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The Medicine Called Sleep

Deep, adequate sleep is like a healing medicine to the body. But the opposite is true, too. In fact, consistently poor or insufficient sleep can contribute to diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems and weight gain, according to experts at the Cleveland Clinic.

Blood pressure, for example, rises and falls during sleep. But when sleep is interrupted, there can be an unhealthy impact on the blood pressure's normal variability, causing it to rise and setting off problems with the heart and arteries. (Read more about The Medicine Called Sleep)

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." (Read more about St. John's Wort and Depression)

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. (Read more about Sleep Is Food for Your Body)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.
-- (Read more about Health Wrap: Reports on Snoring, Fetuses and Pain, Forgetfulness and Baseball)

SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER

It is supposed to be the joyous holiday season. But around the winter solstice sunlight is usually pretty short-lived. With daylight at a premium, darkness can cause seasonal affective disorder depression due to lack of light.
While it comes seasonally, it’s no less significant as a cause of depression. Seasonal affective disorder is a very real mood disorder that in many cases requires a visit to a mental health professional and treatment. (Read more about SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER)

Food Allergy Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Daniel RoyalDr. Daniel Royal New Hope Medical
9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074
Call 702-476-0000

Is a food allergy interfering with your life? The New Hope Medical Center of Las Vegas, Nevada is a facility that utilizes osteopathic and homeopathic care. They offer their patients revolutionary treatment that you will not find at conventional medical clinics. Dr. Daniel Royal and a team of medical professionals understand how frustrating life can be with a food allergy and for that reason offer important prevention and treatment techniques for your allergies.


Women's Health Care Reno, Nevada

Dr. Frank ShallenbergerDr. Frank Shallenberger Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City, NV 89703
Call 888-729-1761

You've heard the words- mammogram, osteoporosis, breast cancer- but you've always been healthy. However, the effects of breast cancer and bone loss are potentially devastating and preventative healthcare has become more effective than ever. The Nevada Center of Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine in the Reno, Nevada area, offers a comprehensive approach to women's health care.


Back Pain NYC

Dr. Alan Siegel, DCDr. Alan Siegel, DC Spine and Body
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
New York, NY 10017
Call 212-697-3500

Does back pain or sciatica interfere with your daily activities? With so many things to be seeing and doing in the Big Apple, it doesn't make sense to be limited by back pain. Doctors at ExtenTrac Certified Practice have the goal of returning patients to an active lifestyle, and provide preventative care. ExtenTrac Certified Practices hold a prime Manhattan location of right next to Grand Central Terminal. Not only do receive the medical attention of talented doctors, but you are able to enjoy a great location.


You Can Lose Weight Fast with Acceletrim

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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.


Sex Selection Westchester, NY

 Andrew Silverman Andrew Silverman Silverman Center for Gender Selection
2 Overhill Rd, Suite 405
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Call 888-337-9407

You've already been blessed with a girl, but you would like to raise a child of the opposite sex as well. If you leave this up to chance, you have a 50% chance of conceiving a child of the desired gender. The Silverman Center for Gender Selection in Westchester, NY offers proven sex selection techniques that enable parents a higher chance of choosing the gender of their child.


Chiropractor Toledo, Ohio

Dr. Kevin SweeneyDr. Kevin Sweeney Toledo Spine Care Center

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At Toledo Spine Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio, Dr. Kevin Sweeny is a qualified chiropractor.


Back Pain Long Island

Dr. Daniel Crews DC Dr. Kathryn Crews, DCDr. Daniel Crews DC Dr. Kathryn Crews, DC Advanced Back Solutions
267 East Main St, Suite B4
Smithtown, NY 11787
Call (888) 819-8088

Sick and tired of that excruciating back pain? Has it been taking over your life? If you have tried other options for back pain relief that haven't worked, then you should head to Advanced Back Solutions in Long Island. There, professionally trained chiropractors can offer you with Spinal Decompression Therapy to take care of those painful back problems such as Sciatica, Degenerative Disc Disease and so forth.


Chronic Pain Atlanta, Georgia

 Progressive Medical Centers of America Progressive Medical Centers of America Progressive Medical Centers of America
4646 North Shallowford Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
Call (888) 802-4131

When Chronic Pain and failed treatment has left you hopeless when it comes to realistic hope for relief, turn to the alternative healing medical community of the Progressive Medical Center of America. These doctors are used to new patients sharing tragic stories of failed attempts by the medical community to relieve their chronic pain. However, after working with the team at Progressive, these same patients have told of their satisfaction and relief found through this holistic approach to dealing with the trials of a wide range of chronic illnesses.


Complimentary Medicine 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

Are you looking for a place that offers complimentary medicine services? Do you want to have the option of either modern or alternative medicine? If this is what you're looking for, then you should think about Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. in Norwalk, Connecticut. There, highly-trained professionals will give you what you need to treat you for the various problems you are experiencing.


Physical Rehabilitation Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Steven ShoshanyDr. Steven Shoshany Living Well Medical
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC, NY 10012
Call (888) 435-7155

Has an injury repeatedly caused you pain and won't seem to go away, no matter what you do, perhaps from sports? Injuries like these require a special approach with experience in treating overuse or strain. Physical rehabilitation is sometimes necessary to restore injured muscles, ligaments and joints to the former level of function, and at Living Well Medical in Manhattan, NYC, they have physical therapists on staff that are well versed in the many different aspects of rehab therapy. Treatment to rid yourself of the pain and frustration over is second to none at this New York practice to help you truly live well.


Non-surgical Pain Relief Treatment Greenwich, CT

Dr. Adrian MarcusDr. Adrian Marcus Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich, CT 06830
Call (888) 847-1821

Looking treat your back or neck pain without having to undergo surgery? Get the relief you need with Dr. Adrian Marcus at Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C. in Greenwich, CT. Dr. Marcus has treated many patients with conditions ranging from neck to lower back pain and from scoliosis to herniated discs using the DRX9000.


Acupuncture Treatment Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Dr. Valencie ExceusDr. Valencie Exceus High Point Healing and Wellness
2655 East Oakland Park Blvd #6
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306
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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.


Back Pain Treatment Spinal Decompression Downers Grove, Illinois

 Synergy Pain Relief Synergy Pain Relief Synergy Pain Relief
4931 S. Rt. 59 Ste. 121
Naperville, IL 60564
Call 888-300-5123

Have you been looking for a painless non-surgical alternative to back pain treatments like surgery and medication? Do you find back back pain to be a frequent problem in your life, but do not know whom to see for experienced medical care? If so, then discover Spinal Decompression and Synergy Pain Relief near Downers Grove, Illinois. They pride themselves in their family approach to pain relief and want to help you.


Spinal Decompression White Plains, New York

Dr. Jonathan DonathDr. 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.


DRX9000C Loudoun County, Virginia

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Sterling, VA 20166
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Are you plagued by neck pain? Neck pain (cervical pain) can be difficult to treat, and many people try several different forms of treatment without experiencing significant relief. At Potomac Family & Sports Chiropractic Center in Loudoun County, Virginia Dr. Alex McMinn uses the DRX9000C a spinal decompression system specifically designed to treat neck pain, and has for many, provided the relief they've been searching for.


Fibromyalgia Jupiter, Palm Beach County

Dr. Louis MillerDr. Louis Miller Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33463
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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.


Neck pain NYC, New York

Dr. Alan Siegel, DCDr. Alan Siegel, DC Spine and Body
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
NYC, NY 10017
Call 212-697-3500

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.


Low Back Pain Naples, FL

Dr. Matt BergtoldDr. Matt Bergtold Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples, FL 34102
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Back pain is one of the most common medical problems- affecting eight out of 10 people during their lives. Is low back pain a major problem for you? Located in Naples, Florida, Dr. Matt Bergtold, DC of Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center has established a clinic and a team of experienced associates to help reduce your chronic back pain. His techniques are tailored to provide the best and most specific help possible- don't let your low back pain stop you from enjoying your life.


Manhattan Weight Loss

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
NYC, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

Are you having difficulty losing weight? Have you tired countless diet and exercise programs looking for the right mix for your weight loss needs? Don't feel bad about looking for help to cut the pounds. For many obese people it's almost impossible to lose weight through traditional means because a genetic disposition or pre-existing condition. If you're searching for help and guidance along the weight loss journey in the Manhattan area, Dr. Marc Bessler, MD and the Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery can help. As the director for the last 10 years, Dr. Bessler has helped countless people regain control of their appetite and their health through the latest and safest weight loss techniques.


Disc Decompression Center Bergen County, NJ

Dr. David Podell, DCDr. David Podell, DC Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 07020
Call (888) 319-4510

Dr. David Podell, DC is the director of Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation, a disc decompression center in Edgewater, New Jersey.