Category Archives: Health

As an extract that is made from juicy and red-blue summer berries of the Prunus tree, cherry fruit extract is believed to acquire some medicinal qualities that would be beneficial for healing various forms of ailments. Numerous studies have found out the cherry fruit extract can give remarkable health benefits which often range from fighting inflammation to preventing the onset of gout, which is basically a painful joint condition. So many health benefits have been found from the use of cherry fruit extract since the cherry fruit itself, which most […]

About 87 percent of the residents of Germany have statutory health insurance, i.e. GKV. As of May 2005, the GKV relied on 321 non-profit sickness funds to collect premiums from their members and pay health care providers according to negotiated agreements. Those who are not insured this way, mainly civil servants and the self-employed, receive health care through private for-profit insurance. An estimate of 0.3 percent of the German population (around 250,000 people) has no health insurance at all. Some of them are so rich that they do not need […]

Divorce has a significant effect on the availability of health insurance benefits. Find out how to maximize the health insurance benefits available to you after divorce. Divorce causes major issues with health insurance benefits. Many families have employer provided and/or paid for health insurance benefits that cover the entire family. It is not uncommon to see situations where the other spouse is a stay at home parent, with absolutely no access to health insurance benefits, or employed at a job with either no health insurance benefits available or those benefits […]

One of the major hassles of being self-employed is the need to find an affordable health insurance plan that doesn’t break the bank as you’re trying to keep your own business running successfully. With all the articles and newscasts about the ever-rising costs of health care, the thought of finding an appropriate insurance policy that is also cheap can seem like a daunting task at first glance. The good news is that if you are self-employed then you have an abundance of choices in health insurance options. There is individual […]

If you have eyes that you suffer from eye diseases, then it’s most likely that it was the result of something more than just bad eyeglasses. If you think that your eyes are simply dry and have problems with astigmatism, then you may have what is called a lazy eye. In other cases, you may have glaucoma or some other kind of eye condition. Regardless, of what you’re dealing with, one thing for sure is that you must do something about it and have the means to do so. When […]

Having clean air to breathe is not just a luxury and many people are learning about the various ways to improve air quality when they are indoors. One of the methods to help improve air quality is the use of humidifiers and dehumidifiers to control the moisture in the air. Air moisture may not be something that you thought a lot about, but it could be a large contributing factor to the negative symptoms that you experience at times. That means then that air moisture can be a very important […]

Let us first understand what eczema is. We all know it as an acute skin disorder but some of us are also not sure what exactly eczema is and what causes it. According to the Dictionary of Doctors and Surgeons, eczema is a chronic allergic reaction to a substance found in our environment or food we consume, such as dust, pet dander, or wool. It is usually not harmful to the person but can result in an annoying and painful disorder, which is characterized by blisters, skin thickening, redness, itchiness, […]

Most people suffering from panic attacks are constantly searching for answers on the internet about how to control the attacks. What is even more disturbing is that most people believe there is only one cure for panic attacks. Well, here are a few tips and strategies to help you control your panic attacks naturally. The first step you can take to stop panic attacks is to remain calm, but be aware of your body. If you notice that it is getting tense, then you must follow it up with some […]

This article talks about the causes and possible treatments for muscle pain; an ailment that is usually experienced by individuals who engage in vigorous physical activities. Though the use of over-the-counter or prescription medication is not prohibited, many health experts do not encourage the frequent use of pain-relieving medication. Instead of using medication, people who suffer from muscle pain should engage in activities like warming up, stretching, and cooling down. Muscle pain can be caused by ordinary stress, strain, the tension in physical activity, major injuries, and muscle diseases. This […]

More people than ever before are turning to fitness as a way to help them stay healthy and fit. No longer is it just a word for people who want to look good. Today’s fitness model wants to be fit and healthy at the same time. Fitness is no longer an option; it is a requirement. In order to remain healthy and fit, you need to make a commitment to work out every day. It’s a simple formula that works: First, you must get healthy, and then you can continue […]