Health Initiatives Links

Fitbrains.com

2008-04-09T13:49:00.000-07:00

You exercise your body; did you know that you can exercise your brain, also?
Check out this enjoyable website that can improve your brain power!

Foodsel.com

2008-02-19T08:10:00.000-08:00

Over 7,500 foods registered
A wealth of information at your finger tips, neatly organized by group, manufacturer or nutrient.

Link

Why Am I So Tired? 7 Causes of Fatigue

2007-09-25T08:37:00.000-07:00

Getting plenty of sleep but still exhausted? Before you blame your multi-tasking, super-woman lifestyle, learn more about what might be at the root of your unexplained fatigue. more...

HRT Saliva testing

2007-09-18T06:31:00.000-07:00

Call ZRT labs (503-466-2445) and order a saliva kit. http://www.salivatest.com. Please note, I have recently learned that it is best to call them directly when you only want to check estradiol or progesterone levels. It will cost about $30 per hormone. Online it appears that you can only order tests in $150 package. That is not true, but you must call and request it. * ZRT’s website contains terrific information on hormones and how they affect the body. Before deciding which hormones or hormone profiles to test, please review appropriate checklist in the Hormone Education Symptom Assessment section. Two or more persistent symptoms in any given category is a strong indication of hormonal imbalance. You may choose testing by utilizing our Saliva Test Kit, Blood Spot Test Kit, or our "Best Value" Saliva/Blood Spot Combination Kit. ...more

Step by Step Plan for Better Eating

2007-09-18T06:10:00.000-07:00

Step by Step Plan for Better Eating
Are you trying to eat better? Perhaps lose weight or lower you cholesterol? You probably don’t want to go on a diet since they never really work. But what can you do today to start making positive changes? You know that eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains will help your overall health – but you just can’t seem to make the change. What you may need is a step-by-step list to help incorporate the changes you need to make. ...more

Women's Health update

2007-09-13T10:25:00.000-07:00

Our understanding of the risk factors that influence the development of breast cancer has evolved over time. These factors are classified as those that are nonmodifiable, such as age, family history, and genetics, and those that can be modified, such as physical activity or smoking.[1] ...more

Health Food Vendors

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Health Initiatives Store
Country Life

Prescription and Herbal Drug Information

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Prescription and Herbal Drug Information
www.drugdigest.org
www.quackwatch.org

Travel Clinic- Great health information when planning to travel abroad.

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Travel Clinic - Great health information when planning to travel abroad.
1-800 TRAV MED (872-8633)
www.travmed.com

Rabies CDC Contact Information for Rabies Questions

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Rabies CDC Contact Information for Rabies Questions
1-800-232-4636

Infectious Disease- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Infectious Disease- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(404) 639-3311
(404) 639-3534
(1-800) 311-3435

Q & A about Fibromaylagia

2007-09-12T08:05:00.000-07:00

Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. The word fibromyalgia comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue ( fibro ) and the Greek ones for muscle ( myo ) and pain ( algia ). Tender points are specific places on the body--on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, and upper and lower extremities--where people with fibromyalgia feel pain in response to slight pressure...more

Remuda Ranch

2007-09-12T08:03:00.000-07:00

Arizona . Biblically based treatment for women and adolescent girls with eating disorders and related issues. Includes information about eating disorders. Link

Breast Cancer Screening

2007-09-12T08:02:00.000-07:00

In many areas of the country, low-cost or free mammograms are provided as part of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) or through community organizations, such as the YWCA. To find out more about whether there is a NBCCEDP program in your locale, contact the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) at 1-888-842-6355 or on the Internet at www.cdc.gov .

In addition, in October each year, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many radiology facilities offer mammography at a reduced rate. To find out how to get a low-cost or free mammogram or to find a certified radiology center in your area, call the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's National Toll-Free Breast Care Helpline at 1-800-IM-AWARE (1-800-462-9273).

American Cancer recommendations for fecal occult blood test as a first line measure

What Mammograms Show

2007-09-12T08:01:00.000-07:00

Most standard mammographic workups include two views of each breast taken from different angles. Even if you have a lump in only one breast, pictures will be taken of both breasts. This is so the breasts can be compared, and so that the other breast can be checked for abnormalities. If you've had a mammogram before, the radiologist will compare your old mammogram to the new one to look for changes...more

Behind the Cancer Headlines

2007-09-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

The Mid-Atlantic Breast Cancer Information Exchange (MABCIE)

Snapshots from the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study

2007-09-12T07:58:00.000-07:00

Almost 94,000 women are enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study. For an average of nearly eight years, they have answered annual questionnaires about their health and activities. Based on the data, researchers have found the following:

Physical activity is associated with a 30%–40% reduction in risk for heart disease. Strenuous exercise and brisk walking (about one mile per 15 minutes) confer the same degree of benefit.

Breast cancer rates are 18% lower in women who walk briskly for 1.25–2.5 hours per week and even lower for women who briskly walk 10 hours or more per week.

The amount of weight gained over a lifetime is a predictor of breast cancer risk, with greater weight gains associated with greater risk. Moreover, for women who have never used hormone therapy, those who are heavier have a greater risk of getting breast cancer than those who are slimmer.

Physical activity lowers the risk for diabetes in white women, but the benefits aren’t as clear for other racial/ethnic groups.

Harvard Women's Health Watch | May 2006

Women whose white blood cell (WBC) counts are above 6.7 have an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, compared with women who have lower WBC counts.

Women who are depressed have a higher risk for cardiovascular disease than those who are not.

African American and Asian women are more likely to have hypertension than white or Hispanic women, and they are less likely to have their high blood pressure under control.

Most WHI participants report waking up several times a night or earlier than planned. Only 27% sleep 8 hours or more per night. Those sleeping 9–10 hours or 6 hours or less are more likely to be more obese and more depressed than those sleeping 7–8 hours nightly.

Prostate InformationUnderstanding Treatment Choices for Prostate Cancer

2007-09-12T07:56:00.000-07:00

National Cancer Institute

Know Your Options
A Prostate Cancer Education Program

List of Lifestyle Centers

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ALABAMA

Uchee Pines Lifestyle Center
30 Uchee Pines Road #75
Seale, AL 36875-5702
Phone: 334-855-4764
Fax: 334-855-9014

E-mail: lifestylecenter@ucheepines.org
Web site: www.ucheepines.org
Types of programs offered:
Treatment of lifestyle related disorders by board-certified physicians, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, stress, substance abuse, and chronic diseases. Lifestyle modification includes an emphasis in hydrotherapy, herbs, and faith in God. Live-in and walk-in sessions

CALIFORNIA

Desert Spring Therapy Center
66705 East Sixth Street
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Phone: 760-329-5066
Fax: 760-251-6206
E-mail: dsrtspgt@gte.net
Types of programs offered:

Smoking cessation, weight reduction, addiction recovery, muscular and skeletal disorders. Live-in and walk-in sessions.

Loma Linda University
Center for Health Promotion
Evans Hall
Loma Linda, CA 92350
Phone: 1-800-824-4949
Fax: 909-558-4838
Types of programs offered:

International travel clinic, weight management, nutritional counseling, corporate wellness, smoking cessation, stress management, exercise and fitness, lifestyle multi-risk reduction. Walk-in sessions.

Loma Linda University Medical Center
Chaplain's Office
Loma Linda, CA 92350
Phone: 909-558-4367
Types of programs offered:

Grief recovery, divorce recovery, spiritual direction, relationships are my teachers, family of origin, trauma intervention. Walk-in sessions.

Pacific Health Education Center
5300 California Avenue, Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone: 661-633-5300
Fax: 661-633-5302
Types of programs offered:

Smoking cessation, weight reduction, stress management, parenting classes, vegetarian cooking classes, health education training seminars, training courses in how to give health seminars; Heartbeat, a national outreach program for churches. Live-in and walk-in sessions.

Paradise Valley Hospital
Center for Health Promotion
2400 East Fourth Street
National City, CA 91950
Phone: 619-470-4784
Fax: 619-470-4281
Types of programs offered:

Classes on cholesterol/nutrition/hypertension, individual nutrition, weight management, diabetes management, juvenile diabetes support group, smoking cessation, asthma, osteoporosis, stress management, breast health. Walk-in sessions.

St. Helena Hospital and Health Center
650 Sanitarium Road
Post Office Box 250
Deer Park, CA 94576
Phone: 1-800-358-9195
Fax: 707-967-5618
Web site: www.sthelenacenterforhealth.org
Types of programs offered:

Smoking and alcohol programs (seven days), McDougall program to prevent and care for lifestyle diseases (10 days), the Brain and Innate Giftedness Program (two days). Live-in and walk-in sessions.

Weimar Institute
20601 West Paoli Lane
Post Office Box 486
Weimar, CA 95736
Phone: 916-637-4111; 1-800-525-9192
Web site: www.weimar.org
Types of programs offered:

NEWSTART® lifestyle education (individualized nutrition, exercise, and hydrotherapy under medical supervision), reversing diabetes, cooking schools, medical examinations and screening. Live-in and walk-in sessions.

White Memorial Medical Center
1720 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: 323-268-5000
Types of programs offered:

Support groups (diabetes, domestic violence, strokes, Narcotics Anonymous, etc.), classes (nutrition, weight management, asthma, diabetes, aerobics, smoking cessation, etc.), senior events, referral services. Walk-in sessions.
COLORADO

Eden Valley Lifestyle Center
6263 North County Road 29
Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: 800-637-9355
Fax: 970-667-1742
E-mail: edenvalley@juno.com
Web site: www.eden-valley.org
Types of programs offered:
18-day lifestyle program designed for smoking cessation, stress management, and weight loss; treatment of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, allergies, cancer, and other degenerative diseases; physician-guided use of diet, exercise, herbal remedies, hydrotherapy, and message therapy. Live-in sessions.
FLORIDA

East Pasco Medical Center
Wellness Center
7050 Gall Boulevard
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
Phone: 813-788-0411
Fax: 813-715-6607
Types of programs offered:
Wellness Challenge, a 21-day, total vegetarian, exercise and behavioral modification lifestyle change program (not live-in), support groups (cancers, Parkinson=s disease, bereavement, etc.) Cocaine Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, seminars (depression, healthy cooking, smoking cessation, etc.), prayer groups, message and water therapy, and a fitness center. Walk-in sessions

GEORGIA

Wildwood Lifestyle Center and Hospital
435 Lifestyle Lane
P. O. Box 129
Wildwood, GA 30757
Phone: 706-820-1493/1-800-634-9355
Fax: 706-820-1474
Web site: www.tagnet.org/wildwood
Types of programs offered:
17- or 10-day lifestyle program using natural healing. Includes medical clinic and 13-bed hospital; also offers a 6-month lifestyle educators' course. Live-in sessions.

HAWAII

Castle Medical Center
46-001 Kamehameha Highway, Suite 104
Kaneohe, HI 9674 4
Phone: 808-235-8737
Fax: 808-236-1119
Types of programs offered:
Smoking cessation, weight control, stress/anger management, CPR/first aid, medical self-care, vegetarian nutrition and cooking schools, corporate health screening, mobile health museum/clinic, aerobics and fitness, prenatal and parenting, mental health and addiction recovery. Walk-in sessions.
MAINE

Parkview Hospital
Health Education Department
329 Maine Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
Phone: 207-729-1641
Fax: 207-725-8484
Types of programs offered:
CPR, babysitting, sign language, smoking cessation, grief recovery, lifestyle choices, prenatal and parenting classes, vegetarian cooking, weight control, diabetes control, asthma control, blood pressure and cholesterol control, men=s health, executive health, stress reduction, breast cancer reduction, lecture series. Walk-in sessions

Poland Spring Health Institute
226 Schellinger Road
Poland, ME 04274
Phone: 207-998-2894
Fax: 207-998-2164
E-mail: PSH1226@aol.com
Web site: www.PSHI.org
Types of programs offered:

7-day, 14-day, and 21-day coronary heart reconditioning and general health programs.

MARYLAND
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
9901 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Washington Adventist Hospital
7600 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Prevention and Wellness Departments
Phone: 1-800-542-5096 (Registration for both hospitals.)
Fax 301-315-3135
Web site: adventisthealthcare.com
Types of programs offered:
exercise classes, maternity classes, physician lectures, CPR, healthy cooking, stress reduction, diabetes management, pediatric safety, smoking cessation, support groups.

NEW JERSEY

Hackettstown Community Hospital
Center for Healthier Living
180 Mountain Avenue
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Phone: 908-850-6935
Fax: 908-850-0827
Web site: www.HCH.org
Types of programs offered:
Health screening, prenatal education, first aid, CPR, stress management, smoking cessation, diabetes management series, senior programs. Walk-in sessions

OKLAHOMA

Lifestyle Center of America
Route One, Box 4001
Sulphur, OK 73086
Phone: 800-213-8955
Fax: 405-993-3902
E-mail:life@brightok.net
Web site: www.lifestylecenter.org
Types of programs offered:
One-day, three-day, seven-day, 10-day, 12-day, 19-day Residential, physician-supervised, lifestyle education specializing in the prevention/reversal of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, weight reduction, smoking cessation, stress-related illnesses, corporate physicals, group wellness retreats. Live-in and walk-in sessions.

OREGON

Adventist Medical Center
10123 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216
Phone: 503-257-2500
Fax: 503-261-6994
E-mail: www.adventisthealthnw.com
Types of programs offered:

Grief support, vegetarian cooking, diabetes management and support, first aid, stress management, effective communication, financial management, cancer support, smoking cessation, aerobic exercises, maternity and parenting classes, senior health seminars. Walk-in sessions.
Tillamook County General Hospital
1000 Third Street
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: 503-842-4444
Fax: 503-842-3062
Types of programs offered:

Smoking cessation, low-fat cooking, employee wellness, In Pursuit of Excellent Health, childbirth preparation, maternity support. Walk-in sessions
PUERTO RICO

Bella Vista Hospital
Carretera 349 km 2.9
Box 1750
Mayaguez, PR 00681
Phone: 787-834-2350, Ext. 6216
Fax: 787-831-6315
Types of programs offered:
Smoking cessation, alcohol and drug education, diabetes control, prenatal and parenting classes, nutrition, natural remedies, sexually transmitted diseases. Walk-in sessions.
SOUTH DAKOTA

Black Hills Health and Education Center
Post Office Box 19
Hermosa, SD 57744
Phone: 800-658-5433
Fax: 605-255-4687
Web site: www.BHEC.org
Types of programs offered:
Wellness program provides 13- or 20-day live-in assistance for diabetes, heart and vascular diseases, obesity, smoking, depression, allergies, arthritis, fatigue, and general health. Live-in sessions.

TENNESSEE

MEET Ministry and Our Home Health Center
480 Neely Lane
Huntington, TN 38344
Phone: 731-986-3518
Fax: 731-986-0582
Types of programs offered:
19-day lifestyle program for weight management, smoking cessation, stress management, arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer prevention, etc. Medical Missionary
training programs and workshops. Live-in sessions.
Takoma Adventist Hospital
401 Takoma Avenue
Greenville, TN 37743
Phone: 423-639-3151
Fax: 423-636-2374
Types of programs offered:

Diabetes management, prenatal health education, fibromyalgia. Walk-in sessions
TEXAS

Huguley Health System
11801 South Freeway
P O Box 6337
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Phone: 817-568-5312
Fax: 817-568-1292
Types of programs offered:
Fitness classes, smoking cessation, weight control, stress management, addiction recovery, health risk assessment. Live-in and walk-in sessions.

WASHINGTON

Walla Walla General Hospital
Community Health
1025 South Second Avenue
P O Box 1398
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone: 509-525-0480
Fax: 509-527-8225
Web site: www.wwgh.com
Types of programs offered:
Body fat assessment, weight management, exercise classes, cooking healthfully, CPR, grief recovery, smoking cessation, managing diabetes, cancer screening, employee wellness, pregnancy testing, senior health, cardiac program, childbirth and baby-sitting classes. Walk-in sessions.

Outreach Tool

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Just Stop and Think .com

Find a doctor

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Medi-share recommends you find an MD through PHCS.com

If you have any trouble locating a Provider, or would like
additional information please call our main number, 1800-772-5623 and
dial (Ext 2907) for our Member Services department. If your doctor has
questions or needs to obtain prior approval for any planned services,
direct them to our Provider line, ext 2901.

www.phcs.com

or

1-800-672-2140
www.multiplan.com

If you are willing to pay out of pocket, Call your local hospital for a physician referral or try this website for referrals to Doctors (MD or DO) of Alternative Medicine.
1-888-439-6891
www.acam.org

Screening - Assess Your Risk for Major Disease

2007-09-11T11:14:00.002-07:00

You can find out your risk of developing five of the most important diseases in the United States and get personalized tips for preventing them.

Developed over the past ten years by the Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention, Your Disease Risk collects the latest scientific evidence on disease risk factors into one easy-to-use tool

Link

HgbA1-c

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Can be ordered $10

1-877-212-8378

www.flexsite.com

Lab Testing Discounts

2007-09-11T11:12:00.000-07:00

Are you concerned about your cholesterol, blood glucose, or PSA? A growing number of people are using Direct Access Lab Services to order blood and urine tests over the Internet or by phone. The process is quick and convenient and savings can be as high as 50%-70%.

The Process:

Call the toll free number.
Indicate your Medi-Share status (applicant or member) and ask for the Medi-Share discount.
Ask for the testing facility nearest to you.
Indicate the test(s) you wish to order.
Pay for your order.
Your testing information will arrive via email or postal mail.
Take your information to the facility you selected when you placed your order.
Wait for your confidential test results.
Laboratory testing is not a treatment but a tool to aid in the detection of illness and disease. Your test results should show a range for normal readings. It is possible that results outside of the normal range may indicate a false positive or may be normal for you. If your results do fall outside of the normal range it is important that you consult with your doctor . It is also a good idea to share your results with your doctor even if they are in the normal range. The testing services do not offer medical advice, and CCM staff is not available for interpreting results.

Several companies offer testing. Two are listed below. A phone call or visit to the web site would indicate whether testing is available in your area. To receive the Medi-Share discount, we advise that you order your test over the phone and indicate your Medi-Share status (applicant or member).

Health Tests Direct*
www.healthtestsdirect.com
1-800-456-4647 extension 203

Direct Laboratory *
www.directlabs.com
1-800-908-0000

* Direct Lab Testing is not offered in New York

Testing is offered for kidney or liver function, to check levels of calcium, cholesterol and other minerals, and to screen for diabetes, Lyme disease, hepatitis, and prostate cancer. Combinations such as “comprehensive wellness profile” and “women's health profile” are also offered.

Christian Care Medi-Share does not endorse these companies. According to our official member-voted Program Guidelines section VIII E Medi-Share does not share in well patient care such as routine lab studies. We are making our members and applicants aware of this service and the potential savings to them.

If you would like to benefit from CCM educational resources, speak to a Health Education Consultant in the Health Initiatives Department about your desire to get on track with a health-risk reduction program.

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute - Aim for a Healthy Weight

2007-09-11T08:06:00.000-07:00

In 1999, almost 108 million adult Americans were overweight or obese. If you are overweight or obese, carrying this extra weight puts you at risk for developing many diseases, especially heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Losing this weight helps to prevent and control these diseases.

See Interactive Menu Planner

The Daily Plate

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The Daily Plate (TDP) is a site devoted to people who want to eat smarter.

TDP's core features are:

1. A huge database of foods.
2. MyPlate diet tracking.
3. Support.

Visit The Daily Plate