Worth Sbmbj234 Usssa: December 2013

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

The Basics Behind Health Coaching Certification Programs

A health coach is often employed by a person who has some type of chronic illness. This isn't always the case though, sometimes people need a coach to guide them through making healthy changes on their own. These coaches become models in the area of self awareness and are able to engage in a caring relationship with the person being coached. People who enjoy this type of work have to complete one of the many health coaching certification programs offered, either online or in a traditional classroom.People who are already licensed health care providers can train to be health coaches, but this isn't a certification in health coaching. The types of professionals who seek health coach training include; physicians, nurses, health care administrators, physical therapists, massage therapists, pastoral care associates, psychotherapists, and social workers. This training can take anywhere from several weeks to a more comprehensive 12 month program and it also includes many classes that are necessary for certification.The certification program may include specific training modules that must be completed, in order to gain certification for health coaching. After taking all the required courses, there is an application for a health coach certificate that must be submitted within the following year's time. Besides turning in proof of course completion and the application, there are a few other steps that need to be taken before certification can be achieved.One online program requires that a person seeking certification must show proof that he/she has been employed as a health coach for 6 months or been paid for at least 60 hours of health coaching. An application fee of 250 dollars needs to be submitted, as well as the following; current resume, 3 references from professionals, sample contract for a client, written description of some sort of scope of professional service, and promotional materials.Once all the proper documentation has been gathered and is ready for submittal, there is an evaluation of skill that needs to take place. The person applying for certification will need to demonstrate the following:
Understanding of how to practice emotional wellness

Ability to avoid prescriptions and medical diagnosis

A vision for what their Health Coaching practice will be

Ability to be non-judgmental and work with this type of attitude

Ability to perform a Health Coaching Assessment

Understanding of several health strategies

Ability to listen in both a somatic and verbal manner
The seven classes necessary for health coaching certification include a course on the basic fundamentals, skills needed, personal mastery, personal mastery partnership in coaching, the business of coaching, how to coach from an integrative health perspective, and the seven steps of change.At least 80 percent of these classes need to be attended in order to gain certification. If any classes are missed, the person enrolled in the course must listen to the tapes of the missed class.There is a lot involved in attending health coaching certification programs; above is an example of just one, but the benefits are fantastic. Being able to help others through their feelings of powerlessness against the physical and emotional issues they may be going through is a great feeling.A certified health coach is generally more qualified and better recognized as a professional in the health and wellness industry.

Ann Totten has always been interested in all areas of health and health education. She has a passion for helping others achieve their goals, dreams and aspirations. To learn more about Ann Totten and health coach tra

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Use Your Health Savings Account to Buy Glasses Online

This morning at work we had a presentation on health care plan options. With rate increases, our company is making us switch plans or pay out-of-pocket for the deductible on the existing plans. One of the options we are looking at is a high-deductible plan in combination with an HSA (Health Savings Account).If you have not heard of a Health Savings Account, you will soon, as they are becoming increasingly popular. The concept for an HSA plan is two fold: a high-deductible health insurance plan is combined with a special tax-deductible savings account, called an HSA, or Health Savings Account. First, a high-deductible insurance plan means that the first $1000-$3000 (depending on the plan) of any medical service, often with the exception of annual physicals and other preventative care (which are covered with a small co-payment), is paid for entirely by the individual. The insurer does not begin paying until the deductible has been met, after which the insured individual is not required to pay anything.But from where is an employee supposed to get this $1000-$3000 to meet deductible payments?Enter the HSA. The IRS has set up these special accounts as such that all contributions are completely tax-free (as a "top-line" deduction, itemizing not required) and the money in the account can be used to fund any health-related expenses, including eyewear, vision, dental, acupuncture and other services typically not covered by your primary health provider. Because high-deductible health plans offer significant savings compared to traditional plans, your employer will possibly use part of the difference to fund your HSA, essentially putting money in your pocket!Back to my company, the presentation on our health insurance options resulted in an interesting discussion. The company will be paying the premium on a high-deductible health plan and contributing $500 annually to my Health Savings Account. I'm young, healthy, and rarely see the Doctor, so this will essentially be $500 in my pocket to use on future medical expenses. Something particularly appealing about the HSA plan is that I could use my Health Savings Account to buy glasses online! This is a huge step away from the paradigm of the insurer paying ridiculous prices to the eye doctor for glasses. Because my employer has agreed to contribute $500/year into my HSA, for the first time ever, my glasses will cost me nothing out of pocket and the cost of eyeglasses will go towards my deductible! But I'll still have the incentive to go with the most cost-effective route (thereby using less from my account), so I'll buy my glasses online with the HSA debit card.For the budget-conscious do-it-yourself type, the HSA really works out great. So, if you have a health savings account, use it to buy glasses online! It is a qualifying expense , so just save the receipt in your health expense file. Tax-free eyewear for under $100.

The author is a twenty-something Coloradan who works professionally in local government and blogs as a hobby. As a lifetime wearer of corrective lenses, the author is passionate about helping people from all walks of life afford quality eyewear at a reasonable price. His blog is online at GetBetterGlasses.comHere is a list of qualif

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Travel Wallets: Guard Your Money, Not Your Fun

If you travel a lot or have friends or family members who are constantly on the go, you'll know of the importance of a good travel wallet. These are often lifesavers, keeping your money and documents - passport, tickets and proof of residency - safe from being stolen or lost in a strange land.In fact, according to TripAdvisor, Barcelona, Rome and London are the top three cities in which you are likely to be pick pocketed. Being vigilant pays and your money and credit cards need to be kept secure especially in crowded areas or on public transportation.Apart from keeping your money guarded, you also need to be extra careful when it comes to travel documents. Consider this - you are traveling on a business trip or for pleasure with friends and family. The long queues at the airport, hotel check ins and certain nightlife facilities, all require the use of your travel documents to authenticate your identity. A travel wallet or passport bag is a way to have these documents handy, and they can be pulled out at a moment's notice. They also help you keep these all important travel documents secure and together, so you never misplace them or have your valuables fall out at the wrong moment.Passport bags and travel wallets essentially serve the same purpose under different names. They are becoming increasing popular amongst both men and women. The former who are used to carrying wallets and perhaps a more bulky briefcase of laptop bag will find the comfort and security of a smaller zippered bag more appealing. The zip offers the protection an easily loosened strap or broken buckle does not.Women will find more versatility and a greater variety in their selection of passport bags and travel wallets. A wristlet for example can be used as a travel wallet and later converts into a makeup bag.While a typical travel wallet or passport bag was a boring one toned zipped bag which could be slipped into a purse, today fashion demands you think outside the bag. By investing in a fun colored purse, you can combine practicality with style. A travel wallet can be any small and well secured makeup wallet/ pencil case or wristlet or even your kid's bright colored shoulder bag. As long as it serves the purpose and you enjoy carrying it, don't hesitate to select a bag that works for you.Travel wallets make for an ideal travel companion, but with Christmas around the corner, they are also the perfect gift for a friend of family member.

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Are Juicer Reviews All Made Equal? 9 Things You Should Know About Juicer Reviews Before Buying

Are you looking at juicer reviews to help you decided which machine to purchase? Here are 9 things you should pay attention to about juicer reviews before making your decision.1) Does the website sell juice extractors?If the reviews you're looking at are on a website that sells juicers there is a chance they won't be as objective as independent reviews written by people who use the product. Pay special attention to those reviews if they only sell one brand as this can skew them in its favor.2) Does the website accept free products and incentives from juice extractor manufacturers? These are called kick-backs, and can make the reliability of the reviews questionable. If they accept compensation from a manufacturer, they are required to post an affiliates disclaimer page on the website. Check to see if this page is present, and if it is, if they disclose that they accept incentives.3) How complete is the review? Check the manufacturer's website to familiarize yourself with their sales pitch before reading juicer reviews for a brand. You will be able to quickly spot if the reviewer has simply visited the sales page and rewritten the pitch for their review. This is a common practice, which unfortunately leads to less than detailed reviews and a lack of independent objectivity.4) Do they say how they arrived at their review decision? A review can be written in 15 minutes if one just goes to the manufacturer's website. However doing an in-depth review is not an instant process. At a minimum it requires a days worth of research to find out what issues consumers are typically experiencing, calls to the manufacturer for additional specifications and details not presented online, questioning friends and associates who own the model about their experiences, and ideally a hands-on test of the juicer as well. Check to see if the reviews site states how they arrive at their reviewing decision.5) Are all the juicer reviews positive? This is a trick that some product review sites do. You land on a page, read the review, and everything is great about the product. But wait, did you look at other pages? Chances are if they give every single product they review a top rating, the review isn't objective and they are mainly after affiliate income.6) Are there independent consumer reviews on the site? One website owners objective reviews can be very enlightening, but allowing others to leave comments and reviews is important as well. The best websites allow independent reviews that feature both positive and negative features of a juicer.7) If there are independent consumer reviews on the site, are there varied opinions present? It's human nature. Some folks will love something. Others will hate it. Read through several reviews to see that there are a variety of opinions and writing styles present. This will ensure you are on a juicer reviews website that doesn't censor their submissions to only positive statements about the machines.8) Are the web publishers into juicing? Make sure that they have an about me page and take a quick look at it. Do they juice? Does their passion for healthy living shine through? Do they seem like the kind of person you'd see walking through the aisles of a health food store? (or working in one if you're like me). Look at the motives for why they have created the website in the first place. In other words make sure they walk the talk.9) Are incentives offered for sharing a review? If they do accept reviews, check to see their terms of submission. Having a contest isn't a problem, that's just encouraging submissions. Just make sure there isn't anything in the terms of service that states an incentive in association with a requirement that the reviews must be positive only. I've seen this one before and it's not ideal. Well-rounded reviews are important!Following these 9 tips will ensure you get the most out of reading the juicer reviews that are out there. There are many wonderful juicing websites written by juicer fans and health enthusiasts. Stick with reviews sites written by these juicing aficionados (who also allow other folks to share reviews) and you'll be keeping good company and certain to be getting real, honest, objective reviews.

Patrick Ray is a Certified Nutritionist, Official Health Nut, and has been working in the natural health food industry for 15 years. He's a vegetarian who loves his dog and takes long walks on the beach. In addition to his work in the health field, Patrick co-hosts a fun, laid-back juicer reviews website with healthy juicing tips and reviews of the latest models.Copyright: you may freely republish this article, provided the active links remain intact, unchanged and do follow

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