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Are you stuck in a health rut? Do you need some expert advice and support to help you make a breakthrough with your health? If so, you may benefit from taking part in a wellness program. In this article wellness coach Wesley Smith explains how wellness programs work to support you to get over your current health challenges and back onto the path of feeling good. Is it time you made some health supporting changes in your life? If you are ready to make some changes then you may be ready for a wellness program.What is WellnessWellness is feeling healthy and happy. Wellness is having the energy to put into those things that are meaningful in your life. Wellness can mean discovering what brings you meaning and satisfaction. Finding wellness means overcoming chronic health problems and making lifestyle changes that support your health goals.Set Your GoalsA wellness program starts with helping you to clarify your health goals. Reaching your goals is going to require you to make changes t...

Health insurance is a hot topic for many today as it has wide ranging implications for your finances and your personal health. With the cost of health care insurance rising, many feel the days of affordable health insurance in Oklahoma are over. This is not quite the case, as you still have some means to find a quality plan that doesn't blow up your budget.Statistics Regarding Health Insurance in OklahomaThere is some bad news and some good news when it comes to the overall health of Oklahoma residents. This news affects health care costs in the state, and the availability of certain plans and government aid. The bad news first: Oklahoma ranks 49th out of the 50 states when it comes to overall health. The high prevalence of smoking, cardiovascular disease and obesity contribute greatly to this ranking. The good news is that Oklahoma is in the top 15 in the nation when it comes to public health funding, so steps are being taken to improve the health of its residents and offer y...

Health reform was signed in to law in 2010 and it meant to make health care affordable and more accessible to more Americans. Many provisions are meant not to start until year 2014. Current provisions have made health care plans more affordable and expanded coverage for preventative care. Here are five ways that you can save money on your health insurance today.First is to look for health coverage the allow you to lock in your rates. Most health plans available allow you to lock in your rates for twelve months and some up to two years. When shopping for health coverage look for "rate guarantee". Once the insurance company raises your monthly rate you can you can shop again to find a better rate.Second look at getting a health plan with higher deductible. Most health plans today offer a high deductible for major accident or illness and small copay for services that might be used more frequently. Most health plans with high deductible still cover you before you meet the de...

Why not use your health insurance for counseling? Isn't that what it is for?Perhaps.But using health insurance for mental health services is a little different than other medical issues. Sometimes mental health issues are not covered by your health insurance. Once you use your health insurance for mental health, you will have a mental health diagnosis on file - a mental health disorder/mental health illness must be on the insurance claim in order for insurance to pay for treatment. This will be in your permanent medical record.Of course you want to consider using your health insurance for counseling, but there are some good reasons for you to consider why you may not want to use your insurance for counseling services.Why doesn't my counselor accept my health insurance?Many counselors choose not to accept health insurance for very good reasons. They want to focus 100% of their time in treating you. If they accept health insurance, there is a lot of extra work involved in ac...