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More Natural Cures for Workaday Woes
Modern medicine is coming to agree that the new ways are not always necessarily the best ways. It's reaching the conclusion that the latest pharmaceuticals are not always necessarily the only way to assault an ailment, that homespun remedies can often be the most helpful and least expensive approaches to a variety of illnesses.
Here are a few remedies, most of them readily available in your refrigerator or pantry, that many mainstream medical experts today have come to swear by. (Read more about More Natural Cures for Workaday Woes)
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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." (Read more about St. John's Wort and Depression)
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Pentagon Researches Acupuncture, Etc. for Service Members
The Pentagon is sinking about $5 million this year into studying the effect of acupuncture on relieving brain-damage headaches among soldiers caught in battlefield explosions, of animal therapy on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and of meditation and yoga on increasing emotional buoyancy.
"This new theme is a big departure for our cautious culture," said Dr. S. Ward Casscells, the Defense Department's assistant secretary for health affairs. The department, he said, is "struggling with" PTSD, "as we are with suicide, and we are increasingly willing to take a hard look at even soft therapies."
The Army had a record suicide rate of 115 in 2007, and 2008 is expected to exceed that. (Read more about Pentagon Researches Acupuncture, Etc. for Service Members)
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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. (Read more about Alternatives to Antidepressant Drugs)
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The Healing Influence of Religiousness
Study after study over the years has shown that practicing one's religion - with all of the persistence and sincerity that demands - inevitably leads to improved health and ability to recover from illness.
For example, a 1987-95 research investigation of 21,000 Americans found that those who attended worship services more than once a week experienced a seven-year greater life span than their counterparts who never attended such services.
Epidemiologist Jeff Levin, who wrote the book God, Faith and Health, conducted studies showing that older adults who thought of themselves as religious had better overall health than the faith-less. (Read more about The Healing Influence of Religiousness)
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Anti-Depressants Not Much Better Than Placebo
The current generation of anti-depressant drugs have little benefit for most patients, according to new research from the University of Hull. The researchers accept that many people do feel the effects of the drugs, but they argue that it could be a placebo effect. People feel better only because they are taking medication they feel will help them. Researchers focused on drugs which work by increasing levels of the mood controlling chemical serotonin in the brain. These included Prozac, Seroxat, along with a similar drug called Efexor - all common prescriptions. (Read more about Anti-Depressants Not Much Better Than Placebo)
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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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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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 Dr. Stephen Moleski
Moleski Chiropractic
1960 Buford Blvd
Tallahassee,
FL
32308
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Even getting out of bed in the morning can be a daunting task for those suffering from chronic back pain. Dr. Stephen Moleski is a Chiropractic Doctor in Tallahassee who uses a chiropractic treatment called Non Surgical Spinal Decompression help patients previously unable to find relief.
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 Dr. Randy Stephan, DC
Fulton Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
122 Fulton St., 6th Floor
New York City,
NY
10038
Call 888-456-2269
Is nagging pain from a herniated disc affecting every aspect of your life in Brooklyn? Are you ready to put an end to the pain and give your life a new beginning? Then you should consider treatment for your herniated disc. At Fulton Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in New York City, Dr. Randy Stephan, DC is a board-certified chiropractor with the skills and the qualifications to finally end the pain you've been dealing with.
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 Dr. Matt Bergtold
Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples,
FL
34102
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Are you searching for an efficient group to give you back pain therapy that is successful in the end? If so, Dr. Matt Bergtold of Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center in Naples, Florida offers quality treatment. They are chiropractors and do not offer spinal decompression, but they will help you just as well as a facility that does offer this treatment.
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 Dr. Steven Shoshany
Living Well Medical
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
New York
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
Don't waste time sitting on the bench watching your team play. Living Well Medical can help you get back in the game. Living Well Medical is located in Manhattan and has years of experience in sports therapy.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan,
NY
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
Auto accidents regularly cause conditions like whiplash and the pain that accompanies it. If you have been in an accident and need treatment for whiplash, Dr. Shoshany in Manhattan, NYC has techniques like spinal decompression, massage therapy and chiropractic adjustment at his disposal for pain relief.
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 Progressive Medical Centers of America
Spherios Medical Center
5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 74
Alpharetta,
GA
30033
Call (888) 329-9640
If you have hyperthyroidism, you know how difficult it is to live with this condition, especially when it causes you to gain weight easily, feel fatigued, and suffer from frequent headaches. If hyperthyroidism is really controlling your life, there is an effective form of treatment out there that can help you make your condition manageable. At the Progressive Medical Center of America in Alpharetta, Georgia, a team of well-trained, caring doctors are there to devote their expertise to helping you enhance your health on a spiritual, mental, and physical level, so that you can delve into the root of your illness and successfully treat hyperthyroidism.
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 Dr. 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.
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 South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita,
CA
91902
Call 619-342-1270
If you are suffering from spinal disorders and are looking to avoid the complications which often develop from drug therapies and surgical procedures and live in San Diego, turn to the group of professionals more and more Californians are discovering for safe and effective Back Pain Treatment. Dr. Bruce Bell, D.C., Q.M.E. heads this remarkable facility and will work alongside a team of qualified experts in administering noninvasive back pain treatment and natural Spinal Decompression care.
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 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
If you are looking for a great place to recuperate from an injury or accident, Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. in Norwalk, Connecticut, provides quality service for all of its patients. The team of experts at Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. is well trained in an extensive array of medical procedures and will provide you with thorough and effective treatment. The physical therapy facility is dedicated to each patient's needs and the staff believes that recuperation is a group process, where patients and doctors work together toward a common goal.
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 Dr. Jonathan Donath
Joint Effort Chiropractic
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
If you've overused a muscle, whether through repetitive use or a sudden tear, it can be hard to recover. At Joint Effort Chiropractic in White Plains, New York, they use Active Release Technique (ART) which is a patented techniques found to be very effective in the treatment of soft tissue injuries.
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 Dr. Frank Shallenberger
Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City,
NV
89703
Call 888-729-1761
You've always had an active lifestyle, but recently you feel as though you're slowing down. You get sick more often than you used to, and you feel like you don't always have the energy to pursue the activities you once loved. The Nevada Center of Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine in the Reno, Nevada area offers natural solutions to those wishing to reverse or stall the effects of aging.
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 Dr. Daniel Crews DC Dr. Kathryn Crews, DC
Advanced Back Solutions
267 East Main St, Suite B4
Smithtown,
NY
11787
Call (888) 819-8088
Many people suffer needlessly from lower back pain and numerous lumbar and lumbosacral disorders. In this day and age, medical technology has advanced options for patients and chiropractic doctors such as Dr. Daniel Crews, DC and Dr. Kathryn Crews, DC. Based in St. James, Long Island, the team at Advanced Back Solutions is pleased to provide the latest disc-decompression services.
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 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
Neck pain has many causes and can be a temporary or chronic condition. Either way, it should not be ignored. The neck is the most vulnerable part of the vertebrae. Dr. Howard Goodman, DC, has developed a revolutionary therapy which aims to kill neck pain at the root. This helps target the muscles and tendons in troubled areas. Dr. Goodman explains to his patients that neck pain actually originates with the tendons and therefore his therapies focus on massaging, elongating and stretching the tendons in the neck. These exercises create positive and lasting changes in the neck muscles and bones.
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 Dr. Jeremy Meadows
Spinal Relief Center USA
16701 Cleveland Street Suite C
Redmond,
WA
98052
Call (888) 351-8612
Experience state-of-the-art treatment for your bulging disc with Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC in the Tacoma, WA area. He offers spinal decompression therapy at Spinal Relief Center USA with the DRX9000 the non-surgical alternative for a range of spinal conditions. Get treated for your back pain as soon as possible and resume your normal activities.
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 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 a stiff herniated disc? If you live in or around Bergen County, New Jersey and don't know where to turn for help, Dr. David Podell, DC of the Waterfront Institute and his associates may be able to relieve your pain. Their office is equipped with cutting-edge technologies and an experienced medical staff that will work to get you feeling like yourself as fast as possible. Dr. Podell and his associates understand how living in pain can ruin even the most enjoyable moments of your life.
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 Dr. Adrian Marcus
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Call (888) 847-1821
Are you looking for a healthy and multidisciplinary way to increase your health? Do you want to help yourself under the care of professionals who offer a diverse approach to medicine? With integrative medicine at the Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C. in Fairfield, Connecticut, you can optimize your health with help from Dr. Adrian Marcus.
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 Dr. Matt Mountain
MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando
132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Call 888-232-8152
Are you suffering from the terrible effects of severe back pain in Orlando, Florida? At the MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando, Dr. Matthew T. Mountain, DC. can help return your life to normal with the most advanced pain management and wellness techniques.
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Empowered Doctor
Empowered Doctor
Sterling,
VA
20166
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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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 Synergy Pain Relief
Synergy Pain Relief
2011 S. Washington Street
Naperville,
IL
60565
Call 888-216-3329
Your back is in pain, almost constantly, but you don't want to deal with the dangers of surgery or the harmful potential of painkillers. You just want to know that there is an alternative that offers you some hope. Not far from Lombard, Illinois, Synergy Pain Relief Institute uses a new technique called spinal decompression for back pain treatment to great effect, and they want to show you how it can help.
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 Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
Call 888-804-5326
Even the slightest movement causes pain to shoot down your legs. You've become a prisoner in your own body, unable to enjoy your favorite activities. Even getting out of bed may be difficult. To those wanting answers pertaining to sciatica symptoms and treatment in the Glen Allen, Virginia area, Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC of the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond offers solutions.
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