Tree Bark Found to Improve Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Osteoarthritis of the knee affects millions and is one of the five leading causes of disability among the elderly. A recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research reveals Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, improved physical function by 52 percent in cases of patients suffering from osteoarthritis. The condition develops due to the gradual loss of cartilage elasticity that leads to it hardening and beginning to crack. As a result, the cartilege is more prone to damage and erosion by use or injury and often leads to pain, swelling, a decrease in joint motion, stiffness, or the formation of bone spurs. Current treatments include regular exercise and pain relievers such as NSAIDS and COX-2 inhibitor pills to relieve pain and stiffness. In severe cases, cortisone shots can decrease inflammation in the joint and extreme cases include joint replacement operations. (Read more about Tree Bark Found to Improve Osteoarthritis Symptoms)
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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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Physiotherapy Shows Benefits Following Knee Replacement Surgery
According to a recent study published on bmj.com, physiotherapy can improve the daily lives of osteoarthritis patients who have undergone knee replacement surgery. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of disability found in oler people, so total knee replacement surgery is a routinely performed procedure. Since some patients continue to experience problems with everyday tasks shortly after surgery, researchers reviewed data to determine if short term physiotherapy is an effective solution. (Read more about Physiotherapy Shows Benefits Following Knee Replacement Surgery)
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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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Spinal Decompression for Lower Back Pain
Spinal Decompression provides an alternative to surgery in many cases of lower back pain caused by herniated discs.
A herniated disc is a condition of the disc. The disc a jelly-like material between two bones in your spine. There is a middle section called a nucleus and an outer band called an annulus. As we age the outer band, or the annulus, which is a collagen based tissue, begins to break down. The nucleus, which is in the middle, migrates outside and puts pressure on the spinal nerve causing either pain or dysfunction. (Read more about Spinal Decompression for Lower Back Pain)
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HEALTHWRAP SECOND HAND SMOKERS
According to new research out of the American Heart Association, exposure to secondhand smoke results in a disproportionate rise in markers that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Rather than relying on participants’ self-reporting of exposure to secondhand smoke, researchers measured the level of cotinine in the participants’ blood. (Read more about HEALTHWRAP SECOND HAND SMOKERS)
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FDA Drug Approval Conflicts of Interest
Here in America, the medications which your doctor prescribes, and which your pharmacist dispenses are carefully studied: going through not one, not two, but three phases of clinical trials usually at multiple medical centers.
The process involves typically thousands of patients over a course of years.
The food and drug administration often decides to approve a medication based on the recommendation of an advisory committee composed of outside scientific experts.
But according to new research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, after all the careful data collection, that near-final step of approval is frequently put into the hands of those with close ties or a financial investment in the company making the drug, and in the opinion of some, de-legitimizing the entire drug approval process. (Read more about FDA Drug Approval Conflicts of Interest)
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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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ACUPUNCTURE FOR KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
If you’ve tried all the pain medicines, the heat packs, and you still have aching knees, there’s new evidence that acupuncture might help with your osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint disease, and the most common location for osteoarthritis is, in fact, the knee. And with our aging baby boomers, more and more of us are going to have to deal with this problem, which is hardly insignificant. (Read more about ACUPUNCTURE FOR KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS)
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Hip Fracture
1 in 4 people will ultimately die from complications caused by a hip fracture. Each year in the United States, there are 350,000 hip fractures. (Read more about Hip Fracture)
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Austin Chiropractic Center
Austin Chiropractic Center
6800 West Gate Blvd, Ste 117
Austin,
TX
78745
Call 512-371-6936
If you have been dissatisfied by traditional medicine's reliance on dangerous drug treatments and invasive surgery in treating a Bulging Disc, or are simply looking for effective natural care, Dr. James Edwards, DC is the back pain specialist to turn to in Austin, Texas. Operating out of the state of the art Austin Chiropractic Center, Dr. Edwards and his team of licensed professionals have the experience and tools needed to effectively ease your pain by healing its source.
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ExtenTrac Certified Practices
ExtenTrac Certified Practices
120 Bethpage Road Ste 200
Hicksville,
NY
11801
Call 888-829-9895
If the constant aches and pains of your back have left you unable to sleep or move comfortably, then it is imperative to get professional help immediately. ExtenTrac Certified Practices, located in Nassau County, New York, uses the most advanced technology to soothe their ailing patients.
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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
If you are suffering from a spinal related disorder and are looking for effective natural care, look no further than the Waterfront Institute. Located in Bergen County, NJ, this innovative clinic is headed by the renowned Chiropractic Dr. David Podell, DC and has the most advanced noninvasive technology to accompany the healing hands of an entire team of licensed professionals. Dr. Podell has over ten years of experience in effectively administering Spinal Decompression treatment technologies and building specific plans that are right for the individual patient.
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Joint Effort Chiropractic
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
Have pain in your lower back or neck? Ready to try chiropractic care? Consider Dr. Jonathan Donath at the Joint Effort Chiropractic in White Plains, New York for your treatment. The medical team there will work to develop a long-lasting solution to your pain instead of a quick fix that will leave you hurting in a few days.
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Dr. Adrian Marcus
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Call (888) 847-1821
Are you looking for a healthy and multidisciplinary way to increase your health? Do you want to help yourself under the care of professionals who offer a diverse approach to medicine? With integrative medicine at the Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C. in Fairfield, Connecticut, you can optimize your health with help from Dr. Adrian Marcus.
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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
Don't let the pain of scoliosis leave you uncomfortable with your body. Quality treatment and relief is available in Norwalk, CT. Dr. Risa Sloves, DC at Associates in Family Chiropractic has been treating patients with scoliosis for sixteen years.
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Progressive Medical Centers of America
Spherios Medical Center
5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 74
Alpharetta,
GA
30033
Call (888) 329-9640
If you are constantly experiencing muscle pain, joint pin, bone pain or fatigue you may be suffering from a condition known as fibromyalagia, which is a chronic disease that affects thousands of Americans each year. In Alpharetta, Georgia Spherios Medical Center has a highly trained staff that is always available to answer and can offer you relief for your fibromyalagia pain.
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Dr. Howard Goodman
Herniated Disc Center
15 Park Avenue (Btw 34-35th St)
Manhattan,
NY
10016
Call (888) 292-7798
Para el dolor crónico de espalda, su respuesta es Spine Force. El Dr. Howard Goodman en New York City le proporciona alivio a su dolor crónico con un cuidado quiropráctico especializado. El Dr. Goodman ofrece en su práctica una estabilización central exclusiva y altos protocolos de revitalización para asegurar que los pacientes permanezcan saludables después del tratamiento.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10014
Call (888) 435-7155
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab offers Spinal Disc Decompression Therapy for spinal problems in Manhattan, New York City, NYC and NY. At New York Integrative patients can receive state-of-the-art treatments, combined with advanced spinal correction and exercise and lifestyle advice. Chiropractors here use chiropractic techniques that are non-surgical and non-invasive to ensure long-term results for clients.
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ExtenTrac Certified Practices
ExtenTrac Certified Practices
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
New York,
NY
10017
Call 888-855-6488
If your suffering from debilitating back pain just getting out of bed can be a challenge. Living with it, just hoping it will "go away," can often cause the condition to worsen. Don't let it. Make the next step with treatment from an ExtenTrac Certified Practice in Manhattan. You will experience world class equipment and groundbreaking methods in order to offer you the freedom that comes from living without back pain.
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Dr. Gordon Kuang, DC
Brooklyn Chiropractic Center
8804 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn,
NY
11209
Call (888) 248-1773
Is nagging back pain preventing you from living a normal and functional life? Are you suffering from back pain and trying to find a chiropractor who can give you the quality care you need? Then there is no need to look any further. Quality care is just right around the corner at Brooklyn Chiropractic Center in Brooklyn, NYC, where Dr. Gordon Kuang, DC is a qualified doctor of chiropractic with the techniques and expertise to thoroughly treat your condition.
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Dr. Wayne Poller, DC
Bergen Spine and Rehabilitation LLC
161 N Washington Ave
Bergenfield,
NJ
07621
Call (888) 802-4127
If you are tired of suffering from headaches and backaches, then you need a Chiropractic Adjustment from Dr. Wayne Poller, DC in Bergenfield, New Jersey in Bergen County.
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Dr. James Dautel
Orange Park Chiropracic Center
784 Blanding Boulevard
Orange Park,
Florida
32065
Call 888-245-0205
Finding the right Chiropractor is essential in successfully easing your pain and providing long term care for chronic disorders. In Bradford County, Florida, a talented group of healers is led by renowned Chiropractor Dr. James Dautel. At his cutting edge Orange Park Chiropractic Center, you will be treated with FDA cleared, noninvasive technology proven to alleviate many different types of back pain.
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Southern California Spine Center
San Diego,
CA
92108
Call
If you are dissatisfied with the failings of traditional medicine or are simply looking for safe and effective noninvasive care, it is very important that you turn to a professional with years of experience to accompany the most innovative technology in easing pain while increasing your functionality. If you live in or around San Diego, California, look no further than Dr. Michael Mountain. Dr. Mountain operates out of the state-of-the-art Southern California Spine Center and will give you personal care that is rare to find in any medical facility within a comfortable healing environment.
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Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
FL
33463
Call (888) 245-0860
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.
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US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-834-5028
It can feel like there is no escape when the terrible pain in your back has turned all the little pleasures in life into nightmares. You%u2019ve thought about surgery, but the possible complications make you nervous. Laser spinal surgery at US Imaging, Inc. in Houston, Texas is the answer.
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Dr. Roger W. Spencer, M.D.
MUA Center of Orlando
132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Call 888-232-8152
If you're hesitant about surgery or worry about the pain involved with chiropractic treatments for severe neck pain, you should know there are other options. At the Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) Center of Orlando Dr. Roger D. Spencer utilizes anesthesia to achieve "twilight" sedation where manipulations can be performed without pain-trained psychological resistance.
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Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Call (888) 282-1203
Dr. Spiaggia and his team at Performance Rehabilitation want nothing more than to leave their clients feeling satisfied and fully capable of performing activities that once seemed beyond their ability due to their condition. In order to achieve this desired effect, Dr. Spiaggia has combined his expertise with that of a massage therapist and physical therapist, to make certain that their clients receive effective integrative care that encompasses every end of treatment. Patients can receive a multitude of treatments according to what would best treat their individual set of symptoms. Regardless of the degree of complexity of their case, Dr. Spiaggia make it their main objective to develop a treatment plan that would best suit the specific needs of each client.
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Pamela Owens
At The Beach Chiropractic
6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach,
NC
28469
Call 888-890-0649
The advancements in the field of Chiropractic care have advanced dramatically in the last ten years, allowing professionals to ease chronic disorders thought at one time to be untreatable. If you live in or around Brunswick County and are seeking safe, noninvasive care, Dr. Pamela Owens and her friendly team have dedicated their lives to effective care proven to offer relief for a wide range of disorders while simultaneously improving mobility. You will be welcomed with open arms to this comfortable healing environment with a growing reputation for extraordinary personal care.
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South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita,
CA
91902
Call 888-337-9408
Are you experiencing a shooting crippling pain in your back every time you bend forward or when getting into your car? After you've been sitting for long periods of time, do you find that you can't move without the same debilitating pain? Or maybe you're a person who experiences the pain all the time. There's no special trigger, it's just always there, nagging at you. You may have been told there is no solution. You may have given up. Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME, Director of the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, CA wants to let you know that there is hope for lasting pain relief.
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