Maricopa Chamber Members Blog

Sep 27

The United States Failing Healthcare System

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Last modified: September 27, 2007

Submitted by: Dr. Tim McFarland DC
Ultimate Healthcare & Fitness System

The U.S. spends more than double than any other country in the world yet ranks 37th in its quality of care. A few years ago the U.S spent $1.2 Trillion Dollars on healthcare, in 2004 that number grew to $1.8 Trillion Dollars and is expected to be $3.6 Trillion Dollars in the year 2014. If this continues it may bankrupt the U.S. Yet look at the current status of healthcare. Heart Disease 60 million, Hypertension 65 million, Obesity 60 million, Diabetes 20 million, Indigestion/GI dysfunction 70 million, Headaches 50 million, low back pain 70 million, and Arthritis 70 million. Clearly and unfortunately the current system is not working and only temporarily masking the symptoms.

Why do so many submit to possibly harmful treatments. Adverse Drug Reactions kill over 100,000 people per year.
Let us take a look at one of the most common reason for hospitalization of about 70 million people per year and more than 100 million self medicate for, Indigestion and GI dysfunction. The current system is to reduce stomach acid, many of us do not make enough acid as it is. Yet how many of us use Antacids like Prevacid, Prilosec, Pepsid AC, Zantac and Tums. Are there negative effects of decreasing stomach acid? Yes, by decreasing stomach acid you decrease protein breakdown and the ability to produce mucous to protect you stomach. This leads to poor digestion. This will also cause other organs to not participate in digestion such as the pancreas. The reduction of acid also promotes the growth of bad bacteria over our good bacteria. Leaky gut is another negative outcome of poor digestion. All of these negative effects may lead to SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION. SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION is linked to most disease processes such as Heart Disease, Hypertension, Obesity, Headaches, Low Back Pain, Diabetes, and Arthritis.

The solution is quite simple, safe, and effective. Reduce inflammation, give the stomach proper nutrients, restore proper bacteria and increase hydrochloric acid. Most people will be heartburn free in a couple of weeks to 90 days.

Our next article will focus on Arthritis and how current treatment may speed up the process of Arthritis, and raise your risk of Heart Disease.

For more info on increasing you Quality of Life contact Dr. Tim McFarland DC, at 520 568 7667 or visit our website at www.uhcfs.com.

Sep 18

Home-Based Businesses Need Insurance

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Last modified: September 18, 2007

By: Courtny Tyler, Chamber Board President
State Farm Insurance

The dream of owning a business is becoming a reality for thousands of people each year. For many of these would-be captains of industry, that means starting the operation at home. However, your enterprise may be in jeopardy if you don’t have business insurance.

You need business insurance because most homeowners policies place limits on business related exposures. For instance, a copier or fax machine used for business and damaged in a fire may not be fully covered because it is considered business property.

Also, the homeowners policy does not cover business liability, loss of income, exterior signs and many other important items. If a client were injured at your home while conducting business, your homeowners policy would not apply. Anyone who opeates a home-based enterprise and does not have proper insurance coverage is putting his or her business and personal assets at risk.

Business insurance may provide many or all of the coverages listed below:

* Accidental direct physical loss coverage for business personal property

* Broader off-premises property coverage. Loss of income coverage

* Extra expense coverage

* Contractural liability coverage

* Lilability of employees while acting within the scope of their employment

Many entrepreneurs start their businesses on shoestring budgets and try to cut corners by keeping expenses at a minimum. But when you consider what you get, business insurance becomes a tool you can’t afford to work without.

Courtney Tyler can be reached for comment or questions at: courtny.tyler.qswj@statefarm.com