Archive for March, 2009

Dietary Supplements

Monday, March 9th, 2009

Health insurance is your most effective way to stay healthy and save your finances.  Don’t go without. 

Many people turn to dietary supplements as an alternative to other drugs. Many see them as more natural. They are easy to get, most supermarkets have many in stock. With so many people without health insurance they are growing even more popular each year.

A dietary supplement is taken by mouth in pill, capsule, liquid or tablet form. It contains at least one of the following; vitamins, herbs, botanicals and amino acids. They are always labeled for dietary supplement only. Just because they are on the shelf doesn’t make them safe however.

Dietary supplements are not regulated by the U.S Department of Food and Drug the same as other drugs are. The regulate label claims of these supplements. Manufactures do not have to prove the products are safe and effective, but they are not permitted to sale anything unsafe.

I don’t know about you , but that doesn’t make me feel very safe taking these supplements. Before taking a supplement you should always do your homework and consult with a physician. The contain chemicals like any other drug and can have side effects.

Auto insurance is also a safety net for financial well being.

Water is essential to our health

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

For health insurance quotes we would love to help.  We can help you find affordable options. 

Drinking water is important to maintain good health. When we were a kid in school, we learned that each molecule of water is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. What you may not have learned is how much water you need in order to be healthy.

Your body is made up of about 60 to 70 percent water. Your blood is mostly water, and your muscles, lungs, and brain all contain a lot of water also. Your body needs water to regulate body temperature and to provide the means for nutrients to travel to all your organs.

You have to continue to provide water to your body, because you lose water through urination and sweating. When you are very active, you lose more water than average. You should consume more water when you are on medications, drink alcohol, or sweat, because these things deplete the water in your body faster than normal.

It is important to keep your body hydrated with water to avoid mild dehydration. Some of the symptoms of mild dehydration are chronic pains in joints and muscles, lower back pain, headaches and constipation. A strong odor to your urine, along with a yellow or amber color indicates that you may not be getting enough water.

If you need a fast auto insurance quote we can help you.