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Detoxifying the Body Story

Detoxifying the Body

In today's world, many dangerous chemicals are poured into our foods and into the environment, and our bodies have become a dumping ground for toxic chemicals like acrylamide, sodium nitrate, phytic acid, and hydrogenated oils. Some people have chemicals in their tissues that were never intended for the human body - such as rocket fuel, mercury, lead and others. We know very little about the effects these burdens have on the human body. (Read more about Detoxifying the Body)

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ACUPUNCTURE AND FIBROMYALGIA Story

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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Women With Depression At Risk For Osteoporosis Story

Women With Depression At Risk For Osteoporosis

A study from the National Institute of Mental Health has found that women who suffer from depression are more likely to enter menopause with an increased risk of bone fractures. Researchers report that 17% of women with depression had decreased bone mass in the femoral neck, compared to 2% of women who did not have depression. Additionally, low bone mass in the lumbar spine was found in 20% of depressed women, compared to 9% who were not depressed. The researchers theorized that women with depression have overactive immune systems that produce a chemical known as IL-6. This chemical is associated with bone loss as well as promoting inflammation. During adolescence, bone mass reaches its peak and begins to decline through the rest of life, thinning at a faster rate after a woman undergoes menopause. (Read more about Women With Depression At Risk For Osteoporosis)

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The Impact of Globalization on the Future of Medicine Story

The Impact of Globalization on the Future of Medicine

Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the impact of globalization on the future of modern medicine. He sees that because of the economic pressures on the cost of health care different nations will be more open to working together. There will be increased traveling between nations, as well as sharing intellectual and financial resources. Ultimately he paints an optimistic picture where a new creativity that will lead to the innovative solutions. (Read more about The Impact of Globalization on the Future of Medicine)

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The Most Alarming Health Stories of 2007 Story

The Most Alarming Health Stories of 2007

With a new year full of it's own surprises soon to be underway, now is a good time to reflect on the most shocking medical stories of 2007.

5. For Older Men Low Levels of Testosterone Can Be.. Fatal?

We don't usually associate testosterone levels in men with matters of life and death. However, research revealed that older men with low levels of testosterone were 40 percent more likely to die during an 18 year period. It's not certain if testosterone supplements are safe or effective at reducing mortality. Researchers recommend lifestyle changes to prevent or decrease incidence of obesity. (Read more about The Most Alarming Health Stories of 2007)

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The Top Wellness Stories of 2007 Story

The Top Wellness Stories of 2007

The new year is fast approaching and it's time to start thinking about those yearly resolutions. Here are some suggestions from the top 2007 wellness stories on how to begin 2008 with a healthy and refreshing lifestyle. (Read more about The Top Wellness Stories of 2007)

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Smoking Associated With Risk of Diabetes Story

Smoking Associated With Risk of Diabetes

A recent study from the University of Lausanne looked at 25 studies involving over 1 million patients and found that smokers had a 44% increased risk of type 2 diabetes compared with non-smokers. Researchers believe smoking may be one of the last pieces of the diabetes risk puzzle that could help identify who is at the greatest risk. The study found that for individuals who smoked at least 20 cigarettes a day, the increased risk of developing diabetes rose to 61%. For lighter smokers, the risk was 29% higher than a non-smoker and the risk of developing diabetes is 23% higher in former smokers. (Read more about Smoking Associated With Risk of Diabetes)

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Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There Story

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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What is Barrett's Esophagus? Story

What is Barrett's Esophagus?

Video: Dr. Jonathan Cohen of the Concorde Medical Group discusses Barrett's Esophagus

Barrett's esophagus (sometimes called Barrett's syndrome, CELLO, columnar epithelium lined lower (o)esophagus or colloquially as Barrett's) refers to an abnormal change (metaplasia) in the cells of the lower end of the esophagus thought to be caused by damage from chronic acid exposure, or reflux esophagitis.[1] Barrett's esophagus is found in about 10% of patients who seek medical care for heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux). It is considered to be a premalignant condition and is associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer.[2]
The condition is named after Dr. Norman Barrett, Australian-born British surgeon at St Thomas' Hospital, who described the condition in 1957.[3] (Read more about What is Barrett's Esophagus?)

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Yogurt Consumption Linked to Healthier Body Weights for Women Story

Yogurt Consumption Linked to Healthier Body Weights for Women

Research conducted by The General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition finds that women who eat yogurt frequently are less likely to be overweight and more likely to meet the recommended daily intake of important nutrients, like calcium and vitamin D. The fourteen day study followed the diets of approximately 3,000 women ages 19 and older. Thirteen percent of these women ate three or more servings of yogurt over a two week period. In this group, the women on average had a 15% lower body mass index compared with women who consumed no yogurt. (Read more about Yogurt Consumption Linked to Healthier Body Weights for Women)

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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.

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Alternative Cancer Treatment Florida

Dr. Bridget Freeman

Dr. Bridget Freeman

Atlantis Medical Center PA
1617 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
Call 888-537-5454

Being diagnosed with cancer can be a scary experience. However, with proper care administered by professionals, many have been able to overcome their disorders and lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Dr. Bridget Freeman, MD, has been helping patients with the most innovative Alternative Cancer Treatments for years at the Atlantis Medical Center in Florida. The top priority of Dr. Freedman and her staff is always the individual, so you will be sure to be comfortable every step of the way throughout your treatment.

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Anti Aging Therapies and Counseling Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Daniel Royal

Dr. Daniel Royal

New Hope Medical
9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074
Call 888-894-9514

Are you constantly looking for new products and techniques that can help you live a longer healthier life? If so, Dr. Daniel Royal of New Hope Medical in Las Vegas, Nevada can offer you a number of anti-aging and age-management procedures that will make you feel young again.

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Back Pain Loudoun County, Virginia

Dr. Alex McMinn

Dr. Alex McMinn

Potomac Family & Sports Chiropractic Center
21351 Gentry Drive, Suite 125
Sterling, VA 20166
Call (703) 879-1109

If your back pain has made you suffer, then it's time to get help. See Dr. Alex McMinn in Fairfax County, Virginia today so you can be on your way to optimal health. Experience the latest in Spinal Decompression Therapy with the DRX9000 so you can benefit from a treatment without the use of drugs or surgery. And if you require help after surgery, then Dr. McMinn is perfectly capable of educating you more about physical rehabilitation.

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Alternative Cancer Treatment Carson City, Nevada

Dr. Frank Shallenberger

Dr. Frank Shallenberger

Nevada Center for Alternative & Anti Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City, NV 89703
Call 888-729-1761

If conventional methods of cancer treatment do not appeal to you, then contact the Nevada Center of Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine, in Carson City, Nevada, for an alternative cancer treatment that is gentler, safer and more natural.

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Acupuncture 33306

Dr. Valencie Exceus

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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Lower Back Pain Seattle, WA 98052

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA
16701 Cleveland Street Suite C
Redmond, WA 98052
Call (888) 351-8612

Is lower back pain disrupting your life? Get the appropriate treatment with a chiropractor like Dr. Jeremy Meadows, D.C. in the Seattle area and get back to doing the things you love. Studies show that 5-10% of low back pain becomes chronic so the sooner you undergo treatment the better. Dr. Meadows is the director of a SpinalAid center and can offer you the personalized care you need.

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Spinal Decompression Woodridge

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Have you ever considered a painless non-surgical alternative to back pain treatment? Do you find back pain to be a frequent problem in your life, but do not know where to find a reliable medical facility that can deliver the proper care you need? If so, then your solution lies with spinal decompression therapy as performed by Dr. Edward Beyer, DC in Beyer Chiropractic in Woodridge, Illinois.

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Sciatica Smithtown, Long Island

Dr. Daniel Crews DC Dr. Kathryn Crews, DC

Dr. Daniel Crews DC Dr. Kathryn Crews, DC

Advanced Back Solutions
267 East Main St, Suite B4
Smithtown, NY 11787
Call (888) 819-8088

Have you encountered a back ailment that has sent radiating pain down to your lower extremities such as your buttocks, leg and/or foot? If your answer is yes to this question, your pain may be a result of a condition known as sciatica. This condition occurs fairly often and indicates that there may be a problem with the nerves in your spine. The good news is, with immediate attention, you can reverse the effects of sciatica and Dr. Daniel Crews, DC and Dr. Kathryn Crews, DC are more than happy to help. Their office Advanced Back Solutions is located conveniently in Smithtown, Long Island and features some of the most advanced technologies available today.

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Chiropractic Norwalk, Connecticut

 Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

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

Have you been in an accident or do you just feel a lot of pain along your spine? Having problems with your back or neck? If so, Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. in Norwalk, Connecticut can assist you in your chiropractic treatment. Chiropractors and massage therapists and other various medical and holistic professionals can help you go back to a life of full physical activity without back or neck pain.

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Chiropractor Brooklyn, New York

Dr. Gordon Kuang, DC

Dr. Gordon Kuang, DC

Brooklyn Chiropractic Center
8804 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Call (888) 248-1773

If you're in need of a chiropractor that utilizes advanced technologies that have a proven success rate, look no further: Dr. Gordon Kuang of Brooklyn Chiropractic Center may be able to provide you with the answers you've been looking for. Dr. Kuang has been serving Brooklyn, New York for many years and is showing no signs of slowing down. His practice has a reputation for healing through traditional chiropractics.

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Lower Back Pain Naples, Florida

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples, FL 34102
Call (888) 245-3215

Is Lower Back Pain becoming more than just a minor inconvenience? Is it so painful at times that you find yourself unable to live the active life that you deserve? Specializing in Auto, Work and Sports Injuries, Dr. Matthew R. Bergtold at the Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center has the chiropractic expertise that can alleviate your individual lower back care needs. Located in Naples, Florida, Dr. Bergtold and his entire staff work as a team in order to treat your Lower Back Pain effectively.

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Myofascial Release 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

Dr. Steven Shoshany and the team at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab offer manual massage therapy techniques as part of their "hands on" physical therapy program. This includes both trigger point and myofascial therapy.

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Fibromyalgia West Palm Beach, Florida

Dr. Louis Miller

Dr. Louis Miller

Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33463
Call (888) 245-0860

Are you suffering from muscle or joint pain? Do you have low energy and have difficulty sleeping? Well, then you might have Fibromyalgia, which can disrupt your daily work and activities. Dr. Louis Miller based in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a nutritionist and can treat the pain using holistic methods.

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Nutrition Programs Manhattan

 Noam Sadovnik, D.C.

Noam Sadovnik, D.C.



NYC, NY 10128
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The benefits of good nutrition are endless. A balanced diet leads to a healthier body, sharper mind, and stronger immune system. If you want to change the way you eat and start to feel some of these benefits, call Dr. Noam Sadovnik, DC to inquire about his nutrition programs. Based in Manhattan, Sadovnik's Renewal Center is a full service medical facility ready and willing to help you today.

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Locate a Chiropractor Doctor, Bergen County, 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

"Man, my back hurts!" Are you one of the millions that repeat these few words every morning, afternoon, and/or evening? If so then you need to locate a chiropractor doctor in Bergen County, New Jersey that will be able to provide a solution and will be able to assist you with your back pain, and the doctor is Dr. David Podell, DC.

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You Can Lose Weight Fast with Acceletrim

 Acceletrim Weight Loss

Acceletrim Weight Loss

Acceletrim Weight Loss

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Call 888-245-5530

Are you determined to loose weight? Are you tired of going up and down and feel like you crave certain foods that keep tripping you up? Scientists have long known that certain foods cause a temporary release of psychological stress and enhance the mood. It's because these foods have a certain metabolic process in the brain that releases endorphins and makes you feel happy. The happy, "feel good" state this puts you in is addictive. Imagine being able to loose weight without those awful cravings! When you pick Acceletrim to help you loose weight, you can.

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DRX9000 Toledo, Ohio

Dr. Kevin Sweeney

Dr. Kevin Sweeney

Toledo Spine Care Center

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The DRX9000 has made huge improvements for physicians and back-pain sufferers alike. This advanced technology available through Dr. Kevin Sweeney at Toledo Spine Care Center has relieved lower back pain for patients by relieving pressure exerted on spinal nerves.

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Chronic Back Pain Deltona, FL

Dr. Roger W. Spencer, M.D.

Dr. Roger W. Spencer, M.D.

MUA Center of Orlando
132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792
Call 888-232-8152

If the thought of conventional chronic back pain treatment, such as surgery, makes you uncomfortable, don't worry. Quality alternative medical care is available from Dr. Roger D. Spencer, MD of the MUA Center of Orlando, based in Deltona, FL.

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Spinal Decompression 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

For sufferers of back pain, there used to be few treatments that offered real hope of effective relief from back pain. That is, until spinal decompression came along and changed the way chiropractors could treat pain. Spinal decompression with Dr. Steven Shoshany of New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in NYC can put you back in control and put an end to pain. By creating a special treatment package, an approach patented by Dr. Shoshany and uniquely his, spinal decompression can be all the more effective and over longer periods of time.

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