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Christian Counseling Services: Health Insurance Quotes Reform Obamacare Updates

Health care spending projections for the next decade, published in the journal  Health Affairs last week, appeared to have a little something for everyone. Prepared by Medicare’s Office of the Actuary, the report notes that health care spending will increase 0.2 percent faster than previously projected due to the health reform law’s many changes to the system. As a result, The New York Times proclaimed that the “health plan won’t fuel big spending,” causing an annual spending increase of 6.3 percent rather than 6.1 percent. The Christian Science Monitor, on the other hand, warned that reform will definitely cause health insurance costs to rise and that Americans should be on guard for big increases in 2014 when many of the law’s major provisions kick in. Spending on health insurance is expected to increase 12.8 percent in 2014 as millions of uninsured Americans gain coverage. However one interprets the results of the report, it is clear that rising ...

Vicodin Withdrawal… What to Expect?

Question by It’s me: Vicodin Withdrawal… What to expect? I have been taking vicodin, 10mg, two to three times a day for about a year. I’ve been depressed due to personal tragedy, and even though I saw a psychologist for quite some time, and tried different antidepressants, I didn’t find anything that helped much. I turned to the vicodin because it made me feel happy again. I don’t want to rely on it anymore and I plan on going “cold turkey” tomorrow. What can I expect to go through during withdrawals and how long can I expect it to last? Thanks for any advice :) Read more... ...

Anxiety and Depression Help: Anxiety, Depression and You

Research has suggested as much as up to 60 percent of anxiety sufferers also have depression. Depression and anxiety are two common emotions, causing suffering and feelings of inferiority, hopelessness and worse. Modern society is experiencing an epidemic of stress, anxiety and depression. Some in the medical profession will say we all are experiencing some degree of post-traumatic stress disorder! Imagine feeling drained of initiative and overwhelmed with constant feelings of dread, worry and concerns about the future. This can lead to physical ailments, lower quality of life, and generally intolerable life situations. Depression, Anxiety, or Both? Read more... ...

Can Alcohol Use “Not Abuse” Retard a Person’s Ability to Concentrate and Retain Information?

by USAG-Humphreys Question by Djhan: Can alcohol use “not abuse” retard a person’s ability to concentrate and retain information? I’m asking ’cause I usually have two or 3 drinks a day and I find that recently I’ve been having a lot of difficulty concentrating and retaining info. I never had difficulty concentrating and retaining before, in fact I never really had to study before, I’d just read the material and it would stay – but no more. I can’t even seem to focus long enough to get through reading my study texts. Do you think the alcohol is causing this? Read more... ...

Geriatric Physical Therapy Exercises: What Is Physical Therapy?

Physical Therapy is fast becoming one of the more popular forms of treatment for people who are unable to carry out a normal life because of a physical condition. Victims of head injuries, strokes, neuromuscular or neuroskeletal conditions and heart conditions are just some of the people that physical therapy can help with. Physical therapy is a vital part of these people’s treatment now as it helps them to live a life they thought was gone. Read more... ...

Arm Brace Helps Stroke Survivor Keep Control

Arm brace helps stroke survivor keep control The powered brace, whose cost is often covered by a patient's medical insurance, also can be used for recovery from other neurological disorders, such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Phelps … Read more on The Review Paralyzed Veterans of America Recognizes 2013 Summit Sponsor Allergan “Thanks to their generosity we're able to bring together world-renowned clinicians to share their expertise with hundreds of health care professionals and provide them with the most updated information in the field of spinal cord injury patient care … Read more on Fort Mills Times Read more... ...

Geriatric Depression Treatment Part 3

  Geriatric Depression Treatment Part 3 – http://vibraboard.info/ http://vibraboard.info/bone-density/ http://vibraboard.info/strength-training/ Medical Treatment 2. Consulting a physician is vital w…   Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families The ACoDF term certainly has been adopted by those within mental health circles — clinicians, therapists and a collective of people whose support groups (such as NAMI) more loosely attach the tag without 12-step trappings. … In a phone interview he … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog) Read more... ...