Wednesday Aug 20, 2008
Search the Medical Library: Empowered Hospital Home
CONDITIONS
Alternative Medicine Stories and Local Doctors
Migraines
CURRENT STORIES YOUR LOCAL DOCTOR
Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There Stories

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)

Related Links:
Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems Stories

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)

Related Links:
Rapid Rise in

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)

Related Links:
Yoga Is a Possible Treatment For Depression Stories

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)

Related Links:
New Treatment for Cluster Headaches Stories

New Treatment for Cluster Headaches

“"You can’'t concentrate, you can't’ focus, I probably couldn’'t even dial 911 if I had to, you can’'t concentrate, you run around like a rat in the cage,” says cluster headache sufferer, " Stephen Coutsourakis.

The unbearable pain of cluster headaches makes Stephen want to jump out of his skin. It'’s piercing, completely debilitating, and can truly paralyze its victim from functioning. “"Cluster headache has been nicknamed suicide headache where people have actually wanted to commit suicide, the pain is so intense,” " reports Dr. Brian Grosberg of Montefiore Headache Center.

Cluster headaches are characterized by attacks of excruciating pain that typically involve one side of the head and last between 15 and 180 minutes. Because the pain is so severe, rapid and effective treatments are needed. Now, according to new data published in JAMA’s Archives of Neurology, Zolmitriptan nasal spray, used to treat migraines, may also be safe and effective in treating cluster headaches. (Read more about New Treatment for Cluster Headaches)

Related Links:

Health Wrap: August 29th

A new study says weight gain between pregnancies could lead to complications during pregnancy and during the delivery period, even in women who are not medically overweight.

The study found that a gain of 3 or more BMI or body mass index units is associated with an increased risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, need for c-section, still birth, and large babies.

The authors say the study supports a push for getting women who are overweight or obese to lose weight before becoming pregnant, and to prevent weight gain in women who are of healthy weight. (Read more about Health Wrap: August 29th)

Related Links:
Health Wrap: Reports on Snoring, Fetuses and Pain, Forgetfulness and Baseball Stories

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.
-- (Read more about Health Wrap: Reports on Snoring, Fetuses and Pain, Forgetfulness and Baseball)

Related Links:
Work Stress and Metabolic Syndrome Stories

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)

Related Links:
holiday headaches Stories

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)

Related Links:
CHILD MIGRAINES Stories

CHILD MIGRAINES

The term child migraine itself sounds incongruous since migraines are not a problem we commonly think of as something that can affect our children. But child migraines are not such an unusual problem. Millions of kids suffer these debilitating headaches, which can come in very strange forms, from abdominal pain to just crankiness. (Read more about CHILD MIGRAINES)

Related Links:

Arthritis Pain Treatment Carson City, Nevada

Dr. Frank Shallenberger

Dr. Frank Shallenberger

Nevada Center for Alternative & Anti Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City, NV 89703
Call 888-729-1761

Aches and pains due to arthritis can be very disheartening to anyone living even a remotely active lifestyle. The debilitating pain can cause a person to have to give up normal daily activities. Dr. Frank Shallenberger and the Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine in Carson City, Nevada offer excellent Arthritis Pain Treatment to help patients go back into their normal daily grind.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Spinal Decompression Therapy Bronx, New York

 ExtenTrac Certified Practices

ExtenTrac Certified Practices

ExtenTrac Certified Practices
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
New York, NY 10017
Call 888-812-6280

If you have grown weary of traditional medicine's dependence on dangerous drug therapy and surgical procedures in treating your spinal abnormalities, or are simply looking for effective natural care, Spinal Decompression Therapy has helped a growing number of satisfied patients around the world by easing their pain while increasing their range of mobility. If you live in or around the Bronx, New York, turn to the team with the most advanced treatment systems and years of combined experience at ExtenTrac Certified Practices. You will be welcomed with open arms to this inviting clinic with a growing reputation for excellence by an expert staff who will administer extraordinary personal care throughout your procedure.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Alternative Prostate Cancer Treatment and Care North Carolina

 Immune Recovery Foundation Dr.S. Edward Bradford

Immune Recovery Foundation Dr.S. Edward Bradford

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 Clinic of the Immune Recovery Foundation in North Carolina for great treatment.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Chiropractic services Naples, Florida

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples, FL 34102
Call (888) 245-3215

You have probably been experiencing pain in the lower back, buttock, or various parts of the leg and foot, and you don't know where to turn. Doctors believe this may be caused by general compression of nerve roots- an issue ameliorated with chiropractic services. Chiropractic services have one of the highest patient satisfaction rates among various specialties. Many chiropractors specialize in spinal adjustments only, but Dr. Matt Bergtold, DC of Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center has extensive experience in caring for a wide range of neuro-musculoskeletal and general health issues. Located in Naples, Florida, his clinic has refined methods intended to address an array of disorders- diverse tools to provide the best care.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Neck Pain Bergen County, New Jersey

Dr. David Podell, DC

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.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Rehabilitation Manhattan, NYC

 ExtenTrac Certified Practices

ExtenTrac Certified Practices

ExtenTrac Certified Practices
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
NYC, NY 10017
Call 888-855-6488

Have you had a sports, dance, or performance injury? Are you looking for superior rehabilitation? ExtenTrac Certified Practices offer state-of-the art physical therapy for many injuries. Located in Manhattan, NYC, ExtenTrac Certified Practices all have superior training in proper diagnosis and effective treatment methods.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Chronic Hip, Back, Shoulder Pain in Reno, Nevada

Dr. Frank Shallenberger

Dr. Frank Shallenberger

Nevada Center for Alternative & Anti Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City, NV 89703
Call 888-729-1761

Finding an alternative to living with chronic hip, back or Shoulder pain can be tough. This is why Frank Dr. Shallenberger, M.D., H.M.D., A.B.A.A.M is there to help you at the Nevada Center for Alternative & Anti-Aging Medicine in Reno, Nevada. If you are living in or around Reno, Nevada, and you want to start living without pain, then this is the place you should go for treatment.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Muscle Damage Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Howard Goodman

Dr. Howard Goodman

Herniated Disc Center
15 Park Avenue (Btw 34-35th St)
New York, New York 10016
Call (888) 292-7798

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 Herniated Disc Center, in Manhattan, NYC, Dr. Howard Goodman provides effective treatment for muscles that have been overstrained.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Degenerative Disc Disease Manhattan

 ExtenTrac Certified Practices

ExtenTrac Certified Practices

ExtenTrac Certified Practices
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
New York, NY 10017
Call 888-855-6488

Are back problems slowing you down? Do you feel discomfort in what were once very basic activities? You may be suffering from degenerative disc disease, facet arthrosis, or spinal stenosis; which are all back conditions treatable with spinal decompression. The experienced doctors at ExtenTrac Certified Practice will work together with you to come up with a treatment plan to meet your individual need. ExtenTrac Certified Practice's prime location right next to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan compliments this holistic approach with a beautiful environment.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Pain Management Orlando, FL

Dr. Roger W. Spencer, M.D.

Dr. Roger W. Spencer, M.D.

MUA Center of Orlando
132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792
Call 888-232-8152

Call (888)-281-4638 for Pain Management Results

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Noam Sadovnik, D.C.

Dr. Noam Sadovnik, D.C.

Dr. Sadovnik's Renewal Center
1085 Park Ave, Suite 1E
Manhattan, NY 10128
Call

Has the constant typing at the key board led to the painful carpal tunnel syndrome? With the right kind of treatment your hand could be back to normal. Come over to Chiropractic Care, an alternative health care profession that diagnoses and treats mechanical disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system, in Manhattan, NYC. Dr. Noam Sadovnik practices chiropractic.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome NYC

Dr. Noam Sadovnik, D.C.

Dr. Noam Sadovnik, D.C.

Dr. Sadovnik's Renewal Center
1085 Park Ave Suite 1E
NYC, NY 10128
Call

Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause extreme pain and weakness in your wrists. If you are ready to get back to full health and get back to work, then Dr. Noam Sadovnik, DC can help you. Dr. Sadovnik of Sadovnik's Renewal Center can fix your damaged wrists without surgery and stops CTS from interrupting your life. Even if you only have minor symptoms right now, see how Dr. Sadovnik in NYC can prevent your minor pain from developing into a major condition.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Nutrition Plan Manhattan

Dr. Noam Sadovnik, D.C.

Dr. Noam Sadovnik, D.C.

Dr. Sadovnik's Renewal Center
1085 Park Ave Suite 1E
NYC, NY 10128
Call

It's easy to get busy and let nutrition and fitness take a back burner. Doing that however can have some pretty serious health side effects, and it can take some help to get back on track. If you are trying to find a nutrition plan that feasibly fits into your daily life, then turn to Dr. Noam Sadovnik, DC in Manhattan, New York. Dr. Sadovnik and his friendly staff have the experience and advanced knowledge needed to shape the nutrition plan that can guide you to a healthier and happier future.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Chiropractic Services San Diego

Dr. Southern California Spine Center

Dr. Southern California Spine Center

Southern California Spine Center
9095 Rio San Diego Dr. Suite 155
San Diego, CA 92108
Call 619-916-3296

Finding good chiropractic services can be a real hassle sometimes because you never know who will deliver on the promise of pain relief. Dr. Michael Mountain at the Southern California Spine Center in San Diego takes your care seriously and wants to be there for you.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Find a Massage Therapist Manhattan, NY

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC, NY 10012
Call (888) 435-7155

Finding a massage therapist who can effectively discuss your symptoms can be difficult. At New York Integrative Medical and Rehab, located in Manhattan, NY, Dr. Steven Shoshany, puts patient communication first to ensure massage therapy that can help you.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Stiff Neck Manhattan, NYC

 ExtenTrac Certified Practices

ExtenTrac Certified Practices

ExtenTrac Certified Practices
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.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Chiropractic Adjustment and Manipulation Passaic County, New Jersey

Dr. Anthony Fava, DC

Dr. Anthony Fava, DC

Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
392 Totowa Rd.
Totowa, New Jersey 07512
Call 888-245-5617

When your back is not functioning properly, Chiropractic doctors are your best bet to getting back into shape. Passaic County, New Jersey, residents suffering from back problems should head over to Dr. Anthony Fava, D.C. and the Advanced Center for Injury and Wellness Care for Chiropractic Adjustment and Manipulation. The procedures will have your back feeling better than ever.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Nutrition Therapy Manhattan

Dr. Noam Sadovnik, D.C.

Dr. Noam Sadovnik, D.C.

Dr. Sadovnik's Renewal Center
1085 Park Ave Suite 1E
NYC, NY 10128
Call

It would be amazing to eat and live healthier every day. The nutrition therapy at Sadovnik's Renewal Center leads to a diet that can maximize energy and prevent certain diseases and disorders. Call Dr. Noam Sadovnik, DC in Manhattan today if you want to eat and feel better.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Migraine Headaches Palm Beach County, Florida

Dr. Louis Miller

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.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume

Sciatica Treatment Plainview, Long Island

 ExtenTrac Certified Practices

ExtenTrac Certified Practices

ExtenTrac Certified Practices
120 Bethpage Road Ste 200
Hicksville, NY 11801
Call 888-829-9895

Get your Sciatica pain treatment with an ExtenTrac Certified Practice in Nassau County, Long Island. They uses non-surgical spinal decompression to treat patients.

Request Appointment & Doctor's Resume