MISMOSH: MISMOSH: Sleep Apnea

MISMOSH: MISMOSH: Sleep Apnea: MISMOSH: Sleep Apnea : My daughter, Wendy, uses and dental appliance instead of a CPAP Machine and the picture of the dental device is on my...

Nurse Practitioner Are they here to stay

The Nurse Practitioner is in demand to fill the roles of the Family Physician or the Primary Care Physician. In today’s world of spiraling health care costs the Family Practice Physician is almost obsolete. 

There are many reasons for this mainly it is how the income of the Family Physician or the Primary Care Physician has decreased instead of increased over the years. 

This is because of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). This law was signed by President Barrack Obama On March 23, 2010.

 This is a highly controversial law and has caused confusion in the medical field. The (PPACA) was mainly designed for people who were low income and uninsured.

There are approximately 916 million patients combined who have received care from the licensed Nurse Practitioner’s. The patient’s they treat are genuinely satisfied with the care they receive. The Nurse Practitioner can help reduce the cost of medical care in the physician’s office.

With the decrease in the Family Practice Physicians or Primary Care Physicians income there are fewer medical students who wish to go into Family Practice. The medical students want to specialize become Cardiologists, Orthopedic, neurosurgeons, etc. 

The Family Physician is actually on the brink of distinction. This is where the Nurse Practitioner comes in. The Nurse Practitioner can diagnose and treat health problems with the emphasis on preventative health measures.

In order to become a Nurse Practitioner you must be a Registered Nurse first with a master’s degree. A Nurse Practitioner education is rigorous with national certification. They not only treat patients but also are involved in research.

Not only are Nurse Practitioners in demand in Family Practice Medical Offices but in Out Patient Surgery Centers. Within the next the next ten years Nurse Practitioners will be more in demand than ever before. 

The amount of people needing Family Practice Physicians will double and triple since people are now living longer lives and will start needing continuous medical treatment

Nurse Practitioner’s are here to stay and they are needed.

copyright Linda Meckler 2014 updated 2018

MISMOSH: Sleep Apnea

MISMOSH: Sleep Apnea: My daughter, Wendy, uses and dental appliance instead of a CPAP Machine and the picture of the dental device is on my book cover. ...

Sleep Apnea

My daughter, Wendy, uses and dental appliance instead of a CPAP Machine and the picture of the dental device is on my book cover.

I wrote an e-book in 2008 and I sold a few books but lately this book is hot and taking off.

I felt now was the time to open it up and bring it up to date. 

The technology has been taking off left and right and my book had been left in the dust.

 I started researching Sleep Apnea and the CPAP Machine and found alternative ways to not need a CPAP Machine.

There are now surgeries being performed all over the United States to free us poor chained people away from the CPAP Machine and to be able to sleep a normal night’s sleep. This book will be available in paperback in a few days. Both the E-book and Paper Back book have several pictures.

In order to find out about this surgery go to www.youtube.com and put in the word Sleep Apnea and CPAP Machine. The videos are educational and will give your hope that you can lose the CPAP Machine.

Thank you for reading my article.

Linda Meckler, Author  copyright 2019

MISMOSH: Book Title How Important Is It

MISMOSH: Book Title How Important Is It: If you are a writer and you take the next step to publish your book as an e-book which is where all the sales are today, what do you nee...

Book Title How Important Is It

If you are a writer and you take the next step to publish your book as an e-book which is where all the sales are today, what do you need to know when you choose a title for your book?

.   What is your book about?

   What makes it different from other books in the same category?

  A short catchy name is the best.

The title is even more important than the color or layout of the cover.

I just went to a book signing where there were several authors with their printed books.

 The covers were colorful and very inviting. What I was amazed at was the title of the books.

I had to ask many of the authors what their book was about.

When I asked I received and explanation, the explanation I received was what should have been the title?

 Under the title or somewhere on the back cover or somewhere it is easily accessible by the customer to know what it is about and not have to ask the author.

I teach a class in e book formatting.  The one thing I bring out to my students is the importance of the title.

If a title is chosen that is so broad how is the impending reader supposed to know what the book is about.

Books especially, e-books are searched by search words.

Thank you for reading my article. I would love to hear from you so please leave a blurp. Please feel free to read my other numerous articles on various topics and also my many e books and printed books on www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com and www.smashwords.com.

 Linda Meckler, author updated 2018

MISMOSH: Sleep Apnea Symptoms

MISMOSH: Sleep Apnea Symptoms: RESULTS OF SLEEP APNEA WHEN NOT DIAGNOISED OR TREATED Sudden death Brain damage Stroke Heart attack Heart problems High Blood ...

Sleep Apnea Symptoms

RESULTS OF SLEEP APNEA WHEN NOT DIAGNOISED OR TREATED

Sudden death

Brain damage

Stroke

Heart attack

Heart problems

High Blood Pressure

Snoring

Morning headaches

Recent weight gain

Memory loss

Limited Attention Span

Personality changes

Leg swelling if severe

Anxiety and stress

Thank you for reading my short article. 

Linda Meckler, Author, copyright 2018

MISMOSH: Sleep Apnea

MISMOSH: Sleep Apnea: I have had Sleep Apnea for several years.  I have had several sleep studies. This is why I wrote this book several years ago. I ...

Sleep Apnea

I have had Sleep Apnea for several years.

 I have had several sleep studies. This is why I wrote this book several years ago.

I sleep with a full-face mask. That is my picture on the cover of this book. 

I do not like sleeping with a CPAP Mask. 

Recently  I have had an irregular heart rate at times. When I told my doctor she asked me? 

"Do you use your CPAP Machine?"

I started using my machine more often and the irregular heart rate is less. 

It is uncomfortable and it interferes at times with my sleep but I would rather be uncomfortable at times than sleep without my CPAP Mask.

 This book will give you a step by step program from the time you have symptoms, to your doctor, sleep study and ending with the CPAP Machine.

Linda Meckler, Author updated 2018 copyright

MISMOSH: Why Doctor's Run Behind Schedule

MISMOSH: Why Doctor's Run Behind Schedule: Why does the doctor run behind schedule? (1) The receptionist over scheduled appointments. (2) The doctor became involved in a l...

Why Doctor's Run Behind Schedule

Why does the doctor run behind schedule?

(1) The receptionist over scheduled appointments.

(2) The doctor became involved in a long telephone call with another doctor or patient.

(3) The patient the doctor was seeing had a more complex issue and required more time.

(4) The doctor had an emergency case that needed to be squeezed in before the scheduled patient.

(5) The doctor got held up at the hospital for various reasons.

This is just a short list there are many more.

The patient’s role in keeping the office running on schedule is very important.

Thank you for reading my article. Please read my other articles on various subjects.

Linda Meckler, author 2018 copyright

MISMOSH: Having an MRI

MISMOSH: Having an MRI: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is high quality images on the inside of your body. This is achieved by using a high magnetic field and ...

Having an MRI

A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is high quality images on the inside of your body. This is achieved by using a high magnetic field and radio waves. This test will determine your diagnosis. A report will be dictated by the radiologist and sent to your ordering physician.

WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

An MRI is used by your medical physician to receive a comprehensive medical report dictated by the Radiologist. In this way, your physician can make an accurate medical diagnosis.

DOES IT HURT?

No this does will not hurt you. It is a non-invasive test. The only thing it will do is annoy you with the loud noise it makes through out the test.

 QUESTIONS YOU ARE ASKED BEFORE YOU RECEIVE AN MRI:

(a) Do you have any tattoos on your body?

(b) Do you have any metal in your body?

(c) How much do you weigh?

(2) METAL FREE:

(a) Put  credit cards or any card with a magnetic strip in a locker.

(b) No metal on clothing on or in body. No jewelry.

((3) THE MRI:

When you are actually ready to have the MRI you will be asked to lie down in a long cylinder. Depending on the part of the body to be scanned - you might or might not have your head inside the cylinder.

(4) CLOSED AND OPEN MRI MACHINES:

There are some open MRI machines and these are especially useful for people who are claustrophobic. 

(5) NOISES:

When you are placed in a MRI machine you will hear a variety of noises. I always relate these noises to men breaking up cement with those very noisy drills. These noises although very annoying to you, are very necessary for achieving a reading on the MRI scan.

(6) LYING IN THE MACHINE:

You can not move. If you move you will ruin the image or picture the technician is taking and it will have to be repeated.

(7) HOW TO STAY CALM AND QUIET IN THE MRI MACHINE:

a) Keep your eyes tightly closed and never open them while you are inside the canister.

(b) Use earphones with your favorite radio station in your ears. Sometimes, this is not possible, you only get ear plugs which are useless.

(8) CLAUSTROPHOBIC:

If you are really claustrophobic you need to inform your ordering doctor about this fact. A sedative will be arranged for you to take before you reach the MRI Center. Always bring someone with you to drive and make sure you get home safely if you have taken a drug.

(9) EATING:

Most of the time you may be able to eat before and MRI but there are times when you will not be allowed. You will be instructed if you need to be NPO at the time of your MRI.

(10) CONTRAST AGENT, DYE:

The dye which is used is called gadolinium. It has less of a reaction than any other dye used for other testing. It is used to receive a clearer image of the area which is being scanned.

Thank you for reading my article. Please feel free to read any of my numerous articles on various subjects.

Linda Meckler, author updated 2018 copyright

MISMOSH: Break down of charges for a surgery

MISMOSH: Break down of charges for a surgery: If you ever need surgery or a surgical procedure at a hospital below is the break down of the charges.  When you read this you won...

Break down of charges for a surgery

If you ever need surgery or a surgical procedure at a hospital below is the break down of the charges. 

When you read this you won't be shocked when you receive the hospital bill for whatever was or wasn't paid.

BREAK DOWN OF CHARGES:

a. Charge of operating room?

b. Charge for surgeon?

c. Charge for assistant surgeon?

d. Charge for anesthesiologist?

e. Charge for Laboratory?

f. Charge for X-rays?

g. Charge for unknown?

You can get this information simply by calling your doctor's office. There will be somebody whose job it is to get this information to you. Make sure whatever procedure you are having done was authorized by your insurance company.

Please let me hear from you.

Linda Meckler, author copyright 2018

MISMOSH: Bored At Home

MISMOSH: Bored At Home: Winter is here and for those of us who don’t get out of the house as much as we can during the summer are stuck. There are many things...

MISMOSH: Bored At Home

MISMOSH: Bored At Home: Winter is here and for those of us who don’t get out of the house as much as we can during the summer are stuck. There are many things...

Bored At Home

Winter is here and for those of us who don’t get out of the house as much as we can during the summer are stuck. There are many things you can do to make time pass faster and give your brain a kick start. Television gets boring fast. Movies are good and stimulating.

Puzzles:

There are many kinds of puzzles available on the market today. These puzzles start at age 2 and then, of course for adults go from 200 pieces to a 1000+ pieces.

If you have never worked a puzzle start out with the 200 large interlocking pieces. When you have mastered this size, go on to 400 or 500 pieces to 1000 or larger. Just think how your self-esteem will soar when you have accomplished putting larger and larger puzzles together.

Reading:

Reading a good book or magazine is always a great way to while away the hours. It also is brain food and you are being educated on something. Every book or magazine you read will teach you something you didn’t know. 

You can really get lost on the Internet reading articles and books. Now with E books being so available you don’t even have to leave your home to purchase a book.

Cooking and Baking:

Now is the time to experiment with your cooking and baking skills. Either be creative and try making something from scratch without a recipe or use a cookbook or the Internet. This is something the whole family will definitely encourage you to do. Good food. Good eats.

Sewing:

If you like to sew start sewing. Make a new outfit for yourself. Slipcovers for you living room furniture. Make doll clothes for your children’s dolls or finish some sewing project you once started and put off until you had the time.

Painting:

Are you a painter? Do you like to paint on canvas? Or maybe now is the time to paint the walls inside your home. There are fabulous colors and combinations to choose from, it will be a hard decision as to what color to choose.

When winter comes along or you are home bound for other reasons, smile, and say, “It will be my special creative time to expand my mind.” There are many more ways to improve your mind and skills. What are your suggestions?

Thank you for reading my article. Please feel free to read my other articles on various subjects.

Linda E. Meckler copyright 2010 updated 2018

MISMOSH: Write a How To Book

MISMOSH: Write a How To Book: All you authors and wanna be authors this is a suggestion for you. If you have written children’s books, or fiction books try writing...

Write a How To Book

All you authors and wanna be authors this is a suggestion for you. If you have written children’s books, or fiction books try writing a How To Book.

This will give you a platform for giving talks where ever you can book them. If you have a copy of the book in your hand you can sell your book.

Paperback books are still in demand and they can be autographed.  Once you get your name out there then your other books will sell.

First learn how to publish your books yourself and save hundreds, thousands of dollars.

Who is your targeted audience?

Once your book is published as an e book or a paperback book have your friends and family put five stars and a blurp on www.amazon.com. This is what people look for when they are browsing for a book.

Thank you for reading my article. Linda Meckler, author copyright 2018

April 3, 2018

MISMOSH: Preventing Falling

MISMOSH: Preventing Falling: When you are outside and you are walking on the sidewalk or through a store be aware of what is on the floor. Glance down to see if ...

Preventing Falling

When you are outside and you are walking on the sidewalk or through a store be aware of what is on the floor.

Glance down to see if there is anything on the floor you could slip on or trip over. 

If you see something on the floor and if you are capable pick it up or take with your foot and push the paper or item under something or off to the side so somebody else won’t trip or slip.

This happened to me a few years ago. I was walking fast at dusk to get back to my car and didn’t see a plastic bag on the sidewalk. I went flying off the sidewalk and into the street right under a truck. The driver had just started its engine. The truck driver thankfully, saw me and jumped out of his truck and helped me up. He said, “I saw the plastic bag on the sidewalk and almost picked it up.”

Copyright Linda Meckler 2018

MISMOSH: Writers - How To Publish Free

MISMOSH: Writers - How To Publish Free: If you are a writer and you have written a book what do you do with it? Are you confused? What is the first step? The firs...

Writers - How To Publish Free

If you are a writer and you have written a book what do you do with it?

Are you confused?

What is the first step?

The first step is to decide what you want to do with your writing?

When you make this decision. Then put your decision into action.

If you are rich and can afford to have a publishing company publish your book do it.

 But if you are on a budget and can’t afford to have this luxury what is your next step?

My book Writer’s How to Publish Free gives you the steps to answer all the above questions.

If this book isn’t enough YouTube videos will teach you anything you want to know.

Do something.

Copyright Linda Meckler 2018

MISMOSH: Falling

MISMOSH: Falling: Falling Falling isn’t fun it hurts, it breaks bones, it causes pain and it can kill you. Even a soft tissue injury means PAIN. Whe...

Falling

Falling

Falling isn’t fun it hurts, it breaks bones, it causes pain and it can kill you. Even a soft tissue injury means PAIN.

When you are in the bathroom and the floor gets wet it’s a possible fall risk.

When you’re in the tub or shower it’s a possible fall risk. When you are in a new bathroom with a new floor, bathtub and shower be aware before you turn on the water.

When your walking on the sidewalk, street or in a store. It’s a fall risk.

People protect yourself.

Be aware!

When in the bathroom use rugs, towels on the floor and if the tub or shower is slippery use a bath mat.

FALLING IS NOT FUN. IT HURTS.

YOU MISS DAYS AT WORK.

Copyright Linda Meckler 2018

MISMOSH: Gluten Food Allergy

MISMOSH: Gluten Food Allergy: Food Allergies – Gluten – Celiac Gluten - Celiac Disease this a wheat allergy which children and adults are now experiencing in large ...

MISMOSH: Glasses or Computer Glasses Make A Lap...

MISMOSH: Glasses or Computer Glasses Make A Lap...: If you wear glasses and have graduated into bifocals or blended glasses, now is the time your monitor will start giving you big proble...

Glasses or Computer Glasses Make A Laptop A Desktop

If you wear glasses and have graduated into bifocals or blended glasses, now is the time your monitor will start giving you big problems, just to see what is printed on the screen.

Try wearing computer/reading glasses. This way you do not need to constantly adjust your head and neck and will be able to see the computer screen easier.

I have been wearing computer/reading glasses for about seven years and I can’t see the computer screen comfortably with any other glasses.

Blended glasses work also, where you can see distance and close up. When your doctor is making up the prescription for your glasses tell her/him you need them for the computer.  You'll never regret it.

Copyright updated 2018   Linda Meckler

Hand Pain Hand Splints Make A Laptop A Desktop

Hand Splints   Pro or Con

When you have hand pain the only other option the doctors love to tell you is to wear a hand splint.

 Nobody likes to work wearing an uncomfortable, nonconforming hand splint.

You can’t bend your fingers and your writing turns into chicken scratch.

If you have ever worn a hand splint you know what I am talking about.

Removing a hand splint is a huge step and I do not advise you to jump. There are many hand problems that are more complicated than mine that require a hand splint. The hand is an extremely complicated mechanism and I would not remove a hand splint without a doctor’s consent.

Stressed:

When you get stressed sitting at your computer, take a break.

Stretch your body in all different directions to get your blood flowing.

 Sitting for long stretches your body starts tightening and eventually you will feel pain.

You can do neck, hand and arm stretching exercises sitting at your computer.

Punching keys on a computer can get out some aggression but taking a walk around the block, working out at the gym or swimming will be better for your physical and mental health.

Trick of The Trade:

Lower your keyboard.

The keyboard should be waist high.

 Reaching in an upward position will stop blood flow and cause pain.

See Diagram in the beginning of the book.

Why Do You Think This Is Important?

Blood flows in a downward motion circulating throughout your body.

Keeping your mind and body functioning.

The keyboard should be at waist level.

Your hand and arms will rest comfortably on it and be relaxed.

Place a Love My Hand Pad underneath your keyboard to cushion your hands and arms.

You will notice the difference immediately.

Copyright 2018 Linda Meckler  Updated

Stapler vs Electric Stapler Make A Laptop A Desk Top

When you have hand pain or even if you don't have hand pain a electric stapler is a winner. 

I have had, arm, shoulder and neck pain for over 20 years. When I worked in an office it seemed all I did was staple.

I asked several times for an electric stapler and it was always rejected. In later years before I retired from office work, electric staplers were finding there way into the office. 

I don't understand employers. They would rather have their employees work in pain and turn in a work comp claim rather than work with the employee, their work station, and the equipment they use so they are pain free and do not file a work comp claim.

When you are on the job or working out of your home office an electric stapler is definitely a winner.

When you staple with a standard stapler you are constantly slamming your hand against the stapler.

With an electric stapler there is not any trauma to your hand, arm or shoulder.

It is faster and more efficient.

If you employer will not issue you an electric stapler. Buy your own.

People who use an electric stapler will never switch.

Copyright updated 2018  Linda Meckler