Women Health Tips from Gynecologist’s Perspectives

• Are you taking new patients? This seems like an obvious question, but many prospective patients forget to ask this up front, get very interested in a particular gynecologist and then find there are no openings available.
• Do you take my form of insurance coverage? Do you submit directly or will I have to pay you and file for reimbursement?
• If you don’t have insurance coverage, ask about fees and how they are to be paid. For example, will you be expected to pay at the time of the visit or will you be billed?
• Which hospitals are you affiliated with? If this Ob-Gyn does not have admitting privileges to any hospitals ask why. Also ask how hospitalizations are handled.
• Do you have any sub-specialty training?
• Ask whether the Ob-gyn has any special training or experience managing any complicated medical, obstetric or gynecologic conditions you may have (such as diabetes, endometriosis, infertility, etc.).
• Do you agree to an informational interview/introductory visit by prospective patients? What is the charge for such a visit? (insurance companies generally do not cover such a visit).
• Do you have a general information pamphlet you can send me and/or a biographical overview for the gynecologist? Once you’ve made an appointment with a new gynecologist, it is usually a good idea to ask the office to send you any new patient forms before your first appointment so you can make the most of your time there.
• How does the practice handle emergency (or after hours) visits or phone calls?
• Does the practice have a doctor on call 24 hours a day or do they share call with other groups? If an answering service picks up calls after hours, how long is it usually before someone returns your call? If you phone the office, can you talk to a gynecologist or other health care provider immediately? Some physicians return all calls at a certain time each day, while others reserve a special line for messages or have nurses or physician assistants answer questions. The most important factor is not who answers the calls, but how quickly they are answered and whether you have access to emergency medical advice.
• Who covers for the doctor when s/he is unavailable?
• Ask whether other physicians or non-physicians (such as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant) will participate in your care. If so, ask whether this is considered optional.
• If you are nearing menopause: ask about the doctor’s approach to menopause and hormone replacement therapy.
• Does the gynecologist (or another affiliated health care provider) answer e-mail questions?
• Does the gynecologist or the practice have a web-site to which you can get practice related or medical information?
• What are your views about recommending alternative, complementary or integrative medical approaches?

Important Questions to Ask Your Gynecologist During Your First Visit:

• Ask any of the questions listed above that you didn’t get answered before your first visit.
• Write down any questions you have about your condition before your visit and ask them during the visit.
• Are there any other questions I should have asked you?
• When should I schedule my next visit?

Important Questions to Ask Yourself After Your First Visit:

• What did I think of Dr. So-and-So?
• How was the overall experience of the visit?
• Was I treated with courtesy and respect by the physician and the office personnel?
• Do I feel like I’m in good hands?
• Did I feel comfortable asking all of my questions?
• Did I feel rushed?
• Did I feel heard and understood?
• Do I want to see this doctor again?

Your relationship with your gynecologist is one of the most intimate professional relationships you may have. While this relationship will take time to nurture, you should have a feeling even on the first visit that this is a person you will be able to trust with your most private or serious concerns.

5 Health Benefits of Drinking water stored in a Copper Vessel

Drinking water stored in a copper vessel all the night is an ancient and traditional belief.

Do you remember that our grandparents used to suggest that water stored in a copper vessel is very good for health?

Yes, it is true and lets see whether any scientific truth is hidden behind it. It is actually based on Ayurveda. The water stored in a copper vessel absorbs copper- a metal, which is needed for the body. It has to be stored for atleast 7 to 8 hours before drinking. It gives numerous benefits for the mind and body.

The water in a copper vessel does not become stale and will be fresh for days together at a stretch. These are few health benefits evolved from drinking the water in a copper vessel…..

1. Kills bacteria:

Water stored in copper vessel for few hours will get the sterilizing effect on water. It kills the bacteria present in water especially bacteria causing diarrhea. Hence, water stored in copper vessel is purified enough and cleansed naturally.

2. Regulates thyroid functionality:

The thyroid gland functions effectively with the presence of copper, an important mineral needed in the body. People suffering from thyroid due to copper deficiency may help this. Hence, problems related to thyroid may be balanced to some extent by drinking water in a copper vessel.

3. Cures bone problems:

Due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, it helps in treating the joint pains and strengthens the bones efficiently. Hence, people suffering from arthritis problems can opt to drink water in stored in copper vessels.

4. Stimulates brain activity:

Improving the brain power is one of the best health benefits that one can come across. It makes the brain work more actively, faster and more effectively. It also cures the disorders related to mental illnesses and mind.

5. Improves digestion:

The fresh and purified water in copper vessel improves your digestive system. It helps killing the bacteria formed from with in the stomach and helps in proper digestion of the food you eat.