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Allergies
Things you can do to control symptoms
Stuffy nose, watery eyes and sneezing may sound like cold symptoms but could really be allergies. Give yourself a leg up by learning the causes, effects and treatments that will help you beat seasonal and recurring allergies without breaking a sweat. Remember, it's the 6th leading cause of chronic disease among Americans.
Body Mass Index
What is it and how is it used?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. Calculate your BMI. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness for people. BMI does not measure body fat directly, but research has shown that BMI correlates to direct measures of body fat, such as underwater weighing and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).1, 2 BMI can be considered an alternative for direct measures of body fat. Additionally, BMI is an inexpensive and easy-to-perform method of screening for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
Choosing A Doctor
Things to look for
It is important to choose your doctor with care, because quality varies. For example, the Pacific Business Group on Health asked patients of California doctors' groups how they rated their care. The results? More than 80 percent of the patients said they were satisfied with their care. But fewer than two-thirds were happy with the ease of getting that care. Choose a primary care doctor who will meet your needs and give you quality care.
Healing vs. Curing
What's the Difference?
In our world of greater awareness, and as people are turning more and more to natural ways of taking care of themselves, the words healing and curing tend to be used quite often and interchangeably. In reality, they mean two different things!
When people perceive themselves to be sick, or actually suffering from one or more discomforts, the first reaction is to take something or do something to put an end to the suffering. It may be an aspirin, something stronger, or a therapy of some kind. If one is successful at it, and the suffering ends, they may say that they are healed or cured.
But healing has little to do with the removal or ending of symptoms. Rather, it is an intimate and integrative process that encompasses the entire spectrum of our existence.
Choosing And Using A Health Plan
Changes and Choices
Health care in America is changing rapidly. Twenty-five years ago, most people in the United States had indemnity insurance coverage. A person with indemnity insurance could go to any doctor, hospital, or other provider (which would bill for each service given), and the insurance and the patient would each pay part of the bill.
But today, more than half of all Americans who have health insurance are enrolled in some kind of managed care plan, an organized way of both providing services and paying for them. Different types of managed care plans work differently and include preferred provider organizations (PPOs), health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and point-of-service (POS) plans.
Your Guide to Choosing Quality Health Care
Choosing a Hospital
How can you choose the best quality hospital for the care you need? It is important to consider quality, because research shows that some hospitals simply do a better job than others. For example, we know that hospitals that do a greater number of the same surgeries have better outcomes for their patients.
Barber Shops
All Star Cuts
2140 Peachtree St., Behind Houston's
404-351-8625
57 Forsyth St.,
404-659-5533
2060 Peachtree Rd. NW.,
404-605-0999.
Appointments available anytime 24/7.
Beauty Products
Michele Clark,
770-330-4514,
Independant Beauty Consultant
DJ Diva Beauty Outlet
3240 South Cobb Dr, Smyrna;
770-444-9437;
The largest Beauty Outlet in Georgia with the largest
selection of natural wigs and hair.
Hair Care
Brandon Ari - Van Michael Salon -
Hair Color Specialist
Zen'Zele Natural Hair
404-713-5946
Healthy Beverages
Makeup Artist
Personal Trainers
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Work - Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Consultants, P.C.
1 Baltimore Place, Suite 400, Atlanta
404-885-9675,
Salons
265 Ponce de Leon Ave.,
404-873-5300
Spas
2100 Roswell Road Suite 200C-515, Marietta;
770-369-3606; We provide holistic solutions which will empower our clients to improve and balance their health, body, spirit and mind.
404-888-9449,
1 Baltimore Place, Suite 402
Atlanta, GA
Soothing Touch Therapy Day Spa
Doctors: General Practice
My GA Doctor - Flat Fee Outpatient Medical Services that are available to everyone regardless, of sex, age, income, medical history or national origin, including non-immigrants & visitors.
404-909-8336
Plastic Surgeons
Frederick Work, Jr., M.D. - Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Consultants, P.C.
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