Comments on: Ron Paul discusses Obamacare with David Scheiner and Dean Ornish on CNN http://www.ronpaul.com/2009-08-14/ron-paul-discusses-obamacare-with-david-scheiner-and-dean-ornish-on-cnn/ Ron Paul is America's leading voice for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies. The Ron Paul Revolution continues. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:35:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: HovardTickeshttp://www.ronpaul.com/2009-08-14/ron-paul-discusses-obamacare-with-david-scheiner-and-dean-ornish-on-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-54383 HovardTickes Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:25:09 +0000 http://www.ronpaul.com/?p=3604#comment-54383 Let's say you have osteoarthritis - probably the most frequent disorder of locomotors system. It is often treated with a surgical procedure to clean out debris in the joint, using a miniature scope inserted straight into the knee. But more and more researchers emphasize fact that the surgery works, but no better than other treatments. Dr. Kalousek is a rheumatologist from Spa-resorts.cz says - surgery doesn't stop the arthritic process.For example American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) persuades patients to consider physical therapy as an alternative non-surgical option for treatment of osteoarthritis.Doctor Kalousek believes that beside <a href="http://www.spa-resorts.cz/eng/page/spa-kaleidoscope-461.html" rel="nofollow">health SPA treatments</a> everyone can protect joints from osteoarthritis or for sure slow its progression simply by following recommendations:-Reduce weight. Just remember that every pound lost reduces the load exerted on the knee for each step by 4 kilogram.-Get active. Exercise strengthens the muscles around joints, which can stop cartilage from wearing down.-Stay straight. Good posture protects the neck, back, hip and knee joints.-Don't sit still. Changing positions can decrease joint and muscle stiffness.-Lift cautiously. Use your strongest & biggest joints and muscles when lifting or carrying to avoid straining smaller joints.-Break it up. Rest between periods of heavy activity to prevent repetitive stress on joints that can accelerate wear and tear.In other words non-surgical therapy is a good alternative of surgical operation for many patients! Let’s say you have osteoarthritis – probably the most frequent disorder of locomotors system. It is often treated with a surgical procedure to clean out debris in the joint, using a miniature scope inserted straight into the knee. But more and more researchers emphasize fact that the surgery works, but no better than other treatments. Dr. Kalousek is a rheumatologist from Spa-resorts.cz says – surgery doesn’t stop the arthritic process.

For example American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) persuades patients to consider physical therapy as an alternative non-surgical option for treatment of osteoarthritis.

Doctor Kalousek believes that beside health SPA treatments everyone can protect joints from osteoarthritis or for sure slow its progression simply by following recommendations:

-Reduce weight. Just remember that every pound lost reduces the load exerted on the knee for each step by 4 kilogram.

-Get active. Exercise strengthens the muscles around joints, which can stop cartilage from wearing down.

-Stay straight. Good posture protects the neck, back, hip and knee joints.

-Don’t sit still. Changing positions can decrease joint and muscle stiffness.

-Lift cautiously. Use your strongest & biggest joints and muscles when lifting or carrying to avoid straining smaller joints.

-Break it up. Rest between periods of heavy activity to prevent repetitive stress on joints that can accelerate wear and tear.

In other words non-surgical therapy is a good alternative of surgical operation for many patients!

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]]> By: Phil Petersonhttp://www.ronpaul.com/2009-08-14/ron-paul-discusses-obamacare-with-david-scheiner-and-dean-ornish-on-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-43036 Phil Peterson Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:07:07 +0000 http://www.ronpaul.com/?p=3604#comment-43036 Why should I pay for my neighbor's healthcare? I've worked hard to make sure that my & my family's health care is taken care of, so why should I be forced - through taxation - to pay for someone else's health care? Make no mistake about it, health care is very definitely NOT a right, any more than food, shelter, clothing & employment are a right. None of those things are the responsibility of the government. They are the responsibility of individuals. Everyone who demands the government provide health care are demanding that their neighbor pay for their health care through taxation & coercion - a.k.a. legalized theft. Why should I pay for my neighbor’s healthcare? I’ve worked hard to make sure that my & my family’s health care is taken care of, so why should I be forced – through taxation – to pay for someone else’s health care?
Make no mistake about it, health care is very definitely NOT a right, any more than food, shelter, clothing & employment are a right. None of those things are the responsibility of the government. They are the responsibility of individuals. Everyone who demands the government provide health care are demanding that their neighbor pay for their health care through taxation & coercion – a.k.a. legalized theft.

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]]> By: David Bernard Danielshttp://www.ronpaul.com/2009-08-14/ron-paul-discusses-obamacare-with-david-scheiner-and-dean-ornish-on-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-39295 David Bernard Daniels Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:52:08 +0000 http://www.ronpaul.com/?p=3604#comment-39295 Egg Zackly that is how an egg is similiar to a tectonic plate! Egg Zackly that is how an egg is similiar to a tectonic plate!

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]]> By: VRhttp://www.ronpaul.com/2009-08-14/ron-paul-discusses-obamacare-with-david-scheiner-and-dean-ornish-on-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-39284 VR Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:31:44 +0000 http://www.ronpaul.com/?p=3604#comment-39284 Money is not the evil, anymore than cars or five gallon buckets. Money is not the evil, anymore than cars or five gallon buckets.

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]]> By: VRhttp://www.ronpaul.com/2009-08-14/ron-paul-discusses-obamacare-with-david-scheiner-and-dean-ornish-on-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-39283 VR Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:29:50 +0000 http://www.ronpaul.com/?p=3604#comment-39283 Just hide in a cave and wish then. Just hide in a cave and wish then.

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]]> By: VRhttp://www.ronpaul.com/2009-08-14/ron-paul-discusses-obamacare-with-david-scheiner-and-dean-ornish-on-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-39282 VR Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:27:17 +0000 http://www.ronpaul.com/?p=3604#comment-39282 sorry james, but Dr. Paul does not accept government benefits. sorry james, but Dr. Paul does not accept government benefits.

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]]> By: james salterhttp://www.ronpaul.com/2009-08-14/ron-paul-discusses-obamacare-with-david-scheiner-and-dean-ornish-on-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-39280 james salter Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:55:28 +0000 http://www.ronpaul.com/?p=3604#comment-39280 I want the same health care Ron Paul and all the other government officials have. Is it not a government run program? Talk about hipocracy I want the same health care Ron Paul and all the other government officials have. Is it not a government run program? Talk about hipocracy

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]]> By: Nate Yhttp://www.ronpaul.com/2009-08-14/ron-paul-discusses-obamacare-with-david-scheiner-and-dean-ornish-on-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-34647 Nate Y Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:09 +0000 http://www.ronpaul.com/?p=3604#comment-34647 Seems like you have a misunderstanding of evolution. Evolution is not "survival of the fittest and concern with only onself and (occasionally) one's progeny".Also, ethical precepts such as the golden rule and "placing the good of others above one's own good" are not exclusive to Christianity. Such precepts can be found in virtually every religion/code of ethics/morals. Seems like you have a misunderstanding of evolution. Evolution is not “survival of the fittest and concern with only onself and (occasionally) one’s progeny”.

Also, ethical precepts such as the golden rule and “placing the good of others above one’s own good” are not exclusive to Christianity. Such precepts can be found in virtually every religion/code of ethics/morals.

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]]> By: christinehttp://www.ronpaul.com/2009-08-14/ron-paul-discusses-obamacare-with-david-scheiner-and-dean-ornish-on-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-34619 christine Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:39:37 +0000 http://www.ronpaul.com/?p=3604#comment-34619 To love oneself as others doesn't place anyone above or below another. That's a Christian belief. To love oneself as others doesn’t place anyone above or below another. That’s a Christian belief.

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]]> By: Mrs. Pilgrimhttp://www.ronpaul.com/2009-08-14/ron-paul-discusses-obamacare-with-david-scheiner-and-dean-ornish-on-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-34610 Mrs. Pilgrim Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:17:41 +0000 http://www.ronpaul.com/?p=3604#comment-34610 If evolution of mankind is true--and its premise is survival of the fittest and concern primarily for oneself and (occasionally) one's own progeny (until they become competition)--then why do you think humans can ever rise above the "Number One" mentality that makes capitalism so functional, or that we even SHOULD? Is it not against everything that made us great, as a species?Illogical. Placing the good of others above one's own good--in answer to an overriding and unbending moral rightness--is a Christian idea. If evolution of mankind is true–and its premise is survival of the fittest and concern primarily for oneself and (occasionally) one’s own progeny (until they become competition)–then why do you think humans can ever rise above the “Number One” mentality that makes capitalism so functional, or that we even SHOULD? Is it not against everything that made us great, as a species?

Illogical. Placing the good of others above one’s own good–in answer to an overriding and unbending moral rightness–is a Christian idea.

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