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How Sleep Apnea Can Cause a Stroke
Obstructive sleep apnea decreases blood flow to the brain and causes changes in the brain that increase sufferers' risk of suffering from a stroke or dying in their sleep, according to a study published by The American Physiological Society. The decreased blood flow to the brain causes elevated blood pressure within the brain that eventually harms the brain's ability to modulate these changes and prevent damage to itself.
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Richard W. Walker Jr., MD
Healthe and Well PC
201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City,
Texas
77573
Call: 888-450-2599
Do you or a loved one suffer from a severe allergic reaction? Is exposure to toxic materials in day-to-day life causing you sickness and discomfort? Few people are really aware of the toxins that we expose ourselves to each day. Everything from food to makeup contains chemicals that with improper exposure can lead to disease. The practice of chelation therapy has helped remove many types of toxins and contaminants from the body for over 80 years. Today the FDA-approved EDTA chelation therapy is the standard for poison treatment in the USA. Don't take chances with your health and well-being. Those in Bay Area Houston, Texas, contact Healthe and Well, PC today.
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Expert Commentary: Steven Park, M.D. 3/9/2010
We know a lot about the molecular and biochemical processes that occur with Alzheimer's Disease. Autopsy studies show amyloid plaque deposition and neurofibrilary tangles. About 5% are hereditary, and the rest are spontaneous. There are different types of dementia, of which vascular dementia is the largest component. We also know that patients with atherosclerotic risk factors and history of stroke have the highest risk for AD.
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NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
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.
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New Bone-Marrow-Cell Therapy Aids Spine Repair
Injecting a patient’s own bone-marrow stem cells into the spine using multiple routes helps to restore some function and quality of life to victims of spinal cord injury with no objectionable side effects, a recent study revealed.
The findings, published in the journal Cell Transplantation, were the result of a joint investigation by researchers at DaVinci Biosciences of Costa Mesa, Calif., and Hospital Luis Vernaza in Ecuador. Read more about New Bone-Marrow-Cell Therapy Aids Spine Repair
Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, D.C.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
Call: (888) 870-2099
Sciatica is a condition that brings numbness, pain, and discomfort, into your daily life. You can make the decision to tolerate these unpleasant symptoms or you can make the move to have it treated for good. Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC at the Valley Spinal Decompression Center in the West Valley Medical Center in Hidden Hills, California, can help steer you in the right direction towards pain relief and a full recovery by designing a comprehensive treatment plan according to your individual needs.
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Nine Physical Symptoms of Depression to Watch For
Depression isn’t all “in the head.” There are a number of disturbing and quite physical symptoms – very depressing in their own right – that can be markers for the condition, especially if several of them occur together. They include:
Digestive problems. A person might experience a range of varied difficulties, from nausea to diarrhea to chronic constipation. Read more about Nine Physical Symptoms of Depression to Watch For
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
Call: (888) 292-7798
Back and neck disorders can not only be extremely painful, but can also severely limit your functioning. If you are looking for quality noninvasive care and live in or around Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY, turn to Dr. Howard Goodman and the NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. for the most advanced non-surgical treatments. Dr. Goodman, D.C. is one of the first Doctors in New York to offer Antalgic-Trak, spinal decompression treatment and is the first Empowered Doctor to offer this technology.
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High Fructose Corn Syrup Is An Ingredient for Hypertension
Individuals who consume a diet high in corn syrup increase their risk of developing high blood pressure, according to findings published in a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology's Annual Meeting. The findings suggest that cutting back on processed foods and beverages that contain high fructose corn syrup may help prevent the onset of hypertension.
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Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, D.C.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
Call: (888) 870-2099
Dr. Bruce Shannahoff of the Valley Spinal Decompression Center in the LA area can help treat mild to severe neck pain. Here they design a treatment based on your unique needs to help you get back to enjoying life.
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Antioxidants May Help Prevent Influenza Damage to Lungs
As the U.S is coping with the widespread activity of the H1N1 influenza virus, a team of Alabama researchers may have found what could be an answer for all strains of the flu. They've shown that antioxidants - the same compounds found in plant-based foods - might hold the key in preventing the flu virus from causing damage to our lungs. The study was published in the FASEB journal.
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Dr. Bonnie Shapiro Liakos
65 W 37th Street, 4th floor
New York,
NY
10018
Call: 914-473-3670
Dr. Bonnie Shapiro Laikos is a Holistic Chiropractor and a Certified Applied Kinesiologist. In her Midtown Manhattan, NYC practice, Dr. Liakos uses a "Total Person Concept" of health. She understands that that structural, chemical, and mental balance are all key components to optimal heath.
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Want To Quit Smoking? Try Some Exercise
Exercising has the effect of making cigarettes appear less attractive, potentially aiding smokers who want to quit. The new study from the University of Exeter shows that exercise can reduce the draw of cigarettes and smoking related images designed to get the attention of smokers. The study is published in the journal Addiction.
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call: 914-908-5562
Have you or a loved one struggled with back or neck pain? Tired of finding your self relying on over-the-counter medications just to get through the day? Are you even considering surgery because no other treatment methods are effective? The team at Westchester Spinal Decompression Center wants you to know that there's a better way to treat chronic pain conditions. With the best non-invasive treatment techniques at his disposal, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC offers the families of Dutchess County, New York real hope to live a pain free life. Ready to end the subscription to chemical pharmaceuticals? Contact Dr. Donath today.
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Sleep Loss And Alzheimer's Linked
Chronic sleep deprivation demonstrated in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease makes brain plaques appear earlier and more often, according to a Washington University School of Medicine report published in Science Express. The researchers involved also found that orexin, a protein that helps regulate the sleep cycle, appears to be directly involved in the increase.
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call: 914-908-5562
If you suffer from back pain, running, walking, or even sitting may be intolerable. You may be unable to pursue an active lifestyle. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC is a chiropractic doctor in the Larchmont, Westchester, NY area who has been very successful in the treatment of this extremely disabling condition.
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30% of Multivitamins Don't Provide What They Say
More than 30 percent of a medicine chest of multivitamins failed to contain what they said they did, or were contaminated with lead, according to a report by the private company ConsumerLab.com
Among the 46 multivitamins analyzed, those that failed the test had far more or less of an ingredient than stated on the label. And several, including three supplements for children, contained more than the upper limit recognized as healthy by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Unhealthily excessive dosages were found for ingredients such as vitamin A, folic acid, niacin and zinc, according to the report by ConsumerLab.com, a White Plains, N.Y., firm that provides consumer information and independent evaluations of health and nutrition products. Read more about 30% of Multivitamins Don't Provide What They Say
Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc
Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine
54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
Manhattan,
NY
10010
Call: (888)-530-0611
Are you tired of going on useless diets that take all of your time but none of your weight? Dr. Trahan at the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine in Manhattan, NY, has already helped many people with weight loss problems by using Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, and a combination of Chinese and Western herbs.
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Severe Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Achiness
Most people with persistent, unexplained muscle and bone pain have low levels of vitamin D in their blood, a recent study discovered. Other studies have found vitamin D to be crucially important for healthy bones, bone marrow and blood vessels, and for protecting against various cancers, diabetes and multiple sclerosis.
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Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
Florida
33463
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The symptoms of Fibromyalgia can make daily life a struggle. Sensitivity to touch, constant pain can make even small things a trial. Dr. Louis Miller, DC and Associates in Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Miller is one of a few practitioners in Florida to offer HBOT treatments for Fibromyalgia.
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