There is never enough blood in hospitals. If you look around you will find plenty of opportunities to donate blood. While this is true, there are still some out there that hesitate to donate. Here are some reasons why you should donate your blood often. Sense of Fulfillment There is no greater sense of fulfillment then when we give a part of ourselves and we don't exactly know who it will go to.
Seeing as how multiple visits to the doctor can quickly get expensive, it's a good idea to go to the doctor's office with certain things in mind that will help you make the best of your visit. Keep reading if you want to know what some of those things might be.
Be Comprehensive Your doctor will mention possible complications that might result from any of your ongoing medical issues, but it is your responsibility to make sure he knows about all your symptoms.
3. Sit down and write out some possible meals. Meals that I have made for each Tupperware container have included: *Fried stew steak (small chunks of steak that sell for cheap) marinated for a few hours in lemon and spices. Fried rice with vegetables and potatoes. Mix all the items together to create a cheap stir-fry. Eat an apple or banana with two of the meals. *Chicken stew with large chunks of grilled chicken (home-cooked) on rice. Pour the stew on top of chicken and rice to make a Hawaiian haystack type of meal. Stew should have vegetables in it. Grab a pear. *Tuna mixed with large macaroni noodle pasta with sliced chestnuts and diced celery for texture. If you are home some frozen grapes (they last forever and are a personal favorite) or if away from home bring an orange or blueberries.
Lowers Heart Disease Risk When you give blood it lowers the levels of iron in the blood which decreases the amount of oxidative damage. This is the reason that women are less likely to have heart attacks than men, especially when they experience bleeding with their periods.
Take Charge While doctors have all the training, never forget that you are the patient. You are the one dealing with the symptoms and the results of any medical issues you may be experiencing. Usually doctors are good at remembering this, but sometimes their diagnosis can be more technical rather than taking you into account.
Reduces Risk of Cancer Giving blood on a consistent bases is associated with lower levels of cancer risk. This includes cancers including stomach, lung, liver, colon, and throat cancers.
Sometimes your options might not be as varied as you would like, but often there are many different ways to deal with medical issues, so don't be afraid to give your opinion regarding what you may think of them.
Communicate Above all else, simply remember that your doctor is a person, just like you. So get in the habit of talking.
9. Enjoy your meals and your make the most of your workout. While this style of meal planning may not be for everyone I really enjoyed it. There are great benefits like only having to cook once a week and always having a good meal on hand if you are hungry (avoids binge eating crap). You can also save money this way by avoiding eating out and most importantly make the most of your workout by giving your body the nutrients and energy it needs to create muscle and eliminate fat. I realize the meal plan is more of an outline but this allows you to make adjustments if you like and find out meals you enjoy. Experiment to find out what you like and make sure to be consistent in your eating habits. A great part of exercise and meal planning is that a lot of health insurance companies will lower your premiums if you report consistent exercise and take health tests each year. So not only are you able to stay in shape but you get affordable health insurance as well.
Seeing as how multiple visits to the doctor can quickly get expensive, it's a good idea to go to the doctor's office with certain things in mind that will help you make the best of your visit. Keep reading if you want to know what some of those things might be.
Be Comprehensive Your doctor will mention possible complications that might result from any of your ongoing medical issues, but it is your responsibility to make sure he knows about all your symptoms.
3. Sit down and write out some possible meals. Meals that I have made for each Tupperware container have included: *Fried stew steak (small chunks of steak that sell for cheap) marinated for a few hours in lemon and spices. Fried rice with vegetables and potatoes. Mix all the items together to create a cheap stir-fry. Eat an apple or banana with two of the meals. *Chicken stew with large chunks of grilled chicken (home-cooked) on rice. Pour the stew on top of chicken and rice to make a Hawaiian haystack type of meal. Stew should have vegetables in it. Grab a pear. *Tuna mixed with large macaroni noodle pasta with sliced chestnuts and diced celery for texture. If you are home some frozen grapes (they last forever and are a personal favorite) or if away from home bring an orange or blueberries.
Lowers Heart Disease Risk When you give blood it lowers the levels of iron in the blood which decreases the amount of oxidative damage. This is the reason that women are less likely to have heart attacks than men, especially when they experience bleeding with their periods.
Take Charge While doctors have all the training, never forget that you are the patient. You are the one dealing with the symptoms and the results of any medical issues you may be experiencing. Usually doctors are good at remembering this, but sometimes their diagnosis can be more technical rather than taking you into account.
Reduces Risk of Cancer Giving blood on a consistent bases is associated with lower levels of cancer risk. This includes cancers including stomach, lung, liver, colon, and throat cancers.
Sometimes your options might not be as varied as you would like, but often there are many different ways to deal with medical issues, so don't be afraid to give your opinion regarding what you may think of them.
Communicate Above all else, simply remember that your doctor is a person, just like you. So get in the habit of talking.
9. Enjoy your meals and your make the most of your workout. While this style of meal planning may not be for everyone I really enjoyed it. There are great benefits like only having to cook once a week and always having a good meal on hand if you are hungry (avoids binge eating crap). You can also save money this way by avoiding eating out and most importantly make the most of your workout by giving your body the nutrients and energy it needs to create muscle and eliminate fat. I realize the meal plan is more of an outline but this allows you to make adjustments if you like and find out meals you enjoy. Experiment to find out what you like and make sure to be consistent in your eating habits. A great part of exercise and meal planning is that a lot of health insurance companies will lower your premiums if you report consistent exercise and take health tests each year. So not only are you able to stay in shape but you get affordable health insurance as well.
About the Author:
Altius Coventry Health Care is proud to be your partner in affordable health insurance. In addition to health plans for businesses of all sizes, we also consumer driven health plans as well as coverage for Medicare beneficiaries.
No comments:
Post a Comment