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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.

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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.

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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."

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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?

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Children of Smokers Are Less Healthy Than They Seem

Children with smoking parents may not be as healthy as they appear.

A study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference shows that although children of smokers may not exhibit respiratory problems, they may still be suffering from damage to their airways. Some researchers claim that children of smokers are more likely to have respiratory problems such as puffing, wheezing, and cases of pneumonia. However it is unclear if there is impairment in children who have no respiratory complaints or diagnosed problems.

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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.

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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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But that’s where the question lies: at what point does one really get life-protecting benefit from exercise--beyond the benefits of a better figure?

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YOUNG SMOKERS

Most people would npt consider a 35 year old a likely candidate for serious heart trouble, even if she is a young smoker. But new research shows that young smokers between 35 and 39 are at a significantly higher risk of heart attacks than their non-smoking peers.

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NICOTINE PATCH STUDY

U.S. government data shows approximately 75% of women daily smokers are interested in quitting, and of these nearly 47% attempted to quit during the previous year.
Unfortunately, among those who do quit, only 7% are still tobacco-free one year later.
Now, new research shows perhaps we need to rethink how we use the nicotine patch.

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Acceletrim Weight Loss Product
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Are you overweight and trying to cope? Have you lost a little on one diet, only to gain it right back? Are you looking to end the cycle? Well, there is a great product out there for you: Acceletrim Weight Loss Product. It was designed by researchers who know there is a mental and physical addiction to food. If you feel like you're fighting a loosing battle in trying to loose weight, then Acceletrim Weight Loss Product has been developed for you.



Neck Pain Loudoun County, Virginia

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Sterling, VA 20166

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Want relief from constant neck pain? At Potomac Family & Sports Chiropractic Center Dr. Alex McMinn offers comprehensive treatment that combines advanced technology and compassionate support in Loudoun County, Virginia. At Potomac Family & Sports Chiropractic Center, you can expect the personal attention of a doctor who cares about your procedure and post-treatment health.



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

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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.



Dr. Jonathan Donath
Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call 914-908-5562

If you have back pain, getting out of bed in the morning may be difficult for you. You may have heard that chiropractic doctors can help, but you're not sure where to look in the New York area. Dr. Jonathan Donath at Full Circle Family Care in White Plains, New York offers a full range of services to those suffering from conditions such as back pain or Fibromyalgia. These largely non invasive techniques have enabled many patients to live without back pain.



Bulging Disc 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 a bulging disk in your spine making every position uncomfortable? Find the relief that only a spinal decompression expert can bring you. Manhattan, New York City's Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C, C.C.E.P. and New York Integrative Medical and Rehab near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 trains strive to non-invasively correct back pain in a caring environment. The DRX9000 spinal decompression therapy produces outstanding patient results by stimulating the full recovery of damaged structures in the lower back, including disc herniations and other spinal conditions. As the founder and director of New York Integrative Medical and Rehab, Dr. Shoshany can bring the relief you are looking for.



Back Pain Clifton, New Jersey
Dr. David Podell, DC

Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation

115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, New Jersey 07020

Call (888) 319-4510

Manage your back pain with Spinal Decompression, the latest in back pain treatment. Waterfront Institute in Clifton New Jersey uses Z-Grav technology for the effective treatment of lower back pain, herniated disks, etc.



Neck Pain Toledo, Ohio
Dr. Kevin Sweeney

Dr. Kevin Sweeney

Toledo Spine Care Center


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At Toledo Spine Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio, Dr. Kevin Sweeney offers quality neck pain treatment.



Severe Back Pain Treatment South San Diego
 South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 91902

Call 619-342-1270

If you feel extremely stiff and immobile because of severe back pain, Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME and his trained team at South Coast Spine Center are providing San Diegans with an advanced form or non-surgical treatment and spinal rehabilitation that is as highly effective as it is unique.



Severe Pain Management Orlando, Florida
Dr. Matt Mountain

Dr. Matt Mountain

MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando

132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792

Call 888-232-8152

Severe pain requires serious pain management. Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) Pain Management Center of Orlando is made up of medical professionals committed to not only relieving pain but also riding suffers of their causes. Dr. Matthew T. Mountain, DC, the Medical Director of MUA, serves the Orlando, Florida area with advanced techniques and state of the art technology.



Neck pain Midtown, New York City
Dr. Howard Goodman, DC

Dr. Howard Goodman, DC

NYREHAB Pain Management & Medical Services P.C.

4 Park Avenue (Btw 33-34th St)
Midtown Manhattan, NY 10016

Call (888) 292-7798

Neck pain often stems from misalignment or problems of the spine and its surrounding muscles. Left untreated neck pain can progress into more severe conditions, such as herniated discs and osteoporosis. Spinal decompression treatment is an innovative solution to neck pain that has been proven as an effective alternative to surgery. It is painless and works by alleviating pressure and tension that builds up on spinal discs and nerves by drawing discs back into proper alignment.



Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 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
NYC, NY 10010

Call (888)-530-0611

Are you looking for a holistic way to treat your carpal tunnel syndrome in NYC? Dr. Trahan O.M.D., L.Ac. runs the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine in NYC, and has helped many patients that suffered with carpal tunnel syndrome.



Seattle Bulging Disc
Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

16701 Cleveland Street Suite C
Redmond, WA 98052

Call (888) 351-8612

A bulging disc can affect your life beyond the physical pain. It's difficult to have to sit out on enjoyable activities just because the pain has made it close to impossible for you to function normally. If you're fed up with a restricted lifestyle, then it's time to make a change. Getting spinal care from a back specialist you can trust is a good step towards healing. Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC at the Spinal Relief Center in Seattle, WA will work to relieve your pain and get you back to an active life.



Back Pain 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

Back pain can be quite an unmanageable condition, making unusually hard for you to tackle the simplest activities. Instead subjecting yourself to a reality full of restrictions and discomfort, it's time you take the initiative to do something more productive. That is receiving quality non-invasive treatment at The Back and Neck Pain Center of Greenwich in Fairfield County, CT. There, Dr. Adrian Marcus and his professional staff will join forces to ensure that you receive quality, comprehensive treatment that encompasses all your individual needs.



Sciatica Treatment Westchester
Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call 914-908-5562

The sooner you get the treatment you need for sciatica the better. Dr. Jonathan Donath in Westchester, uses non-surgical spinal decompression as a treatment for his patients, which can relieve nerve compression, often associated with sciatica.



Physical Therapy San Diego
 South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita, CA 91902

Call 619-342-1270

Are you seeking rehabilitation or physical therapy for an injury? The South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, CA offers a complete spinal rehabilitation and physical therapy program like no other in the area. The program combines high tech equipment with effective and proven methods.



Back Pain Relief Manhattan, NYC
Dr. Howard Goodman, DC

Dr. Howard Goodman, DC

NYREHAB Pain Management & Medical Services P.C.

4 Park Avenue (Btw 33-34th St)
Manhattan, NY 10016

Call (888) 292-7798

As a back pain sufferer, there is probably nothing you want more than to end your pain once and for all. The key to ending your condition is getting the proper care from a well-trained medical professional who can get you on the right road towards your recovery. Dr. Howard Goodman, DC, is ready to help you get rid of the back pain.



Locate a Chiropractor San Diego
 South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita, CA 91902

Call 619-342-1270

If you need to locate a chiropractor that has the expertise to treat your back or neck pain successfully, there is hope. Dr. Bruce Bell, D.C., Q.M.E at the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego knows how to help you find relief in only a few weeks.



Degenerative Disc Disease White Plains, New York
Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call 914-908-5562

If you have been unsatisfied with traditional medicine which often relies on dangerous drug and surgical methods to treat Degenerative Disc Disease, turn to the effective natural care at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS has mastered the state of the art care methods needed to treat your individual needs in White Plains, New York.



Treatment for Spinal Stenosis and Lower Back Pain East San Diego
 South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 91902

Call 619-342-1270

Spinal Stenosis could be quite a headache to live day to day with. It can cause you to experience much tension and pain in your lower back and deter your ability to perform basic tasks, regardless of how simple they may be. You can go on feeling restricted or you could make the effort to find treatment for Spinal Stenosis and Lower Back Pain before it becomes even more severe than it already is. If you choose option B, then Dr. Bruce Bell, DC at South Coast Spine Center in East San Diego, is just the specialist for you to see. Not only is he an expert in his field, but he also has a lot of sympathy for patients in a similar predicament as yours. He, too, once had a severe spinal condition, meaning he can definitely put himself in your shoes and make certain that you receive the same degree of justice he had once received from chiropractic care himself.



Weight Loss Programs Las Vegas, Nevada
Dr. Daniel Royal

Dr. Daniel Royal

New Hope Medical

9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074

Call 702-476-0000

Have you tried every form of diet and exercise with little or no success? Does the idea of complex surgeries in order to shed weight scare you? If nothing has worked for you Dr. Daniel Royal of New Hope Medical Center in the Las Vegas area would like to offer you new weight loss treatments and techniques that are revolutionary and unique.