As a patient with very low vision, chronic heart failure, type 2 diabetes, weight management concerns and fluctuating hemoglobin levels, it is difficult to not have feelings of isolation, poor body image and self-blame that impact my mental health and wellness. These feelings also impact my honesty and relationship with my primary care team. Being afraid that I’ll be looked down on is one of the main factors that makes me not want to share information with them.
A few months ago, I disclosed that I had a bed bug infestation by my family doctor and nurse practitioner who visited…
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Illinois health care program for noncitizens, including illegal immigrants, balloons to $1.1B
An Illinois program to provide health care coverage to noncitizens, including illegal immigrants, will cost the state $1.1 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, officials said this week, an enormous increase from the $220 million initially earmarked for the benefit.
The health care program provides state-funded health care to immigrants age 42 and older who would otherwise qualify for Medicaid if they weren’t for their citizenship status. That includes those who are here legally on a green card for fewer than five years, and illegal immigrants. The state began providing Medicaid-like benefits to those 65 and over in 2020 and…
Carnivore for Weight Loss – Maria Mind Body Health
My Carnivore for Weight Loss book is FINALLY here!
The past 3 years I’ve been working on my latest book Carnivore for Weight Loss. I believe it’s the best book I’ve written so far!
Craig and I worked late into the night to get this out before we left for my Keto/Carnivore Retreat! And it is amazing! It is truly the easiest and best weight loss and healing book we have ever created.
If you like me and prefer to have a printed book, feel free to download this Carnivore ebook and print it so you can have it in…
States with abortion bans could drive away young doctors, especially OB-GYNs, a survey finds
Medical students say strict abortion laws are driving them away from pursuing careers as doctors in states where the procedure is banned.
The finding comes from a survey of third- and fourth-year medical students, conducted from August through October of last year — just after the June 2022 Supreme Court Dobbs decision that overturned Roe V. Wade, which for nearly 50 years granted the right to an abortion across the US
The reluctance to be a medical resident — young doctors who train in hospitals or clinics after graduating medical school — in states with abortion bans could further strain…
Red Light Therapy Face Mask
Now that I am in my 40’s I am always on the pursuit of natural anti-aging products.
In the quest for healthy and youthful-looking skin, we often explore various beauty treatments and products. Among the innovative breakthroughs in skincare, red light face masks have gained significant popularity in recent years. These remarkable devices utilize specific wavelengths of red light to deliver a range of benefits that can transform your complexion. There are numerous advantages of red light face masks and why they have become an essential tool in the pursuit of radiant, rejuvenated skin.
I use my red light mask…
Ontario passes a health-reform bill that expands private delivery of care
Ontario has passed a health-reform bill that will allow more private clinics to offer certain publicly funded surgeries and procedures in an effort to cut long wait lists for care.
Cataract surgeries and diagnostic imaging and testing will be expanded while the government will create an entirely new system to perform hip and knee replacement surgeries.
The moves are part of the government’s plan to decrease wait times and reduce a massive backlog of surgeries, which stands at more than 200,000 procedures.
“We’re going to shorten the list, we’re going to give people the care they need in a rapid…
TELUS Health reach agreement to comply with the Medicare Protection Act
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TELUS has reached a settlement with the Medical Services Commission of BC over concerns of non-compliance with the Medicare Protection Act.
The telecom giant has agreed to make operational changes to its LifePlus program to ensure conformity.
In December, British Columbia’s Medical Services Commission filed an injunction in BC Supreme Court against TELUS Health alleging the company was breaking the Medicare Protection Act.
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BC health minister announced an agreement made with TELUS Health
The legal action was brought forward over concerns patients had to pay to access LifePlus services currently advertised…