Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There
A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people constantly worry about numerous things, and more than half feel they worry more now than five years ago. Half of the people surveyed this year, which is 6% more than in 2006, claimed they were more worried about their health and their family's health than about other concerning issues such as climate change or terrorist attacks. The survey finds that almost three quarters of people worry, but around 19% admit to worrying all the time or about a number of things. (Read more about Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There)
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Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems
A Review in The Lancet reveals the importance of healthy lifestyle choices to reduce stressors related to cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore examined records between 1990 to 2006. They observed how stress affects the sympathetic nervous system, impacts physiology, and the effect it has on the cardiovascular system. Lead author, Daniel Brotman, claims "Acute physical stressors such as sugery, trauma, and intense physical exertion are well known triggers of cardiovascular events. Emotional stressors are increasingly recognized as precipitants of such events." (Read more about Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems)
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Rapid Rise in "Complementary" Medical Services
Have you been to a practitioner besides your family physician? Whether chiropractic care, acupuncture, yoga or homeopathy, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has become increasingly common in the United States, and 72% of adults use some form of CAM therapies according to the US National Centers for Disease Control and US National Center for Health Statistics.
A recent cover story in The New York Times Magazine highlighted how chronic pain tends to be under treated because doctors worry about over prescribing medications, and being liable for malpractice or even criminal penalties. Many doctors fear entering the field of pain management at all. Many patients are also concerned about becoming dependant on medication or about the invasiveness and dangers of surgery and anesthesia. CAM therapies, which are able to treat pain and help manage diseases without medication or surgery, are rapidly growing services as people search out better, safer approaches.
So how effective are Complementary and Alternative Medicine therapies? (Read more about Rapid Rise in "Complementary" Medical Services)
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Yoga Is a Possible Treatment For Depression
Yoga may offer solutions for depression, anxiety and epilepsy.
Reports from the World Health Organization and elsewhere estimate that mental illness comprises fifteen percent of the global disease burden. Depression and anxiety disorders contribute heavily to these numbers. One treatment approach is offered by various medications designed to stimulate the brain's primary inhibitory neuro transmitter, gamma-aminobutyric (or GABA) levels. Findings released by Boston University School of Medicine report that yoga may elevate these GABA levels in the brain and may provide a way to treat these disorders. (Read more about Yoga Is a Possible Treatment For Depression)
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What is Hoodia?
Hoodia is the latest appetite suppressant rage! It comes from a cactus-like plant in South Africa.
It was used by tribesman as an appetite suppressant so they could go on long hunting and gathering trips.
That appetite suppressant effect is what everyone is clamoring about, and is why it is now a key ingredient in weight loss products.
The belief is that it works on a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which holds our appetite center.
Hoodia is believed to contain a molecule called P-57, which tells glucose sensors in the hypothalamus that enough calories have come in, and that one is full.
Steve Siegel is Vice-President of Ecuadorian Rainforest L.L.C., a distributor of hoodia in the U.S.
He says the hoodia must come from South Africa. His argument: any other hoodia won’t give you the appetite suppressing effects. (Read more about What is Hoodia?)
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Health Wrap: Reports on Snoring, Fetuses and Pain, Forgetfulness and Baseball
A new study finds that habitual snoring in women is strongly tied to body mass index—a marker of fatness-- and age.
Overall, 7.6 percent of women snore.
The frequency of snoring reaches its peak in women ages 50 to 59.
Frequent snoring was found to increase with alcohol dependence, smoking and physical inactivity.
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Work Stress and Metabolic Syndrome
It would make sense at first glance that workplace stress leads to heart disease--no surprise, right?
But the latest research shows chronic stress at work can also leads to diabetes--and that--raises eyebrows.
“Deadlines, they ask you questions all the time, is this done yet, is that done yet,” cries Esteban Chavez.
Do you ever feel like work just wants to make you scream?! (Read more about Work Stress and Metabolic Syndrome)
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holiday headaches
But that’s where the question lies: at what point does one really get life-protecting benefit from exercise--beyond the benefits of a better figure? (Read more about holiday headaches)
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AHA: COFFEE, DEPRESSION, AND CARDIOVASCULAR RISK
The cholesterol-lowering drug lipitor slowed down mental decline and improved depressive symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a small study reported at the American Heart Association’s annual meeting. (Read more about AHA: COFFEE, DEPRESSION, AND CARDIOVASCULAR RISK)
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Dr. Alan Siegel, DC
Spine and Body
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
NYC,
NY
10017
Call 888-855-6488
Is a stiff neck making it difficult to do chores around the house or work without pain? Often times, a muscle strain or injury can cause severe discomfort, and if left untreated, there is the potential for the condition to become chronic. At an ExtenTrac Certified Practice, FDA cleared spinal decompression and other treatments available with the ExtenTrac Elite in Manhattan, NYC.
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Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc
Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine
54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC,
NY
10010
Call (888)-530-0611
Find a Nutritionist Manhattan
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Dr. Immune Recovery Foundation Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-337-9370
Older men know the importance of regular prostate check-ups, because nothing is more important than catching prostate cancer early. However, for those that currently suffer from prostate cancer, they can go the trained professionals at the Immune Recovery Foundation serving Charlotte, North Carolina for the finest in alternative treatment.
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Dr. Carl Noback, M.D.
MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando
132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Call 888-232-8152
Call (888)-281-4638 for Pain Management Results
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Dr. Frank Shallenberger
Nevada Center for Alternative & Anti Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City,
NV
89703
Call 888-729-1761
Don't let the effects of aging keep you from looking your best. Effective Hormone Replacement Therapy is available today from the Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti Aging Medicine, based in Carson City, Nevada.
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Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc
Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine
54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC,
NY
10010
Call (888)-530-0611
Manhattan Nutritionist Doctor
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Dr. Matt Bergtold
Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples,
FL
34102
Call (888) 245-3215
If you are experiencing slight or severe pain in your joints or limbs, you may be suffering from a condition known as Fibromyalgia. Females are generally more at risk than males, and the condition affects approximately 3% - 6% of the population. The Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center specializes in musculoskeletal conditions and has the resources necessary to help relieve your pain. Dr. Matthew R. Bergtold, DC is the head of the clinic and an experienced chiropractor who many have learned to trust and admire.
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call (888) 319-4510
Do you have this burning pain shooting down the back of your leg but you don't know where it's coming from? Sciatica affects millions of Americans but it is often left untreated. Dr. David Podell, DC can treat your sciatica properly. He is the head of the Waterfront Institute in Bergen County, New Jersey.
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Dr. Alan Siegel, DC
Spine and Body
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
New York,
NY
10017
Call 888-855-6488
Living with a severe back problem can really turn your everyday life upside down. It can make walking, running, or simply standing a lot more challenging than usual. That is why receiving effective medical attention from a back doctor with the right qualifications and approach is so necessary for your livelihood. At an ExtenTrac Certified Practices in Manhattan, NYC, certified doctors utilize modern and safe methods that will get you on the right track towards treating your condition.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
1001
Call (888) 435-7155
Are you living with pain or discomfort? Looking for the right kind of therapy? Trigger point therapy may be the innovative treatment that can help you. Dr. Steven Shoshany is part of New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan, NYC and has years of experience in trigger point therapy.
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Dr. Anthony Fava, DC
Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
392 Totowa Rd.
Totowa,
New Jersey
07512
Call 888-245-5617
If you suffer from chronic pain, running, walking, or even sitting, may be exceedingly uncomfortable. Although many chronic pain conditions can be treated with medicine or surgery, chiropractic medicine offers more non invasive solutions. For those seeking a chiropractic doctor in Passaic County, New Jersey, Dr. Anthony Fava, DC of The Advanced Center for Injury and Wellness Care provides proven treatments that have been very successful in relieving many cases of chronic pain.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
Are you sitting on the sidelines or on the bench due to an injury? Don't let an injury kill your game. Dr. Steven Shoshany will help you step up to the plate in better form than ever. Dr. Shoshany is located at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in NYC and has years of experience in sports medicine.
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South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita,
CA
91902
Call 888-337-9408
Finding good chiropractic services can be a real hassle sometimes because you never know who will deliver on the promise of pain relief. Dr. Bruce Bell, D.C., Q.M.E. at the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego takes your care seriously and wants to be there for you.
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Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
Florida
33463
Call (888) 245-0860
Chronic fatigue syndrome is definitely something you do not want to live with, so take charge and get the help you need. If you are living in the Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Florida area, then Dr. Louis Miller, DC can help you through Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment. It is an expensive technology, but Dr. Miller and a few other chiropractors use it. It will rejuvenate you and return your body to its optimized state.
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Dr. Alan Siegel, DC
Spine and Body
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
NYC,
NY
10017
Call 888-855-6488
If you are feeling weak, then there is effective treatment to help rejuvenate your muscles. With one practice located in Manhattan, NYC, ExtenTrac Certified Practices are able to help those with muscle weakness that can lead to recurring back problems or neck pain.
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Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
Florida
33463
Call (888) 245-0860
When a migraine headache hits, it can make trying to accomplish anything seem impossible. Never knowing when the next attach is going to hit only makes things worse. At Dr. Louis Miller and Associates in Palm Beach, Lake Fort Worth Florida, they offer HBOT, or hyperbaric oxygen treatments, for migraine sufferers.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
Living Well Medical
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
New York
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
If you have recently discovered that you are having a harder time performing simple physical activities, then you may be suffering from muscle damage. At the Living Well Medical, in Manhattan, NYC, they provide effective treatment for muscles that have been overworked or strained.
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Dr. Immune Recovery Foundation Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-337-9370
Cancer is a disease that attacks not only the body but the mind and the spirit as well. Every aspect of a human life is disturbed by it, and treatment for all these elements is necessary for a successful road back to wellness. In short, holistic healing is the approach best suited for cancer, and at Immune Recovery Foundation, Dr. Slava Pashkevich cares for patients and their families with a combination of traditional and alternative medicines.
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call (888) 319-4510
Is back or neck pain forcing you to putt your active lifestyle on hold?You don't have to put up with the pain. There are effective back pain and neck pain treatments available at the Waterfront Institute in Bergen County, NJ, Dr. David Podell, DC has headed the chiropractic practice for years.
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Dr. Alan Siegel, DC
Spine and Body
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
New York,
NY
10017
Call 888-855-6488
Are you suffering from a herniated disc? Is the pain too much to bear? Well, you can find help at ExtenTrac Certified PRactices in Manhattan, NYC. There the doctors will offer you spinal decompression therapy that works and can give you the life you have been wanting for so long: a life without pain.
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