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It is not uncommon in the United States for people to have health coverage with their job. However, many Americans do not have that option. The only thing they can do is consider buying individual health insurance. In some cases, having insurance with your job, is not the most cost efficient way to go.

The worker pays an average of either $779 a year for an individual plan or $3,515 a year for a family plan, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. In order to calculate this average, it stands to reason that many workers are paying considerably more than this for their company health coverage.

There is a big difference in price and coverage between insurance agencies, and it pays to look around and get quotes and coverage statements from a number of different health insurance companies before you purchase a policy. Look for non-profit sites that do not charge for their services. You will just need to answer a few questions, click the mouse and wait. They will send you a list of approved companies in your state, their website information and their phone numbers.

Thirteen thousand five hundred dollars is what the average cost for family coverage is per year. The smaller companies, especially, are passing most of that cost on to their employees. Because of that, it might be more cost efficient for a worker to choose a private health plan.

One of the things that affect the validity of saving money on an individual plan instead of a company plan is the area that you live and work in. Folks in the area around New York City would most likely pay more for an individual policy, while workers living in the middle northern states would pay less.

It is important for a worker to consider several benefits that a company plan offers before he decides to change to an individual plan. There are several things that would not be included in an individual plan.

The insurance company that is carried by a private company is obligated to accept every employee for coverage regardless of his health needs. They cannot cancel an employee’s insurance if he becomes ill. The law allows an employee to purchase an 18 month extension on his health insurance if he is laid off.

The company is required by law to waive the waiting period on a new employee if he was covered by insurance in his other job for a longer period than the time of the waiting period. For an example, if an employee worked fifteen months for another company and was covered by their company insurance, and the waiting period at his new job is nine months, then the waiting period is canceled and his entire insurance coverage is effective immediately.

Don’t cancel your company insurance until you are sure that you have been accepted for the individual insurance plan that you applied for. Private insurers have a long list of reasons for refusing coverage, and you may fall within that list. It would not be unusual for a company to deny you coverage.

Comparing policies and quotes from various insurance companies is the wise way to go. Read over the policies, and if there is something you don’t understand, call them and ask about it. This is the only way you will be able to make a knowledgeable decision about buying individual health insurance.

Find your cheap health insurance plan today. Buying individual health insurance should not be something you put off for long. Head online today and shop!

A. Phosphoric Acid – Active Ingredient In Most Pops

Severe Health Consequences of Phosphoric ‘Acid’:

* The phosphoric acid found in pops joins with the minerals: calcium, magnesium and zinc. These minerals are sometime later lost in the urine.

* Pop drinkers are likely to be affected by a shortage of vitamin A, and the minerals: calcium, magnesium and zinc. All these nutrients are CRITICAL to the well-being of your skin!

* ‘Acid’ starts to decompose tooth enamel in at most 20 minutes. Just imagine what it is doing somewhere else in your body?

* Previous studies prove that the ‘acid’ depletes bones and skin of calcium, and girls who partake of greater amounts of soft drinks are more prone to broken bones.

* A major contributor to the rising growth in osteoporosis.

Explicit advice: You should avoid ALL sodas, as a component of a healthy psoriasis diet.

Note: Thinking Mountain Dew is a ‘better’ choice – don’t!! See nerdparadise .com – Science – Mountain Dew … “sadly, the humor fails to hide the health effects of ‘dewing’ it”.

B. Liquids With Sugars Added

The March 1993 issue of the TOWNSEND LETTER FOR DOCTORS supplied a checklist of ways in which ‘added’ sugar is considered to be harmful to the health of your skin:

* immune system suppression – taboo for anyone with psoriasis

* decreases defenses against infection; decreases healing reaction

* leads to calcium, magnesium and zinc mineral deficiencies – vital minerals for everybody, not just psoriasis sufferers

* promotes the beginning of degenerative disease

If you enjoy sweeteners (not too much now!) then use unpasteurized honey, maple syrup or molasses – all alkaline, meaning they contain minerals.

C. Fluids Containing Artificial Sweeteners

1. Aspartame is the technological designation for the brand names NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure.

Aspartame is reponsible for over 75 out of every 100 of the negative reactions to food additives reported to the FDA, amongst them skin rashes. Contains Methanol (wood alcohol), a deadly toxin.

Psoriasis patients – never drink or eat anything containing this product.

2. Sucralose is made by the selective ‘chlorination’ of sucrose. It is 600 times sweeter than sugar. It is an inorganic compound not easily metabolized by the human body.

Sucralose is used in minute amounts in Splenda. It is so sweet that they have to add bulking agents (99% by weight) called Dextrose and Maltodextran (sugars) to those little packets we put in our coffee and tea. See health effects of sugars, above.

The long term health effects of sucralose on consumers has yet to be determined. Psoriasis sufferers – avoid it, and the 4500+ other products containing it!

The next article…

“What you ABSOLUTELY MUST drink to have any possibility of beating your psoriasis. Plus, learn why dehydration is your worst enemy when suffering from psoriasis!”

To your health, naturally!

You maybe not aware but our skin plays a very important role in protecting our body against pathogens or more commonly known as germs. Thus, the healthier our skin is, the safer our body will be.

As much as we can, we need to avoid harming our skin. We need to keep it clean and safe from anything that can cause harm to it so it would stay healthy. Following some tips like the ones we have below can also help.

Some Skin Care Tips

1. Wash your face twice a day with mild soap. In circular motions, gently massage face. Never scrub and over-wash face. Be aware that over-washing and scrubbing can cause skin to become irritated.

2. Its possible to experience some problems on the skin if it is often exposed to suns harmful rays. If its unavoidable to expose skin to suns harmful rays, use a sunscreen but be sure to use a sunscreen that is “nonacnegenic” or “noncomedogenic”.

3. Some soaps and lotions can be harsh to the skin. Always be careful in choosing soaps and lotions for the skin. Stay away from heavily perfumed ones as they are known for having potential to be harsh to the skin.

4. Take short, warm showers and baths as water tends to dry out the skin. In case it is inevitable to have your hands in water for a long time just try to wear gloves. This can really help.

5. In case you wear makeup, always make sure to go for safe ones. Go for brands that are free from fragrances and dyes which can cause irritation to the skin.

6. Applying a fragrance-free moisturizer to your skin is a good idea. If ever there is presence of itching and dryness, regular application of a fragrance-free moisturizer can help. According to some skin care experts, creams generally moisturize better and last longer than lotions. Thus, it is best to try cream moisturizers. But remember they work best if applied when the skin is slightly wet.

7. Clothes made of wool or spandex may cause irritation or allergic reactions and so to keep skin safe from any problem, try to only wear clothes made of cotton. Cotton is known for being soft.