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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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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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What is Hoodia? Stories

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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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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Find a Nutritionist New York City

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

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

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Postural Training Manhattan, NYC

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

Do you slouch too much? Have a habit for poor posture? Having poor posture and slouching can give you a negative image at work and other public settings. Dr. Steven Shoshany offers state-of-the art postural training to correct poor posture. Located at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan, NYC, Dr. Neely has years of experience in postural training.

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Back Pain Treatment 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

Millions of Americans are slowed down in their everyday life as a result of spinal disorders. These disorders can not only be limiting physically but also extremely painful. In Passaic County, New Jersey, the team with a growing reputation for excellence in the field of Back Pain Treatment can be found at the Advanced Center for Injury &Wellness in Passaic County, New Jersey. A team of certified professionals is headed by Dr. Anthony Fava, DC who has years of professional chiropractic experience and the most innovative natural care units available in the world in order to ease the pain of a wide range of disorders.

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San Diego Spinal Decompression

Dr. Southern California2 Spine Center

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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Muscle Condition, Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Living Well Medical
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC, New York 10012
Call (888) 435-7155

Don't let your muscles restrain your active lifestyle! If you are suffering from muscle conditions, there is effective treatment available. Living Well Medical in Manhattan, NYC, dispenses quality care for all muscle-related ailments.

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Performance Injury Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Alan Siegel, DC

Dr. Alan Siegel, DC

Spine and Body
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
NYC, NY 10017
Call 888-855-6488

An injury during sports can severely limit your performance in the future, especially if the injury is serious and treatment is not prompt. ExtenTrac Certified Practices like this one in Manhattan, NYC have training in diagnosis and numerous protocols for the repair of injuries such as sports and performance or work-related.

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Back Pain Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Alan Siegel, DC

Dr. Alan Siegel, DC

Spine and Body
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
New York, NY 10017
Call 888-855-6488

Are you feeling that the back pain is not going to stop? Has it been going on for too long? If you are searching for ways to treat the pain, then you should go to ExtenTrac Certified Practicesr where the certified doctors can help you. In Manhattan, NYC, they have the techniques and methods to get you back to the place you were before.

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Herniated Disc Treatment Dix Hills, New York

Dr. David Cuccia, DC

Dr. David Cuccia, DC

Dr. David Cuccia, DC
227 Jackson Ave
Syosset, NY 11791
Call 888-258-6297

Living with back pain means that many basic tasks can become difficult. From mowing the lawn to walking up a flight of stairs, the strength and mobility of out back is essential to our daily lives. But getting effective herniated disc treatment is easier said then done. Many people are reduced to taking over the counter drugs that hardly do anything for the pain. Some even consider risky and expensive surgery for treatment. At an ExtenTrac Certified Practice in the Dix Hills, New York area the next-generation of non-surgical herniated disc treatment is here. If you're suffering from pain related to a herniated disc call today for more information.

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Back Pain Relief 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

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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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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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 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

Dr. Louis Miller, DC is one of a few practitioners in Florida who offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy or HBOT. At Louis Miller and Associates in Palm Beach, Lake Worth Florida you can undergo HBOT therapy or other treatment options to get yourself back on the road to wellness. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is an FDA-cleared treatment which is well established in the medical community.

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Nutrition Programs Manhattan

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

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

Nutrition Programs Manhattan

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Back Pain New York City, New York

Dr. Alan Siegel, DC

Dr. Alan Siegel, DC

Spine and Body
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
New York, NY 10017
Call 888-855-6488

Back pain can be excruciating and immobilizing, preventing you from accomplishing your goals and succeeding in life, even, at times, preventing you from simply getting out of bed. How can you change this? How can you take control over something that seemingly is out of your contro-chronic pain? The ExtenTrac Elite is a patented spinal decompression therapy that has helped patients all over the world defeat their back pain.

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Sports Injury Doctor 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

Get your sports injuries treated with the right doctor at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan. This clinic is dedicated to pain management, utilizing the most advanced chiropractic solutions available and creating individualized plans that cater to specific chiropractic needs. Dr. Steven Shoshany specializes in sports related injuries. His skill and experience in sports injury management creates unique insight into many problems.

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Pain Management Orlando, FL

Dr. Carl Noback, M.D.

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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Chiropractor 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 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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Alternative Prostate Cancer Treatment Charlotte, North Carolina

Dr. Immune Recovery Foundation Slava Pashkevich, M.D.

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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Physical Therapy Doctor NYC, New York

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Living Well Medical
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC, New York 10012
Call (888) 435-7155

Are you looking for a successful way to heal your pain? If you're searching for a physical therapy doctor, you should choose a dedicated physical therapist that will treat you with respect and care. Living Well Medical located in NYC, New York has experience in injury rehabilitation and wants to help you get back up and running again.

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Weight Loss Clinic 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

You've tried weight loss medication, diets, and exercise plans but you can't seem to lose the weight. When you manage to lose a few pounds, it always comes back. Also, diets have left you tired and weak. The Nevada Center of Alternative and Anti Aging Medicine in the Reno, Nevada area offers a weight loss clinic that targets many of the causes of weight gain.

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