Show 8BJ5tandard-Examine- r Thursday September 1SS3 Animals haven’t ‘paid’ for products in catalog Horizons Policies may fill ics fragrances household cleans- By BETSY LAVVERDING ers supplies shoes baby and hair products — has been tested on animals according to Ann Ross Selby who started the d mail order compet-ca- If you’re an animal lover looking for products that do not involve painful tests on animals or the injury or death of critters you might be interested in a new pany Selby believes that animals are catalog The Compassionate Consumer subjected to needless abuse in order to test products for which aloffers merchandise free of ternatives could be developed of None ingredients For instance did you know that the products — including cosmet animal- Medicare -derived Q My wife and I both carry Medicare supplemental insurance policies with Blue Cross of California When the catastrophic health care bill takes effect will we still need them? A To determine whether you will need medigap insurance to supplement Medicare you should know not only what the new Medicare benefits will be but also when they will be implemented In 1989 after you pay $564 for the first day of a hospital stay Medicare will cover all fol-lowi- while ng will not need mprti'oon to memgap Her campaign against animal abuse has resulted in a variety of natural safe products most cost mu Thanks to you it works ing just a few dollars Included are belts wallets shoes purses and organic products for pets “This planet belongs to the animals" she said “It’s time we gave it back" non-leath- er for ALL OF US To get a copy send $1 (refundable with first purchase) to: Compassionate Consumer Box 27 Jericho NY 1 1753 or call (718) United Way 445-413- 4 onD&DDcE Aging Guwusu berontotogy center Washington Post Waters Group cover lengthy hospitalizations many cosmetics firms test their chemical products by putting them into animals’ eyes and rubbing them on the hair or fur of rabbits monkeys and other animals often resulting in blinding maiming and other painful problems? wft days y°u re family-operate- in gaps 1 you may want it to cover the hospital deductible as well as the 20 percent copayment for Medicare-approve- d doctor charges Because your insurance company will no longer be picking up the tab for extended inpatient care it should pass the savings on to you Your policy premium may still go up next year because of health care inflation but it should rise at a slower rate Starting in 1990 there will be an annual cap of about $1370 on your 20 percent share of physician fees This may eliminate the need for medigap because your financial risks will be limited As the new Medicare benefits take effect medigap policies by law should change to avoid duplicating coverage “The challenge (for insurance companies) will be to come up with new benefits” says Mark Weinberg of Blue Cross of California Policies under development at Blue Cross of California may be typical of what’s to come These include plans that pay doctor fees in excess of "VE SIMPLY m DAYS l mm§(& ON QUALITY SPRING AIR G SlttHONS Medicare’s maximums and provide coverage for home care with benefits for services such as transportation and tax preparation Q My doctor says I have hemorrhoids and should have them operated on Is surgery necessary? A As many as 60 percent of older persons are afflicted with hemorrhoids which are enlarged veins protruding in or from the rectum The exact cause of hemorrhoids is unknown but contributing factors appear to be straining when having bowel movements and lack of dietary fiber The aging process itself is thought to contribute as the connective tissue in the rectal area loses its supportive strength Most patients with hemorrhoids have no symptoms Some complain of bleeding or noticeable protrusion of the hemorrhoids and pain occurs when the homorrhoid gets infected or a clot forms in the veins non-medic- al Treatment of hemorrhoids ffl WAITRESSES! T FRIDAY SATURDAY gif mmmmi ar - JV be- gins with dietary fiber and stool softeners to reduce straining Other techniques have been used with the purpose of inflaming the hemorrhoid and thereby causing it to scar down and become inactive A commonly used treatment in the United States is rubber-ban- d dee ligation which uses a a band to rubber vice to apply the hemorrhoid The of base the rubber strangles the hemorrhoid which eventually falls off leaving the desired scar tissue This procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis without anesthesia Again the goal is to apply the rubber band to an area that has few nerve fibers For individuals with more severe hemorrhoids surgery is needed Hemorrhoidectomies are effective but frequently accompanied by local pain in the period Laser beams arc beginning to be used to treat larger hemorrhoids How this procedure will compare to a standard hemorrhoidectomy in pain and effectiveness has yet to be determined Before considering any form of treatment for hemorrhoids it is important to make certain that any bleeding is actually from hemorrhoids and not from polyps or bowel cancer DURING THIS COLOSSAL W 2 3 WE WILL BE GIVING AWAY DAY SAVINGS EVENT “FREE” CIRCUS TICKETS WITH ANY PURCHASE OVER $399! 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