Learn to use a high deductible health policy in association with a medical savings account, as outlined in the book, The New Health Insurance Solution . Right now this is the most affordable, and probably the best way for generally healthy people to maintain health insurance coverage if you don't already have employer-sponsered coverage. The money that you put away in your HSA is not taxable and can be withdrawn at any time for medical expenses. This includes your premium payments and doctor visits. Don't withdraw the money though, keep your tax-free investment in your account and pay for your routine medical expenses yourself whenever you can. This strategy is explained in the book and shelters a large amount of money from taxes, possibly forever. Read the book to get the whole story.

The money you save can be used to purchase vitamins , exercise equipment or other wellness related items. This creates a cycle of health that feeds on itself to the betterment of your entire family.

In addition to your regular bandages, first aid supplies and medications, you may want to get a more extensive first aid kit for unforeseen emergencies. These range from small hand sized kit's to EMT type medic bags complete with blood pressure cuffs, blood sugar monitors and emergency medications. There are even large "portable hospital" bags available through some companies.

Study after study is showing that animal protein may increase the growth of cancer cells. Not only is plant protein more affordable and easier to store, getting the majority of your protein from plants may have fantastic health benefits. In the book The China Study , the author advocates getting no more than 10% of your protein from animal products. This is based on broad surveys of health and its relation to diet in China. Many of the so-called "Western" diseases stem from a diet high in fat and animal protein and low in fiber. Eating a healthier diet not only saves you money on the food itself, it may give you more years of life without the debilitating diseases that are so expensive and destructive to so many families.

STRATEGIES

Get off of maintenance drugs. Learn emergency first aid. Learn what kind of herbs you can incorporate into your lifestyle that would accomplish the same purposes that you might need medicine for. Learn meditation and relaxation techniques. Eat a healthy diet, incorporating more fruits, vegetables, beans and grains.

RESOURCES

The China Study

The New Health Insurance Solution

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