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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.



A recent study shows that people can get their necessary "down time" - thus fighting all of these negatives - through meditation. The research, done by the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Genomics Center at Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center, seems to show that calming one's mental state through meditation actually affects gene expression.


 The lead researcher, Herbert Benson, coined the term "relaxation response" and pioneered the study of meditation's physiological effects. In his earlier investigations, he demonstrated that the relaxation response helps heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen consumption and brain activity. His new work helps explain the causal mechanisms behind these improvements.


Benson's study examined gene expression in two groups of people - some with long experience in meditative techniques and others with none. After the comparison, the researchers trained the non-practitioners in the techniques, and re-examined the group.


What the scientists discovered was that these deep-relaxation practices alter the way genes handle inflammation, programmed cell death, and free radicals, which are charged molecules that can damage delicate cell proteins. Long-term meditators exhibited the greatest positive differences. More research is being done on stress-related disorders to see if meditative practices can benefit them.

Menstrual Cramps and Menstrual Pain Relief Services 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
Manhattan, NY 10010

Call (888)-530-0611

Do symptoms such as menstrual cramps, yeast infections, or other forms of pain prevent you from getting on with each day? Are you interested in a natural, multidisciplinary approach that will give you the pain relief you need to live more comfortably? The solution towards feeling pain-free is right in your neighborhood. At Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine in Manhattan, NYC, Director and Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist, Christopher Trahan, O.M.D., LAc, can help heal your body and soul from a variety of angles.



Women's Health Care Reno, Nevada

Dr. Frank Shallenberger

Dr. Frank Shallenberger

Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine

1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City, NV 89703

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You've heard the words- mammogram, osteoporosis, breast cancer- but you've always been healthy. However, the effects of breast cancer and bone loss are potentially devastating and preventative healthcare has become more effective than ever. The Nevada Center of Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine in the Reno, Nevada area, offers a comprehensive approach to women's health care.



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 888-857-1803

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.



Chiropractic services Naples, Florida

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center

689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples, FL 34102

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You have probably been experiencing pain in the lower back, buttock, or various parts of the leg and foot, and you don't know where to turn. Doctors believe this may be caused by general compression of nerve roots- an issue ameliorated with chiropractic services. Chiropractic services have one of the highest patient satisfaction rates among various specialties. Many chiropractors specialize in spinal adjustments only, but Dr. Matt Bergtold, DC of Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center has extensive experience in caring for a wide range of neuro-musculoskeletal and general health issues. Located in Naples, Florida, his clinic has refined methods intended to address an array of disorders- diverse tools to provide the best care.



DRX9000 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

If nothing has relieved your back pain, the DRX 9000 may be able to provide you relief. Dr. David Podell DC provides superior spinal decompression treatment for back problems at the Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in NJ.



Back Pain Relief Astoria, Long Island City, Queens

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.



Back Pain Fairfield County, CT

Dr. Adrian Marcus

Dr. Adrian Marcus

Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.

100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich, CT 06830

Call (888) 847-1821

Back pain can be quite an unmanageable condition, making unusually hard for you to tackle the simplest activities. Instead subjecting yourself to a reality full of restrictions and discomfort, it's time you take the initiative to do something more productive. That is receiving quality non-invasive treatment at The Back and Neck Pain Center of Greenwich in Fairfield County, CT. There, Dr. Adrian Marcus and his professional staff will join forces to ensure that you receive quality, comprehensive treatment that encompasses all your individual needs.



Osteoporosis 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

Have a decrease in your physical activity? Do you feel pain every time you walk? Osteoporosis can be a debilitating disease, often caused by the aging process. At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD has the experience and expertise to treat your osteoporosis.



Sciatica Tacoma, WA

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

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

Call (888) 351-8612

The sudden pain you are feeling in your lower back or hip that radiates down from your buttock to the back of one thigh and into your leg, could be due to sciatica. Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC in the Tacoma area offers spinal decompression therapy with the DRX9000.



Back Pain Treatment for New Jersey Residents

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069

Call 888-216-4182

Suffering from back pain can affect your life in many ways, preventing you from performing even the simplest tasks. You need and deserve the best treatment possible to help you overcome your condition. At Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center in New Jersey, they take a multidisciplinary approach to your treatment. Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC specializes in the treatment of sports injuries and rehabilitation, and has 10 years of experience in providing quality care for an array of acute and chronic spinal disorders. Along with his dedicated staff, Dr. Spiaggia uses cutting edge equipment, such as the DRX9000 machine for spinal decompression, to provide you with the best results possible. The combination of knowledge, care, technology and experience that their center uses can give you a life free of pain today.



Back Pain Westchester

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call 914-908-5562

Over eighty percent of Americans will experience Back Pain at some point in their lives. Although less than ten percent of this pain will become chronic, it is very important that you seek help for a reputed professional due to the intricate nature of the spinal system. If you live in or around Westchester, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC has years of professional experience in administering safe and effective nature care at their state of the art medical facility, Westchester Spinal Decompression Center. Both Dr. Donath and his team of experts will work with you every step of the way to ease your pain while increasing your functionality.



Bulging Disc Norwalk, 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

If you are suffering from a Bulging Disc and live in or around Norwalk, CT, look no further than the experience at the Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care. At this remarkable healing facility, Dr. Risa Sloves and Dr. Mark Joachim have the most sophisticated technology to accompany years of experience in naturally alleviating the discomforts associates with a Bulging Disc.



Back Pain Relief Passaic County, New Jersey

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.

Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness

224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663

Call 888-283-6198

Is back pain making everyday tasks difficult? Does finding quality back pain relief seem impossible? The odds are you've tried countless over-the-counter drugs and painkillers that do little to help. Some may even be considering surgery, with all its risks and complications because no other treatment is proving effective. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC offers next-generation non-surgical back pain relief using spinal decompression to all families in the Passaic County, New Jersey area.



Migraine Headaches Palm Beach County, 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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When a migraine headache hits, it can make trying to accomplish anything seem impossible. Never knowing when the next attach is going to hit only makes things worse. At Dr. Louis Miller and Associates in Palm Beach, Lake Fort Worth Florida, they offer HBOT, or hyperbaric oxygen treatments, for migraine sufferers.



Sciatic Pain Bergen County, New Jersey

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.

224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663

Call 888-283-6198

Sciatica is one of the most painful problems a person can face in their lifetime. It%u2019s a burning pain that can affect the lower back, buttocks and legs, causing pain so great that it becomes difficult, nearly impossible at times, to do the normal things that make up your day. If your sciatic pain has lasted a long time and hasn%u2019t gone away, the time has come to take control again. Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) performed by a certified professional like Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC can help you end the pain in Bergen County, New Jersey and go return to pain-free living.



Neck pain NYC, New York

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
NYC, NY 10176

Call (888) 898-7795

Neck pain often stems from misalignment or problems of the spine and its surrounding muscles. Left untreated neck pain can progress into more severe conditions, such as herniated discs and osteoporosis. Spinal decompression treatment is an innovative solution to neck pain that has been proven as an effective alternative to surgery. It is painless and works by alleviating pressure and tension that builds up on spinal discs and nerves by drawing discs back into proper alignment.



Spinal Decompression Tacoma, WA

 Empowered Doctor

Empowered Doctor

EMPOWERED DOCTOR Medical Marketing

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Medical Professionals Only, WA

Call 1-888-697-2630

Looking for spinal decompression treatment? It is the non-surgical alternative for back pain or neck pain in the Tacoma, WA area offers advanced treatments such as the DRX9000. Get back to your active life with spinal decompression therapy.



Genetic Testing Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Daniel Royal

Dr. Daniel Royal

New Hope Medical

9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074

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Being armed with the knowledge of the natural tendencies of your body is the real power of genetic testing. Your genes contain all of the information you need to know if you will be particularly susceptible to cancer or other diseases that are visible through genetic markers. At New Hope Medical Center near Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Daniel Royal uses genetic testing to preempt disease and prevent genetic disorders from catching you off guard.



Back Pain Doctor East Meadow, New York

Dr. Alan Siegel, DC

Dr. Alan Siegel, DC

Spine and Body

51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
Manhattan, NY 10017

Call 212-697-3500

If you are suffering from a spinal disorder and are looking for safe and effective care that does not put you at unnecessary risks, such as with drug therapy or surgical procedures, look no further than ExtenTrac Certified Practices in East Meadow, New York. At this state of the art healing clinic, you will find a Back Pain Doctor who is certified in the most advanced spinal decompression systems proven to have a very high success rate in treating a wide range of disorders. You will be encouraged to play an active role throughout your procedure in order to maximize your comfort and results.



Chiropractic Care Hoboken, New Jersey

 Hoboken Integrated Healthcare

Hoboken Integrated Healthcare

Hoboken Integrated HealthCare

91 Washington Street
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030

Call 1-888-533-1061

Pain in your lower back or legs can feel like the end of the world. You can't do any of the things you love without shooting, burning pain that doesn't leave you alone whether you sit, stand or lie down. Traditional medical diagnoses often prescribe pain killers or surgery, neither of which are attractive options. Pain killers only mask the problem and surgery, in addition to being invasive, is not as effective as you might think because many patients do not experience relief of symptoms. You need a better option. Hoboken Integrated Healthcare, led by Dr. Joseph Canova, is a multi-disciplinary team of chiropractors, physical therapists, and medical doctors that uses safer, non-surgical, non-invasive means to relieve back and leg pain from conditions like sciatica and herniated or bulging discs. You can depend on Hoboken Integrated if you need treatment.