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Seventy Percent of Children Low In Vitamin D

Seven out of ten children in the US have low levels of vitamin D, putting them at greater risk of eventually suffering from bone disease high blood pressure and other heart disease risk factors, according to research published in the online journal Pediatrics. The study was led by Dr. Michal Melamed, assistant professor of medicine at Albert Einstein College in Bronx, NY.


During the study, researchers examined data on over 6,000 children ranging from ages 1 to 21. The data came from the 2001-2004 National Health and Nutrition Survey. The data is comprehensive because it combines interviews and physical examinations. It’s also representative of the US population as a whole.

Nine percent of children were found to be deficient in vitamin D and another 61 percent were insufficient. Regarding demographics and behavior, low levels of vitamin D were more common in children who were: older, female, obese, African-american, Mexican-american, drank milk fewer than once a week, or spent more than 4 hours a day playing videogames, using computers or watching TV.

Low levels of vitamin D were linked to poor bone health, lower levels of calcium, higher systolic blood pressure, and lower levels of HDL cholesterol. The last three factors are significant indicators for heart disease.

The authors recommend that children at risk for vitamin D deficiency be screened regularly. They also suggest parents take an active role in ensuring their children get adequate vitamin D through an appropriate combination of diet, supplements and sunlight exposure.

Spinal Decompression Shrewsbury, Monmouth County

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C.

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C.

North East Spine and Sports Medicine

1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

Call 888-516-6356

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou D.C. near Shrewsbury, Monmouth County believes that the human body is very capable of healing itself without the help of medication but sometimes, it just needs a push in the right direction. That's why she treats the chronic pain of herniated or bulging disc with the help of the latest technology of Spinal Decompression.



Spinal Decompression Fairfield County, CT

Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

Dr. 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

Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health near Fairfield County, Connecticut provides spinal decompression therapy with the DRX9000. The DRX9000 is a FDA cleared spinal decompression technology, which Dr. Risa Sloves along with husband Dr. Mark Joachim, heads of Associates in Family Chiropractic, have found effective in treating patients with a variety of ailments.



Prolotherapy Henderson, Nevada

Dr. Daniel Royal

Dr. Daniel Royal

New Hope Medical

9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074

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If you're feeling tense or sore from a past sports injury, or are experiencing chronic pain from a serious condition, whether it be carpal tunnel syndrome or tendonitis, then prolotherapy is a treatment for you to look into. At New Hope Medical Center in Henderson, Nevada Dr. Daniel Royal DO, JD, HMD and his team are trained in providing this one of a kind non-invasive treatment that can be hard to come by. Their skilled approach to this procedure will assure you the supreme healing benefits as a result.



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.



Manipulation under Anesthesia Union County, New Jersey

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

459 Watchung Avenue
Morris County, Watchung, New Jersey 07069

Call 888-897-4870

Say good-bye to pain today and get ready to start feeling better tomorrow. Dr. Ronald Spiaggia of the Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center in Union County, New Jersey can give you the pain-free life you deserve. Through the non-invasive, cutting-edge Manipulation under Anesthesia (MUA) procedure, Dr. Spiaggia and his medical staff can help you right away.



Back Pain Specialist Seattle, Washington

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland, Washington 98034

Call (888) 351-8612

If you are suffering from back pain and have been unable to live the active and normal lifestyle you are used to, and you live in or around Seattle, Washington, then there is an answer to your back pain. There, Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC of the Spinal Relief Center, USA would like to help you. Dr. Meadows has seen a countless number of patients come into his office with pain and leave feeling 100% healthy. Dr. Meadows and his associates are truly interested in the well-being of their patients and he will do everything in his power to ensure a speedy recovery.



Back ache Bergen County, NJ

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

Are backaches starting to interfere with your life? Dr. David Podell located in Bergen County, NJ, D.C. is a skilled and experienced chiropractor who can help ease the back pain and revive your healthy and active lifestyle. Dr. Podell works out of his offices in Edgewater, NJ at Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation. There, he offers a variety of non-surgical options for back pain relief, including spinal decompression.



Back Pain Encino, California

Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, D.C.

Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, D.C.

Valley Spinal Decompression Center

5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino, California 91316

Call (888) 870-2099

If you are one of millions suffering with back pain, now is the time to stop suffering. Dr. Bruce Shannahoff DC is conveniently located at the Valley Spinal Decompression Center in the Encino area and has years of experience in back pain.



Whiplash Treatment Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Steven Shoshany

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.



Muscle Condition, Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Living Well Medical

632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC, New York 10012

Call (888) 435-7155

Don't let your muscle condition restrain your active lifestyle! If you are suffering from muscle conditions, there is effective treatment available. Living Well Medical in Manhattan, NYC, provides quality care for all muscle-related ailments.



Chiropractor Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Spinal Correction Center of Richmond

8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond, Virginia 23229

Call 888-804-5326

If you are one of the many people struggling with back pain, you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common afflictions affecting adults today. The Spinal Correction Center of Richmond is committed to providing you with the highest quality chiropractic care, spinal decompression, and postural correction. With years of experience helping patients, Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC, not only gives you the best in standard chiropractic care, he also specializes in Lumbar (Spinal) Decompression. If pain is keeping you from doing everyday activities, there is now a safe, non-surgical way to treat it.



Manhattan Metabolic 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 888-838-9148

Are you tired of being obese? Have you tried exercise and diets, but nothing seems to work? Don't feel bad, many people today suffer from obesity. Often times, losing weight is impossible using traditional methods (diet and exercise). The reason is many people are genetically predisposed to obesity. Get the help you need from Dr. Marc Bessler, MD and the Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery. Dr. Bessler has been the director of Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery for over 10 years and specializes in many weight loss surgeries.



Back Pain Doctor Minneapolis, Minnesota

 Spinal Decompression of Minnesota, Specific Family Chiropractic, LLC

Spinal Decompression of Minnesota, Specific Family Chiropractic, LLC

Spinal Decompression of Minnesota

2785 White Bear Ave. Suite 108
Maplewood, Minnesota 55109

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Back Pain will affect 85% of Americans over the course of their lives and is one of the leading epidemics in the country. Unfortunately, modern medicine often depends on unnatural drug treatment or invasive surgery as a solution to your ailments. A holistic, noninvasive alternative exists at Spinal Decompression of Minnesota. Back Pain Doctors Joseph Biernat, DC and Jeff Lavell, DC developed this clinic and filled it with qualified professionals to offer you the finest natural care in Minneapolis, Minnesota.



IV Nutrition Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC

201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City, Texas 77573

Call 888-450-2599

Are you or a loved one unable to intake nutrition due to illness or injury? During adolescence and as we get older it's essential to maintain optimal nutritional levels to keep healthy and functioning. In special cases of severe illness, accident or surgery, nutritional elements unable to be consumed naturally are taken via intravenous line (IV). Richard W. Walker Jr., MD of Healthe and Well, PC is a firm believer that everyone should strive to maintain their bodies beyond the "acceptable levels" of traditional health care. If you're in need of IV nutrition services in Bay Area Houston, Texas, contact Dr. Walker today.



Pinched Nerve Uptown Manhattan, New York City

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan, NY 10176

Call (888) 898-7795

A bulging or herniated disc in your back is an awful pain that does not let up, night or day. People who suffer often feel pain when they sit, stand, and lie down; the pain is a constant companion that leaves you listless and unhappy. You can't do the things you enjoy. You're stuck. For effective treatment that can get you relief, Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D. of Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management in Uptown Manhattan, New York City uses spinal decompression.



Applied Kinesiologist Midtown Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Bonnie Shapiro Liakos

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.



Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Hoboken, New Jersey

 Hoboken Integrated Healthcare

Hoboken Integrated Healthcare

Hoboken Integrated HealthCare

91 Washington Street
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030

Call 1-888-533-1061

Is severe pain in your hands and wrists destroying your work productively? Do you find your self relying on painkillers just to get through the day? Has the discomfort gotten so bad that you're considering surgery alleviate the pain? At Hoboken Integrated Healthcare there's a better and safer way to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Using the latest non-invasive treatment techniques including Duo-light, Low Level Laser Therapy, Dr. Joseph Canova, DC can relieve pain, restore strength and flexibility in less than the time it takes to grab lunch. If you or a loved one is searching for comprehensive pain management services in the Hoboken, New Jersey area, contact Dr. Canova today.



Natural Treatments for Acid Reflux Manhattan, NYC

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine

54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave) Suite 910
NYC, NY 10010

Call (888)-530-0611

If the discomfort from acid reflux isn't allowing you to sleep at night, natural treatments could be the solution you are looking for. Christopher Trahan, OMD., LAc is a skilled and experienced practitioner of alternative medicine in Manhattan, NYC. He uses FDA cleared natural medicines in treating adults, children and infants for a variety of health problems.



Sciatica Pain Relief Henrico County, Virginia

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Spinal Correction Center of Richmond

8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond, Virginia 23229

Call 888-804-5326

Millions of Americans suffer from back pain. It's such a common ailment that it's one of the top reasons why employees call out sick from work. If intense back pain or other symptoms keep you from enjoying the everyday activities of life, you should see a doctor. Today's technology is so advanced that back pain relief can come your way without any surgery. That's right--without any surgery, you can alleviate the throbbing, stabbing back pain that has plagued you for just too long. You don't have to suffer from a herniated disc, bulging disc, or sciatica--nerve compression generally found in the lower back--any longer if you visit Dr. Michael C. Mulvaney, DC, of the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia. If other treatment options have failed to soothe your back pain, Dr. Mulvaney may be able to offer you a safe, non-surgical solution.



Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Palm Beach, Florida

Dr. Louis Miller

Dr. Louis Miller

Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida

6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, Florida 33463

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Chronic fatigue syndrome is definitely something you do not want to live with, so take charge and get the help you need. If you are living in the Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Florida area, then Dr. Louis Miller, DC can help you through Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment. It is an expensive technology, but Dr. Miller and a few other chiropractors use it. It will rejuvenate you and return your body to its optimized state.