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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ACUPUNCTURE AND FIBROMYALGIA
There is new hope for the millions of americans suffering from fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain, stiffness and fatigue for unknown reasons. It affects between three and six percent of Americans, mainly women.
Treating the disorder using western medicine can be frustrating. This is why many are now turning to old, eastern medicine for an answer. (Read more about ACUPUNCTURE AND FIBROMYALGIA)
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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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Yogurt Consumption Linked to Healthier Body Weights for Women
Research conducted by The General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition finds that women who eat yogurt frequently are less likely to be overweight and more likely to meet the recommended daily intake of important nutrients, like calcium and vitamin D. The fourteen day study followed the diets of approximately 3,000 women ages 19 and older. Thirteen percent of these women ate three or more servings of yogurt over a two week period. In this group, the women on average had a 15% lower body mass index compared with women who consumed no yogurt. (Read more about Yogurt Consumption Linked to Healthier Body Weights for Women)
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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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SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
It is supposed to be the joyous holiday season. But around the winter solstice sunlight is usually pretty short-lived. With daylight at a premium, darkness can cause seasonal affective disorder depression due to lack of light.
While it comes seasonally, it’s no less significant as a cause of depression. Seasonal affective disorder is a very real mood disorder that in many cases requires a visit to a mental health professional and treatment. (Read more about SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER)
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
Over eighty percent of Americans will experience Back Pain at some point in their lives. Although less than ten percent of this pain will become chronic, it is very important that you seek help for a reputed professional due to the intricate nature of the spinal system. If you live in or around Westchester, Dr. Jonathan Donath has years of professional experience of administering safe and effective nature care our of his state of the art medical facility, Westchester Spinal Decompression Center. Both he and his team of experts will work with you every step of the way to ease your pain while increasing your functionality.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
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Are you experiencing muscle stiffness or joint aches? Dr. Steven Shoshany and his team of professionals at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab can help relieve those ailments with Cold Laser Therapy. Dr. Shoshany and his therapists specialize in non-surgical treatment options, caring for the patient holistically, rather than simply focusing on the symptoms.
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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
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Find a Nutritionist NYC
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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
If you are one of the many Americans that suffer from Diabetes and are looking for a Diabetes Diet and Treatment, it is imperative that you turn to a trusted and well established professional. Dr. Frank Shallenberger M.D., H.M.D., A.B.A.A.M. and his friendly team of certified professionals at the Nevada Center for Alternative & Anti Aging Medicine have dedicated their lives to treating a wide range of disorders by incorporating traditional and alternative medical practices. They have a growing reputation for extraordinary personal care and will work with you in order to build a plan that is right for you.
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Dr. Southern California2 Spine Center
Southern California Spine Center
9095 Rio San Diego Dr. Suite 155
San Diego,
CA
92108
Call 619-916-3296
Are you trying to find ways to stop the pain in your back from continuing in the San Diego area? Do you feel like the pain will never end? There is hope for long time sufferers, and it comes in the form of spinal decompression. Dr. Michael Mountain at Southern California Spine Center offers this therapy which is painless, non-invasive and non-surgical.
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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
Is the ache to get back in action greater than the one in your back? New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in NYC offers the chance to renew your active lifestyle with effective chiropractic treatment. Founder, Dr. Steven Shoshany specializes in performing spinal decompression therapy to produce long-term pain relief. Patients stay healthy with nutrition and lifestyle counseling in addition to massage and physical therapies.
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Joint Effort Chiropractic
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
If you've overused a muscle, whether through repetitive use or a sudden tear, it can be hard to recover. At Joint Effort Chiropractic in White Plains, New York, they use Active Release Technique (ART) which is a patented techniques found to be very effective in the treatment of soft tissue injuries.
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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're fed up with being let down by traditional care, then it's time you considered another alternative. That is, top of the line chiropractic care with Dr. Matthew R. Bergtold at Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center in Naples, Florida. He employs the latest techniques in order to make the recovery process as successful as possible. You can finally say goodbye to all those failed treatments and welcome the feeling of relief thanks to his safe and effective approach to chiropractic care.
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
You dread getting up in the morning. Walking, and even sitting up, is excruciating. You can no longer enjoy the activities you once loved, and you may be depressed and unhappy. Back pain is a debilitating condition but it does not have to be permanent. The Full Circle Family Care facility in White Plains, NY can provide relief.
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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've been hurt in an accident or suffer from a sports injury, the professionals at Living Well Medical in Manhattan, NYC can help you resume your activities or return to work as soon as possible. The physicians at Living Well understand the specific concerns of sports patients and their desire to get back in the game. Living Well therapists take a holistic approach to sports medicine and physical therapy, combining Psychiatry with Osteopathic Medicine, and treating the patient as a whole.
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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. Matt Bergtold
Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples,
FL
34102
Call (888) 245-3215
According to the American Chiropractic Association, 31 million Americans deal with lower-back pain at any given time in their lives, and it is one of the most common causes for missing work. Take action and alleviating this pain by visiting Dr. Matt Bergtold, DC of the Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center, located in Naples, Florida, offers specialized techniques and treatments for an array of back pain issues.
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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
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome NYC
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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
The thought of surgery and drugs can be very frightening, but the pain in your back or neck is driving you insane. There are other choices for treating back and neck pain without the side effects of invasive surgery or pills. The ExtenTrac Elite is a patented, FDA-cleared, non-surgical multi-purpose technology for treating lower back pain and sciatica from herniated, bulging, and degenerative discs. It is designed to relieve pressure on spinal structures that may be causing lower back pain through its patented 3D spine positioning system. There are ExtenTrac Certified Practices that can help you relieve the pain in New York City, NY.
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
Don't let the effects of Spinal Stenosis impair your daily functions. Based in Westchester, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, offers advanced treatment for his patients at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center.
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
Whether you're suffering from back pain, numbness in different parts of the body, Spinal Stenosis, sciatica, a herniated disc or whatever else it could be nice to be treated as a person and not just a patient with a list of symptoms. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC agrees with you and at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, he will evaluate and examine your conditions as a whole person and not just a clipboard full of complaints..
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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
When suffering from pain caused by disc herniation, it is quite difficult to simply get from place to place and perform the simplest tasks. If you have this particular problem as well, then it is essential that you take the right course of action by receiving quality treatment. The certified doctors of ExtenTrac Certified Practices in Manhattan, NYC also understand how difficult living with a disc disorder can be, which is why they are committed to providing you with exceptional non-invasive care that will help relieve you from the chronic pain caused by a disc herniation.
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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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Dr. Matt Bergtold
Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples,
FL
34102
Call (888) 245-3215
If you're suffering from sharp ongoing back or leg pain, it is essential that you get chiropractic care immediately. But, it is essential that you turn to a doctor of chiropractic who can provide you with the best treatment option for your unique case. Dr. Matt Bergtold at Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center in Naples, Florida, has a well rounded background in treating a variety of problems triggered by damaged musculoskeletal areas in the body. His practice aims to consistently update their techniques as to ensure that patients get the most out of their treatment plan.
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