Sunday, 30 October 2011
Friday, 28 October 2011
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Say This To Get More New Patients
This simple little task (that you should be doing every day) can get you more new patients... on a regular basis. The beauty of it is... it costs almost nothing to implement.
It starts with saying THANK YOU! And there are many different ways you can say thank you to your new patients. I like to start the process by thanking new patients before they ever make a commitment to the practice... or even paying a dime.
Once you've welcomed your new patient to your office, you say thank you in the form of a Welcome Letter. It's a simple letter that thanks them for taking the time come in to your office and you will be surprised how effective it is.
It also thanks them for trusting you with their health. I'm sure you already know that even though most patients don't do all the stuff they should to take care of their health... they do take choosing a healthcare provider seriously. They ask their friends... they consult the internet and other social media outlets... they take their time in choosing.
So simply be completely transparent with them. Tell them that you understand that they have a choice. Tell them you know that there are 27 other doctors in a 30 mile radius of your office. Tell them that you are grateful that they chose you over those other providers.
When you do... you are starting the relationship needed to:
1. Get them to say yes to your recommendations
2. You are actually giving them a second opinion by acknowledging the other doctors in your area (that's another lesson all together)
3. Make it easy for them to return to you in the future
4. Make it easy for them to refer their friends and family to you
Take the time to draft up a half - full page welcome letter for your new patients. They will appreciate it. Very few people actually take the time to thank anyone. People are starving for attention... just give them a little. You know your competition won't be (unless they are reading this as well.)
Remember... this is just one small task that you are adding to your arsenal of marketing strategies. When you have "multiple poles" in the water you catch more fish. The more small internal marketing strategies you have... the fewer external marketing strategies you have to rely on to build your practice.
Sunday, 23 October 2011
Friday, 21 October 2011
Small Changes Towards a Healthier You
The first way that I can tell if I've gained a few pounds is when I notice my pants are fitting a little tighter around the waist. If this happens once I may be able to blame the dryer for shrinking the pants - if it happens with a few pairs of pants the only person I can blame is myself!
To make sure the weight doesn't spiral downhill I need to change 2 things - my eating habits and my exercising habits. I believe in taking small steps to change those habits. If someone told me I had to walk 30 minutes every day I wouldn't be too excited about that. However, if someone asked me if I could walk 10 minutes 3 days a week I would say yes. That's a perfect example of how to start small. What other ways can you think of where you can start to make small changes?
Let's apply the starting small principal to eating habits. We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, I may not have time to eat it every day. What are some small ways to start eating breakfast?
• Grab a variety of fruits like apples, oranges, and bananas that you can grab as you are headed out the door
• Bring cereal and milk to work - eat at your desk
• Mix up an Eiro Lean shake filled with protein, vitamins, and fiber
• Wake up 10 minutes early to allow time for toast
One way to help you to make those small changes is to set a goal. A goal should be SMART.
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Achievable
R - Realistic
T - Timetable
Let's look at the goal of eating breakfast and apply the SMART principle. If the goal is specific you want to write as much detail into the goal as you can. A specific goal will say, "I want to bring one piece of fruit to work for 3 out of the 5 work days. I will help reach my goal by going to the grocery store on Sunday and buying 3 pieces of fruit." To make the goal specific I said exactly how I would reach my goal, and I set a number of days that I would work on my goal. By stating the number of days I make my goal Measurable. I know that I have to bring fruit with me on 3 out of the 5 work days. I also said that I would bring fruit 3 out of the days because it was something I could Achieve. I know that if I said I would do it all 5 of the work days I might not be able to reach my goal. Yes, saying that I'd do it all 5 days sounds like a great plan...but I know it's something that might not be Realistic.
To finish off the goal let's add a Timetable to it - "I want to bring one piece of fruit to work for 3 out of the 5 days. I will help reach my goal by going to the grocery store on Sunday and buying 3 pieces of fruit. I will work on my goal for one month." My adding a time that I will reach my goal, I know I have one month to work on it.
These small changes will start to become habit and help you to move towards being a healthier you.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
How to Maximize and Achieve Your Massive Goals!
Do you have Spring Fever? I do because here in NYC it seems like it has been one long winter, but I have faith that Spring is coming! It is! And with that comes the shedding of our giant layers that may have been masking "what lies beneath"! Personally, I know I have reached my fitness goals when the thought of going on a beach vacation does NOT throw me into a tailspin, and I know that I am ready to board the plane on a moments notice and feel confident in my bikini:) Now that's just one way that I measure my fitness and wellness goals. How do you measure your goals?
As a lifestyle coach and a trainer, I am hired to motivate and challenge and to help my clients reach their goals faster and have more FUN while achieving them. However, sometimes I am faced with a client that says, "Tracy, I really want to change my life! I want a complete lifestyle change! I want to feel better, have more fun, and start to love my body and my life as a whole".
My question is: HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT IT?
Really, breathe that in. How much do you want this goal? If you really really really (insert Zoolander voice here) want to achieve a goal, the first place to start is here. Your trainer, coach, teacher, partner, or any other person can NOT want it more than YOU do. Yes, it is so important to find and create the support that you need, to raise you up and help you get there faster, smarter and cheer you on. But even with the best team of cheerleaders, if it doesn't begin with YOU, the chances of you NOT achieving your goal is much greater.
If you really have a BIG juicy goal for yourself, I have found the best way to MAXIMIZE your chances of achieving it are to ask yourself, and even better to journal about it. There absolutely is power in writing! Some questions to get you started:
WHY do I want to achieve this goal?HOW will I know that I have reached it? What will that look like, feel like, what will the result be?WHO can I help by achieving this goal? Often our biggest goals are not just for us, but for our families and loved ones too. For example, increasing your income can not only help YOU but also your family, your favorite charity, you can hire someone that really needs the work. Or getting more fit and healthy will then give you more energy to play with your kids, to have more fun and energy with your spouse;)WHAT am I willing to do to reach this goal? What actions do I need to take?HOW MUCH DO I WANT THIS? Some goals will be sooooo important to you that you will be willing to do whatever it takes, while some others may fall under the "well, that would be nice if..." category. The great news is, that's just fine! It is important to have MASSIVE goals as well as some smaller goals that would be cool if you reached, but ok if you didn't.
So, HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT IT? Please let me know! I love getting your feedback and questions.
Tracy Campoli lifestyle and wellness expert is passionate about helping people live their best lives! With over a decade of experience in the fitness industry as a Pilates instructor, she has helped literally thousands of people look and feel their best.
She successfully launched her business in 2008 when others said the "economy was tanking". From ceo's to supermodels, teens and mompreneurs, Tracy has had the pleasure of coaching people from so many walks of life. Her clients often describe her coaching style as their kick in the pants, with a push of love. Her clients enjoy many benefits: looking better, feeling happier, creating relationships they love and earning more while working less!
For more information about Tracy and her lifestyle and wellness coaching or to set up you complimentary INSIDE FITNESS action call, visit http://www.tracycampoli.com/
Sunday, 16 October 2011
Friday, 14 October 2011
Car Transport Quotes: Some Facts to Remember Before the Deal
When relocating to a different place, apart from the baggage, most of the people consider finding car transport quotes for the movement of their cars, quite daunting. Before moving ahead into a deal with any of the car carriers or the shipping corporations, it's important to be well aware of the quotes which are prevalent in the market for the car type to be transported so that an excessive payment is not made. There exist two kinds of car transport quotes; binding and non-binding. The details of both can be easily availed over the Internet and it is advised that 3 quotes of each kind should be sought for.
Comparing both the kinds; a non-binding quote costs higher than a binding quote since a final quote following a non-binding quote is much higher than the estimated cost. The final amount would include the actual distance, hourly rate along with cargo's actual weight. It should be inquired from the firm whether the car transport quotes include the cost of fuel incurred during the movement. The price of fuel also varies between different states and there is a steep difference in case the movement is taking place between countries. There would be many other additional costs which would be included in the final transport quote.
It is always advised to avail the services of a reputed shipping firm since there are numerous firms which do not offer even the standard services expected from a shipping company. Apart from that, the safety of the vehicle can be ensured only after using the services of a reputed shipping firm. Car transport quotes hugely vary across the industry and are based on the features which are offered by each of the transportation firms. Along with the other offerings it's also essential to inquire whether the final quote by the firm includes Insurance which in most of the cases is offered by firms of high repute.
Car transportation quotes for the movement of the vehicle also form an inherent part of the budgeting while a movement between two locations takes place. One more option which is provided to the customer is making use of an Open or a closed carrier service for the movement of the car. As the name suggests, closed carrier services are much safer since there are less chances of damage being caused to the vehicle as compared to an open carrier service. Once the quotes from various sources are obtained; a detailed study of each of the quote would help in finding out the quote which suits the needs of the customer.
Apart from firms which own trucks and trailers, there are few car haulers which assist in contacting companies that offer shipping services. It should also be ensured that the respective company has been registered with transport department. Before entering into an agreement with any such firm, it is of much importance to understand the terms and conditions mentioned in the car transport quotes.
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Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Stem Cells Enhancers: How Helpful Are They?
cells are the "master" cells of the human body. somatic cell is primarily found in human embryos, but is also found in adult tissue. Adult cell are profusely found in bone marrow. circulate and function to renew dysfunctional cells, thus fulfilling the natural process of holding optimal health.
With age, the figure and quality of that circulate in your body gradually decrease, leaving your body more susceptible to injury and other age-related health challenges. Just as antioxidants are important to protect our cells from damage, stem enhancers are equally important to support our precursor cell in maintaining proper organ and tissue functioning in the body.
Recent scientific improvements have discovered that cells derived from the bone marrow, travel end-to-end of the body, and act to support organs and tissue function. somatic enhancers are creations that support the natural role of adult. Stem-enhancers supports the release of mature somatic-cells from bone marrow into circulation.
Ideally, cell enhancers support the release of adult precursor cell from bone marrow into circulation. They also support stem functions in the body. The number and quality of that circulate in your body gradually decrease, leaving our body more susceptible to injury and other age-related health challenges. A new theory proposes that stem cells are naturally released by the bone marrow and travel via the bloodstream toward tissues to promote the body's natural process of renewal.
The organ also releases compounds that attract somatic cell to this organ. The discharged stem cells then travel to the concentration position of these compounds and leave the blood circulation to migrate to the organ where they multiply and differentiate into cells of this organ, perpetuating the natural process of renewal. If for some reason the stem cells released from the bone marrow do not reach a tissue, they simply home back to the bone marrow after some time. So there are no side effects.
With only a single dose of this modern day amazement your body can begin the renewal process. In fact, within just one hour after taking this wonder supplement, three to 4 million, stem cells are added to your bloodstream and go to work. The discovery is a revolutionary breakthrough, all natural products that supports adult stem cell physiology.
The ingredients simply aid the release of from the bone marrow into the bloodstream. Through a natural process, those then travel to areas of the body where they are most needed. But there are certain products, known as the stem cell enhancers which increase the generation of cells manifold to provide a healthier life. This way, one can heal oneself through himself.
Cryobanks International is a leader in the collection, processing and banking of umbilical cord blood stem cells. Cryobanks provide a Private Cord Blood Storage Program for expecting families that wish to privately store their baby's precious stemcells a Public Cord Blood Donation Program for those who prefer to donate.
Sunday, 9 October 2011
How To Organize A Fitness Boot Camp
For some people, the discipline that is required to keep a healthy weight and to maintain a healthy lifestyle is not something that they know to develop on their own. And for a number of people, this lack of discipline when it comes to food and fitness can have terrible consequences on their health and longevity.
Working out solo works well enough for a lot of people, but for many others, going at it alone is not that easy; which is why a fitness boot camp is one of the best ways to slim down.
For most people obesity may just seem like a problem in attractiveness but being of an unhealthy weight is more than just not looking good. There are real health issues that come with being obese. Many find it difficult to abandon their terrible eating habits when they have to do it alone, so one of the best ways to get motivated is to be around others who want to accomplish the same thing. Organizing a Fitness Boot Camp is a great way to help those who have weight and diet issues. Fitness Boot Camps are really popular and it is best to capitalize on this popularity by organizing one right now.
In order to organize a boot camp it is imperative that one has a plan. Do all the necessary research that needs to be done to get the project started. Get in contact with the right people: experts in their field and professional men and women who will be able to give good advice and who will warn about possible dangers as well as possible things to avoid. Whether its getting clients or proper management, it is important to have background and to only wing it when absolutely necessary. Accommodate just the right number of clients in order to achieve the best results. To narrow it down, base the experience on a theme like "getting a beach-ready body" or "back into the dating game."
Prepare a location that can accommodate a number of people and decide whether the regimen will require clients to stay "in-house" or if they only have to come in for the required number of sessions. Organize the staff to take care of specific aspects of the project like the workouts and the diet planning. Someone has to be directly responsible for specific aspects of the boot camp; when the staff is organized and knows what to do, keeping the boot camp running is easy. Also, remember to have a medical practitioner on call just in case. The regimen may be tailored to the strictest of safety standards but it still wouldn't hurt to be fully prepared for anything.
Take full advantage of the fact that group activities result in almost automatic support systems. When a bunch of people are thrown together for a shared experience, bonds are formed and these bonds will see them through their daily activities. Encourage the clients to bring along a friend or a sibling to ensure that they are motivated and that they commit to the program.
For free tips and advice on the best Fitness Bootcamp Classes, visit Fitness Bootcamp Classes Get advice on how to organize a fitness boot camp http://www.fitnessbootcampclasses.com/
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Tips For Finding A Great Driving Instructor
Learning to drive is a popular ambition for many people, and for a whole host of different reasons. Some want to learn to drive so that they can improve their employment prospects, while others look forward to the freedom of being able to travel where they want to do without the hassle an delays involved in using public transport. Whatever your reason for taking on this challenge, you will no doubt want to obtain your driving licence as quickly as possible and without spending too much money, and this can be helped along by choosing the right driving instructor. In this article we will look at some factors to consider when searching for somebody who can teach you to drive.
The main worry most new learner drivers have is whether or not they will get on with their instructor. In reality this is something you will probably only find out once you are taking lessons with them. You could always find a new driving teacher if you don't like your current one for whatever reason. But in the meantime there are at least a few things you can do help find a driving tutor who is likely to suit you.
Absolutely the best way to gauge whether or not a particular driving instructor is right for you is to speak to others that are currently being taught (or have had driving lessons in the past) with them. This way you will be able to get honest opinions and from people who already know the instructor. One problem you might find with this approach however is that they might only have really good things to say (without really thinking), so it's important to ask specific questions that matter to you. For example, if it's important to you that your instructor has a good sense of humour and always turns up on time, be sure to find out by asking about this. Find out what makes people think the instructor in question is so good.
Of course, if you don't know anybody locally who is taking or has already taken driving lessons, then a good place to start is by doing an internet search. You can easily use sites such as Bing or Google to find driving schools in your area. Check out their credentials, number of years experience, customer testimonials and pass rate for an idea of the quality of tuition available. Some driving schools offer male and female driving instructors, and multilingual ones if English isn't your first language. A new trend in the UK is to offer driving lessons on private land, which can be a really big help for nervous learners who want to get used to handling a vehicle safely away from the public roads. Some offer incentives such as loyalty schemes where you can get a discount or free lessons.
By now you are probably thinking about who amongst your family or friends might already know a driving instructor they can recommend. Be sure to speak to them, as well as searching on the internet to check out the quality of services available in your local area. And don't be afraid to use a new driving instructor if you decide that one you initially choose just isn't right for you. Enjoy your driving lessons!
Safe 4 Life Driver Training is a UK-based driving school offering driving lessons in Dudley.
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Saturday, 1 October 2011
Bovine Colostrum and the Human Body
Colostrum is a powerful, condensed form of nutrients and antibodies produced by the mammary glands of mammals in the late stages of pregnancy - this includes humans! It is very rich in proteins, sodium chloride, and vitamin A, while being very low in fat, carbohydrates and potassium than regularly produced milk. It is creamy in texture and golden in hue.
The antibodies found in colostrum are the most significant bioactive components and provide a passive immune-boosting effect. They also stimulate the development of the newborn's gut, aiding in the proper digestion of future oral intake. Colostrum is the first-line defense against pathogens and illness that may overcome a body not-yet prepared. Research indicates that premature infants fed baby formula have a tendency to vomit frequently and remain on a feeding tube for a longer period of time than an infant fed human colostrum and breast milk.
Bovine colostrum, that is, colostrum obtained from pasture-fed cows, contains immunoglobulin specific to many human-ailing pathogens such as: Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Cryptosporidium parvum and Staphylococcus. In fact, before the arrival and usage of antibiotics, colostrum was the main source of protection against infection, even being used as the main component in Albert Sabin's oral polio vaccine. As a result of antibiotic-resistant strains of pathogens, colostrum is once against being used as a natural alternative.
Bovine colostrum is identical in molecular structure to that of human colostrum; allowing us to reap the benefits. Bovine colostrum promotes digestive health, shorter healing periods, increased levels of energy, vitality and stamina, and lowers risks of upper respiratory illnesses and intestinal damage. It has also been known to promote longevity and post-pone the effects of aging.
Those who suffer from allergies may find relief when taking colostrum as it helps the body de-sensitize itself to these allergens and help prevent future development of new ones. Alzheimer's support may also be another benefit of taking colostrum. A substance known as Phosphatidylserine is found in colostrum in high concentrations, and has been proven in various studies to help those who suffer from senile dementia and Alzheimer's by helping brain cells metabolize glucose, hydrate cell membranes and enhance the brain's ability to send and receive chemical information. This may result in strengthened memory, a boost in learning, and an increase in mental acuity.
Vegetarians and athletes may feel comfortable supplementing their diet with colostrum, as well. Colostrum is actually banned by the MLB for professional basketball players, because of the natural increase in growth hormones being so great that it is actually indistinguishable from synthetic growth hormones! Not only has bovine colostrum shown itself capable of helping athletes retain energy and lessen signs of fatigue, it has also been incorporated in the vegan diet of India's spiritual leaders, the Rishis, for thousands of years!
To ensure proper absorption, it is always best to take colostrum tablet on an empty stomach, followed by plenty of water. This will ensure proper delivery to the small intestine without acidic damage from the stomach and saliva. Colostrum is also available in its natural liquid form and may be obtained from local dairy farmers. In this raw form, however, it must be refrigerated and consumed within a short period of time. It should be noted that raw colostrum is harvested from a single cow, whereas colostrum in tablet form includes the developed, wide-range of antibodies provided by numerous cows, offering a much broader spectrum of immune factors.
Over all, colostrum offers a multitude of benefits to those wishing to better their lives simply, and naturally. From allergies to Alzheimer's, athletic performance to strengthening your immune system, colostrum has shown itself to be a powerful supplement with powerful benefits, catering to all walks of life.
Steven Johnson is committed to helping people maintain healthy and effective lifestyles. For more information on any other health supplements please visit his website Alternative Health Supplements at http://alternative-health-supplements.com/
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