Zion HealthShare Blog
In-depth insights and perspectives on healthcare, community, and the future of health sharing
Back Pain? Physical Therapy vs Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
If you are an aging person with back pain, you may suffer from lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). This common condition causes pain in the lower back and legs. Back pain can have a serious impact on your quality of life, and many consider surgery to help them relieve their...
5 Reasons to Get Some Sunshine
With the days being so much shorter and darker recently, getting some sunshine each day is even more important for your physical and mental health. No doubt, too much sun without protection can be harmful to your skin. However, the benefits of moderate sun exposure...
Smile! It’s Good for Your Health
Don’t feel like you have anything to smile about? Well, we suggest you try it anyway! It might be hard to believe that something as simple as smiling is actually good for your health. But multiple studies show that smiling benefits us in a variety of ways. Here are...
How to Save Money on Your Medical Bills
You may have noticed that prices for medical services can vary greatly. With the lack of transparency that is common in the healthcare industry, it can be difficult to know if you are getting the best price for your healthcare services. This may feel especially...
An Old Family Doc’s Views on DPCs
Zion HealthShare proudly sponsors the annual Direct Primary Care (DPC) Summit organized by American Academy of Family Physicians. I am very proud to be a 30-year member of the AAFP, an organization with the foresight, compassion, and dedication to be at the forefront...
3 Things You Should Know About the Zion HealthShare Membership
Feeling the pinch of rising medical costs? Zion HealthShare offers a better way: community-based health sharing. This means joining a network of like-minded individuals who share the responsibility of medical expenses. This can translate to lower monthly contributions...
3 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Health Right Now
One of the principles of membership at Zion HealthShare is practicing healthy habits and trying to live a balanced lifestyle. Striving for balance and health can be easier said than done. With the daily demands of taking care of our families, our homes, and our...
5 Things You Need to Know About Direct Primary Care
In recent years, a healthcare model known as Direct Primary Care (DPC) has been gaining popularity and changing how people access medical services. DPC is an innovative approach that delivers more personalized, patient-centered care. If you’re curious about this...
The Best Strategies for a Healthy Heart
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the United States, impacting millions of lives every year according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The good news? Many heart-related issues are preventable through adopting a healthy lifestyle. In this blog...