Most Effective Way to Quit Smoking

Most smokers are looking for the most effective way to quit smoking. It is not easy, and according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, smoking should be treated as a chronic disease in order to help smokers kick the habit. Different things work for different people. Some smokers may need medication and counseling along with close contact with their doctor.

The more you try to stop smoking the greater your chances of succeeding according the study. A big part of the success is the phone counseling because it helps patients think differently about the cigarette and come up with a plan to stop. High intensity long-term counseling is the most effective way to quit smoking for most patients.

Having great support is a very important component when it comes to the battle to stop smoking. The most effective way to quit smoking for many people seems to always include continual support from family and friends.

East Coast Saunas

The benefits of owning a infrared sauna are many. They are used to offer pain relief to those who need it, help detoxify the skin, aids in cardiovascular health, and it lessens the stressors of everyday life. The infrared energy given off by the the products of West Coast Sauna penetrates up to 1.5″ deep into muscle tissue. This aids in reducing muscle spasms, joint stiffness, and general aches and pains due to such issues such as Fibromyalgia and various forms of arthritis.

A far infrared sauna does not work by indirect means of heat like conventional steam saunas. The unique Carbon Wave 360 Panes allow the far infrared sauna to warm its users to a much greater depth than the kind of saunas most people are used to.

The saunas come with great amenities such as 1-5 person models, CD/MP3 players, inside reading lights, cup holders, magazine racks, inside and outside touch controls, and chromotherapy lights. The EZ lean system allows maximum comfort by allowing you to lay back against the panels. The all glass doors are a wonderful touch because of their beauty and the feeling of openness to combat any feeling of claustrophobia.

Children in Illinois to Have Healthier Smiles

HINSDALE, Ill., May 12 /PRNewswire/ — As part of the Illinois
Children’s Healthcare Foundation’s (ILCHF) $20 million, five-year
initiative to expand access to oral health care for Illinois children, the
Foundation is pleased to announce a request for proposals in the oral
health care field. The RFP process is open to any nonprofit that currently
provides primary care services directly to children or formally
collaborates with a primary care provider and desires to establish a new
oral health service, expand existing services in a clinical setting or
implement a community planning process. This RFP is expected to result in
ILCHF awarding a number of grants ranging between $50,000 and $300,000.

“Expanding access to quality oral health care for all children in
Illinois is one of the Foundation’s primary objectives, along with
addressing the mental health needs of children and increasing the rate of
developmental screening of young children,” said Dr. Peter E. Doris, chair
of ILCHF board of directors. “As a component of ILCHF’s oral health care
initiative, the Foundation supports programs that are designed to increase
the number of oral health professionals caring for underserved children.”

To encourage an increase in the number of oral health professionals
dedicated to serving children in underserved areas, the Foundation also
announces the recent award of $3 million to the two dental schools in
Illinois. Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine and the
University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry will each receive
$1.5 million over the next several years.

The grant awarded to Southern Illinois University School of Dental
Medicine will, over the next six years, allow the School to better prepare
dentists to provide care for underserved children, primarily in southern
Illinois. The University will design and implement a program that modifies
the admission process, updates the curriculum, provides mentoring and
support to students, expands community-based service-learning opportunities
and assesses the outcomes of the program.

Likewise, the grant awarded to University of Illinois at Chicago,
College of Dentistry will support significant changes and enhancements to
the existing community-based dental program over the next five years. These
changes include a greater emphasis on pediatric dentistry at community
sites and earlier, more in-depth exposure to service-learning opportunities
for students. The University expects to graduate professionals with a
greater understanding of the social dimensions of their profession and who
are equipped to participate in the development of solutions for expanding
access to oral health care for children.

The oral health care RFP is now open and will close June 20, 2008.
Grantees can expect to be notified of selection by October 31, 2008. All
interested applicants should visit http://www.ilchf.org to determine
eligibility and review the process for online application submission.

About Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation

The Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation was formed in 2003 with
one goal in mind: to improve the health of all Illinois children. Through
the release of targeted RFPs and proactive, ongoing funding, ILCHF works to
eliminate the barriers that prevent children from regularly accessing
high-quality health care. Since 2004, the Foundation has awarded more than
$25 million in grants to organizations serving children’s health needs
across the state. Please visit http://www.ilchf.org for more information
about the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation.