Waiting May Reduce Need for Back Surgery
New studies demonstrate that waiting may be the best alternative to back surgery.
Approximately 1.5 million back surgeries are performed worldwide. These surgeries are performed to address painful problems associated with slipped or misaligned disks. Intransient sciatica and other lower back conditions are extremely painful and can impact the quality of life of those afflicted. New research though suggests that 75% of such cases will improve on their own if left untreated. (Read more about Waiting May Reduce Need for Back Surgery)
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ACUPUNCTURE AND FIBROMYALGIA
There is new hope for the millions of americans suffering from fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain, stiffness and fatigue for unknown reasons. It affects between three and six percent of Americans, mainly women.
Treating the disorder using western medicine can be frustrating. This is why many are now turning to old, eastern medicine for an answer. (Read more about ACUPUNCTURE AND FIBROMYALGIA)
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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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Electroacupuncture May Improve GERD Symptoms
A recent Chinese study reported in an issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology has found that electroacupuncture at the Pericardium Meridian Point 6 (or PC6) may decrease the frequency of symptoms behind GERD. The researchers found elctroacupuncture to decrease the GERD inducing transient lower sphincter relaxation function (or TLESR) in cats. This effect appeared to act at the brain stem, and may be mediated through nitric oxide and mu-opioid receptors. (Read more about Electroacupuncture May Improve GERD Symptoms)
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What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Dr. Sattesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses Peripheral Arterial Disease, who is at risk, why it is important to be screened and current treatments. (Read more about What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?)
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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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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
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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Back Pain
There's a good chance you or someone you care about has suffered with back pain that lasts a long time.
Back pain is the second leading symptom seen by doctors in the United States.
Now, one might think a powerful group of pain medicines can help relieve the agony.
But it appears, their effectiveness, at least with back pain, might be overblown.
Chronic back pain--meaning, pain that lasts more than three months--is reported in 19 percent of working adults. That's one in five!
Thambal Yima will tell you first hand how debilitating it can be. She suffered five herniated discs, and two fractures a couple of years ago. “I went through all kinds of medical treatments. I was in so much pain to get up on the examination table I would scream.”
She came in in intractable pain, certainly, sounding like someone, if there was someone, who would benefit from opioid pain medicines…drugs in the morphine family.
These are drugs like fentanyl, percocet, oxycontin, and vicodin. They are powerful pain killers. But according to new research in the annals of internal medicine, the difference in pain relief between these medicines and placebo was not significantly different long term, believe it or not. (Read more about Back Pain)
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Massage Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
No one said getting old is all fun. After 40 or 50 or 60 years of walking, running, and playing sport, the knees start to wear down.
Make no mistake, osteoarthritis is a serious condition.
It limits what people can do, affects quality of life, and can lead to disability and lost days of work.
Yes, there are medicines for it, but treatment isn'’t perfect.
Patrick Russo is only 43 but from years of high school football, osteoarthritis of the knee has set in big time. “"I have a Dalmatian who has to be in the park every day, so with her it got to be a real hassle because walking just hurt",” says Patrick. "“I don’'t like to take drugs for pain or any of that stuff, so I tried to find something that would help alleviate the pain.”"
Dr. Adam Perlman, of UMDNJ, says, “"We don’'t know how to cure it, and many of the treatments can have their own side effects such as irritation of the stomach from medications people might take, or other side effects of those medications.”"
But maybe something as simple as a massage could be the answer for Patrick and the millions of Americans who suffer from knee osteoarthritis.
According to new research in the archives of internal medicine, Swedish massage of the knee appears to provide lasting relief from osteoarthritis related pain, stiffness, and loss of physical function. (Read more about Massage Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis)
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call (888) 319-4510
When you have severe arm pain, you realize just how important your arms are. You can't write or type properly, driving is a nightmare and even eating is difficult. Though the source of your arm pain difficult to pinpoint, the solution may be easier than you think if you know who to turn to. Dr. David Podell, DC may have the treatment you're looking for at The Waterfront Institute in Bergen County.
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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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Lawrence Hospital Center - Rehab Therapy
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 245-5611
The trained professionals who staff the Lymphedema Therapy department of Lawrence Hospital can help you to get back on the road to health and greater mobility. These physical therapist have undergone specialized training, and can offer the care and support you need.
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Dr. Dan Putnam
Auto Injury Recovery Clinic of Jacksonville
1437 Flagler Ave.
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
Call 904-677-8972
Auto Injuries and the excruciating pain and discomfort that come with it can linger for months after an accident. The victim's aches, pains, and discomforts are often unable to be effectively treated by treatments that depend on medications or surgical procedures. In Jacksonville, Florida, Dan Putnam, LMT and his dedicated team of professionals at the Auto Recovery Clinic of Jacksonville have dedicated their lives to treating each patient that walks through their doors with safe and effective alternative and complementary forms of medicine.
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Dr. Valencie Exceus
High Point Healing and Wellness
2655 East Oakland Park Blvd #6
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
33306
Call (888) 245-1268
If you have a serious acne problem, that can put a damper on your self image, making it hard for you to get on each day feeling confident. While there are many at home acne treatments and formulas available in today's market, they often do not provide you with the long-term, dramatic results you are looking for. Dr. Valencie Exceus is an expert in providing solutions to problems with Acne. At High Point Healing and Wellness in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Dr Exceus utilizes a combination of treatments customized each patients. As you heal she adjust her treatment in just the right amounts. Her special skill in this area was developed as she did in depth research and learned to heal herself from her own severe acne problem that doctors had given up on. She now shares her successful method in helping others to heal.
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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
If you are living with back pain, then you are here to look for a lower back pain treatment that can give you long-term relief. Other treatments or failed surgeries can be expensive and frustrating when they don't work. Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME at the South
Coast Spine Center can help. If you are in San Diego, California, the relief you need is just a phone call away.
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Dr. Brazelia Lazzari
Absolute Balance of Life Health and Wellness Center
98 South Federal Highway
Boca Raton,
FL
33432
Call 888-229-3617
If you or your child is suffering from ADD/ADHD and are looking for natural care that does not depend on a continual medication program, viable alternatives can be found in the ancient art of Chinese medicine and Acupuncture.
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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
IIf you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from Neck Pain and are looking for a viable alternative to drug treatment and surgery, chiropractic care may be the answer that is right for you. For those living in, or around, Brunswick County, NC, look no further then the At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center. At this state of the art facility, Dr. Pamela Owens and her entire staff will offer you extraordinary personal care that is non-invasive, non-surgical, and effective at easing your pain while increasing your functionality.
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Dr. Dan Putnam
Auto Injury Recovery Clinic of Jacksonville
1437 Flagler Ave.
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
Call 904-677-8972
Stress can impact not only your emotional state, but also your physical well being. It can create a host of substantial issues that over time can weaken your body's defenses. Some people turn to different medications, supplements and other remedies for each headache, back pains, and other stress-induced ailments that may occur. But if taking all sorts of pills increases your stress, and then find relief with Daniel S. Putnam, LMT of Jacksonville, Florida who practices total body wellness. Putnam, LMT has a referral network of chiropractors, Spinal Decompression doctors, Acupuncturists, and MD's. He can direct you to them if you need their assistance.
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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
If you're tossing and turning at night, or feeling fatigued almost everyday from Fibromyalgia, then your condition is quite severe. Instead of letting your condition become more disruptive to your everyday functioning, you should consider receiving an effective alternative to traditional treatment. At The Beach Chiropractic Health Center in Brunswick County, NC is where Dr. Pamela Owens and her team are dedicated to delivering top of the line chiropractic care that is effective in helping their clients reach their target health goals. They don't believe in just correcting existing conditions, but also helping their clients avoid the future risk of pain, injury, and other problems associated with their health.
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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
Are you suffering from constant headaches? Do you have trouble thinking because your head is pounding? If so, get the treatment you need from Dr. Pamela Owens of At The Beach Chiropractic. She is a board certified chiropractor who has years of experience using non-invasive homeopathic techniques to relieve your pain. At The Beach Chiropractic has helped the people of Brunswick County, NC get the quality care for which they were searching.
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Dr. Valencie Exceus
High Point Healing and Wellness
2655 East Oakland Park Blvd #6
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
33306
Call (888) 245-1268
With the hectic lives we lead these days, it's easy to get worn down. In Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Valencie Exceus, AP, DOM is an expert at administering a tremendous range of natural treatments designed to remove toxins and naturally aiding the body in rejuvenating its strength and vitality. She operates out of the beautiful High Point Healing Center and works alongside a talented group of professionals.
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Dr. Valencie Exceus
High Point Healing and Wellness
2655 East Oakland Park Blvd #6
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
33306
Call (888) 245-1268
Nagging stress and pain can damage every area of your life. Maybe it's time to call upon the wisdom of two thousand years of acupuncture. To find an acupuncturist in Fort Lauderdale, FL, you don't have to go any further than Highpoint Healing and Wellness.
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Dr. Brazelia Lazzari
Absolute Balance of Life Health and Wellness Center
98 South Federal Highway
Boca Raton,
FL
33432
Call 888-229-3617
Dr. Brazelia Lazzari of Absolute Balance of Life Health and Wellness Center in South Palm Beach, South Florida would be honored to speak with you about maintaining the wellness of your child naturally.
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Dr. Brazelia Lazzari
Absolute Balance of Life Health and Wellness Center
98 South Federal Highway
Boca Raton,
FL
33432
Call 888-229-3617
If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from digestive problems and have found little relief through traditional medical care, the solutions that can ease your pain may be found in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. In Boca Raton, FL, look to the Absolute Balance of Life Center where Dr. Barzelia Lazzari and her talented staff are experts in eastern medicine and will work with you every step of the way.
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Dr. Valencie Exceus
High Point Healing and Wellness
2655 East Oakland Park Blvd #6
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
33306
Call (888) 245-1268
If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from stress and anxiety and are seeking natural and effective Anxiety Treatment in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, turn to the High Point Healing Center. Dr. Valencie Exceus, AP, DOM and her friendly team of professionals are experts at using acupuncture in successfully easing a growing number of stress and anxiety symptoms for patients. They will work with you every step of the way in administering extraordinary personal care before, during, and after your treatment.
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Dr. Valencie Exceus
High Point Healing and Wellness
2655 East Oakland Park Blvd #6
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
33306
Call (888) 245-1268
Obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States and should be taken very seriously due to associated health risks. If dietary and exercise programs have been unsuccessful in reshaping your body and if you wish to avoid the dangers associated with invasive surgery, turn to Dr. Valencie Exceus, AP, DOM in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She is an expert in an array of treatments that naturally and non-surgically has proven to be effective weight loss tools.
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Dr. Brazelia Lazzari
Absolute Balance of Life Health and Wellness Center
98 South Federal Highway
Boca Raton,
FL
33432
Call 888-229-3617
Are you suffering from digestive problems? It doesn't matter how serious or how minor you think your problem may be. You need to call Dr. Brazelia Lazzari of Absolute Balance of Life Health and Wellness Center in South Palm Beach County, South Florida
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Arizona Back Institute
Arizona Back Institute
8575 E. Princess Drive Suite 215
Scottsdale,
AZ
85255
Call (888) 812-6277
When back pain is turning your life upside down, it's time that you fight your condition heads on by receiving quality care. While there are many medications out there that supposedly treat your condition, hardly any of them will grant you the considerable relief you deserve and the majority of them will bring about many unpleasant side effects. VAX-D decompression therapy, on the other hand, works differently. Not only will it greatly reduce your pain, but it is also proven to be safe and comfortable. At the Arizona Back Institute in Phoenix, you can find a well trained chiropractor who will deliver this revolutionary procedure using a great deal of skill and delicate care.
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