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The NHS, or National Health Service, of the UK was once upon a time viewed as a wondrous thing to behold. More recently it has taken somewhat of a bashing both in the UK and across the pond. Somehow or another the NHS has been portrayed in the USA as an example of why free health-care is a bad thing. Now, as with all things in this life, the NHS is not perfect but I still believe it is a great institution and well worth protecting. keep reading →

Most people suck at describing pain, so don’t think you are alone. I hope to help you learn a language to talk about your pain and symptoms with your doctor or other medical provider. I will introduce you to describing your symptoms in terms of history of injury, and location, quality, intensity, frequency and duration of pain. keep reading →

Every decade a list of healthcare objectives is formulated for the American population by the US Federal Government through the work of www.HealthyPeople.gov. This time, we can help cut healthcare costs.... keep reading →

This week's health care HubMob sheds a lot of quality information on health care reforms, treatments, physicians, pricing and more. Universal or national health care is sure to be mentioned. keep reading →

Our culture of Western Medicine is not designed to spend both quality and quantity of time with patients to properly evaluate and treat complex health needs. As patients we have to take on a lot of responsibility and initiative to get our needs met. keep reading →

Pain Management Procedure - Intrathecal Pump Implant This pain management procedure is performed for relief of chronic pain. The intrathecal pump is used for patients for whom conservative methods of treatment have failed to help and surgery is not... keep reading →

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are special savings accounts, usually in banks or credit unions, that are created in combination with a high deductible health insurance plan. Like traditional IRA (Individual... keep reading →

I have worked my entire adult life in healthcare. An ugly truth emerged: When doctors don’t know what’s wrong with you, they conclude nothing is wrong with you. Through this short-sightedness, people with auto-immune and connective tissue disorders fall through the cracks. keep reading →

I have seen my share of doctors over the past year since my breast cancer diagnosis and I've learned the importance not only of effective communication, but of being your own advocate and the need to know how to talk to your doctor... keep reading →

Pain Management Procedure - Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection This pain management procedure is used to relieve the lower back and radiating leg pain. Steroids may reduce swelling and inflammation caused by stenosis, radiculopathy, sciatica, and... keep reading →

I am not going to pretend that I have read the 500 page health care reform proposal or the numerous changes; and I have not followed all the media hype, therefore I will not give youmy opinions on either one. However, I’m choosing to point out... keep reading →

senior care, elder care, senior services, I am privileged to live in a great country - one that prides itself on its universal health care system. Recently though, changes have been proposed as "cost saving measures". Those changes would not only... keep reading →

We take good care of our car. We have the preventative maintenance done. We change the oil and rotate the tires. Why can’t we treat our bodies as well as we treat our possessions? We need to “turn the radio down” and listen for the rattles in our body like we do for our car. keep reading →

After 6 ½ years of chronic sinus infections, I finally cured myself and regained my life with a self help book. I followed a regime of immunity boosting supplements to regain my health. keep reading →

I grew up in a family that believed that our bodies know how to heal themselves. This idea has stayed with me all my life pushing me to use and discover natural medicines. Even more, the increasing... keep reading →

September 27, 2009 The term Medical Tourism refers to traveling to another a foreign country for medical care. In times past traveling abroad for medical care was limited to wealthy people in regions where the type of medical care needed was... keep reading →

I recently got an email from a friend I had not spoken with in some time. It was a set of photos comparing children in normal healthy environments with those in drought ridden and poor areas. The stark contrast between the chubby rose cheeked kids... keep reading →

Perhaps it would be easier to start with exactly what the WHO is and what it does. It's a given Roger Daltrey will NOT be part of the hub mob this week, perhaps next week? The World Health Organization, (WHO),... keep reading →

I won’t get into the debate of whether health care is a right or not, or whether the proposed health care reform is an attack on capitalism and an attempt to implant socialism as the dominant ideology in... keep reading →

There are various advantages and benefits of Health Insurance if we will see our current lifestyle and working environment. So investing in Health Insurance is the first thing that you should do when you start earning money. keep reading →

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This is my new Hubmob answer to Health Care Issues.

According to Google define supplements - Vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other substances taken orally and meant to correct deficiencies in the diet.... keep reading →

Let me start by saying that this article is written from personal experience.   I went to the local hospital because I had flu-like symptoms one morning before going to work.  My cousin went to the same... keep reading →

The debate between Cobra Medical Insurance for the unemployed versus Medical is still a Hot Topic in this Economical decline. How do you feel about our Presidents' Plan? Vote and Add comments to this timely debate. I hope the information in this controversial article make some valid points and is of valuable help to you. keep reading →