Health Myths Discussed with Cinergy Health

While most people agree that you should drink 8 glasses of water every single day – this is not necessarily based in research.  It’s most important to know your own body and your own needs.  There is no scientific evidence to support the 8 glasses of water a day rule.

Rather, as one study found, the amount of water that you need depends on your specific health issues - you should drink the water over the course of the day and not all at once.

Another discussion about health issues involves exercise.  Certainly, exercise is important for your physical fitness.  However, you shouldn’t over-exercise and you need to have an appropriate resting period, according to the CDC.  If you don’t give your body a break between work outs, you might have bone and muscle injuries and more aches and pains.  Cinergy Health recommends, Give yourself a day to recoup. Exercise should give you more strength and power—not drain you.

Children & Obesity

Cinergy Health explains the psychological dangers of childhood obesity.  We all know that there are health risks attached to obesity, but we don’t often focus on the psychological consequences and lasting effects.

Mmany formal studies have suggested a relationship between self esteem and health.  Obese teenagers are less likely to use birth control and have higher rates of teen pregnancy; they are more likely to use tobacco and alcohol and to attempt suicide.  Obese girls are almost four times more likely than others to suffer major depression and anxiety disorders as adults.

Fortunately, obese children do have a bright future. The government is placing great emphasis on this issue today since childhood obesity is a great economic problem for the health care system, in addition to the psychological consequences and other ramifications.  Michelle Obama, the Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and Department of Agriculture are all placing childhood obesity as a high priority.

Cinergy Health Discusses Your Healthcare Options

Listen as Cinergy Health President Steve Trattner discusses the many healthcare options in America today, and which choices are best for our future.

Yes, You Can Travel Pregnant!

While some people have the misconception that they shouldn’t travel at all while pregnant, the facts really counter this idea.  Certainly, if you have terrible morning sickness and won’t enjoy the trip, or if you are over 36 weeks pregnant, you should probably stay home.  In general, however, travel can actually be a great way for a pregnant woman to relax and escape life’s daily stresses.

Before leaving, however, you should definitely check in with your obstetrician.  According to Cinergy Health  you should “check with your obstetrician to see if there are any special precautions you should take when traveling – especially if you’re going outside of North America or Western Europe.”

In general, a woman has very little risk of having a pregnancy complication up until the 36^th week of pregnancy.  So, book your trip and enjoy your time away!

Gardasil Vaccine – To Give Or Not?

Many parents wonder whether or not they should have their daughter vaccinated with the Gardasil vaccine. Cinergy Health, definitely agrees that the vaccine should be given.  The evidence clearly shows that the quadrivalent HPV vaccine prevents cervical intraepithelial neoplasia caused by 70% of known HPV subtypes as well as preventing genital warts - both of which are highly contagious (even without sexual penetration), cause significant distress, substantial cost, and cannot reliably be permanently eliminated.

The five year clinical trial was plenty of time to confirm the safety of the vaccine.  The side effects of the vaccine, as she goes on to explain, are grossly overstated by the lay media.

Central Sleep Apnea

Many people know nothing about central sleep apnea.  It’s not the typical type of sleep apnea that is commonly found in adults who are overweight or have other physical issues and who stop breathing during the night. This sleep apnea is a neurological issue where the brain tells the body to stop breathing.

Cinergy Health, explains it is a very rare disease and one that is difficult to access since it is unusual to diagnosis it and it isn’t well-known.  One family Ethan and Lisa Swoyer of Topton have dealt with it since their daughter was 18 months old.  Now four, Hannah has an oxygen machine that has made her situation much more manageable.

As a result of their experience, the Swoyers have started a nonprofit foundation and they hope that it will raise awareness about central sleep apnea.

Evaluating Healthcare Survival Guides

If you think you might lose your job soon, or you just have, some people will recommend that you pick up a healthcare survival guide. Such guides attempt to explain your coverage options and how to apply for government healthcare assistance and programs.  But, are these guides really useful?

Cinergy Health, recommends that you consider for yourself the type of coverage that you’ll need.  While a healthy 25 year old might be alright with a catastrophic insurance plan with a high deductible, a 55 year old with a pre-existing condition probably would not.

These guides do offer some helpful tips and advice.   Cinergy Health says that you should certainly look at pharmaceutical web sites for discount offers and get inexpensive dental coverage with college dental programs.  You may also be able to get discounts from your doctors, if these are doctors you’ve seen for a long time.