Socialized Medicine

With all the talk about President Obama's new health plan, it might do well to refresh our memories about socialized medicine. The term is used in the USA when talking about publically funded health care. It was first used by the AMA in 1947 in
opposition to President Truman's health care initiative of that same year.
The original meaning of the term referred to a system that the goverrment would operate and employ health care professionals. This meaning applies to the British National Health Service and other health programs operating in other countries.
These countries include:

Finland
Spain
Ireland
and Cuba.

The term is more recently used to include Canada's Medicare system.

Most industrialized countries have some form of publically funded health care.
Only the USA does not provide universal care
according to the Institute of Medicine.

The term, socialized medicine, has a negative connotation in the USA, since it is associated with socialism. The first system of this type was initiated by Otto Van Bismarck after the Franco-Prussian war of 1870.

The following countries adopted some form of socialized medicine
in the following years:

Soviet Union-1920

New Zealand -1939

China- 1950's thru 1970's

Cuba- 1960's under Castro

In Australia, the federal government remains total responsible. In the UK, taxes are collected to subsidize health care. In the USA, public opinion believes that government involvement would increase costs and require more taxes. However, data from other countries does not support this belief even when taxes are collected ,as in the British system. The debate continues about socialized medicine versus our current USA system and proposed new plans such as Obama's reform ideas.

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Summer 2009 : Top human illnesses

The summer is a time for fun and relaxation. Swimming, hiking and other outdoor activities are in full swing. However, it is also a time to contract some very serious illnesses. Rashes, influenza and others that are much more serious.

Lyme disease
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
West Nile

and...... even Swine Flu

Let's take a moment to discuss Lyme disease.

Lyme disease, also known as borreliosis, is classified as a zoonosis.
Three species of bacteria are responsible for the disease. The disease is named
after the town of Lyme. Connecticut where a number of cases surfaced in 1975.
It is the most common tick borne disease. Infected hard-bodied ticks bite humans after hosting on a natural reserve of rodents. Early symptoms include:

fever
headache
fatique
depression
The disease can be treated with antibiotics.

A circular skin rash, called erythema migrans, appears in a characteristic
bullesye pattern. If left untreated, lyme disease can affect the joints, heart and cenral nervous system. Arthritis usually persists after the disease is successfully treated.
If you suspect that you have been bitten, and have a circular bulleye rash, do not delay treatment. This is a serious disease. Be knowledgable and take action.

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MORE ABOUT RESVERATROL: What can it do for me ?

Recently, there has been much talk about resveratrol, Most notable, Dr Oz and the Oprah Show presenting the beneficial effects of the antioxidant powerhouse.
Resveratrol is a polyphenolic found in grapes, red wine, peanuts and some berries. It is produced by some plants when under attack by bacteria or fungus. It has also been chemically synthesized from Japanese knotwood.
Some of the benefits of resveratrol include:

anti-aging

increased energy

preventing cancer

weight loss

fighting arthritis

There are many products on the market containing resveratrol.
Of these, it seems that Resveratrol Ultra is widely recommended. All products are not alike. The quality of the resveratrol depends on how fast it is frozen before use. Left unattended, the molecole rapidly decomposses and losses its bebeficial qualities. High quality resveratrol products pay close attention to how it is handled.
However, even high quality products can have side effects. It has been reported that high dosages of resveratrol can cause joint pain, diarrhea, and numbness in the arms and legs. Stomach pain has also been reported. Moderate dosages are recommended.

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