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Drawing Helps Traumatized Children Verbalize Feelings
Drawing helps children who have been traumatized by drug-addicted fathers to speak their feelings, a recent study demonstrated.
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Dr. Robert M. Browne DC
Staten Island DRX
3204 Amboy Rd.
Staten Island,
NY
10306
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If you're suffering from sciatica you don't have to treat it by risking your health with back surgery. Natural chiropractic care is a viable, safe and effective alternative to surgery. Dr. Robert M. Browne of Staten Island DRX in Staten Island, New York makes that alternative available for you.
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Genetic 'Switch' Can Trigger Insulin-Producing Cells
Researchers have discovered a way in mice to convert another type of pancreas cell into critical insulin-producing beta cells lost in patients with type I diabetes, according to a new report in the journal Cell. The key to the discovery is a single transcription factor called the Pax4 gene.
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Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
NJ
07663
Call: 888-283-6198
When back pain or neck pain is with you constantly, day in, day out, there is no part of your life that isn%u2019t affected. Yard work becomes nearly impossible, playing with the kids is no longer an option, even simple things like standing and sitting are like a nightmare because of the screaming pain. You know that back surgery isn%u2019t for you and you aren%u2019t sure where to turn for help. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC, an expert in Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA), uses this potent therapy as a path to a better, pain-free life to patients from all over New Jersey and Essex County.
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The Challenges of Children's Sleep Apnea
Children spend almost 40% their childhood asleep. It is an important factor in a child's physical and mental development. Good quality sleep is as important as proper nutrition and exercise for a child's healthy development. But what happens when children can't get sound sleep? Children's Sleep apnea is a serious health condition that can result in devastating health consequences.
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VA
20166
Call: 1-888-697-2630
Are you experiencing chronic back pain? Have you tried several treatments without experiencing long term pain relief? Spinal decompression therapy is something different. Spinal decompression is a non-surgical, non-invasive, and drug free way of successfully treating back pain. At Potomac Family & Sports Chiropractic Center in Sterling, Virginia, Dr. Alex McMinn uses spinal decompression therapy for low back and neck pain patients.
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Clumsiness and Obesity Intertwined
Children with poor coordination could be at higher risk of obesity later in life. The research published in the British Medical Journal found that youngsters who performed least well in tests assessing cognitive and physical function were far morely likely to be obese by age 33. Researchers examined test results from the on-going National Child Development Study involving more than 11,000 people since 1958. Read more about Clumsiness and Obesity Intertwined
Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C.
Keller Chiropractic
372 Kingston Ave.
Crown Heights,
NY
11213
Call: 888-871-4137
Suffer from chronic back pain? Unable to work or play the sports you love? Do not give up hope. At Keller Chiropractic in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY Dr. Melinda Keller DC provides patients with proper chronic back pain treatment.
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The Global Threat of Secondhand Smoke
Though studies have linked secondhand smoke to death an illness, a new study suggests that very little is done by parents to protect their children. Appearing in the latest issue of the American Journal of Public Health, the study examined the smoking histories of the adults in the homes, exposures to secondhand smoke inside the house, around the community, and attitudes toward smoking. Researchers used air-sampling technology to examine nicotine levels in the homes and hair samples to measure individual levels of exposure in non-smoking women and children. Read more about The Global Threat of Secondhand Smoke
Pamela Owens
At The Beach Chiropractic
6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach,
NC
28469
Call: 910-575-2225
If you are someone who is searching for help, and you have tried other treatment methods, then you should visit At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center in Brunswick County, NC where Dr. Pamela Owens is ready to help you through a number of different procedures.
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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
Dr. Jonathan Donath
Joint Effort Chiropractic
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call: 914-908-5562
Are you searing for relief from a strained or overused muscle? The search for a quality chiropractic care can be tough. If an injury to a muscle or tendon is keeping you away from physical activity, you want treatment from a chiropractor who combines the strengths of chiropractic and soft tissue massage to relieve the tension in your body once and for all. The Active Release Technique (ART) is a chiropractic method specifically designed to treat abnormal tissue by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC of Joint Effort Chiropractic in White Plains, NY, uses ART to treat injures quickly and permanently.
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No Kidding, Let's Get Active
Childhood obesity has become a major health problem in America. About 16% of children ages 11-17 are overweight, which can have a lifelong effect on health and self-image. The focus on childhood obesity tends to point to school activities and school lunches, but a recent study at Ohio State University found that the time when kids can gain the most weight is over the summer break. One of the best ways to keep kids healthy is to keep them active, but it isn't always easy to come up with new ways to get them moving - here are some starters: Read more about No Kidding, Let's Get Active
Dr. Michael Pustina DC
Spinal Health and Rehabilitation Center of Canada
1091 Dawson Rd.
Thunder Bay,
Ontario
P7B 1K8
Call: 888-342-1697
Are you scared of the prospect of surgery? Afraid of knives and needles? People often choose surgery for back pain as the last option. However, surgery can be expensive and take months to recover from, leaving people in greater pain. Dr. Michael Pustina DC of Spinal Health and Rehabilitation Center of Canada in Thunder Bay, Ontario provides patients with spinal decompression therapy as an alternative to back surgery. If you are in pain call today.
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Childhood Obesity Linked to Sugar Levels During Pregnancy
Each year, it is estimated that 8% of pregnant women in the US develop gestational diabetes, where hyperglycemia and insulin resistance develop as a result of pregnancy. The childhood obesity rate has doubled in the last two decades and it is estimated that 7 million overweight or obese children will grow into overweight or obese adults. A study in the September issue of Diabetes Care has found the risk of childhood obesity increases in line with the pregnant mother's blood sugar levels. The research team of Kaiser Permanent Center for Health Research analyzed records of nearly 9,500 mother-child pairs who were members of the organizations health plan through the years of 1995 and 2000. The evidence found that diabetes in pregnant women resulted in an 89 percent higher risk of the child becoming overweight and an 82 percent higher risk of the child becoming obese between the ages of 5 and 7 years. Read more about Childhood Obesity Linked to Sugar Levels During Pregnancy
Dr. Lenny Roberts DC
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Call: 888-653-1365
In need of low back pain relief but haven't found the right treatment? Many people try over-the-counter drugs or even surgery to help correct low back pain. The problem is that these treatments are only temporary fixes and can lead to more pain. At the Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic in Wilmington, De (South Philadelphia) Dr. Lenny Roberts DC provides patients with a safe, FDA approved treatment called spinal decompression.
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Prenatal Multivitamins May Reduce Risk of Pediatric Cancers
Moms-to-be, take your multi-vitamins. It's become widely accepted that mothers taking folic acid during pregnancy can help reduce the risk of several birth defects. But a new study at the University of Toronto finds a correlation between pre-natal multivitamins containing folic acid and the decreased risk of several pediatric cancers: leukemia, brain tumors, and neuroblastoma (a malignant tumor in nerve tissue). This report in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics found that taking a multivitamin with folic acid before and during early pregnancy could reduce the risk of leukemia by 36%, childhood brain tumors by 27%, and neuroblastoma by 47%. Read more about Prenatal Multivitamins May Reduce Risk of Pediatric Cancers
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.
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Children of Smokers Are Less Healthy Than They Seem
Children with smoking parents may not be as healthy as they appear. A study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference shows that although children of smokers may not exhibit respiratory problems, they may still be suffering from damage to their airways. Some researchers claim that children of smokers are more likely to have respiratory problems such as puffing, wheezing, and cases of pneumonia. However it is unclear if there is impairment in children who have no respiratory complaints or diagnosed problems. Read more about Children of Smokers Are Less Healthy Than They Seem
Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
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Are you or a loved one struggling to find cancer treatment? In recent years the cancer rates in the United States are approaching one out of every three adults. Though hundreds of millions is raised for cancer research each yea, conventional medicine is said to be "losing the war on cancer" as rates continue to rise. At the Immune Recovery Foundation by taking the best of conventional and alternative cancer treatments, they hope to offer patients in the Atlanta, Georga area another choice for cancer treatment. Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D. uses Insulin Potentiation Therapy, often called IPT cancer therapy as an alternative to chemotherapy and a backup to surgery.
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