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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)

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Yogurt Consumption Linked to Healthier Body Weights for Women Stories

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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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)

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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 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)

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Winterizing Your Skin Stories

Winterizing Your Skin

Once autumn arrives, Michael Panella can be found spending a lot of time outdoors. He loves taking on home projects that allow him to work in his back yard. But, the dropping temperature causes Michael’s rosacea, a flushing and redness of the skin, to flare up. “My cheeks, the bridge of my nose, it’s exacerbated tremendously by the cold,” says Michael.

Skin conditions like rosacea, acne and dry skin generally worsen in the winter months. “The cold weather takes its toll on the skin; the second- forced hot air and the low humidity that causes indoor creates a big problem for the skin; and the third – are winds, winds are very, very traumatic for the skin,” explains Dr. Mitchell Chasin, Director of the Reflection Center for Skin and Body.

Dermatologist, Dr. Mitchell Chasin says winterizing your skin in preparation for the cooler months ahead can make all the difference. “In the summer or in the fall time before their skin has become dry, before it’s become red and flaky; it’s much easier to prevent the skin from getting dry than to treat it once it has,” reports Dr. Chasin. (Read more about Winterizing Your Skin)

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Oscillo | Homeopathy Stories

Oscillo | Homeopathy

If you are one of the many Americans who have already received the flu shot this season, consider yourself lucky! But for the rest of us, there is the over-the-counter drug called Oscillococcinum which is claiming to shorten the length of your symptoms and the flu.

But does it work?

Oscillococcinum, called Oscillo for short, is an internationally renowned homeopathic remedy that boasts no side-effects and a quick reaction time. “"I use it myself when I have the first sign of the flu,"” said family practitioner Albert Levy. "“If someone comes here with the beginning of the flu, I would certainly prescribe this instead of an antibiotic or an expensive anti-viral medicine.”"

Oscillococcinum is a homoeopathic preparation manufactured from wild duck heart and liver. This is because ducks are common carriers of the flu.

Now, in homeopathic medicine, the belief is that a substance’s strength and effectiveness is increased the more it’s diluted.

The duck heart and liver in oscillo is diluted out 200 times.

"If you do the calculations, you find that in every dose of Oscillo there is less than one molecule per dose in average." claimed Dr. Neil Schachter Medical Director of Respiratory Care at Mount Sinai. (Read more about Oscillo | Homeopathy)

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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.
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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)

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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)

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Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 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

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can be very mentally exhausting and physically painful, varying in intensity. However, effective natural care can ease the symptoms of these disorders. If you live in or around Reno, Nevada, Dr. Frank Shallenberger, M.D., H.M.D., A.B.A.A.M is an internationally recognized leader in the field of alternative care. He operates alongside a talented team of professionals at the Nevada Center for Alternative & Anti Aging Medicine and specializes in extraordinary personal care.

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Nutritionist Doctor Manhattan, NYC

 Noam Sadovnik, D.C.

Noam Sadovnik, D.C.



NYC, NY 10128
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If you're feeling lethargic, discomfort, or pain, it could be that your body is lacking the proper nutrients you need. With the right nutrition plan, you can give your body the fuel it needs to energize or fully heal itself. At Renewal Center in Manhattan, NYC, Dr. Noam Sadovnik is a well trained nutritionist doctor who can develop a nutrition plan customized according to your specific dietary needs, making it their main purpose to ensure that reach your target health objectives and take the right steps towards a well-maintained healthy lifestyle.

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Myofascial Release NYC

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

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

Dr. Steven Shoshany and the team at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab offer manual massage therapy techniques as part of their "hands on" physical therapy program. This includes both trigger point and myofascial therapy.

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Herniated Disc 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 treated for your Herniated disc pain with the chiropractors of North East Spinal Care Center. The team of chiropractors offer nonsurgical spinal decompression, which has helped to revolutionize their practice.

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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.

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Nerve Pain and Numbness in 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

Has numbness and tingling in your fingers made typing difficult? Do you feel pain shooting up your arm to your shoulder? If so, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Anthony Fava, DC and The Advanced Center for Injury and Wellness Care offer a solution to patients seeking relief from nerve pain and numbness in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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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.

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Find a Nutritionist NYC

 Noam Sadovnik, D.C.

Noam Sadovnik, D.C.



NYC, NY 10128
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If you're looking to improve the quality of your health using holistic methods turn to a team of friendly professionals in NYC. At Sadovnik's Renewal Center with Dr. Noam Sadovnik, DC, you will find a nutritionist who truly cares about each individual and will work with one on with you, while offering the most advanced treatments building a long term plan for maintaining better health.

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Joint Pain Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond, Virginia 23229
Call 888-804-5326

Has aching joint pain prevented you from working around the house or at your job in the Richmond, Virginia area? Pain of any sort can be devastating for people who live active lives and people who live normal lives alike. Back pain, neck pain, knee pain, wrist pain, hip pain and on and on, they all effect our daily lives and our general sense of our health. Dr. Michael Mulvaney of the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond regularly treats patients who are experiencing severe pain with chiropractic and spinal decompression.

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Chronic Pain 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

Chronic back pain can significantly reduce your quality of life. Don't allow this discomfort to dictate the way you move, consider chiropractic services. Research has found that chiropractic treatment is effective for relieving acute low back pain. Dr. Matt Bergtold, DC of Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center has a wide range of experience treating muscle and pain issues. Located in Naples, Florida, his clinic provides cutting edge techniques and the most individualized care available.

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Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Pain from CTS 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

If you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, working at a computer may be unbearable. You may have tried braces and pain medication and you may even be considering surgery. For those with arm, shoulder, and hand pain from CTS, Dr. Anthony Fava, DC and the Advanced Center for Injury and Wellness Care offers non-invasive solutions. This Passaic County, New Jersey Center has offered relief to innumerable patients, showing that pain related to CTS does not have to be permanent.

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Muscle Condition, 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

Don't let your muscles restrain your active lifestyle! If you are suffering from muscle conditions, there is effective treatment available. Dr. Howard Goodman, at the Herniated Disc Center in Manhattan, NYC, dispenses quality care for all muscle-related ailments.

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Performance Injury Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Michael Neely, D.O.

Dr. Michael Neely, D.O.

NY SportsMed & Physical Therapy
1841 Broadway #900 (at Columbus Circle)
NYC, NY 10013
Call (888) 897-8770

Have you been injured in some type of stage performance? If you're searching for an experienced physical therapist to rehabilitate your performance injury, Dr. Michael Neely, D.O. is the right doctor for you. Dr. Neely is part of NY SportsMed & Physical Therapy in Manhattan, NYC and has years of experience rehabilitating people with performance injuries.

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Herniated Disc and Bulging Disc Upper West Side Manhattan, NYC

 ExtenTrac Certified Practices

ExtenTrac Certified Practices

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

Has back pain made your life unnecessarily tedious? Back pain can cause many of life most simple tasks like tying your shoes a nightmare. People can be emotionally paralyzed by the pain because they don't know what to do. If you tired of over-the-counter remedies proving barely proving relief, spinal decompression technology offers safe, affordable and effective treatment for your Herniated or Bulging Discs. An ExtenTrac Certified Practice is dedicated in providing the next generation of decompression technology to people in the Upper West side of Manhattan, NYC area.

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Florida Chiropractic

Dr. Matt Bergtold

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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Find a Chiropractor 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

Chiropractors practice in over 100 countries in a school of medicine that has evolved over a century. Any mechanical disorder of the spine and musculoskeletal system that affects the nervous system or decreases health can be treated by Chiropractors. If you need an experienced and board-certified Chiropractor, Dr. Matt Bergtold, DC of Naples, Florida should be your first option. He offers multiple treatments to thoroughly and effectively treat your problems. His extensive experience with the most cutting edge techniques promise the most refined and individualized care available.

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San Diego Spinal Decompression

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

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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Auto Injury Treatment Lake Worth, 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

Here is what Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment can do for you: Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment can treat non-healing wounds, the type of wounds that patients suffer from after auto-injuries. Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment has helped to lessen the impact of some spinal-cord injuries, also typical of auto injuries. When oxygen is administered in Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment after a trauma-producing event, the wounds heal much better and faster. If you are in the Lake Worth, Florida area or you are willing to travel, Dr. Louis Miller, DC offers this service, which is safe, noninvasive and it works great with other treatments.

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Back Pain Treatment 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

Back pain treatment requires an experienced doctor and a great staff. If you are looking for a quality place in Naples, Florida, Dr. Matthew R. Bergtold, DC of the Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center would like to help you feel your best. Back pain can be a very complicated problem and if it goes untreated you may be doing yourself serious harm. Find out more about the many ways Dr. Bergtold can help you.

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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

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