Health Talk

Jay Bartels, who is a Regional Sales Director for Ameriplan(R)USA, Announced That the Consumer Driven Health Care Plan is now available in 15 states and should be available Nationwide in the next 2 months.

Consumer driven health care is how our healthcare system in our country will be utilized by the majority of the country, and the movement is underway. This company is projected to grow to ten times the size it is now, making this a perfect niche market, as well as a perfect time and a great time to get onboard..

The 13 year old, debt free company has pioneered an affordable dental plan that has gone nation wide. The Dental plan provides savings of up to 80%, and the remarkable plan includes a Vision, Prescription, And Chiropractic plan, all for under $20. Over 1.5 million plans have been sold.

At the companies recent convention in Dallas, they announced the company was expected to be a billion dollar company in the next 5 years. meaning they must train 2,000 National Sales Directors on top of the 300 they have now. There is a nationwide recruiting effort taking place to be sure the company has enough leaders to take on the huge expansion taking place. The average repeat residual income for a National Sale director is $100,000 and will be sure to grow with the launching of the new health plan.

Monday Thru Friday, the company has a national conference call and expands on the companies past, present and most importantly their future. This call is open to the public, and you can request the Call # and information be e-mailing Jaybartels@ameriplan.net

Please call (561) 716-8046 for further information, to speak with Regional Sales Director Jay Bartels.

To view the companies plan in full and to gather all the information you need , it is suggested that you visit the companies site at http://www.deliveringonthepromise.com/40242905.

So, What are Antioxidants Really?

Posted at 4:01 pm on Thursday, May 5th

As a consumer, I'm bombarded with loads of health benefits on product labels, including "99.9% Fat Free," "contains isoflavones", "6 grams of soy protein" and "packed with antioxidants!" While some of them sound suspiciously healthy, I really have very little for a frame of reference. What I know about antioxidants is what the media hype tells me, and that more you consume, the healthier you will be. I decided to do a little research an uncover what this catchphrase really means.

A Definition of Antioxidant

If you learned your Latin roots in English class, you've probably picked up that the term "Antioxidant" roughly translates to "against oxygen". Antioxidants bind together with oxygen molecules (02), nullifying any effect the molecules might have on their environment. Within our bodies, cells produce oxygen molecules as a by-product of their normal everyday processes. These oxygen molecules, called "free radicals", can have a detrimental effect on cells and genetic material (DNA). An antioxidant, by binding with the free radical, will neutralize it and prevent it from causing damage.

Where Do You Find Antioxidants?

Several minerals and vitamins which we consume regularly act as antioxidants, including vitamin A, C and E. Beta carotene and other members of the carotene family -which cause the rich color in many fruits and vegetables - are also antioxidants. Oranges, carrots, spinach and mangos are all great sources of these vitamins and minerals, therefore good sources of antioxidants. So basically, antioxidants are nothing new, what's new is the discovery that antioxidants can be beneficial to your health.

A Recent Study on Mice Validates the Positive Use of Antioxidants

At a recent study at the University of Washington, one group of mice had their cells fortified with antioxidants, while another group did not. Within the antioxidant group, there were two subgroups which had the antioxidants in different areas of the cell. The group with antioxidants in the cells' mitochondria lived 5 months longer, which translates to a 20% increase in life span. This is an important finding, and will probably lead to an even greater focus on antioxidants in the future.

So, Should We Be Taking Antioxidant Supplements?

The American Heart Association advises against it for now. While the positive effects of antioxidants have been demonstrated, some contrary studies have shown that individuals with more antioxidants in their system may not live as long. The AHA suggests (as they often do) to stick with a well-balanced diet and to include fruits and vegetables in your diet that contain anti-oxidants.

For myself, I think I'm content with the AHA advice on antioxidants. We live in an age where there is so much hype on minor studies by companies trying to edge each other out on the basis of being more healthy that I feel a healthy dose of conservatism is due.

(Washington) -- The cost of health insurance premiums rose in 2005, but at a slower rate than the year before. Despite that trend, analysts still warn that fewer and fewer employers are offering coverage because of increasing prices.

Average premiums for employer-sponsored coverage rose 9.2% between 2004 and 2005 after going up 11.2% the year before and 13.9% in 2003. A worker's average annual share for a typical family of four is now $2,713 per year, according to data released Wednesday by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.

Rising costs continue to severely stress both workers and their employers, who usually share medical coverage costs that continue to grow out of reach, according to the report.

About two-thirds of Americans get their health insurance through an employer. The U.S. Census Bureau reported last month that 45.8 million Americans now lack health insurance; most of those uninsured live in families with at least one full-time worker.

Wednesday's data show a primary driver behind that trend: Costs rose nearly three times as fast as workers' wages, causing a dynamic that continues to eat away at the ability of full-time employees to secure medical care.

At the same time, other costs shouldered exclusively by employees -- including deductibles and co-payments -- continue to go up as firms struggle to control costs.

"It's hard to see why there would be any end in sight," Kaiser Foundation Vice President Gary Claxton, one of the study's authors, tells WebMD.

AmeriPlan Health® is NOT insurance. It is a health benefits discounted fee-for-service program.

AmeriPlan Health® members receive significant savings... up to 50% and more on physicians, labs, imaging centers and a full array of medical services.

The dental, vision, prescription drug and chiropractic benefits of our program can save you up to 80% on much needed services.

You may also realize additional savings on expenses associated with hospital admittances by utilizing the AmeriPlan Health® Patient Advocacy Program.

AmeriPlan Health® is NOT INSURANCE and you pay at the point of care, so you realize these benefits...

Ameriplan Now Launching National Health Plan - Major Recruiting Effort in Place

So, What are Antioxidants Really?

A Definition of Antioxidant

Where Do You Find Antioxidants?

A Recent Study on Mice Validates the Positive Use of Antioxidants

So, Should We Be Taking Antioxidant Supplements?