportation?
There are many reasons why you would need qualified medical transport. One reason of course is in case of an emergency accident. In this case you may have no choice in what company you use due to time constraints and simply tending to the patients needs.
What Causes Constipation and How to Avoid It
Constipation is caused when excess water is absorbed by the colon or if contractions of the colon's muscles are slow. Read this article to know in detail about constipation causes.
Senior Assisted Living - More Affordable and Enjoyable Than Expected
Genworth, a global financial services provider of long-term care insurance, recently came out with its 2013 Cost of Care Survey for assisted living and skilled nursing care. Senior Housing News broke down some of the findings of the survey, chief among them that "the cost of care among facility
Continence Health - The First Step To Ending Incontinence
Incontinence is coming out of the closet as the Baby Boomers hit their 60s. Once thought to be embarrassing conversation, now continence problems and their cures are splashed across our TV screens daily with pharmaceutical companies looking to cash in on a big, active lifestyle demographic.
Becoming Irrelevant in the Society
Aging is a beast. Just the other day, my mother, yours and everyone else's mother were in their 20's, irresistible, ready to conquer the world. Looking into the mirror thousands of times to find and c
Are You Setting the Bar Too High in Your Sandwich Generation Life?
Do you feel that whenever you accomplish something for your kids and/or senior parents that it isn't quite good enough? Are you so over scheduled with your kids' and parents' responsibilities that you end up putting off the important things for yourself?
Making Sense of the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
The newly added Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, also referred to as Part D, is due to go into effect January 1, 2006. And even with all the information that seniors had been inundated with this past fall, many are still left wondering how to make sense of this program.
The Advantages of Medical Coding
Medical coding is an important health care process that transforms patient diagnosis and procedure descriptions into numeric and alphanumeric codes. The task is performed by a specially trained professional called a coder. Because medical codes are used for both administrative and...
The History of Medical Terminology
Medical terminology has an extensive and rich history in Latin and Greek languages. When the Romans conquered Greece, around 400, the knowledge and language of both cultures merged, resulting in new medical concepts regarding disease treatment and containment. Medical records were chronicled by hand
Information on Abreva For Cold Sores
Abreva is a nonprescription medication used in the treatment of cold sores. If you suffer from cold sore outbreaks and think Abreva may be the treatment you are looking for, speak with your healthcare provider for more information.
Advertisements And Health
Advertisements of lose-weight products are something very common nowadays. But is their purpose really to help you improve your health or to get rid of the extra pounds once and forever?
Ginger - Nature's Super Food For Digestion, Inflammation And Circulation
You probably pass by the interesting-looking ginger root in the grocery store, but maybe you aren't aware of what an amazing little root plant it is, or how you can use it to improve your health. Although it is used in cooking, it has been used both culinary and medicinally for over 5000 years
Healthcare Industry is Growing
The healthcare industry is continuing to create jobs despite the global economic downturn. The projected annual spending on healthcare is said to increase by one fifth of the country's GDP in the future. A career in healthcare can guarantee growth and security even during the difficult times.
Find a Medicaid Or Medicare Doctor - Nursing Home Care and Medicaid
If you have medicaid or medicare then you need to get care from a doctor who accepts this type of coverage. You want to make sure you use a doctor that is someone you can connect with and feel comfortable with but make sure they accept your coverage. You can contact medicaid or medicare and they usu
5 Tips to Think About Mom, Dad and Ourselves
How do we respect the privacy, independence and dignity of our parents? How can we communicate effectively, as we explore new roles?
Federal Nursing Home Regulations
Elderly people are worthy of respect and should not be mistreated.serious old man image by NiDerLander from Fotolia.comIn 1987 the US congress passed the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, known as the Nursing Home Reform Act. This was brought on by the abuse and neglect that had...
The Benefit of a Single Sign On (SSO)
Traditionally, medical networks kept records on a host of different systems, meaning that you or your employees were responsible for learning a variety of different client side applications. Your IT managers also had to learn how to install and maintain a host of systems, which is certainly no easy