The Healing Influence of Religiousness
Study after study over the years has shown that practicing one's religion - with all of the persistence and sincerity that demands - inevitably leads to improved health and ability to recover from illness.
For example, a 1987-95 research investigation of 21,000 Americans found that those who attended worship services more than once a week experienced a seven-year greater life span than their counterparts who never attended such services.
Epidemiologist Jeff Levin, who wrote the book God, Faith and Health, conducted studies showing that older adults who thought of themselves as religious had better overall health than the faith-less. (Read more about The Healing Influence of Religiousness)
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Sleep Is Food for Your Body
Just as important as food, water and exercise for the health of your body is sleep. In fact, without sleep, animals in the laboratory die in a matter of weeks.
In humans, lack of sleep works havoc on biological systems. It not only causes the relatively minor symptoms of drowsiness, irritability and concentration difficulty, but it appears to also cause hormonal changes that result in increased appetite, weight gain, obesity and greater risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. It also contributes to motor vehicle and on-the-job accidents. (Read more about Sleep Is Food for Your Body)
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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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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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Ambien Follow Up
Last week we heard the reports surrounding the dangers of the sleep medicine ambien—that it caused those taking the drug to sleep walk and sleep eat.
But was all the hubub much ado about nothing?
That’s what many experts are saying, along with the pharma that makes the medicine.
You’d think that there has been an explosion of sleep walkers and sleep eaters from the sleeping pill Ambien. (Read more about Ambien Follow Up)
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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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Dr. Alan Siegel, DC
Spine and Body
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
New York,
NY
10017
Call 888-855-6488
Are you stressed out by constant back pain? Back pain is one of the most common reasons for visits doctors today. The back is a complex and essential part of the human body and even a small misalignment in the spine can cause tremendous pain. Have you tried numerous over-the-counter remedies to no avail? The next generation of non-surgical spinal stenosis treatment is here. An ExtenTrac Certified Practice in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC is dedicated to offering safe, affordable and effective non-surgical back pain relief.
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Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
392 Totowa Rd.
Totowa,
New Jersey
07512
Call 888-245-5617
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Dr. Alan Siegel, DC
Spine and Body
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
NYC,
NY
10017
Call 888-855-6488
Have you been sitting on the bench for too long, waiting to get back in motion again? Are you searching for someone to heal your sports injuries? The ExtenTrac Elite is a next generation tool for non-surgical treatment of back and neck pain, and only ExtenTrac Certified Practices have been trained in the full pain treatment capabilities of this new technology.
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Nevada Center for Alternative & Anti Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City,
NV
89703
Call 888-729-1761
Losing weight is a good thing. However, most people lose the weight only to regain it in a short amount of time. Carson City residents now have someone to help combat the problem. Dr. Frank Shallenberger and the Nevada Center of Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine's Weight Loss Clinic in Carson City, Nevada are here to help build a strong regiment to keep those pounds off.
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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
Is the pain of Sciatica interfering with your personal wellbeing? Does this discomfort often act as a discouraging force, preventing you from participating in the livelihood you want? Relief awaits you at Dr. Matthew R. Bergtold's office, Olde Chiropractic and Health Center, located in Naples, Florida. At this innovative facility, Dr. Bergtold and his staff help with every patient's specific needs in order to create a family environment based on the holistic technologies of chiropractic care that best suit your needs.
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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
Are you frustrated by the failure of traditional medicine? Have past surgeries and drugs failed to free you from the symptoms of your bodily ailments? If this is the case and you live in or around Naples, Florida, then relief starts with a simple phone call to Dr. Matthew R. Bergtold and his experienced staff at the Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center. Dr. Bergtold specializes in chiropractic care specializing in easing the pain of auto, work, and sports related injuries.
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Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
Florida
33463
Call (888) 245-0860
When you're used to getting migraines on a daily basis, it could really cut off your focus at work as well as other aspects of your life. If you're fed up with being disrupted by constant migraines, then it's time you put an end to it by receiving HBOT care with Dr. Louis Miller, DC at Dr. Louis Miller and Associates at Palm Beach, Florida. HBOT might just be the miracle treatment you need to relieve the insufferable tension of a migraine, and get on with your life with much more ease and comfort.
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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
Are you tired of going on short-term diets? Do you feel chronically fatigued and think is all part of a nutrition deficit? If so, contact the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine in NYC, and let Dr. Trahan help you with your nutrition problems.
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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
If you suffer from Autism and are looking for effective Autism Treatment in Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL, turn to Dr. Louis Miller. Dr. Miller has dedicated his life to treating Autism with the most innovative techniques available in the world. He works with a loyal and caring staff at the Advanced Pain Relief Center, who will be sympathetic to your needs every step of the way in administering extraordinary personal care.
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Dr. Howard Goodman, DC
Herniated Disc Center
15 Park Avenue (Btw 34-35th St)
Manhattan,
NY
10016
Call (888) 292-7798
If you are experiencing excruciating back pain that is drastically changing your life, then you know it's time to look for help. Based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, Dr. Alan H. Siegel, DC of Spine and Body is ready to help relieve your pain. He combines advanced technologies such as the ExtenTrac with M3D technology, with a series of specific protocols to create the SpinalTech Restoration System, an extremely effective chiropractic approach that has helped numerous patients such as yourself.
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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 pain slowing you down? Are there days you just can't take your mind off the pain? Dr. David Podell, DC is a chiropractor who can help you relieve your pain. Dr. Podell runs a family chiropractic practice, the Waterfront Institute, in Bergen County, NJ.
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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. 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. Matt Bergtold
Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples,
FL
34102
Call (888) 245-3215
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems- affecting eight out of 10 people during their lives. Is low back pain a major problem for you? Located in Naples, Florida, Dr. Matt Bergtold, DC of Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center has established a clinic and a team of experienced associates to help reduce your chronic back pain. His techniques are tailored to provide the best and most specific help possible- don't let your low back pain stop you from enjoying your life.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan,
NY
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
Does your heart ache every time your team loses because you are on the bench? Dr. Steve Shoshany can help you get back in the game by taking care of that sports injury. Dr. Shoshany is located at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan, NYC and has years of experience treating sports injuries.
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Dr. Amit Bhusri, DC Dr. Jay Patel, DC
Axial Spine Center
120 Bethpage Road Ste 200
Hicksville,
NY
11801
Call 888-319-4549
Get treated for your Herniated disc pain with the chiropractors of Axial Spine Center. The team of chiropractors offer nonsurgical spinal decompression, which has helped to revolutionize their practice.
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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
Are you seeking to heal back or spinal pain without surgical procedures? The South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, uses the DRX 9000 for spinal decompression therapy for gentle, non-intrusive healing.
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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. 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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