Inner Profile

By Roberto Garabell

 That’s right: what is wrong with us? Why is it that we do not have a socialized healthcare system in place in America? This is the land of the free, the place where opportunity is available to all…supposedly. How can there be opportunity if people don’t have their most basic need: their life?

If people cannot live due to a lack of healthcare, they most certainly are not free. The answer is Universal Healthcare. We need to do something to stop people from dying needlessly, such as my brother who was a working American that died in 2005 of a brain bleed. The hospital surgeon said that his death was preventable, if only he had proper checkups and treatments beforehand.

My brother worked his tail off in a national upscale restaurant chain for over 13 years, but was never offered health insurance coverage. Now, let’s flip the coin and go into another environment. In my previous job, I worked full time and had health insurance benefits. I could go to the doctor or hospital any time, and know that I would have coverage. Sure, there was some out of pocket expense, but it was livable.

What makes me sick is that my brother didn’t get healthcare when he desperately needed it (he had been having seizures untreated for two years prior to his death!), but people that I worked with at my job were going to the doctor two or three times a month! Why were they going? Some of them ADMITTED that they often went to the doctor as an excuse to get extra time off of work.

So let’s take a long hard look at our current system. That’s what we’ve chosen. We do not choose to cover everyone, just some. That’s right: we! We are paying into the system one way or another, whether it’s by paying for insurance benefits when they are offered, or supporting the companies who offer insurance to their employees by buying their products or services. One way or another, we are paying for it.

So why do we not set up a system where everyone can get care: Universal Healthcare? We should do this. Sure, there are a few disadvantages, such as a longer waiting list at the doctor’s office. Is that bad? No!

Think about it for one second. My brother might have to wait a month, but he could get in, instead of dying after two years totally untreated. On the other hand, those women in my office workplace who were going to the doctor just to get time off work might not be able to go so often. Oh my, they, too, might have to wait a month to get to the doctor, rather than going once a week! Big deal!

This is a disgusting reality and Universal Healthcare is the answer. Make the right choice and vote for a candidate who you believe will put into place a healthcare system that will truly cover EVERYONE, without exception.

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Bed Wetting - How Can You Help Your Kids Conquer It?
By Shannon Pollock

 Enuresis or bed wetting is a common problem faced by parents and children all over the world. The causes are many and there are numerous solutions to this dilemma. However, the most important thing for the parents to remember is that bed wetting is not done purposely by children and they need all your support and love to overcome it.

Causes

Bed wetting is a problem arising out of urinating while asleep involuntarily. The reasons for bed wetting include:

- Genetic factors

- Deep sleep

- Emotional stress

- Not getting enough sleep at night resulting in being too tired to get up

- Medical problems like diabetes, urinary tract infection and small bladder

- Slow progress in bladder control

The cause may be one or a combination of the above reasons. Continued bed wetting results in low self-esteem and more stress and this may still aggravate the problem. Parents can help a lot in this context.

When to seek treatment?

Up until the child is four years old, there is no need to worry. If the child wets the bed at night after four years of age, it is time to find the cause and remedy.

Since bed wetting can happen as a result of some medical problems, consult the child’s health practitioner and rule out those reasons. Do not wait for too long, as the child gets older, it can cause psychological problems. It may affect the child’s development and activities, if the problem goes untreated for a prolonged period of time.

Remedies

There are some changes in habits and remedial measures that might help the child control the bladder at night:

- Control intake of fluid before bedtime

- Have the child go to bathroom half an hour before bedtime and just before bedtime

- Have the child go to bed earlier to avoid being too tired to wake up during the night

- Use an alarm to wake up the child when there is moisture

- Let the child have easy access to the bathroom at night

- Provide enough lighting at night for the child to reach the bathroom without fumbling

- If the child is not able to wake up on its own, parents can help by waking up themselves and leading the child to the bathroom

- Bladder control exercises like holding urine for longer time during waking hours

- Avoid punishment as the child has absolutely no control over this problem

There are some herbal remedies that can be combined with some of the above changes. A teaspoon of honey taken two times a day is considered a remedy for bed wetting. Even though there are conflicting claims about this, it can be tried as it is harmless. Some of the herbal remedies for bed wetting are Parsley, Plantain, Horsetail, Corn silk and Arnica Montana.

Massage, chiropractic therapy and hypnosis can also be tried as they have no side effects. More than anything, don’t blame the child for the wet bed and don’t let the child feel guilty and embarrassed. If families work together, this problem can be overcome. Just remember that yours is not the only family facing this problem.

Don’t wait for the problem to reach gigantic proportions before seeking a remedy. When the child is past two years, you can start training the child by following a regular bedtime routine.

Parents can help by waking up at night one or two times to lead the child to the bathroom. By this, you might be able to avoid all the anxieties for the whole family.

Shannon Pollock has been teaching people about natural health remedies for many years. She is a specialist with experience in natural remedies for both people and animals.

For more information on natural remedies for bed wetting, as well as other natural health related topics, visit Shannon’s website called Natural Health Remedies and More

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Is restorAGE right for you?
By Dr. Jennifer Baxt, DMFT, NCC, DCC

 restorAGE was developed by Stuart Consumer Product Labs in conjunction with Joseph G. Olivieri M.D., an antiaging and growth hormone specialist. restorAGE is a powdered formula that contains 100% vegetarian, all natural ingredients. It was designed as a single source to fight the normal effects of human aging by working as a rejuvenating therapy with no need for any other supplements.

restorAGE includes a powerful antioxidant formula containing vitamin C and A which are known to help neutralize free radicals in the body. When taken once a day as an addition to diet, the overall benefits to the health of an individual are substantial. Herbal supplements may help increase IGF-1, which provides weight loss as it increases energy that works as fat burners and helps to build muscle. Because of this, total fitness can be accomplished without the use of separate muscle or body building supplements. restorAGE also contains resveratol that helps maintain and improve memory, learning and recall as well as cognitive function. Another bonus with the use of restorAGE is that it aids in the maintenance of collagen and elastin to help improve the texture and appearance of the skin, thereby improving its smoothness and ability to heal faster.

In today’s world, the demands placed on individuals to find the time to work, maintain a home and look after a family can leave one stressed out. A stressed body very often leads to the development of poor sleep habits and insomnia. restorAGE has shown to alleviate stress and improve sleep patterns. It also improves sexual performance and endurance. All of these benefits are contained in one package, everything you need for the mind and body. There is no longer a need to purchase dozens of vitamins and other supplements that can have you taking a fist-full of pills while emptying your wallet. Once a day, easy to dissolve in juice or water, the orange powder is easy to drink with no mess and no fuss.

Information on the product restorAGE can be found on the internet at http://www.restor-age.com. You will find a list of all the ingredients such as vitamins and minerals as well as information on its benefits, which are listed in five categories: Skin care, Antioxidant and stress support blend, sexual performance and endurance, memory and cognitive function.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease

Jennifer Baxt is someone who works with people and cares about their health and well being. restorAGE has been an added bonus in her life and wants to share this great product with others. You can find out more information at http://www.restor-age.com

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