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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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Synergy Pain Relief
Synergy Pain Relief
2011 S. Washington Street
Naperville,
IL
60565
Call: 888-216-3329
Are you feeling continuous lumbar pain that just won't end? Are you tired of having to live with this condition on a daily basis? Then it's time for you choose another option, which is a life of comfort and productivity. At Synergy Pain Relief close to South Side Chicago, they are committed to deliver first-rate treatment that can have you living pain free once more.
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Caffeine Found to Reduce Pain of Exercise
A cup of coffee prior to intense exercise can make a workout more tolerable by modulating the way the nervous system processes pain, a recent study showed.
The study, published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, was done by Robert Motl, professor of kinesiology and community health at the University of Illinois. Read more about Caffeine Found to Reduce Pain of Exercise
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Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call: (203) 242-0165
It is very important for a mother-to-be to take care of her body, especially her nervous system, because it will directly affect the health of her child as well. Being the mother of 2 children, Dr. Risa Sloves and Dr. Joachim of Fairfield County, CT understand this completely. In fact she is currently 1 of 6 Chiropractic Physicians in Connecticut with Board Certification in Pregnancy and Pediatric Care and she is certified in the Webster Technique which helps breech babies get into the best possible position for birth.
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Does Belief in God Reduce Stress?
Finally researchers are exploring the biological value of belief in a Supreme Being. The good news, so to speak, is that belief in God can block anxiety and minimize stress. All this from a new study at the University of Toronto which explored differences of brains between believers and non-believers.
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Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan,
NY
10176
Call: (888) 898-7795
Neck pain can be sharp and aggravating, causing you to feel a huge decrease in your quality of life. If you or someone you know needs effective relief from neck pain look no further than Empire Physical Medicine and Pain Management. As a board certified physician, Dr. Steven Moalemi is dedicated to giving you safe and effective treatment along with personal and compassionate care. Finding the right type of treatment is the key to getting your life back on track. Empire Physical Medicine and Pain Management can provide you outstanding treatment close to those residing in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, NYC.
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Expert Commentary: Lisa Merrit, M.D. 01/07/2010
4 years ago, my mother was among the 1.3 million Americans who received a cancer diagnosis. My outgoing, immersed-in-the-arts community mom was as shocked and in disbelief as most patients are who receive the initial diagnosis.
Imagine standing in my shoes as a physician delivering the news to the woman who brought me into the world. To quell mom's fear, I was immediately calming and reassuring. Patients easily pick up on messages that express otherwise.
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Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
NJ
07663
Call: 888-283-6198
You don%u2019t have to live with lower back pain. If you are finding your mobility limited by back pain, there is help available. Severe back pain can have an impact on every aspect of your life %u2013 your job, your relationships, and your general sense of well being. In Bergen County New Jersey, Dr. Peter Ferraro can help. Dr. Ferraro uses MUA or manipulation under anesthesia to treat his patients. MUA can be used to treat many of the common causes of lower back pain. MUA is a non-surgical, non-invasive, and pain free procedure. Dr. Ferraro has performed over 5,000 MUA procedures, and is able to respond to patients specific needs.
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9 Benefits of Drinking Coffee
For people with sensitive nerves and stomachs, coffee can be an irritant. But for the 87 percent of Americans who drink coffee daily at an average of 8 ounces a day, there are many benefits. Here are nine of them:
Weight loss. Coffee stimulates the metabolism, so it’s hardly surprising that a study at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston found that serious coffee drinkers gained less weight over 12 years than less-serious ones, all other things being equal. Read more about 9 Benefits of Drinking Coffee
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Pamela Owens
At The Beach Chiropractic
6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach,
NC
28469
Call: 910-575-2225
Knee Pain can be extremely debilitating. Walking, sitting and even sleeping can cause you a great amount of grief. If you are living in Brunswick County, NC and are suffering from knee pain get the treatment you need from Dr. Pamela Owens of At The Beach Chiropractic. Many patients, who visit Dr. Owens in pain, leave feeling 100% healthy and never suffer from their symptoms again.
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7 Factors That Make Us Eat More Food
The amount we eat every day is a factor not only of our genetics, the strength of our willpower or our metabolic rate. A lot more is at work, such as:
Time of day. Each of us gets into routines that psychologically "tell" our bodies we need food at the same time each day. "Part of the reason you're hungry at noon is because that's the time you've eaten for the last 100 days," said Randy Seeley, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati. Read more about 7 Factors That Make Us Eat More Food
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Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
Florida
33463
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Close to 700,000 Americans have cerebral palsy with an additional 1,500 babies diagnosed every year. If you are one on these individuals and are looking for safe and effective care in or around Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL, Dr. Louis Miller has years of education, skill and a deep commitment to mastering the latest treatment techniques in treating Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Miller employs a friendly and knowledgeable staff at the Advanced Pain Relief Center who will be sensitive to your needs every step of the way throughout your treatment.
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Natural Therapies for the Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease
A recent study at Columbia University published in The Journal of American Medicine reported that diet and exercise may dramatically reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease. Several healthcare practitioners interviewed by Empowered Health News hailed the news supporting that natural and healthy living makes a difference in the prognosis of this disease.
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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
Are you tired of going on short-term diets? Do you feel chronically fatigued and think it is all part of a nutrition deficit? If so, contact the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine in NYC, and let Dr. Trahan help you with your nutrition problems.
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Gene Mutations Linked to Autism
Several common genetic mutations have just been found that are parts of the complex "jigsaw puzzle" of autism, three recent studies revealed. The mutations increase the risk for the psychoemotional developmental disorder that affects about one in 170 American children.
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Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call: (203) 242-0165
It’s very unfortunate when you’re forced to lose so much quality of life due to allergies and every spring breath brings back the same cold and flu symptoms you suffered through all winter. Life doesn’t have to be this way any longer. Dr. Joachim of Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. can help you get better and get rid of your allergies for good.
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Divorce, Weight Issues, Antidepressants Age the Face
A study on identical twins found that certain environmental factors can override genetics and dramatically add signs of age to a person’s face.
The key culprits are divorce, antidepressant use and weight gain or loss, according to findings published on the Web-based version of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Read more about Divorce, Weight Issues, Antidepressants Age the Face
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Dr. Jeremy Meadows
Spinal Relief Center USA
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
Call: (888) 351-8612
Has sciatica been disrupting your life? Sciatica results from the pinching of a nerve root in the lower spine, and can keep you from leading an active life, or enjoying the life you lead. Put an end to the pain and inconvenience sciatica can bring, with treatment by Dr. Jeremy Meadows, D.C., in the Seattle area.
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Yoga Reduces Fear of Falling Among Elderly
Taking yoga classes yields a slight but important decrease in the fear of falling among senior citizens, a recent study showed, as well as conferring greater lower-body flexibility and removing constraints on their leisure activities.
Fear of falling may have a significant impact on the health and quality of life of older adults because it causes them to curtail their social and physical activity. It has this effect even on those who have never fallen. Read more about Yoga Reduces Fear of Falling Among Elderly
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call: (888) 319-4510
Is back or neck pain forcing you to put 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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