Articles by Helen Hecker

1) How To Find The Best Low Cost Health Insurance - Save More Money!
In any year the United States death rate for people who don't have any health insurance is 30% higher than for people who do have insurance. Finding good low cost health insurance is a lot easier than most people think. Health insurance is simply the processing of medical claims against the actual medical costs. Low cost health insurance is readily available that is if you know where to and how to... » read more

2) Heal Eczema Now With Coconut Oil! - What They Don't Want You To Know!
As a nurse, I've often come in contact with patients who were suffering from eczema, from mild to severe, looking for a cure. Now first of all, eczema and dermatitis are usually referring to the same condition and there are three types of eczema. If you're suffering from eczema you'll find health professionals are quick to prescribe or recommend expensive drugs or chemical products when natural treatments... » read more

3) Sinus Infection - Nurse's Guide To Natural Sinus Buster Tips And Treatments You Can Use Now!
Many people suffer from acute or chronic sinusitis or as they are usually called - sinus infections. You don't need to suffer anymore; you can get sinus relief with natural home remedies without resorting to surgery. There is a way to get rid of your sinus problems forever with natural sinus busters. First of all you want to get a clear understanding about how the sinuses work and a basic understanding of... » read more

4) How To Fix A Negative Credit Report In 3 Simple Steps!
If you want to get rid of negative credit you can easily take a few steps to completely turn it around and see a significant improvement in your credit score. Thousands of people face the same problems and assume it takes a credit professional or credit repair service to do it for them. These offline and online credit services don't come cheap and often people spend their hard-earned money trying to fix... » read more

5) Weight Loss - Can't Lose Weight? Do You Hang Out With Fat Friends?
If you hang out with friends who carry around too much weight, in other words they are fat or even obese, chances are you will be too according to a new study. If your friend or friends are packing on the pounds the chances are that you will gain weight increases by 57%. If the friend is a close friend then the chances increase to 171% that you will gain weight. Obesity isn't contagious but friends... » read more

6) Breast Plastic Surgery And Breast Implants - Tips For Women Considering Breast Augmentation
Of the breast plastic surgery procedures performed in 2006 in the US, 329,000 were for breast augmentation. For cosmetic breast plastic surgery in some countries, health insurers will only reimburse insertion of breast implants for clinical indications, meaning, congenital abnormalities, sex-reassignment surgery or breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. Today if you're considering breast plastic... » read more

7) Real Estate Financing - Get The Facts First Before You Commit To A Home Mortgage
Be sure to take all of your monthly obligations into account such as car payments, credit card payments, personal loan payments or student loan payments, etc. when you're figuring out just what you can afford to pay each month for a house payment. As the real estate market continues to expand and new technology gains ground, widely accepted beliefs that were true just a few months ago may not be true... » read more

8) Easy Guide To Laser Engraving
Early in the 1960's scientists discovered, that they could create a light source, focus the energy and have a tool powerful enough to affect a variety of materials. Laser marking is the preferred marking method when aesthetics or permanency is desired. Sometimes laser marking is referred to as laser etching; unlike conventional etching, it needs no masks or chemicals. Etching provides a permanent message... » read more

9) Payday Cash Loan Tips You Can Put To Use Today
Payday cash loans and cash advance loans are available and especially useful in a variety of situations today. Payday loans may be helpful when you're having temporary cash flow problems or are facing a financial emergency and need money for a short term. Today there are many companies offering to make payday loans, check loans, or payroll advance loans. Once you've been systematically approved for a... » read more

10) What You Should Know About International Travel Medical Insurance
International travel medical insurance goes a long way to insure that you have a trip without fear of encountering medical problems along the way. International travel for both business and pleasure keeps growing at a very fast pace and is not going to change in the near future. Some domestic health insurance plans will cover you away from home but many don't cover you and especially for major medical... » read more

11) Car Donation - What You Must Know About Choosing The Best Charity Car Donation Program
Today in the US it's possible to donate a vehicle (usually a car, but it can be a truck, boat or any other type of transportation) to certain charities, and in return be able to claim a tax deduction on your income tax return. If the car donation is accepted, the charity takes care of any towing expenses and provides you with the necessary documents for tax purposes. If a charity does not welcome your... » read more

12) Best Online Degree Tips You Can Use Today
Many people are earning a bachelor, master's or doctorate degree online in their field whether it's an online nursing degree, online education degree, psychology degree, or even an online criminal justice degree without conforming to the traditional, time consuming schedule. Others include a business degree online, online accounting degree, and online teaching degree. The term 'online degrees' refers to... » read more

13) How To Choose The Best International Travel Medical Insurance For You
Domestic travel insurance plans are not designed to function well with hospitals and doctors overseas, which can add to your frustration if you have problems while traveling. Your greatest financial risk while traveling outside of your home country is if you have any health or medical problems. International travel medical insurance offers temporary medical or health insurance for United States citizens... » read more

14) Get The Facts About Acupuncture Schools And An Acupuncture Career
While acupuncture has become ever more popular over the years, governments have recognized it as a valuable form of medicine and seek to regulate it. Acupuncture has been practiced in China for at least the past 2,000 years or so and some say it could be as much as 3,000 years. Hopefully with these tips you will become more knowledgeable about acupuncture schools and be able to find just the right program... » read more

15) Nurse's Easy Guide To Facts About Breast Plastic Surgery And Breast Augmentation
Most women get breast implants for non-clinical reasons so they're considered cosmetic and are not covered by health insurance. If you're considering any type of breast plastic surgery, it's important to know all the pros and cons related to the type that you want. The non-cosmetic clinical indications for the use of breast implants are for breast reconstruction, sex reassignment surgery, and for... » read more

16) Lap Band Surgery - What To Know Before You Commit
When you choose to undergo any weight loss surgery it's important to know that you've exhausted all your other options first, because it isn't only an important medical decision but a significant financial decision as well. And if your lap band surgeon approves you for lap band surgery after having an extensive consultation, you'll be required to undergo pre-op exams and lab tests before you can be... » read more

17) Your Quick Guide To Facts About Ergonomic Chairs Will Save You Money
The truth is it isn't always easy to find a cheap ergonomic chair or a low cost ergonomic office chair. But when buying an ergonomic chair you'll want to choose a chair that has all the necessary features and adjustments and still be affordable. It's not likely you'll find a cheap ergonomic chair or cheap ergonomic office chair, because of the construction required to make it ergonomic, however you can... » read more

18) You Don't Have To Suffer With An Imperfect Golf Swing
Golfers today are most concerned about inconsistency, slicing and distance. Golf is one of the most difficult games to master and most golfers just don't have the time to put into it nor the time to practice to significantly improve it. In order to play golf well you need good hand-eye coordination, good balance, knowledge of golf swing biomechanics, some athletic ability and a little... » read more

19) Quick And Easy Guide To Breast Plastic Surgery And Breast Implants
The non-cosmetic clinical indications for the use of breast implants are for breast reconstruction, sex reassignment surgery, and for abnormalities, usually congenital, that affect the shape and size of the breast. Non-clinical indications, which are the most common reason women get breast implants, are considered cosmetic and are not covered by any health insurers. And of all the breast plastic surgery... » read more

20) Save Your Eyes - Don't Buy Cheap Contact Lenses - Nurse's Guide
Be careful about buying cheap contact lenses. They may not be the quality you want. Discount, quality contact lenses are the most desirable. In the U.S. contact lens marketplace, 82 percent of contact lens wearers wear soft lenses, 16 percent wear rigid gas-permeable, and only 2 percent wear hard lenses. The choice of which lens is right for you should be based only on an examination by your doctor or eye... » read more

21) Acupuncture Schools - Selecting The Right Acupuncture School For You
Acupuncture as a career can be a practice you can enjoy for a lifetime. You might be thinking about a career in acupuncture. Acupuncture is particularly effective at relieving or treating chronic muscle pain, stress, and PMS just to name a few symptoms. In most states in the United States as well as in many other countries, training and certification are required in order to practice acupuncture.... » read more

22) Arthritis Pain Relief - Avoid Arthritis Drugs - Change Your Diet
During my professional nursing career I was never able to find relief for my arthritis pain until I turned to the field of natural or alternative medicine. And arthritis sufferers today are continually seeking relief from their arthritis pain. Arthritis concentrates in one or more joints where the deterioration occurs. Sometimes arthritis symptoms can occur in the wrist, elbows, shoulders, and jaw but... » read more

23) Pain Killer Addiction - Stop Worrying - Act Now
Some simple facts: Chronic pain affects one out of four adults; millions of people suffer from severe disabling pain. Once a patient addicted to pain killing drugs has completed detoxification, the treatment provider must then work with the patient to determine which course of treatment would be best for each patient. More than ten percent of high school seniors have started taking Vicodin for reasons... » read more

24) Nurse's Guide: Cheap Natural Acne Treatments That Work for You
If you or someone you love suffers from acne - what you really want to know is what you can do about it. Many acne sufferers will try just one treatment and if it doesn't deliver for them they give up. Living with acne can be very difficult, and may be even more difficult to find just the right acne treatment for you. One type of acne - Acne rosacea takes the form of a red rash which shows up... » read more

25) Heal Dermatitis The Natural Way Overnight
Skin doesn't become dry because it lacks oil, but because it lacks moisture. Dry skin is easily treatable today when you know how to take care of it both inside and out. The outermost layer of epidermis consists of 25 to 30 layers of dead cells. The dermis is structurally divided into two areas: a superficial area adjacent to the epidermis, called the papillary region, and a deep thicker area known as... » read more

26) Good News About Christian Dating Services
Dating today can be difficult, especially for Christians who want to honor God in the relationships they form. If you are considering joining a Christian dating service online or offline, there are a number of things to think about. There are Christian singles dating services for all denominations including Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran and Methodist. You can experience Christian romance today more easily... » read more

27) Buying Treadmills Online - Time-Tested Tips
Treadmills are designed to enhance the most popular form of exercise today - walking, jogging and running. Shopping for a good treadmill can be overwhelming for a lot of buyers. Basic treadmill models can start anywhere from $100 and can go up to $5000. Treadmills can have either AC or a DC powered motors. A few treadmill models, which have rollers, are powered by the user instead of a motor. Always... » read more

28) Time-Tested Tips For Choosing Overnight Summer Camps
Types of overnight summer camps include those with a focus on self-improvement, weight loss and grief counseling. There are camps with activities as traditional as model rocketry and riflery, to those nontraditional camps such as aviation, computers, language studies, golf, martial arts or community service. An overnight summer camp is also known as a sleepaway camp when campers spend their nights at the... » read more

29) Buying Vacuum Cleaners - Time-Tested Money-Saving Tips
Like most shoppers you're probably looking for help, information, resources and tips for the best, discount and cheapest vacuum cleaner you can find - and save money on your purchase too. The quality and features of any vacuum cleaner are reflected in the price of the unit. There are many types of vacuum cleaners in the marketplace to choose from often making the decision difficult; knowing what to look... » read more

30) Prostate Cancer - A Nurse's Guide To Conventional And Natural Treatment Options
Cancer that grows in the prostate gland is called prostate cancer. In most men, this is a slow process; most men will never know they have the condition. Detected in its earliest stages, prostate cancer can be effectively treated and cured. Many men, especially those later in life have made the decision with their doctors to simply watch and wait to see what, if anything, happens. At an advanced age,... » read more

31) Your Must-Know Guide To Discount Contact Lenses
Sales of contact lenses are regulated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission.) Always buy from a reputable company; you can buy discount contact lenses without a prescription, but then the company is selling you a prescription device as if it were an over-the-counter device, in violation of FTC regulations - selling you lenses without having a valid prescription... » read more

32) Your Quick Guide To Facts About Hair Loss And Its Remedies
The typical average loss of hair amounts to about 100 strands a day. Male pattern baldness, also known as alopecia, is characterized by hair that is receding from the lateral sides of the forehead, known as a receding hairline; an additional bald patch may also develop on top of the head. The severity and nature of baldness can vary greatly; it includes male and female pattern baldness which is alopecia... » read more

33) Pain Killer Addiction - Act Now Get Results Tomorrow
Once a patient, addicted to pain killing drugs, has completed detoxification, the treatment provider must then work with the patient to determine which course of treatment is best for the patient. Often people who are addicted to pain killers are plagued with a variety of symptoms; many times they don't associate these symptoms with the pain killing drug. 2.2 million people aged 12 and up abused... » read more

34) Treating Acne Naturally With Diet And Other Treatments That Work
The main problem with most of the acne treatments and acne products is that not everyone reacts the same way to the same treatment; in other words what worked for one may not work for another. Because I'm a registered nurse and have come in contact with many acne patients, I've learned a lot over the years about acne, acne scars, acne treatments and treatments for other skin conditions. Living with acne... » read more

35) Love Your Skin - Natural Dry Skin Care Product Heals Fast
As we get older, our skin produces less of the natural oil that helps it retain its moisture. There are many excellent natural treatments to help heal your dry skin, virtually overnight. Skin is one of our most important parts of the body; our largest organ. The average square inch of skin holds 650 sweat glands, 20 blood vessels, 60,000 melanocytes, and a thousand or more nerve endings. The dermis is... » read more

36) Get Informed About Christian Dating Services Now
Dating in these times can be difficult, especially for Christians who want to honor God in their relationships. Free online Christian dating is readily available to for those who are looking for friends or life partners. You may want to find a good Christian dating service, but there are so many to choose from how do you choose? US, UK, and Canadian Christian dating is rapidly flourishing on the... » read more

37) Pain Killer Addiction - Don't Be Overwhelmed - Get Help Now
There are many side effects and adverse reactions that can occur with the use of opioids as pain killers. Patients can innocently start taking pain killers after a moderate injury or because of a severe injury in an automobile accident, fall or for post surgical pain. More than 10% of high school seniors have started taking Vicodin for reasons other than reducing pain. If you are addicted to pain... » read more

38) How To Make Natural Treatments For Pimples Work For You
The problem with most acne treatments and acne products is that not everyone reacts the same way to the same treatment; what worked for one may not work for another. Below are some helpful, cheap tips on what to do to keep your acne under control and keep your skin clear. Many sufferers will try just one acne treatment and if it doesn't deliver they give up. Numerous studies have revealed that acne is... » read more

39) How To Turn Dry Skin Into Beautiful Skin Naturally
Xeroderma, the medical name for dry skin, occurs most commonly on the lower legs, arms, the sides of the abdomen and thighs and is a very common condition. It's easy to treat dry skin cheaply, simply, naturally, and effectively at home. Our skin also receives less blood flow and lower gland activity than the other organs in our body. The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists... » read more

40) Nurse's Guide To Contact Lenses - Facts And Safety
Among the many kinds of contact lenses you can buy are: novelty, colored, crazy, Halloween, special effects, theatrical, costume, scary, glow in the dark, wild eyes, mirrored, black, white, and red. Before you buy contact lenses from anyone other than your eye care professional, it pays to be a wise consumer. All correcting contact lenses must have a valid prescription from an ophthalmologist or... » read more