Want a Good Sex Life? Drugs to Avoid
Today's pharmaceuticals have saved many lives and improved the quality of life for millions. But almost all such drugs have side effects that range from the merely annoying to the downright ugly.
Such is the case with four common classes of pharmaceuticals that have been shown to have a disruptive effect on our sex lives. Following are some highlights about these medications and some ways of avoiding their use.
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St. John's Wort and Depression
Some studies show St. Johns wort helps alleviate depression, and some don't. But one government agency, one educational institution and a nonprofit biomedical group recently gave it a something of a thumbs-up.
"There is some scientific evidence that St. John's wort is useful for treating mild to moderate depression," according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
And the University of Maryland Medical Center says that, "in numerous studies, St. John's wort has been effective in reducing depressive symptoms in those with mild to moderate but not severe [or major] depression."
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Alternatives to Antidepressant Drugs
Even though the movement is still small, psychiatrists are increasingly shying away from pharmaceuticals in the treatment of depression.
There is a subtle shift toward supplementing drug antidepressants such as Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil, with treatments like herbs, nutritional supplements, meditation and acupuncture, as scientific evidence mounts for the latter's effectiveness.
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Sleep Is Food for Your Body
Just as important as food, water and exercise for the health of your body is sleep. In fact, without sleep, animals in the laboratory die in a matter of weeks.
In humans, lack of sleep works havoc on biological systems. It not only causes the relatively minor symptoms of drowsiness, irritability and concentration difficulty, but it appears to also cause hormonal changes that result in increased appetite, weight gain, obesity and greater risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. It also contributes to motor vehicle and on-the-job accidents.
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Meditation as a Brake on Aging
In today's fast-paced society, it's easier than ever to get wound up, worked up and stressed out. And that means enduring constantly high bodily levels of the "fight or flight" hormones cortisol and epinephrine.
While these two proteins are very helpful, when the body is constantly charged with them without any "down time," a lot of negative things start happening. These include mental decline, thyroid impairment, blood sugar imbalance, muscle loss, midriff fat gain, blood pressure increase and immunity falloff.
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Happiness Promotes Health
Paul Hershberger, a professor at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio, found the most impressive aspect of his study to be how the researchers isolated the happiness and contentment variables from all of the other elements that affect future health.
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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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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.
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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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Severe Back Pain Treatment South San Diego
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.
Low Back Pain Doctor Seattle
Dr. Jeremy Meadows
Spinal Relief Center USA
16701 Cleveland Street Suite C
Redmond,
WA
98052
Call (888) 351-8612
In the U.S, there are a number of individuals who live day-to-day with continuous low back pain. For some, this condition negatively impacts their performance in many aspects of their life. If you also suffer from this problem, you should know that living with it on a regular basis isn't your only option. Believe it or not, you can successfully treat your condition by receiving the proper care from a low back pain doctor who is qualified to eliminate your pain. At Spine Relief Center, USA in Seattle, Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC is just the right candidate to deliver treatment that works according to your individual needs.
Nutrition Therapy NYC
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.
Spinal Stenosis Manhattan, NYC
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
Do you feel a pain in your spinal area? Has the pain spread to your lower back, legs and/or upper back? If so, you might be suffering from Spinal Stenosis. Therefore, you should consider visiting Dr. Howard Goodman, DC, in Manhattan, NYC. He offers spinal decompression therapy to treat spinal stenosis or other back pain problems.
Spinal Disc Decompression DRX9000 San Diego
South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego,
CA
91902
Call 619-342-1270
Are you in need of non-surgical treatment for disc related back or neck pain, sciatica or even failed back surgery? The team at the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego has years of experience in spinal disc decompression using the DRX9000 and the DRX9000C.
Sciatica Downtown NYC
Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
Tired of searing sciatica pain down your leg? It's normal to feel trapped by the pain and the limitations it puts on your everyday life. At New York Integrative Medical and Rehab, you can get the help you need from Dr Steven Shoshany, DC. At his spacious, state-of-the-art facility in Downtown NYC near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train, he uses spinal decompression to stop your pain and give you back control of your life.
Spinal Decompression White Plains, New York
Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
Have you been experiencing chronic back pain in spite of different types of treatment? Are you sick of procedures, even surgery, that have yet to produce good results? Spinal Decompression at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in White Plains, New York may be the answer for you. Dr. Jonathan Donath can identify the source of your chronic pain and get rid of it for good.
Relief from Back Pain Chiropractic Doctor Bergen County, New Jersey
Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call (888) 319-4510
Are you suffering from back pain? Is sitting, walking or running painful for you? If you can't find relief, you should consider seeing Dr. David Podell, DC of the Waterfront Institute. The office is located in Bergen County and has provided all of their patients with quality care. Many patients visit Dr. Podell and feel better within just a few visits.
Acceletrim Weight Loss Product
Acceletrim Weight Loss
Acceletrim Weight Loss
Acceletrim Weight Loss
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Call 888-245-5530
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.
Genetic Testing Las Vegas, Nevada
Dr. Daniel Royal
New Hope Medical
9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson,
Nevada
89074
Call 702-476-0000
Being armed with the knowledge of the natural tendencies of your body is the real power of genetic testing. Your genes contain all of the information you need to know if you will be particularly susceptible to cancer or other diseases that are visible through genetic markers. At New Hope Medical Center near Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Daniel Royal uses genetic testing to preempt disease and prevent genetic disorders from catching you off guard.
Back Pain NYC, New York
Dr. Howard Goodman, DC
NYREHAB Pain Management & Medical Services P.C.
4 Park Avenue (Btw 33-34th St)
NYC,
NY
10016
Call (888) 292-7798
Back pain left untreated can progress into a chronic state, and lead to serious problems like herniated discs and osteoporosis. Spinal decompression treatment alleviates pressure and tension that builds up on spinal discs and nerves by drawing discs back into proper alignment, and strengthening surrounding ligaments that hold the discs in place.
Herniated Disc La Mesa
South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita,
CA
91902
Call 619-342-1270
Are you one of the many Americans that are just sick and tired from suffering from lower back pain? Chronic, severe back pain can keep you from living a life that you want? There is help to get rid of that pain, Dr. Bruce Bell, D.C., Q.M.E. of the South Coast Spine Center, in San Diego, CA treats lower back pain with non-surgical, non-invasive therapies that have been cleared by the FDA. He is prepared and eager to help you.
Back Pain Loudoun County, Virginia
Empowered Doctor
Empowered Doctor
Sterling,
VA
20166
Call
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.
Lumbar Decompression Toledo, Ohio
Dr. Kevin Sweeney
Toledo Spine Care Center
,
Call
At Toledo Spine Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio, patients can receive effective lumber decompression therapy.
Bulging Disc Fairfield County, CT
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.
Manipulation Under Anesthesia Deltona, FL
Dr. Matt Mountain
MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando
132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Call 888-232-8152
Manipulation Under Anesthesia is an alternative available to individuals suffering from chronic and severe pain. If you wish to avoid potentially high risk surgery, or you have found typical chiropractic, massage therapy, or other manipulation treatments too painful to endure, Manipulation Under Anesthesia is the alternative for you. Treat your painful condition without pain. Dr. Matthew T. Mountain, DC of the MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando, serving Deltona, FL, provides relief for his patients using his skill and experience in Manipulation Under Anesthesia.
Fibromyalgia Jupiter, Palm Beach County
Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
FL
33463
Call
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.
Back Pain Coronado
South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita,
CA
91902
Call 619-342-1270
Have you been experiencing back pain? If you've decided not to live with the pain, and are ready to take action, Dr. Bruce Bell, D.C., Q.M.E. of the South Coast Spine Center is ready to step in. His facility features state-of-the-art technologies such as spinal decompression. With 21 years of experience in patient care Dr. Bell will help your back pain with non-surgical treatments.
Fibromyalgia Treatment and Relief Las Vegas, Nevada
Dr. Daniel Royal
New Hope Medical
9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson,
Nevada
89074
Call 702-476-0000
The chronic pain of fibromyalgia makes everyday life less satisfying. Nothing you used to do has the same joy to it because you are aching and miserable. But that can change; you don't have to accept the pain. With alternative treatment at New Hope Medical in Las Vegas from Dr. Daniel Royal, you can rediscover your old self and your old love of life.
Non Surgical Spinal Decompression Seattle, WA
Dr Jeremy Meadows
Spinal Relief Center USA
16701 Cleveland St. Suite C
Redmond,
WA
98052
Call (888) 351-8612
Looking for an effective way to treat back pain, without surgery? Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy with the DRX 9000 has been found effective in treating back pain; a recent study found that a high number of patients reported a decrease in pain after treatment. If you are suffering from a herniated disc or degenerative disc disease or any other spinal problem, the DRX 9000 may be your non-surgical solution. In the Seattle area, Dr. Jeremy Meadows, D.C. is the largest provider of Spinal Decompression therapy, and his clinic has 5 DRX 9000 machines.