I just saw what this character wrote on my portal.He overbooks,sends me away,telling me that my doctor was in "Mount Auburn" and he writes that "I left without being seen" then, conveniently charges BCBS MA $470.They pay him! they pay him because there is something fucked up with this system, and Henry is milking it! BCBS MA will shift that cost to you and me.
This character should not be a doctor of any kind.Trust is a basic quality and he doesn't have it in him.
Progress Notes
Henry J Merola at 10/29/2018 9:05 AM
No encounter, patient left without being seen.
Patient Instructions
Henry J Merola at 10/29/2018 9:05 AM
Cutting down on salt (low-sodium diet)
Eating a low-salt diet can help you manage certain health conditions. It is also a healthier way for everyone to eat. There are many ways to make food taste good without adding a lot of salt.
Have you been told to follow a low-sodium diet?
Sodium is another word for salt. Following a low-sodium diet means eating less salt. Everybody needs a little salt for normal body function, but most Americans eat much more salt than they need.
You can still eat your favorite foods on low-salt diet, just use low-sodium versions or eat them less often.
Why do I need a low-sodium diet?
Some people are more sensitive to salt than others. Your doctor may tell you to cut down on salt, especially if you have high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and/or kidney disease.
Eat less salt when you eat at home
Here are some tips to help you reduce your salt intake when you eat at home:
Take your saltshaker off the table so you aren't tempted to salt your meal.
Do not add salt when you cook.
Eat lots of fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, and whole grains. These are naturally low in salt.
Taste your food before you add salt. Your taste-buds will become more sensitive after you have reduced salt for a while, so you will not want as much.
Look at the shopping list on the next page for which foods to choose and which ones to limit.
Avoid foods that have salt grains that you can see, such as chips, pretzels, crackers, and popcorn.
Choose "unsalted" or "low-salt" food options.
Avoid canned, processed, and packaged foods, which are usually high in salt.
Read food labels. Look for foods with less than 250 milligrams (mg) of sodium per serving. You may be surprised by how much salt is hiding in your favorite foods.
Eat less salt when you dine out
Here are some tips to help you stick to a low-salt diet when you eat out:
Ask your server or host how food is made. Ask to have your food made without added salt.
Soups, stews, and pasta dishes usually have added salt, so it's best to avoid these
Choose basic salads with oil and vinegar dressing. Salad dressings often have more salt.
Choose fresh fruit for dessert instead of baked goods, puddings, or desserts made with cream or sauces.
Stay away from fast-food restaurants. Foods such as burgers, fries, and food with MSG are very high in salt.
Reading food labels
Read food labels to keep track of the amount of salt you are getting from processed and packaged food. Be sure to look at the serving size, since many products contain more than one serving.
Foods with less than 140 mg of sodium per serving are considered "low-sodium."
Look at the ingredients: if the first or second word is sodium, the food will be high in salt.
Nutrition label for plain yogurt:
Shopping list: foods to choose and foods to limit
Milk / Dairy
Choose: milk, yogurt, unprocessed or natural cheeses (ie, Swiss, Gruyere, low-sodium)
Limit: buttermilk, cheese spreads, American, Parmesan, Romano, and Bleu cheeses
Meat / Beans / Eggs & Other proteins
Choose: fresh or frozen beef, chicken, lamb, veal, pork, turkey, fish, shellfish, eggs, peanut butter, dried beans and peas
Limit: ham, bacon, sausage, cold cuts, hot dogs, anchovies, sardines, salted cod, smoked herring, and corned beef
Fruits / Vegetables
Choose: fruit (all fruit is low in sodium); fresh, frozen, and low-sodium canned vegetables; low-sodium tomato or vegetable juice
Limit: regular tomato or vegetable juice, sauerkraut, pickled beets, "boil-in-bag" vegetables, vegetables in sauces, regular canned vegetables, instant potatoes, and frozen dinners
Starches / Snacks
Choose: plain and whole-grain breads and rolls, cereals, pasta, rice, and other homemade bread products, unsalted popcorn, unsalted snack foods, unsaltedv nuts
Limit: breads, rolls, crackers with salted tops, instant hot cereals, stuffing mixes, refrigerated biscuits, chips, pretzels, salted nuts, other salted snacks
Soups
Choose: homemade or low-sodium soups and stews; low-sodium bouillon cubes
Limit: canned, frozen, dried, or condensed soups; regular bouillon cubes
Seasonings / Sauces / Condiments
Choose: herbs and spices such as sage, dry mustard, p read more
