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Health Insurance, Really?

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

By Dr. Greg Eckel, Naturopathic Physician at Nature Cures Clinic__________

The health insurance industry seems to be purposefully obtuse and complex.  As a recent conversation reveals it is also costly.  If you are responsible for your own health insurance you probably already know this.  If your employer carries the insurance you’ve probably seen the portion you have to pay for has been on the increase.

One recent example that I had to write about was around a patient needing imaging of their abdomen.  The insurance company confirmed they cover preventative screenings, however, if any positive finding (meaning anything that shouldn’t be there) would mean that the imaging would be deemed a surgical procedure, which they don’t cover any of the costs.  The procedure could cost upwards of $5,000.  My patient wouldn’t know if they had to cover the cost of the procedure until after they were woken up!! This is on top of a $600.00 a month cost just for the insurance to not cover a needed procedure!  Yikes!

Instead of ranting and raving about this, it got me thinking about other ways of going about delivering our healthcare.  I’m going to ask for some help and some brainstorming from you all out there in blog land though.  Health insurance drives up the cost of running this little thing we call Nature Cures.  We accept it for our patients as they have coverage and pay for it and should be able to use it.  However, as more and more stories like the one mentioned above come in, I’d like to explore some options.

I was thinking about our patients who pay out of pocket for our services.  Through creating a foundation, non-profit, some other vehicle (this is where I need your help to connect me to the people who know, perhaps you do?) where patients would get a tax deduction.  The entity would employ doctors to deliver care.  There would less transactions at the clinic.  This would possibly cut down on the amount of health insurance transactions we would need to do around here. And patients would get the care they need from our office.  Of course this doesn’t solve the above mentioned problem, but it does address the access to care for a lot of people to naturopathic and Chinese medicine care.

No need to worry if you are a patient of ours and have insurance coverage.  We aren’t getting rid of the benefit.  I’m just exploring some options with you all and starting a dialogue here.

If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them!  We really like creating around here and want to support you in creating as well.  Perhaps we could come up with a novel model that would help change health care delivery for the better!

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Food For Thought, Research On Plant Compound May Help Prevent Nerve-Cell Loss In The Brain

Sunday, November 14th, 2010

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Bladder Cancer Risk May Be Decreased By Increasing Selenium Intake

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

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Cranberry Juice Fights Bacteria

Monday, August 30th, 2010

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Lowering Homocysteine Levels With Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 Does Not Appear to Reduce Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Study Finds

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

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Cutting carbs is more effective than low-fat diet for insulin-resistant women

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome in Studies

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

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For Better Health – Please Don’t Stop The Music!

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

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Alternative Therapy Usage For Pain Increases With Age, Wealth

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

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When complementary is conflicting

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

When using complementary medicine, it is imperative to rule out any contraindications with underlying medical conditions or prescription medicine.

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Grape powder extract attenuates tumor necrosis factor α-mediated inflammation and insulin resistance in primary cultures of human adipocytes [abstract]

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

A study on grape powder extract has shown that it has the ability to decrease inflammation and insulin resistance.

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Herbalife’s Niteworks Proven Effective In Clinical Study

Friday, April 9th, 2010

A small study of a group of cyclists showed that those taking the supplement L-arginine had a significant increase in their anaerobic threshold, improving their athletic performance.

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Steep your genes in health: drink tea

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Multiple studies continue to confirm the potent effects of EGCG, the main component of green tea, against a plethora of diseases.

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Host a lecture by our practitioners

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Do you have a group or organization that you think would benefit from learning more about Naturopathic Medicine?  The doctors at Nature Cures Clinic provide free lectures as part of our mission to educate people on treatment options.  We also provide health screenings that catch often-overlooked symptoms that can lead to larger health issues.  With knowledge, enthusiasm, and humor, we deliver information that can change people’s lives and contribute to the health of your community or organization.  Some lecture options we offer include:

Digestion, Nutrition and your health: What is proper nutrition for you? You are what you eat — so learn how proper nutrition can bring better health, sleep patterns, aid in digestion, lower blood pressure and bring mental clarity, even in times of stress. How what we eat affects us both in positive and negative ways.

Children’s Health: Simple nutrition and the natural treatment of childhood illness. The experienced doctors from Nature Cures Clinic will share simple home remedies and new approaches to preventing and treating the most common childhood illnesses, from ear aches and tummy aches to chicken pox and fevers. Come find out what you can do at home.

Natural Remedies for Colds & Flu: Treating our illnesses can be very nerve-wracking and discouraging. Often the treatments we end up with are not what we wanted. Come and learn some great home remedies to turn to when your family gets hit with seasonal bugs.

ADD, ADHD & Learning Disorders: Learn a drug-free approach for Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD/ADHD) and other childhood behavioral issues. The doctors will discuss how neurofeedback, together with nutrition and homeopathy, can strengthen your child’s nervous system enabling better focus and concentration at home and in the classroom.

Women’s Health: There is abundant evidence that environmental factors may contribute to a variety of diseases in women, including Breast and Ovarian Cancers, Osteoporosis, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, Infertility, and Autoimmune Diseases. Our physicians will lead a discussion addressing the most common environmental exposures, associated risks, and treatment options.

Ergonomics for a Health You: Learn how stretching and proper posture are important to prevent health problems as well as reduce back problems, headaches, arm and wrist pain and neck aches.

Allergies & Asthma: Breathe easier and naturally. Learn how to treat allergies and asthma naturally, as well as optimize the effectiveness of current treatments including food, herbs, Chinese medicine, homeopathy and hydrotherapy.

Natural Approaches to Pain Relief: Learn how Acupuncture and Naturopathic Medicine together provide a complete, dependable, and time-honored approach to break the pain cycle. A Trigger Point/Acupressure demo will be included in this workshop.

Controlling Your Blood Sugar Naturally: Dysgycemia explains the whole spectrum of sugar regulation problems, from Hypoglycemia to Hyperglycemia. This talk will explain how food and supplementation affects our blood sugar and proper choices will result in stable energy and healthier blood glucose levels. Anyone with a family history of Diabetes should not miss these powerful message about prevention and sugar balance.

Rapid Weight Loss & Detoxification: Start fresh with a 9 Day Cleanse to shed those unwanted pounds and feel the energy you really have inside. Dr. Greg Eckel will explain why you store fat, the cleansing system and how the importance of nutrition, reasonable exercise and the RIGHT supplements will not only help you take the weight off, but KEEP it off.

The Many Faces of Lyme Disease: Chronic Lyme Disease can manifest in a multitude of ways. Its symptoms can mimic conditions as diverse as Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Arthritis, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis and many others. Dr. Greg Nigh will give an overview of chronic Lyme Disease, discussing new testing options, as well as naturopathic treatment protocols for overcoming this widespread and growing health menace.

Anxiety & Depression: The Holidays are gone. The weather is cold, wet and gloomy. Come find out what Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine have to offer you. You don’t have to feel that way! Presented by Dr. Greg Eckel

Vaccines: To Vaccinate OR To Not Vaccinate. Dr. Rose Paisley discusses the controversy on vaccinations. She will provide information about risks, benefits, public health issues, harmful additives and consumer choice.

Insomnia: Always Tired But Can’t Sleep. Come learn about natural simple therapies to help you snooze through the night. Presented by Dr. Greg Nigh

Women’s Health, Botanicals & Nutrition: Learn how to relieve symptoms of PMS, menopause and other hormone-related issues with natural remedies. Presented by Dr. Rose Paisley

Motor Vehicle and Sports Injury Rehabilitation: Tired of being told to just take a pill that relieves the pain, but doesn’t treat the problem? This workshop will teach you how to properly treat and prevent these types of injuries.

To schedule a FREE workshop at your location please contact:

Maria Zilka

Community Outreach Coordinator

maria@naturecuresclinic.com

or call (503) 929-7747

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90 Percent of Parents Want to Know More About Alternative Medicine, Survey Reveals

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

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