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The Benefits of Quitting Tobacco Use

Quitting Tobacco Use

Quitting tobacco is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health.1 Despite what you may think, it is never too late to quit smoking! In fact, you can experience several benefits of quitting smoking within minutes of cessation and can enjoy the benefits of quitting for years to come. As soon as a person quits, his …

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INFLAMMATION: A COMMON PATHWAY FOR DEADLY DISEASE

INFLAMMATION

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD We’ve all heard of inflammation but what exactly is it? Inflammation is the response of our immune system to injury or infection. When it’s short-lived and targeted for specific purposes such as recovering from a cold, it’s a wonderful thing. However, long-term chronic inflammation can be deadly. That’s because long-term, chronic inflammation results in horrible …

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Health Insurance – 2022 Enrollment Periods and Exceptions Don’t wait: Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment ends March 31

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Did you know that if you’re unhappy with your Medicare Advantage Plan (Medicare Part C), you have options? Each year, there’s a Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period from January 1 – March 31. During this time, if you’re in a Medicare Advantage Plan and want to change your health plan, you …

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Pay attention to potential symptoms of colorectal cancer

By Dr. Arie Dosoretz March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This initiative began in 2000 and has become a rallying point for thousands of colorectal cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates across the country. Awareness around this illness is important due to the impact this cancer has as one of the most common malignancies in our country. The numbers …

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Chronic Pain: How CBD Can Help

When you’re dealing with chronic pain, it’s difficult to focus on anything other than your discomfort. The agonizing and sometimes debilitating pain can cause us to lose out on the important things, like spending time with our families, being productive at work, and even the simplest daily activities can require monumental strength to muster through them. In the U.S. over …

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Chronic Pain Intensifies Blood Glucose Levels

Chronic Pain

Denise A. Pancyrz – Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author Chronic pain affects millions of Americans daily. Most people are aware of the psychological effects of chronic pain and the dangerous conditions it can cause; however, many people are unaware that chronic pain raises insulin and glucose levels significantly. Studies have shown that when pain is administered, glucose …

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Signs & Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance

Signs & Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Low Testosterone and Hormonal Imbalance in Men? A low level of testosterone in a man means more than just a low sex drive or erectile dysfunction (ED). Hormones are important for regulating most major bodily processes, so a hormone imbalance can affect a wide range of bodily functions. Symptoms consistent with low testosterone …

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9 Ways to Prepare for a Virtual Showing

9 Ways to Prepare for a Virtual Showing

Tomorrow’s market will likely be a mix of in-person and virtual showings. Here’s how you can make the best of your virtual showing. 1: Declutter. Clutter is a major distraction when buyers are viewing a home. You want them to focus on all the great features of the house, not look at the stack of mail cluttering the kitchen counter. …

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BEFORE YOU SIGN – READ CAREFULLY

By James W. Mallonee There is an old saying “there is no free lunch.” Recently, I have been bombarded with cards requesting my presence at a lunch or dinner to learn about retirement products called equity indexed annuities and indexed universal life insurance contracts. The name of the products is a mystery and not well understood by most lawyers and …

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Keep Your Feet Healthy

Keep Your Feet Healthy

One of the most abused and underappreciated parts of the human body is our feet. We use our feet every day without giving them a second thought. It’s not until we develop some type of pain or injury causing immobility that we begin to realize what an integral role our feet play in our daily lives. In fact, good foot …

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