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Dr. Ruthann Russo joins Dr. Michael Brickey of the Ageless Lifestyles Institute on Ageless Lifestyles Radio, the program takes a holistic approach in addressing anti-aging psychology, alternative medicine, medicine, fitness, nutrition, health, and wellness. The emphasis is on innovative thinking and practices that have solid data and results.
In Get What You Want from Doctors, Hospitals, and Insurance Dr Brickey and Dr. Russo discuss what you don’t know about healthcare can hurt you, even kill you. What if you knew how to get your doctor to focus on your goals, get the information you need from your doctor, and enjoy the process as well? What if you knew a little karate for getting specialists, hospitals, and nursing homes to do what they are supposed to do and share information with you? Would you like to know how to comprehend all those EOBs, bills, and statements? How about not paying $2 for an aspirin at a hospital? Would you like to know how to organize your medical records so you have the information when you need it and can even give it to your doctor?

Listen online at http://agelesslifestyles.com/2008/06/get-what-you-want-from-doctors-hospitals-and-insurance/

Related Links from the show:

• http://www.drbrickey.com/
• www.qualitycheck.org Joint Commission
• http://www.abms.org American Board of Medical Specialties
• http://www.healthgrades.com
• http://www.vimo.com
• http://www.Medicare.gov
• www.7stepshealth.com

http://www.RuthannRusso.com - Dr. Ruthann Russo joins John Steigerwald on KDKA News Radio 1020 to discuss the dealing with insurance companies, what to do when a claim is denied, the benefits of high deductibles, plus how medical records impact your healthcare and why you should have a copy.

A theory is a system of ideas or statements explaining something. Raw and living food theory claims that uncooked food produces greater health benefits than cooked food. Based on its history, leaders, and the current documented practices, the following six concepts appear to be the principles of the raw food or living nutrition theory. 

1. Eat food that is alive with its enzymes still intact.
2. Eat food that is fresh and organic 
3. Eat vegan food, no animal products
4. You reflect the vibration, or energy level, of what you eat
5. Juice some percentage of your fruits and vegetables regularly
6. Follow food-combining rules . 

While we wait for studies to be conducted at some point in the future, we can read, analyze, and possibly even try out some of the principles of the raw food theory in our own lives. I overheard a conversation recently about raw food.  A man was describing the raw food diet to his companion.  His explanation contained many of the six principles listed below.  His friend responded, “it sounds like just another diet fad to me.”  The man (who was not a raw foodist), responded, “Maybe, but when you think about it, how can something that is fresh, organic and good for you be a fad?”

Details of each concept are addressed in my upcoming book The Raw Food Diet Myth.  

The purpose of this book is to introduce you to the revolutionary philosophy of raw and living foods by pulling together all of the components, including, but not limited to, diet, into one place. The book provides you with information to make a conscious decision about whether you will, or perhaps already have, incorporated any of the raw and living food philosophy into your own philosophy of living.

Dr. Ruthann Russo discusses the healthcare paradox in the United States and also the individual consumer healthcare paradox.

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