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Tuesday, 21 October 2008 |
By Ben Needles
 By definition, mineral waters contain not less than 250 parts per million total dissolved solids, all of which occur naturally and none of which are added later on after the water is collected. Iron, chloride, sulfate, potassium, magnesium, manganese, silica, chromium, lithium, and copper are among the most frequently occurring minerals to be found in mineral water, and all of these minerals have known health benefits (as long as they are not over-consumed).
Mineral water is considered a health tonic by so many people because of these naturally occurring minerals. Some doctors also say that because the minerals are dissolved in and delivered into the body by water, this makes their absorption by the blood that much faster and more efficient and therefore mineral water is a wonderful way of getting needed minerals into the body while also hydrating yourself.
However, the purported health benefits of bottled water remain unproven to any sufficiently scientific degree. There are not many scientists or doctors who claim that mineral water will harm anyone (although there have been some concerns raised about the possibility of getting |
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Monday, 20 October 2008 |
By Don Fahtee
 If saving money and reducing costs is a priority, then you can reduce your level of coverage by opting for a plan that will leave you with high out-of-pocket expenses, but with coverage in case of a catastrophic illness or injury. There are national and local organizations of self-employed workers who have banded together to combine their buying power and get affordable health insurance premiums through group policies. They have become an essential part of your business plan due to rising healthcare costs. The requirements vary form state to state, but all it takes is a trip to your local Division of Family Services office to get an application.
This poses a major challenge for prospective small businesses, as they have to find affordable health insurance benefits for their employees. Companies need to be very careful to scrutinize the operations of such organizations to make sure that all funds are taken care appropriately. Regardless of the option you choose, do not forget that the federal government acknowledges the expense of self employed health insurance, and under current tax laws you can deduct all |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 20 October 2008 )
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