NIH Endorses Alternative Therapies for Back Pain
In the midst of the debate on healthcare, it may be interesting to note to what extent the Federal government is changing its bureaucratic mindset about what is good medicine and healthcare. The evidence: The National Institute of Health's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
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Seven Anxiety-Fighting Foods
Step aside, Prozac and Valium, and make way for some natural alternatives that, while they might not do as dramatic a job at relieving anxiety, certainly have the anxiety-relieving benefit that they have no nasty side effects whatever. Berries. Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries - any berries at all are loaded with vitamin C and other beneficial plant chemicals that counteract the human stress hormone cortisol. And the carbohydrates they contain are the good, complex kind. The body breaks them down into sugar slowly, so you don't experience a blood-sugar crash. Read more about Seven Anxiety-Fighting Foods
Japanese Kampo Medicine
The American public is becoming more accepting of innovative forms of medical treatment. Today most Western educated physicians accept acupuncture and Chinese medicine as a valid and alternative form of treatment for many medical issues, often supplementing standard medical practices and in some cases even supplanting it. However, there are many other indigenous medical traditions that have centuries of effective use. One such tradition is Japanese Kampo medicine.
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A Cancer Therapy Nearing Breakthrough
An approach to treating cancer known as monoclonal antibody therapy, that has already effectively proven itself, is on the threshold of becoming yet more powerful, according to an overview of recent research.
“We believe that antibody therapy has the capacity to immunize people against cancer,” said Louis Weiner, director of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University Medical Center. “Treatment modifications might be able to prolong, amplify and shape a continuous immune response to cancer cells.” Read more about A Cancer Therapy Nearing Breakthrough
Doctor Stirs Furor Over "Cure" for Alcoholism
An alcoholism-conquering testimonial by a French cardiologist is helping an obscure muscle relaxant become a lightning rod in the global medical community.
Olivier Ameisen, one of the top heart specialists in France and an associate professor of medicine at Cornell University’s Weill Cornell Medical College, wrote a book that’s now being published in the United States called The End of My Addiction, in which he details how he overcame his dependence on alcohol by self-administering the spasticity drug baclofen (Kemstro or Lioresal). Read more about Doctor Stirs Furor Over "Cure" for Alcoholism
Omega Fatty Acids on a Global Roll
A health craze over omega fatty acids is fueling a soaring global market for foods and drinks fortified with the biochemicals. The "healthy halo" around the compounds has been created by widespread public awareness of them, their scientifically proven health advantages, consumers' readiness to buy products enhanced with them, and a flood of positive media coverage.
Market research publisher Packaged Facts estimates that the global market expanded 36 percent between 2007 and 2008.
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Chiropractic's Effect on Learning Disorders and Dyslexia
Chiropractic care of the spine may stimulate nerve pathways to an area of the brain important to learning, resulting in enormous benefits to children with learning disabilities and dyslexia, according to a recent study.
"This review critically assessed eight previously published studies involving a total of 160 children," explained Swiss chiropractor Yannick Pauli, the research leader and president of the Swiss Chiropractic Pediatric Association. He specializes in the care of children afflicted by learning and behavioral disorders.
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Want a Good Sex Life? Drugs to Avoid
Today's pharmaceuticals have saved many lives and improved the quality of life for millions. But almost all such drugs have side effects that range from the merely annoying to the downright ugly. Such is the case with four common classes of pharmaceuticals that have been shown to have a disruptive effect on our sex lives. Following are some highlights about these medications and some ways of avoiding their use. Read more about Want a Good Sex Life? Drugs to Avoid
The Medicine Called Sleep
Deep, adequate sleep is like a healing medicine to the body. But the opposite is true, too. In fact, consistently poor or insufficient sleep can contribute to diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems and weight gain, according to experts at the Cleveland Clinic. Blood pressure, for example, rises and falls during sleep. But when sleep is interrupted, there can be an unhealthy impact on the blood pressure's normal variability, causing it to rise and setting off problems with the heart and arteries. Read more about The Medicine Called Sleep
St. John's Wort and Depression
Some studies show St. Johns wort helps alleviate depression, and some don't. But one government agency, one educational institution and a nonprofit biomedical group recently gave it a something of a thumbs-up. "There is some scientific evidence that St. John's wort is useful for treating mild to moderate depression," according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). And the University of Maryland Medical Center says that, "in numerous studies, St. John's wort has been effective in reducing depressive symptoms in those with mild to moderate but not severe [or major] depression." Read more about St. John's Wort and Depression
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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
Has spine pain from scoliosis been responsible for a change in your quality of life in Manhattan, NYC? Dr. Steven Shoshany, an accomplished and skilled Doctor of Chiropractic helps people find comfort and peace from struggles likes these.
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.
Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call: 914-908-5562
When you live with Back Pain, you should look for the means to live without pain. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC of Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in Mamaroneck, Westchester, NY can help you through Spinal Decompression, a cutting-edge technique that has been helping patients all over.
Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Call: 888-216-4182
Are you suffering from various joint pains caused by degenerative arthritis? Then you're in need of effective degenerative arthritis treatment. At Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center who offers state-of-the-art spinal decompression therapy utilizing the most advanced equipment.
Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call: 914-908-5562
You can't get out of bed, go to work, or play with your children. You've tried invasive medical treatments and pain medication but you've resigned yourself to living a life in pain. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS is a chiropractic doctor who offers proven, non invasive, back pain treatment in Westchester, New York, allowing patients to live lives free of pain.
Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant,
NJ
08742
Call: 888-516-6356
Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou D.C. near Shrewsbury, Monmouth County believes that the human body is very capable of healing itself without the help of medication but sometimes, it just needs a push in the right direction. That's why she treats the chronic pain of herniated or bulging disc with the help of the latest technology of Spinal Decompression.
Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
Florida
33463
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Are you finding yourself living with too much pain and muscle stiffness that you don't know what to do? Do you feel at the end of the road? If so, don't despair because there is help in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County. Dr. Miller and Associates can offer you Manipulation under Anesthesia or MUA, a type of back pain treatment that has helped many of Dr. Miller's patients, so it can help you.
Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
NYC,
NY
10032
Call: 888-857-1803
Are you tired of being obese? Have you tried exercise and diets, but nothing seems to work? Don't feel bad, many people today suffer from obesity. Often times, losing weight is impossible using traditional methods (diet and exercise). The reason is many people are genetically predisposed to obesity. Get the help you need from Dr. Marc Bessler, MD and the Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery. Dr. Bessler has been the director of Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery for over 10 years and specializes in many weight loss surgeries.
Dr. Daniel Royal
New Hope Medical
9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson,
Nevada
89074
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If you're dealing with stress, sleep deprivation, fatigue, or sore muscles, the key to getting better rests in consuming the right nutrients. With the assistance of Dr. Daniel Royal and his reliable staff at New Hope Medical in Las Vegas, Nevada, you can given be given the proper education about the type of nutrients that suit your particular health needs. They can provide you with IV therapies that will get you with the vitamins you need to effectively boost your physical, mental, or spiritual health. Remember how you feel inside and out is contingent upon on what you put into your body.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
Call: (888) 292-7798
Trying to find non-surgical treatments for L4-L5 Spondylolisthesis? Dr. Howard Goodman, DC, located in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY offers a non-surgical solution to his patients who have Spondylolisthesis, with Spinal decompression.
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Call: 1-888-697-2630
Looking for spinal decompression treatment? It is the non-surgical alternative for back pain or neck pain in the Tacoma, WA area offers advanced treatments such as the DRX9000. Get back to your active life with spinal decompression therapy.
Dr. Adrian Marcus
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Call: (888) 847-1821
Back pain can be quite an unmanageable condition, making unusually hard for you to tackle the simplest activities. Instead subjecting yourself to a reality full of restrictions and discomfort, it's time you take the initiative to do something more productive. That is receiving quality non-invasive treatment at The Back and Neck Pain Center of Greenwich in Fairfield County, CT. There, Dr. Adrian Marcus and his professional staff will join forces to ensure that you receive quality, comprehensive treatment that encompasses all your individual needs.
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
If you suffer from allergies and are looking for an effective alternative to drug treatments, turn to the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine. Located in Manhattan, NYC, this state of the art healing clinic is headed by Dr. Christopher Trahan, OMD, LAc who has years of experience in helping individuals get relief from allergies by administering natural and effective seasonal allergy treatments. At Olympus, their top priority is always the individual, so you will be sure to receive extraordinary personal care throughout your treatment process.
Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call: (888) 319-4510
Are backaches starting to interfere with your life? Dr. David Podell located in Bergen County, NJ, D.C. is a skilled and experienced chiropractor who can help ease the back pain and revive your healthy and active lifestyle. Dr. Podell works out of his offices in Edgewater, NJ at Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation. There, he offers a variety of non-surgical options for back pain relief, including spinal decompression.
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 think that chronic back pain is something you will always live with? You shouldn't have to, because there is a way to stop the pain. By receiving quality back pain management at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in the Greenwich Village area of NYC near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train, you will gain knowledge to successfully tackle your back pain. Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C, C.C.E.P., a board certified chiropractor, firmly believes that chronic pain is something you have to learn to relieve, not live with. With this goal in mind, he can provide you with the tools you need to return to a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Matt Bergtold
Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples,
FL
34102
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Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting millions of people in the United States. Located in Naples, Florida, Dr. Matt Bergtold, DC of Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center has extensive experience in various techniques to relieve pain. His techniques are time-tested and well-established and will make you feel comfortable and safe at Old Naples.
Dr. Frank Shallenberger
Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City,
NV
89703
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Pain from arthritis is crippling - it works its way into everything you do and saps your ability to enjoy things you used to. You feel so much older than you actually are. You just wish things could go back to the way they were. At the Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine, Dr. Frank Shallenberger, MD, HMD can effectively treat you and put you back on track for healthier happier living.
Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Call: (888) 898-7795
Neck pain. You've had it for so long and tried every treatment you can think of without result. It's discouraging, not to mention the neck pain still keeping you awake, still leaving you groaning every morning. You just want some relief! At Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management near the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC, pain specialist Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D. will help you rediscover what life can be like without neck pain.
Richard W. Walker Jr., MD
Healthe and Well PC
201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City,
Texas
77573
Call: 888-450-2599
Showing signs of aging? Suffer from age-related health conditions? At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD uses Bio-identical Hormone Replacement therapy. Bio-identical Hormone Replacement therapy is part of Dr. Walker's Age Management program. In this program He doesn't just deal with the conditions of aging, but goes after the root causes of these conditions, reducing or reversing the problem if possible.
Dr. Jeremy Meadows
Spinal Relief Center USA
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
Call: (888) 351-8612
With a pinched nerve causing your every move to be a painful one, it's no wonder that the simplest activities are so hard to tackle. Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC at Spinal Relief Center in Seattle, WA has a state of the art rehabilitation center where you relive the pain associated with a pinched nerve.
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