How One Woman Beat Cancer With FoodWritten by Joey Dweck
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In 2000, I eliminated grains and processed foods from my diet. I now eat only raw foods. Since I begin most days with a three to four hour workout, usually including an hour on bike, a weight session or a swim, followed by an hour’s run, I don’t eat breakfast until later in morning. Then, I have a big bowl filled with greens, one carrot, half a mango, a large banana, and six large grapes. The mixture is topped with one round tablespoon of B12 fortified nutritional yeast and one to two tablespoons of blackstrap molasses. Since breakfast is so late, I do not eat a full meal again until dinner. Dinner includes lots of greens such as broccoli, stalks of kale, celery, unpeeled English cucumber, cabbage, a carrot, one half bell pepper, one half large tomato, six cloves of garlic, and half of a yam or sweet potato, raw. The mixture is topped with one to two cups of salsa, one tablespoon regular mustard, and one tablespoon freshly ground flaxseed. Dessert consists of blueberries and a second fruit, a small handful of walnuts, and one tablespoon blackstrap molasses. Throughout day, I snack on carrots, celery sticks, grapes, dates, and, in evening, I eat air-popped popcorn. As long as you eat a sufficient amount of calories, you cannot be deficient in protein. Since all vegetables contain adequate amounts of all essential amino acids, you will obtain all essential amino acids you require from a plant-based diet. Moreover, because you are obtaining calcium from same source as cows – that is plant foods, primarily greens-- you will have enough calcium. While you should make a point of drinking lots of water, I also recommend two other beverages. To replace your morning coffee, try drinking a mug of hot water with one teaspoon of blackstrap molasses. And, since I live in Hawaii, where it is always warm outside, I enjoy keeping a jug of homemade lemonade in refrigerator. I make it by squeezing half a lemon into a half-gallon jug of water and then add a little sweetener. My raw vegan diet gives me an unbelievable amount of energy. Of course, without such energy, I could never compete in all events that I do, especially Ironman Triathlon. I almost never miss a day of training. As a bonus, I sleep like proverbial rock. In addition to changing your diet, this is a good time to modify your behavior. One of most important things that you can do is to incorporate regular exercise into your life. To help keep you motivated, you should consider joining a group. Although I ran for about 15 years by myself, after I joined a group of runners, I increased my distance and began to really challenge myself. And, while I find swimming by myself somewhat boring, swimming as a group is fun. In case of an accident or mechanical failure, longer bike rides should always include at least one other biker. Plus, rides are more enjoyable with other people. Where I live in Hawaii, there is never a shortage of people who want to go for a ride. Over time I have come to realize that triathletes are among most sociable people I have ever met. So, whatever your age, give it a try. When exercise is fun, you won’t have trouble making yourself do it! Copyright © 2005, by Weight Loss Buddy Press
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| | 5 Reasons to Feel Safe Submitting an Electronic Medical ClaimWritten by Joe Miller
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Simplicity In addition to security and compliance, I have to add that electronic medical claim software can boast simplicity in its processing of claims. Too often a practice has to struggle to get modem system to function at end of day. They also have to compete with countless other practices submitting end-of-the-day claims across their modems. The electronic medical claim system allows practices to simply sign on to an online account, prepare, and submit claims, using a secure and compliant system. Response Another concern that is shared by practices and patients alike is slow response of claims. Reimbursements and claims generally have a slow turn around time, and both parties tend to have to wait to see them posted. In electronic medical claim system EOB posting is automatic. There is no longer any need to wait around for EOB to arrive in mail. Accuracy increases and wait time decreases with electronic remittance. In an effort to provide a type of “preventive medicine” for medical practices, practices might consider a more responsive, simpler, and more secure, yet still compliant process for submitting medical claims. The electronic medical claim software has proven its effectiveness among many practices and will certainly create a more efficient claim submission system for your office.
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