Natural Herbal and Plant remedies have been used for centuries and is often considered as Complimentary, Holistic and/or Integrative Medicine. Many Tertiary Treatment centers now offer Integrative Medicine in their therapeutic, multi-disciplinary treatment planning. For anyone combining traditional treatment/medications with herbal therapies it can be very tricky as well as potentially dangerous/life threatening for anyone uneducated in this area. Herbal Remedies are not monitored by the FDA or any governing body and can have significant negative side effects when combined with prescription medications. Please reach out to a specialist like an Integrative Medicine physician before adding or changing your treatment plan when herbals are involved.
No one ever wants to think about or discuss the end of Life, but we are all born and eventually we will all pass away. Advanced Care Planning, puts you in control of your death and what measures you would like or not like when your time of death is near. When you complete the forms, it can be the most powerful gift to your loved ones. They now will know your End of Life Care wishes regarding; Life Support, Breathing and Feeding Tubes, Nursing Homes, Organ Donation and so much more. Hopefully you will not need these for many years to come, but when you do they will be completed and your wishes known.
Whatever your health care needs, remember you need to be your own best Advocate; this is about you or your loved one. Reach out and call the number on your Insurance card for your plan benefits; ask for your deductible (percentage you are responsible for), your Out of Pocket maximum (usually annual maximum you are required to pay on your own), Network differences (if you use an in-network provider vs Out of Network). When you are Out of Network usually there is not a contract for guaranteeing you the Doctor has agreed to a certain fee.. (aka..be careful), and how much of those out of pocket costs you have met for the year (0% in January vs 100% by July??) for anticipating your upcoming expenses. You can verify if your Insurance company has a Case Manager to help provide you or your family resources for your current situation; often Travel & lodging is available to seek a 2nd Medical opinion or if care is needed for you to travel > 50 or 100 miles for specialized Physician care. Some Companies offer incentives for Healthy Living/Weight loss programs and specialized Nurse Case Managers, Doctors and Social Workers to help members manage Kidney disease, Bariatric (obese population), Maternity, Congenital Heart (babies with heart defects), Joint Replacement (hips, knees etc.) and provide additional resources free to you for being under their Insurance and you may even have access to "Centers of Excellence." This is often access to top World renowned facilities and physicians across the country for more rare disease and conditions. Again, it is better to have the resource information and not need it later vs never knowing it existed and not using your hard working benefits to help you in your time of need
Diet and exercise need to be balanced in order to achieve successful weight management, balancing of stress and overall ensuring you are Living Your BEST Life YET. You can exercise as much as you'd like but if you are not eating healthy, you will not receive the full benefit of weight loss, and vice versa. Finding ways to eat a healthy well balanced diet along with exercise 3-5x/week for 20-30 minutes into your lifestyle will help you create an individualized plan to achieve your goals not only for weight loss but for ensuring you are...Living Your BEST Life YET.
Overcoming eating disorders such as food addiction, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and others is never easy and should never be attempted on your own. Changing the way you perceive food and fitness and developing a positive body image can be challenging. If you struggle with an eating disorder, you should know that we believe clients can recover and live a healthy, happy life. Trained Professionals are available to help support you on your journey to help identify thru counseling the triggers that you have been unable to control and can help to empower you to break the cycle, helping you Live Your BEST Life YET ! Do not forget to call your Insurance company, the number on your card for possible coverages and incentives to further help you on this journey. Some incentives can be financial reimbursement, health club discounts and more. So do not miss the opportunity to utilize your benefits to the max.
Detoxing can assist you with clearing out toxins from your body and give your digestive system a break to heal and restore naturally, before introducing new eating habits and food. Your mentality and how you view food will drastically alter how effective weight management can be and detox will work. Research here to set yourself up for success and shift the way you relate to food while cleansing your Mind and Body as well in the process.
*** 24 Hrs Crisis Support Phone numbers: NAMI @1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or Text the letters NAMI to 741741 Or Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline @ 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
No ones life is perfect!! Now, re-read that sentence. We all have had situations where we have felt overwhelmed, alone, sad, stressed, wondering how we will meet our goals and responsibilities as we fall apart. Certainly this past year we have seen how COVID-19 has escalated the need for mental health support. As we have seen an increase in societal anger and frustration as people continue to feel isolated & afraid with so many unknowns. It is very much like Soldiers coming back from War with PTSD. This article from NAMI- National Alliance on Mental Illness is by any means NOT a recommendation for self help only. It is added here to support all of those who are suffering in silence to know they are not alone, increasing awareness there is support available including 24 Hr. Crisis Staff to assist with coping and help you on your path to overcome the challenges and help guide you to moving forward to a peaceful recovery. Thru counseling and education, you can learn effective coping skills to help you break the negative thoughts and patterns for moving forward. Life will always have challenges but its how you are able to handle those situations, managing your thoughts and then being able to take ownership and responsibility for your own actions and moving forward in a positive direction, putting you back in control and assisting you to Living your BEST Life YET.
*** 24 Hrs Crisis Support Phone numbers: NAMI @1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or Text the letters NAMI to 741741 Or Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline @ 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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