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Passages from The Bible flood in automatically to fill the void left by all the questions and half answers left in my heart as a result of the sudden passing of  Michael Jackson.

I never got the chance to meet this cat, nor the opportunity to get to know him personally and as a musician, this legend  was a great inspiration in his performances, to a whole generation  of pop musicians. He was huge then and may be more in his death: but that is not the focus of this essay.

Am I My Brother’s Keeper Even When There Is A Lot of Money to Be Made? This is not a question for only the health care providers but for everybody in business. Let us agree that It is a challenge when your whole career as a health care giver is suddenly shoved under the spotlights. Your whole future is suddenly basking under the glory of a mega star.Great.

Michael Jackson’s sudden death  raises a common question that concerns all of us. It is time a federal oversight system be put in place to monitor all Doctor Client confidentiality arrangements in the USA? Clients are getting more notorious for manipulating the medical system especially the ones who can fire their doctors because they can afford it. Rich Patients can now hire or fire “professional medical help“just at the snap of a finger.These types of patients have got to a place where they can choose and even organise medical teams, and orchestrate medical procedures with doctors coming from different jurisdictions and countries .Where is medicine going to nowadays? We have the wealthy patients dancing circles around traditional established practices.

How can we apply “I am my brother’s keeper” when you risk to lose a patient who thinks he or she knows what they want? That is a question that should be reserved for the doctor’s conscience. So the better a health practitioner can tell the patient what  he wants to hear, the more rich,successful and famous he or she becomes?

I believe the passage i chose from the Bible is addressing both our human and physical  intellectual wares and should remind us of a few fundamental truths about ourselves.We have become smart and arrogant and have found all kinds of ways at outsmarting the laws protecting the integrity of our “medical help” systems in place. This is for both Buyers and Sellers of health services.

In Isaiah 64:6,the Bible says “But we are all like an unclean thing, And all our righteousness are like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away.”
Question for you.

Abuse of prescription drugs, doctor client privacy privileges and you in the middle.Do you really feel protected even if it were you who kept ordering the drugs against your doctor’s wishes? In all Client and Vendor relationships we all know the things we do to keep our high ticket customers don’t we? Unspoken rules of ethics and integrity should prevail to protect sound judgement in the professional level when you suddenly find yourself under public scrutiny.

Let us put things in their right perspectives, mega stars are not music arrangers. Quincy Jones is an Arranger Composer, and whether the public knows the difference or not, Michael should have stayed with Quincy all the way. Right? Bruce Sweden was the one in charge of the sweet sounds in the mixes then what happened?

Suddenly all the songs became drum machine ridden with yelps and all kinds of whacked up moves and stuff. If you doubt go listen to the Quincy era.Greed? Pressure? What if the monkey wrench in the whole equation was a mega star himself having too much power to the point that suddenly, he/she could out manoeuvre around everybody and end up hurting himself?The star now had so much power,you are history when you don’t deliver what he/she wanted.

Ethics?

Yeah right. $100,000 was spent at the pharmacy, and we keep wondering how much the consultation itself will cost?

$100,000 a month Hotel Suites without a single stinking defibrillator? The one thing that mattered most.

Not the Limos, nor the Business Deals, nor the Beatles Catalogue, nor the smooth media and press image, but just being healthy.

OK you would think a $300 an hour doctor on call should seal the deal and Mr Jackson  still could not make it through the night to read his newspaper in the morning? Come on American Business.

OK, he should have sang “The Girls from Ipanema”, did Opera, challenged the late Pavarotti, taught music at Berklee School of Music and even did Smooth Jazz. Nope. This guy was very focused and probably had bigger fish to fry.

So far as his plastic surgery thing went, it was not only him who was guilty if you think that was a crime. Almost all Americans and people who could afford a nip and a tuck creepingly went under the knives.

Personally, I think he really looked terrific in his new facials with dimples in the right places and all. What’s amazing is how courageous and pure he was. He is a guy who was not afraid of taking risks.

To me he donated his body to fulfill our thirst and love for perfection desired for the perpetual human circus?

Do you happen to have or have had those annoying red blisters on your lip that you can’t obviously hide? Well, then it is more likely that you have a cold sore. Cold sore first appears to be a small, hard spot on your lip that you still can’t see and would then evolve into red blisters after a day or two. Another common term for cold sores is fever blisters and it is primarily caused by several strains of the herpes virus. The certain strain of the virus that more frequently causes cold sores is the Herpes simplex virus type 1. Genital herpes on the other hand is primarily caused by the second strain which is the Herpes simplex virus type 2. But either way, the two strains of the virus are generally capable of causing both illnesses. Unhealthy practices such as sharing of razors, eating utensils, and towels can further spread the infection. Once you have the virus in you, you would be concerned about its being incurable. The virus is incurable and there’s no specific alternative to prevent any contractions of the Herpes virus, but then, there are known few steps to help you reduce the frequency of these cold sores and significantly decrease the duration of an occurrence.

Cold sores are not really that serious but they can be really painful and uncomfortable. A cold sore is quite simple to handle even without having to leave the comfort of your home. All you need is a reliable computer set with fast internet access and you are on your way with all the quick and simple remedies at home.

One initial step in treating your cold sores is by simply covering them with petroleum jelly. Petroleum jellies contain a significant element that help provide a much faster healing process and can also prevent more infection. Petroleum jellies contain a significant element that help provide a much faster healing process and can also prevent more infection. It is very much agreeable that having a red blister on your lips can be very discomforting and awkward to see. Some people might think of using a make-up to hide such an annoying red spot. This practice is highly discouraged as there are certain chemicals in your make-up that can irritate the blisters and even worsen the case. Another important reminder regarding make-up is to avoid sharing your lipstick as it can also help spread the infection.

A good dentist would say that it a healthy practice to change your toothbrush at least once a month. And if you happen to have a cold sore, it is also a perfect time to buy a new toothbrush for yourself. Furthermore, a new toothbrush is also needed right after you have completely healed from the infection as your previous toothbrush may still have the herpes virus and may cause early recurrence. As said earlier, the blisters on your cold sore can be very painful. In this case, it is a good idea to take some pain relievers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, and aspirin.

Salty foods such as chips should be avoided when you have a cold sore as the salt can only irritate the blisters causing more pain. You also have to refrain from eating acidic foods like citrus fruits as they too can worsen the infection. These summer days, cold sores are more common as heat is a basic factor that enhances its recurrence. To help you effectively protect your lips from it, lip balms with sunscreens up to 15 or higher come very handy.

One important reminder whenever you have cold sore blister, avoid touching the infected area. Squeezing and pinching of the blisters should be avoided as it can make them more infected. To provide some relief, cold compresses as ice packs are perfect alternatives. When in agonizing pain and you seem to be out of paracetamols and ibuprofens, milk is a perfect alternative as pain reliever. All you got to do is soak a cotton ball into the milk and apply it on the sores.

Cold sores are a painful condition and a shameful one as well. With the aid of your computer and a fast and easy internet access, you can make your home into your own personal healing sanctuary with all the helpful cold sore home remedies online. These helpful and reliable tips are yours for the take in just a single click.   

Joining a health club is something that can really boost your chances of getting fit but the first hurdle is to find one you like. Before you choose you first need to decide what your priority is and make sure that it suits your needs and goals.

Once you have done this it will make the search easier and hopefully you will be able to join a health and fitness center that you will want to stay at. Many people underestimate the need for a club close to where they work or live because traveling distance/time play an important aspect of how frequently you attend.

A good instructor can make or break a club because he is the motivator and that is the most important aspect for users. Always inform your physical trainer if you require any special attention or have any limitations they need to know about in advance.

If you speak to the staff about their facilities and training programs, this will give you a good idea about the customer service level they provide. If you have an interest in learning martial arts for example, see if the fitness club arranges lessons as many clubs have resident professional in a number of fields.

The clubs opening times is also something worth checking because if you work unusual hours you need to know they will be open and whether the general programs on offer are what you are looking for. If your fitness club offers group classes, choose the facility that offers the classes you really like; you can do a trial class to check it out if you want.

There is nothing worse than waiting for equipment when the gym is busy so ensure you feel happy about this before you join. One thing to look for is the age of the equipment; the older it is the more likely it is to break down which doesn’t look good on the club.

It is not unusual for clubs to have social venues and it is worth trying one of these to meet some of the members to see if they are the sort of people you will get on well with. The cost of membership is obviously a deciding factor so ensure you know all the charges, including those for classes and how often they increase the membership fee.

Fitness clubs vary which means you will need to visit a few to find one that you not only feel comfortable which also has all the facilities you require. Take your time, there is no hurry and be wary of clubs that continue to contact you about membership as there is a fine line between a courteous approach and pestering.