Santa Clause Makes Changes to Visits

Santas this year may be making changes to their routine visits to protect themselves and others from the H1N1 virus.

Overweight persons have been linked to severe attacks of the swine flu, since Santa Claus is usually overweight or obese it poses added health risks.

Associations for Santas are taking actions. One in particular was a seminar recently in Philedelphia on swine flu.

Some suggestions are:

• Keeing sick kids away
• Placing hand sanitizer stations around malls
• Santas washing their suits more often ( every day)
• Santas to get all the flu shots including the H1N1 vaccine.
• Santas using hand sanitizers and setting an example to kids.

There was a case mentioned in which a kid too sick to be at school was seen fit to be with Santa. This year sick children will be found unfit to sit with Santa or shake his hand.

Combat Swine Flu -Boost Your Immune System

Alternative Medicine Is Used Against Swine flue

Alternative therapies used to fight flus and influenza are considered good against the H1N1 virus.

Alternative medicine practitioners reported that with herbal remedies and good nutrition people without the vaccine can avoid the swine flu. Some herbal remedies mentioned are: astragalus, geisemium and cecchetto.

A healthy immune system can be a defense against many illnessses including colds and flus. It would therefore make sense that if these herbal remedies work by building the immune system, they would protect against the swine flu. F0r those whose immune system is already suppressed this may be a challenged.

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Reducing Mistakes In Medical Emergiences

You can store your medical records online. Medical information like allergies, medications, medical conditions etc online on iMediChart.com secure server. They may come in handy in emergencies or Doctor office visits to reduce medical mistakes or saving lives. Whether you are an individual or a family, you can benefit from your own records. See it for yourself.

Encounters With Holistic Practitioners

The Center for Healing Arts offers in-depth encounters with holistic health practitioners on DVD. Each DVD film session features a personalized, in-depth encounter with an adept practitioner of one of the healing arts. It is a deeply valuable resource to those who are seeking increased well-being in their own lives and the lives of their families. Please click this link to visit The Center for Healing Arts to get Listen With Your Heart:Sandra Ingerman on Shamansim, Healing & Nature and other valuable resources.

Self Care For Lifestyle Change

There is a program focusing on managing yourself to accomplish important goals. Lifestyle changes may force you to set goals or deadlines but fear, anxiety, anger and stress may become hurdles along the way. For example: -You may recovering after a lengthy illness -You may be recovering after surgery -You may have just discovered you are at risk for cancer. -Your are overweight and any more may cost you your life -Your cholesterol is high and you are hypertensive The point is you are at a stage where you have to make lifestyle changes that are necessary for your health. Learn about this program and how it can motivate people to self care: http://www.makinghealthdecisions.com/ Attract Health Album can improve your outlook on being healthy

Personal Health Records

The Personal Health Information Protection Act(PHIPA)- Ontario, Canada

Did you know that when you visit a hospital or any health care setting, have a test done or receive care in your home, health information is recorded in your health records?

Under PHIPA in Onatrio Canada, you have the rights to:

• Give consent to how your personal health information is collected, used and stored.
• Request access to your health records
• Make corrections to your records

When you visit a hospital or health care setting, you may be seen by more than one health disciplines. These Health Information Custodians are required to take steps to safeguard your health information. Each will have access to your health records to:

1. Access your health history
2. Record pertinent data about your visit

To access your health history-This is important for several reasons:

• To give the right treatment
• To make appropriate referral.
• To collaborate with those who know about you.
• To know about your health condition.

To Record Pertinent Data This will be new information added to your record at that time. It will be notes about your visit and treatment, including any tests. It may include recommendations. This information will be entered in your Health Records. The Health Information Custodian will sign his or her name and designation. The new data then becomes part of your personal health records. This is done by each Health Information Custodian each and every time you are seen by one. The Personal Health Information Act sets out guidelines for all Health Information Custodians to follow. It applies to all involved in the delivery of healthcare services.

Under this act Health Information Custodians are required to:

• Safeguard your personal health information
• Collect only what they need to do their job
• Take reasonable steps to ensure your health records are accurate and complete for the work they do
• Provide a written description of the practices they use to protect your information

Personal health records, their use and storage may be an issue for your health system. Yours may have different regulations.

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Spending On Alternative Medicine Is Up

According to a recent research study, American people are spending a substantial amount of out of pocket money on Alternative Medicine.

The annual amount is $34Billion. Among the popular ones are: -Chiropractors -Acupunture -Herbal remedies Because this large amount of money is out-of-pocket, researchers want to do more research to determine which ones really work.