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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.


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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.”


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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).


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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.


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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.


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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."


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Homeopathic Medicine Manhattan, NYC

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc.

Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc.

Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine

54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave) Suite 910
Manhattan, NY 10010

Call: (888)-530-0611

Do you want to improve your health but you don't want to involve contemporary medicines? Are you searching for someone to help boost your body, mind and spirit? If so, homeopathic medicine is the right way to go. In Manhattan NYC, Christopher Trahan O.M.D., LAc is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and a Licensed Acupuncturist (NY, NJ, NM) who incorporates Chinese and Western Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture and Homeopathy into his practice.


Spinal Decompression Shrewsbury, Monmouth County

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C.

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.


Chiropractic Doctor Naples, Florida

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center

689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples, FL 34102

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Contemporary chiropractic doctors can have several approaches to patient care- but all are unified on using non-invasive, non-medicated approaches, based on the use of manipulation treatment for mechanical musculoskeletal dysfunction of the spine and extremities. With over six years of training to become a Doctor of Chiropratic, this system of treatment is reported to have the highest patient satisfaction rate among various health care disciplines. If you need to find an experienced and board-certified Chiropractor, Dr. Matt Bergtold, DC of Naples, Florida should be your choice. His extensive experience with the most cutting edge techniques promise the most refined and individualized care available. He offers multiple treatments to thoroughly and effectively treat your problems.


PT 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

Living with constant pain is absolute misery. Back pain in particular is an awful companion to everyday life. It hurts when you sit, it hurts when you stand. It just plain hurts. But there is a doctor who understands your pain and wants to see you through it. Dr. Steve Shoshany of New York Integrative Medical and Rehab near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train can give you the quality PT you need. Physical Therapy aims to correct problems associated with the musculoskeletal system through the physical manipulation of joints, muscles and tendons. Dr. Shoshany is the one to choose to be your physical therapist.


Spinal Stenosis Manhattan NYC

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York, NY 10176

Call: (888) 898-7795

Back pain caused by Spinal Stenosis can heavily affect your life. With spinal stenosis, simple tasks such as grocery shopping or walking your dog can be stressful and aggravating. Conventional medical practices generally recommend painkillers, or, in some cases, surgery. However, while Painkillers tend to only temporarily relieve pain surgery tends to be highly expensive and at the same time carries great risk. At Empire Physical Medicine and Pain Management, safe and effective treatment is available at the hands of board certified and caring Dr. Steven Moalemi. He offers his clinical specialty to all those in the Manhattan , NYC area. 


Pinched Nerve Dutchess County, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Is the pain and discomfort from a pinched nerve causing you distress? Are you stuck in the in the search to find lasting relief? Have you even considered surgery because no other treatment plan has proven effective? At Westchester Spinal Decompression Center Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC offers the families of Dutchess County, New York with a safer option for lasting relief. With access to many of the best non-surgical techniques of yesterday and today, you no longer have rely on painkillers just to make it through the work day. The search for real treatment is over. Contact the Westchester Spinal Decompression center today.


Manhattan Metabolic Weight Loss

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

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.


Environmental Medicine Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC

201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League CIty, Texas 77573

Call: 888-450-2599

Concerned about your health and well-being? Most people don't notice many toxins they're exposed to each day. Whether its mold, heavy-metals, allergies or chemical sensitivities, there are countless man made contaminants in our environment that contribute to illness and disease. Environmental Medicine focuses on responding and removing poisonous substances before they can damage your health. At Healthe and Well, PC, Richard W. Walkers' Jr., MD prime objective is to bring your wellness to optimal levels. If you or a loved one is looking for a safer and healthier way to live, contact Dr. Walkers practice in Pasadena, Texas today.


Anti-Aging Medicine Carson City, Nevada

Dr. Frank Shallenberger

Dr. Frank Shallenberger

Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine

1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City, NV 89703

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As time moves on, we show more and more of the signs of age. Wrinkles are just the tip of the iceberg for most people; a lack of energy and a generally slower, less active lifestyle are common characteristics that greatly affect how we act on a daily basis. But what if we could slow down this process? At the Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine in Carson City, Nevada, patients can maintain their energy levels with the help and expertise of Dr. Frank Shallenberger.


Chronic Back Pain Treatment Tacoma, WA

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland, Washington 98034

Call: (888) 351-8612

If you are suffering from chronic back pain, spinal decompression therapy at Spinal Relief Center USA can give you the treatment you need. Dr. Jeremy Meadows in the Tacoma, WA area uses the latest technology for all his patients. The DRX9000 is used to get patients results they can feel.


Bulging Disc Fairfield County, CT

Dr. Adrian Marcus

Dr. Adrian Marcus

Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.

100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich, CT 06830

Call: (888) 847-1821

If you're aching from a serious bulging disc, and have found other modes of care to be ineffective, then it's time you look elsewhere. At The Back and Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, Dr. Adrian Marcus and his reliable staff can provide you with effective care that is designed to treat your unique condition, ensuring that you will not only experience considerable relief, but a return to a fulfilling, active lifestyle.


Spinal Decompression New Jersey

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069

Call: 888-897-4870

Has back pain caused a slowdown in your active lifestyle? Does neck pain make getting full night of sleep impossible? Then the odds are you've tried both over-the-counter and prescription drugs, and still can't find lasting relief. You don't have to consider risky and expensive surgery to end the pain. Spinal Decompression technology has helped countless people around the world through safe, effective and affordable non-surgical pain relief. If you're ready to take real steps to end the pain, Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC is ready to use his years of experience and innovative treatments help you end the pain. The Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center of New Jersey is only a phone call away.


Spinal Decompression Loudoun County, Virginia

 Empowered Doctor

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Medical Professionals Only, VA 20166

Call: 1-888-697-2630

Are you experiencing chronic back pain? Have you tried several treatments without experiencing long term pain relief? Spinal decompression therapy is something different. Spinal decompression is a non-surgical, non-invasive, and drug free way of successfully treating back pain. At Potomac Family & Sports Chiropractic Center in Sterling, Virginia, Dr. Alex McMinn uses spinal decompression therapy for low back and neck pain patients.


Non Surgical Back Pain Treatment Using Spinal Decompression Therapy Manhattan

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan, NY 10012

Call: (888) 435-7155

Effective treatment for back pain doesn't have to be frightening; spinal decompression therapy is non surgical and gets results that last. A simple procedure that stretches the spine slightly to allow bulging or herniated discs to retreat back to their natural positions, the concept is to build negative pressure inside of the failing disc which will suck the material back into the center and promote healing. Dr. Steven Shoshany of New York Integrative Medical and Rehab uses the DRX 9000 spinal decompression table to help people say goodbye to back pain, neck pain, and other symptoms brought on by disc malfunction.


Degenerative Disc Disease Astoria, Long Island City, Queens

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

Degenerative disc disease is a tough condition to live with, especially when it affects every aspect of your daily life for the worse. As a person suffering from constant pain caused by this disorder, you should really take measures that are effective in giving you relief as well as the opportunity to improve your performance level when it comes to fulfilling everyday tasks. Dr. Howard Goodman, DC, in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY, will deliver comprehensive care that will help give your lifestyle that turnaround it needs, so you can resume living your life without pain.


Neck Pain Treatment Uptown Manhattan, New York City

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan, NY 10176

Call: (888) 898-7795

Living with neck pain is not living a full life. So if you are suffering from neck pain and are seeking treatment that does not involve surgery, Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management where the Director, Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D., can offer you alternatives that work. He incorporates FDA-cleared spinal decompression to help patients who have been feeling the pain for years. Based not far from Uptown Manhattan, New York City, you can get neck pain treatment that works without the worries of surgery.


Age Management Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Daniel Royal

Dr. Daniel Royal

New Hope Medical

9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074

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Aging can be a difficult thing to deal with. It is normal to experience fatigue, depression, memory loss, loss of sex drive, hair loss, and various other decreases in function in our bodies. At New Hope Medical Center in the Las Vegas area, Dr. Daniel Royal uses hormone replacement and lifestyle management techniques to restore youthfulness to his clients and maintain wellness without the harmful side effects of synthetic hormones. Age management can be that much easier with the right help.


Back Pain New Jersey

Dr. David Podell, DC

Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation

115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 07020

Call: (888) 319-4510

If you've been suffering from back pain, an innovative solution called spinal decompression can help you. Dr. David Podell DC in New Jersey uses spinal decompression to effectively treat back pain and can make a difference in your life.


Fibromyalgia Jupiter, Palm Beach County

Dr. Louis Miller

Dr. Louis Miller

Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida

6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33463

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Have you been living with muscle or joint pain and want it to stop? Are you feeling low in energy and can't sleep? You sound like you have the symptoms of Fibromyalgia which can ruin your daily life. Dr. Louis Miller, based in Jupiter, Palm Beach County is a professional and licensed nutritionist who can help to treat the pain using his holistic therapy methods.


Spine Pain 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

Is spine pain becoming intolerable? New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in New York offers technologically advanced pain management. Founder, Dr. Steven Shoshany specializes in performing spinal decompression therapy to produce long-term pain relief. Patients can expect nutrition and lifestyle couseling in addition to massage and physical therapies to improve their well being.