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Can Acupuncture Reverse Wrinkles and Sags?

For centuries, when China's rich and famous started to grow wrinkled and saggy with age, they fought back with a form of acupuncture known as mei zen, which means "beautiful person." Not long ago, this technique arrived in the United States, giving Americans an alternative to Botox, fillers and plastic surgery. Mei zen is a course of 10 acupuncture treatments, in which very fine needles are inserted into the skin.



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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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Acupuncture May Help Some Women Conceive

A study at a Virginia University is giving hope to women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) that they will be able to return to normal fertility and become mothers. Lisa Pastore, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at University of Virginia Health System and the study's principal author, has been thrilled by her results. "Over the last year, we have seen women who never had a regular menstrual cycle start having regular periods," she said. "We can also boast several pregnancies since the study began. Now we would like to recruit more people to the study in order to complete the study. It is important for research to have enough participants to ensure that the results are scientifically credible and not due to chance."



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Waiting May Reduce Need for Back Surgery

New studies demonstrate that waiting may be the best alternative to back surgery. Approximately 1.5 million back surgeries are performed worldwide. These surgeries are performed to address painful problems associated with slipped or misaligned disks. Intransient sciatica and other lower back conditions are extremely painful and can impact the quality of life of those afflicted. New research though suggests that 75% of such cases will improve on their own if left untreated.



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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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Electroacupuncture May Improve GERD Symptoms

A recent Chinese study reported in an issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology has found that electroacupuncture at the Pericardium Meridian Point 6 (or PC6) may decrease the frequency of symptoms behind GERD. The researchers found elctroacupuncture to decrease the GERD inducing transient lower sphincter relaxation function (or TLESR) in cats. This effect appeared to act at the brain stem, and may be mediated through nitric oxide and mu-opioid receptors.



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What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?

Dr. Sattesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses Peripheral Arterial Disease, who is at risk, why it is important to be screened and current treatments. Pad is essentially a blockage of the arteries in the lower extremities. That is what we mean by peripheral arteries -- leg arteries blocked by hardening of the arteries, buildup of cholesterol, plaque and calcium. This in part is a process of aging, but certainly also brought on by smoking. Diabetes is another risk factor, as is hypertension.



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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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Teeth Cleaning NYC, New York

Dr. William Esh

Dr. William Esh

West End Dental

243 West End Ave
New York City, NY 10023

Call: (888) 817-9774

To find the picture perfect smile, you should find cosmetic dental services that offer teeth cleaning in NYC. Instead of trying second-rate products to make your teeth brighter, then you should look into West End Dental. With their staff of professionally trained cosmetic dentists, you can't go wrong with getting your teeth cleaned there.


LASIK/LASEK NYC, New York

 Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia Laser Vision Correction

16 East 60th Street
Manhattan, NY 10032

Call: 888-803-0571

Have you struggled with your eyesight? Tired of feeling your eyes get worse and worse as you get older? Thanks to advances in medical laser technology over the past 20 years, those looking for a way to rejuvenate clarity and focus laser vision correction can help. As a world-renowned medical facility, Columbia Laser Vision strives to bring the highest level of treatment to the families of NYC, New York. Their team of surgeons and medical professionals specialize in using LASIK and LASEK for a wide range of eye conditions. Don't let something so precious slip away. Those in the NYC area contact Columbia Laser Vision today.


Carpal Tunnel Brunswick County, NC

 Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call: 910-575-2225

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a growing phenomenon that can be very painful as well as limiting. If you live in Brunswick County, NC, the professional more and more satisfied patients are turning to for quality care is Dr. Pamela Owens. Dr. Owens operates out of the state of the art At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center and can help ease your pain with quality chiropractic care.


Bulging Disc Brunswick County, NC

 Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call: 910-575-2225

With the onset of bulging disc, your life can really become more complicated than necessary. While surgery is available to treat your particular condition, it can lead to a number of complications, making the cure just as bad as your condition. However, At The Beach Chiropractic Health Center in Brunswick County, NC, you can treat your condition in a way that is unconventional and, perhaps, even more effective than surgery. There, Dr. Pamela Owens and the rest of her team believe that their clients should get maximum benefits from treatment, making their wellbeing their top priority.


Myofascial Release 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

Dr. Steven Shoshany and the team at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab offer manual massage therapy techniques as part of their "hands on" physical therapy program. This includes both trigger point and myofascial therapy.


Bulging Disc Treatment Central New Jersey

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069

Call:  888-897-4870

Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center has a highly skilled staff of chiropractors, massage therapists and physical trainers who are ready to provide professional service for patients.


Knee Pain Brunswick County, NC

 Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call: 910-575-2225

Knee Pain can be extremely debilitating. Walking, sitting and even sleeping can cause you a great amount of grief. If you are living in Brunswick County, NC and are suffering from knee pain get the treatment you need from Dr. Pamela Owens of At The Beach Chiropractic. Many patients, who visit Dr. Owens in pain, leave feeling 100% healthy and never suffer from their symptoms again.


At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center, NC

 Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call: 910-575-2225

If you are suffering from an ailment and are seeking natural care to avoid the complications which commonly arise from traditional medicine's reliance on drug therapy and surgeries to treat disorders and live near Ocean Isle Beach, NC, turn to the professionals at the At the Beach Heath Center. Dr. Pamela Owens and her team of certified professionals will work with you every step of the way in applying their revolutionary wellness approach to medical care.


Neck Pain Brunswick County, NC

 Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call: 910-575-2225

IIf you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from Neck Pain and are looking for a viable alternative to drug treatment and surgery, chiropractic care may be the answer that is right for you. For those living in, or around, Brunswick County, NC, look no further then the At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center. At this state of the art facility, Dr. Pamela Owens and her entire staff will offer you extraordinary personal care that is non-invasive, non-surgical, and effective at easing your pain while increasing your functionality.


Bulging Disc Morris County, New Jersey

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069

Call: 888-216-4182

A bulging disc can make even the mundane a challenge. Just carrying groceries or sitting at your desk can be painful. Before you know it, a bulging disc can have a profound impact on your professional and personal life. If you're feeling limited by a bulging disc, the team at Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center in Morris County, New Jersey can help. They offer spinal decompression technology using the DRX900C which can be every effective in treating bulging disc pain.


Arm Pain Bergen County, New Jersey

Dr. David Podell, DC

Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation

115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 07020

Call: (888) 319-4510

When you have severe arm pain, you realize just how important your arms are. You can't write or type properly, driving is a nightmare and even eating is difficult. Though the source of your arm pain difficult to pinpoint, the solution may be easier than you think if you know who to turn to. Dr. David Podell, DC may have the treatment you're looking for at The Waterfront Institute in Bergen County.


Fat Burning Program Salt Lake City, Utah

Dr. Lighthouse Health & Body Makeover

Dr. Lighthouse Health & Body Makeover

Lighthouse Health & Body Makeover

715 East 3900 South Suite 101
Salt Lake City, Utah 84107

Call: 801-265-3400

Do you have excessive weight that you want to lose the sensible and healthy way? Find that it is hard to determine what lifestyle and diet would work best to help you reach your personal weight and fitness goals? Then there is no need to worry. You can find the guidance and moral support you need with Dr. Todd Singleton, DC at Lighthouse Health and Body Makeover in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Singleton as well as the rest of the LH&BM team is there to provide you with a fat burning program specially designed to target your specific needs.


Bio Identical Hormone treatment Brunswick County, NC

 Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call: 910-575-2225

If you're feeling imbalanced, both physically and spiritually, or suffering from severe menopause symptoms, it could be that your body is lacking the right amount of hormones. If you want to regain your body's sense of balance as well as ease those menopause symptoms, you should consider Bio Identical Hormone Treatment with Dr. Pamela Owens of At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center in Brunswick County, NC.


Lumbar Pain South Side Chicago, Illinois

 Synergy Pain Relief

Synergy Pain Relief

Synergy Pain Relief

2011 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60565

Call: 888-216-3329

Are you feeling continuous lumbar pain that just won't end? Are you tired of having to live with this condition on a daily basis? Then it's time for you choose another option, which is a life of comfort and productivity. At Synergy Pain Relief close to South Side Chicago, they are committed to deliver first-rate treatment that can have you living pain free once more.


Arm Pain Brunswick County, NC

 Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call: 910-575-2225

When you're suffering intense arm pain, it can be hard to carry out the simplest tasks, may it be carrying your groceries or simply waving hello. Rather than continue living your life with the discomfort and restrictions of arm pain, you should receive quality treatment that encompasses your every need. At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center in Brunswick County, NC is where Dr. Pamela Owens will work together with her team to develop a suitable treatment plan for you. They will not only eliminate your pain, but they will work their hardest to acheive your desired health goals.


Acupuncture Brunswick County, NC

 Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call: 910-575-2225

If you are looking for effective alternative medical care, consider the use of Acupuncture to ease your pain. In Brunswick County, NC, the professional to turn to for state of the art Acupuncture techniques is Dr. Pamela Owens. Dr. Owens operates out of the comfortable At the Beach Chiropractic Center and has years of experience in natural, non-surgical care.


Sciatica Brunswick County, NC

 Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call: 910-575-2225

If you have been unresponsive to traditional medical treatments which often rely on drugs and surgery in easing the discomforts associated with Sciatica, an effective alternative exists in natural, non-invasive care at the At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center. Located in Brunswick County, NC, Dr. Pamela Owens heads this state of the art medical center and will work with you every step of the way to give you the relief that you deserve.


Chronic Fatigue Brunswick County, NC

 Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call: 910-575-2225

If you are suffering from Chronic Fatigue and are looking for effective, natural care to assuage your situation, turn to Dr. Pamela Owens. Dr. Owens has years of experience and the most innovative treatments available at the At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center in Brunswick County, NC. She will work alongside her talented staff every step of the way to ensure you receive quality personal care in a comfortable healing environment.


Chiropractor Brunswick County

 Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call: 910-575-2225

If you are suffering from spinal abnormalities and are seeking an effective alternative to the shortcomings of traditional medicine, chiropractic care may be the answer that can ease your pain while increasing your mobility and flexibility. In Brunswick County, Chiropractor Dr. Pamela Owens and her team of certified professionals have years of experience to accompany the most state of the art natural care units proven to help individuals with a wide variety of disorders and varying levels of pain. They have a reputation for superb individual care that is difficult to find in any medical center.


Headaches Brunswick County, NC

 Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call: 910-575-2225

Are you suffering from constant headaches? Do you have trouble thinking because your head is pounding? If so, get the treatment you need from Dr. Pamela Owens of At The Beach Chiropractic. She is a board certified chiropractor who has years of experience using non-invasive homeopathic techniques to relieve your pain. At The Beach Chiropractic has helped the people of Brunswick County, NC get the quality care for which they were searching.