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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. (Read more about Meditation as a Brake on Aging)
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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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Seven Breakthrough Strategies for Weight Loss
Sixty-six percent of Americans are overweight, and 32 percent are obese, so many citizens have now gotten serious about losing weight. But many times a dieter or exerciser can hit a weight-loss plateau that's seemingly impossible to get beyond.
Therefore, here follows seven areas to focus on to flank excess weight and, hopefully, lead to big improvements in health. (Read more about Seven Breakthrough Strategies for Weight Loss)
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Lap Band Center of Houston
Lap Band Center of Houston
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
You've finally decided that you need surgery to lose weight. Your health is just too valuable, and you know about the long term health risks that come with being overweight or obese. However, there are so many confusing weight loss surgery options; you're not sure which procedure to choose. In Houston, Texas, Lap Band Center of Houston, they offer gastric banding surgery like the LAP BAND to help you achieve your weight loss goals.
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How Stress Causes Weight Gain
The mounting stress in today's society leads to a vicious descending spiral of ever-increasing weight gain. But the good news is that the spiral is not inevitable and can be reversed and transcended.
"In times of economic hardship and stress, people gain weight," said Dr. Sasson Moulavi, a bariatric physician in Port St. Lucie, Fla. This is because:
-- When the economy deteriorates and the gremlin of stress seizes people, they tend to buy less expensive, lower-quality food, which is calorically rich and nutritionally poor. (Read more about How Stress Causes Weight Gain)
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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
Are you tired of back pain? Is it interfering with your work or affecting other areas of your health? There are treatment options available besides drugs and surgery. Dr. Bruce Bell is a full-time clinician and director of the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, which is regarded as one of the few in its area with expertise in back pain relief.
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Why Women Live Longer
Across the globe, women still live 5 to 10 years longer than men. Founder of the New England Centenarian Study at Boston University explains why 85% of people over 100 years old are women.
One large reason is the large advantage women have over men in terms of cardiovascular disease. Women develop symptoms like heart attacks and strokes usually in their 70s and 80s, compared to men who develop them in their 50s and 60s. Doctors long believed the difference was due to estrogen, but studies show that this may not be the case. (Read more about Why Women Live Longer)
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Dr. South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita,
CA
91902
Call 619-342-1270
Ending the pain of a herniated or bulging disc is not something you should wait on. Dr. Bruce Bell, DC is the director of the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, one of few clinics in its area regarded as specializing in lower back problems.
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8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy
Exercise may not halt the aging process, but mounting evidence suggests people who stay active can slow its effects. The latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women's Healthsource offers 8 benefits to regular exercise.
It Provides Energy: Feeling tired and lethargic is largely a result of being inactive. Endurance exercises like walking, swimming, jogging, biking, and rowing improves stamina and energy. Even after a few weeks in a walking program, people have more energy for activities.
It Improves Mental Health: There's considerable evidence that regular physical activity can help reduce stress, manage mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety, improve sleep quality, boost mood, and enhance the overall feeling of well-being. (Read more about 8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy)
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Dr. Dan Putnam
Auto Injury Recovery Clinic of Jacksonville
1437 Flagler Ave.
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
Call 904-677-8972
Daniel S. Putnam, LMT of Daniel S. Putnam and Associates, P.A. is a well established practitioner in the complementary alternative medicine field in Jacksonville, Florida. He specializes in Structural Neuromuscular Therapy which focuses on overall wellness for patients seeking a shorter recovery from an accident or injury by strengthening their bodies' weaknesses. Putnam, LMT has a referral network of chiropractors, Spinal Decompression doctors, Acupuncturists, and MD's. He can direct you to them if you need their assistance. If you have been involved in an auto accident, and have been injured in the State of Florida, the law is designed to protect you.
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Five Steps To A Healthy Sleeping Environment
The human body uses electrical impulses generated in the brain to facilitate intercellular communication. This is only possible because our bodies are composed mainly of water with a high mineral content, making it highly electrically conductive. With so much information being passed through our body, it's not surprising that electrical exposure from external sources in our sleeping areas can disrupt some of its functions. Some people develop symptoms when they experience long-term exposure to levels of electricity, such as: headaches, hyperactivity, nightmares, depression, fatigue, eyestrain, and muscle cramps. (Read more about Five Steps To A Healthy Sleeping Environment)
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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
Lower back pain is a problem for over 80% of the population in America. So, take charge of your health by searching for spinal decompression therapists in the Fairfield County Connecticut region because they will help you relieve the pain.
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Detoxifying the Body
In today's world, many dangerous chemicals are poured into our foods and into the environment, and our bodies have become a dumping ground for toxic chemicals like acrylamide, sodium nitrate, phytic acid, and hydrogenated oils. Some people have chemicals in their tissues that were never intended for the human body - such as rocket fuel, mercury, lead and others. We know very little about the effects these burdens have on the human body. (Read more about Detoxifying the Body)
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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
Is back or neck pain forcing you to putt your active lifestyle on hold?You don't have to put up with the pain. There are effective back pain and neck pain treatments available at the Waterfront Institute in Bergen County, NJ, Dr. David Podell, DC has headed the chiropractic practice for years.
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Know if you are at Risk for Heart Disease
Want to know whether you're at risk for heart disease? Pull out a tape measure. A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that body mass index (BMI) alone may not be reliably linked to cardiovascular disease risk. Researchers say the best indicator for health and heart disease risk is the waist to hip ratio, which means if you're a apple shaped person and tend to carry weight around the middle you may need to cut back inches, even if your BMI is in the healthy range. (Read more about Know if you are at Risk for Heart Disease)
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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
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call 888-857-1803
There are many individuals who find it difficult to lose the extra weight placed upon them by obesity. If you or your loved ones suffer from obesity or any of its related illnesses, proper medical treatment may mean the difference between life and death. Therefore, you should be looking to find a Bariatric Surgeon. Before obesity can grow into a fatal life threatening condition, take action at the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in NYC. Certified and experienced Bariatric Surgery Specialists are available to help you combat obesity with safe and clinically proven methods that will help you reach a normal and healthy weight.
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5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned
It's that time of year again. Summers here, and most people can't wait to enjoy the beach, the pool, and backyard barbeques. Summer's great- but all that time outdoors means a lot more sun exposure. While it'ss nice and actually healthy to get some sun, harmful UVA and UVG rays can cause skin cancer so it's important to protect your skin. Covering up can also help you avoid wrinkles, sun spots, and other signs of aging. The Skin Cancer Foundation has some helpful tips: (Read more about 5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned)
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Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-596-5340
Are a few seemingly random hairs detracting from your appearance? Tired of the embarrassment of having unwanted hairs where everyone can see them? Thanks to advances in the past decade, laser hair removal can remove virtually any type of unwanted hairs safely and effectively. At Premier Plastic Surgery Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD is a firm believer that cutting-edge technology can greatly improve the work of art that is the human body. At his practice, Premier Plastic Surgery, he uses the latest minimally-invasive procedures to provide those in the Southwest Houston, Texas area with excellent cosmetic surgery services.
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Reducing Calories May Increase Life Longevity
Scientists have been aware that that animals with a reduced calorie intake had lengthened lifespans, but they were never able to understand the reasons why. A recent study by scientists from Harvard Medical School suggests that restricting calories to lose weight may also be the secret to extending life expectancy. Restriction of high calorie foods is believed to produce a molecular response that triggers a reaction within the energy core of cells, known as the mitochondria. Responsible for keeping cells alive and healthy, mitochondria can weaken and lead to cell deterioration and increased susceptibility to DNA stress, which eventually causes the cell to die. (Read more about Reducing Calories May Increase Life Longevity)
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South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego,
CA
91902
Call 619-342-1270
At the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, patients can experience alternatives to back surgery using a non evasive procedure: spine decompression therapy.
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