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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Encouraging A Broken Bone To Heal

By Maryl Joop


Your worst nightmare happened again yesterday when your five year old ran in to tell you that his eight year old brother Jimmy just fell off the trampoline and is now crying holding his arm. Quickly, you unceremoniously dropped what you were doing and rushed to his aid, thinking the worst.

Upon arrival, you discover your fears confirmed and within seconds you have Johnny buckled into the minivan on the way to the doctor's office to treat his broken arm. After a brief wait in the waiting room, an x-ray and a few comforting words, the doctor got to work.

Second-Get some good experience with other riders who know about horses. You can get the insides and outs of saddling up, sitting right, and taking over the reins. Also remember the practice makes perfect.

And if you do require intensive medical treatment without health insurance, the resulting bills can wipe out your savings and leave you with a massive amount of debt. People who are unable to pay their medical bills make up an uncomfortably large percentage of bankruptcy filings. So while a hospital might keep you alive, health insurance will keep you happy after you get out.

You may need to pay a fine With new health care regulations coming into effect, a lack of health insurance by January 1, 2014 carries an automatic tax of 1% of your annual income. This might not seem like much, but the tax will increase to 2.5% of your annual income in 2016.

Fourth-Make sure you have some sturdy boots and a thick pair of jeans. We all know how the stereotypical cowboy looks like. There is a reason for that. For instance that bandana you thought was for looks is actually for covering their mouths on the dusty trail and those leather boots with little to no traction are for slipping in and out of the stirrups. Thick jeans help keep your pants from wearing out and getting all ripped up when you're on the go with your horse.

Next, focus on calcium and vitamin D. Calcium helps the bone tissue to form solidly. Vitamin D opens up the pores of the bone to allow calcium to pass through. Taken in combination will help the bones to grow back quickly and strong. Vitamin D rich foods include fish, milk, orange juice, supplements, and beef. Other sources of calcium include yogurt, milk, cheese, salmon, almonds and collard greens.

Next, limit excessive use of the limb. Although the limb will be supported by a cast, it will heal quickest as it's receives consistent rest. Wear a sling when appropriate. Apply as little pressure to the bone as possible to disrupt it.

Signing up for health care can take time Sometimes people think that they can simply sign up for a health care plan once they start to feel sick. However, health care plans often have rules about when consumers can purchase their plan. Signing up for health insurance on your smart phone as you drive to the hospital might seem appealing, but it's not a reality.

Balance out Jimmy's diet, be sure that he is getting enough calcium and vitamin D for his bones, and make sure it is always resting. He's less likely to experience complications or lengthened treatment that would cause him an inconvenience and involve your Utah health insurance.




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