Tag Archives: Health

Save money on back pain – Part II

Image via Wikipedia    Say you have a bad back. Yesterday I gave you $4,000. Enjoy!      Today I’ll focus on saving money on medications that are used for back pain. There are other modalities which we’ll discuss another time … Continue reading

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Nine Ways to Save Money on Newborns

Suppose it’s child #1, the most perfect baby in the world. Of course you buy the very best for your newborn – brand name diapers, scientifically designed baby bottles, professionally done pictures. Of course you take your precious bundle of … Continue reading

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Save money by getting a flu shot

It’s that time of year again – time for the annual flu shot.  Don’t think you’re a candidate?  Think again. Image by wellcome images via Flickr   As of 2010, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends that everyone aged six months … Continue reading

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Save Money on Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

  An itch that rashes.  Does that sound backward?    Although in some cases the rash comes first, as in the little tyke below, for many eczema sufferers, myself included, the itch precedes the rash.  (A mild case like this … Continue reading

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Premiere Author Interview with Dr. Koelker

David English interviews Dr. Koelker regarding her book, 101 Ways to Save Money on Health Care at: Premier Author Interviews Tons of practical tips for everyday living How to get more from your time with your doctor How to save … Continue reading

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Save money on health reform

How will the Affordable Care Act of 2010 benefit currently uninsured individuals ages 19 to 29?  For starters, as of September 2010, young adults can remain on their parents’ health insurance up to age 26, even if they are married.  … Continue reading

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Save money on asthma inhalers

Image via Wikipedia Every year millions of doses of asthma medication go to waste.  Some are lost and others outdated, but one factor which could easiliy be improved would be to add a dose counter to every canister of medication.  Why … Continue reading

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Save money on hypothyroid treatment

How to save money on thyroid testing and treatment. Are generics OK? Why or why not? Continue reading

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