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St. John's Wort and Depression

Some studies show St. Johns wort helps alleviate depression, and some don't. But one government agency, one educational institution and a nonprofit biomedical group recently gave it a something of a thumbs-up. "There is some scientific evidence that St. John's wort is useful for treating mild to moderate depression," according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). And the University of Maryland Medical Center says that, "in numerous studies, St. John's wort has been effective in reducing depressive symptoms in those with mild to moderate but not severe [or major] depression."



Regarding severe depression, NIH chimes in with the university, saying, "Two large studies, one sponsored by NCCAM [the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine], showed that the herb was no more effective than placebo in treating major depression of moderate severity."


Meanwhile, scientists at the Cochrane Collaboration recently evaluated 29 studies on St. John's wort in 5,489 patients. The studies, which were done in a wide range of countries, lasted from four to 12 weeks, and compared the herb with antidepressants and placebos.


The Cochrane group, an international, nonprofit, independent organization dedicated to making up-to-date, accurate information about the effects of health care readily available worldwide, concluded the following: St. John's wort works better than placebos on mild to moderately severe depression and about the same as standard antidepressants.


Interestingly, research on the herb conducted in German-speaking countries had better results than trials conducted in other countries. The Cochrane scientists said that, in the Germanic countries, "these products have a long tradition and are often prescribed by physicians. ... These differences could be due to the inclusion of patients with slightly different types of depression, but it cannot be ruled out that some smaller studies from German-speaking countries were flawed and reported overoptimistic results."

Prolotherapy 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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Are you suffering from joint or muscle pain? Do your back, neck, legs or shoulders cause you a great deal of pain? If you have tried everything with little or no success, trying Prolotherapy could change your life.. Dr. Daniel Royal and a team of medical professionals at New Hope Medical offer this amazing procedure to their patients who fit the necessary criteria. The New Hope Medical Center is conveniently located near Las Vegas, Nevada.



Back Injury from Car Accident Passaic County, New Jersey

Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC

Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC

224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663

Call 888-283-6198

If you or a loved one is suffering from back pain due to a recent car accident, getting the right medical attention is an important factor when it comes to getting back to living. For accurate diagnosis and treatment, you should consult with a doctor that can provide you with the care you need. Dr. peter Ferraro, D.C, has the clinical skill as well as the knowledge it takes to help you. He can greatly reduce and even eliminate back pain. What%u2019s more, under New Jersey No-Fault, all patient injuries are covered by their personal auto insurance policy as long as they have personal injury protection (PIP) coverage on their policy.



Antalgic-Trak Spinal Decompression 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

If you have become disillusioned by the shortcomings of traditional medicine in treating your spinal disorders, consider effective noninvasive care as a viable alternative. In Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY, the professional a growing number of patients have been turning to for quality results is Dr. Howard Goodman. Dr. Goodman, D.C. operates out of the advanced NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. and is an expert in many modern treatments including Antalgic-Trak Spinal Decompression.



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.



Low Back Pain Relief

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

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

Call (888) 351-8612

Low back pain can be a horrible experience. There are many steps that you should take in order to prevent the possibility of experiencing back pain in the future. Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC would like to help you understand the necessary steps to taking care of your back and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Meadows and his associates at the Spinal Relief Center, USA have provided many people with outstanding treatment for their back pain, and look forward to helping you feel your best today.



Disc Degeneration 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

Have you lost hours of sleep due to painful disc degeneration? The New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in New York offers cutting edge treatment for back pain. Dr. Steven Shoshany specializes in delivering spinal decompression to relieve painful symptoms and eliminate the underlying problems. Patients can feel the effects of the center's enhanced nutrition and lifestyle counseling in addition to massage and physical therapies.



Find a Chiropractor 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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Chiropractors practice in over 100 countries in a school of medicine that has evolved over a century. Any mechanical disorder of the spine and musculoskeletal system that affects the nervous system or decreases health can be treated by Chiropractors. If you need an experienced and board-certified Chiropractor, Dr. Matt Bergtold, DC of Naples, Florida should be your first option. He offers multiple treatments to thoroughly and effectively treat your problems. His extensive experience with the most cutting edge techniques promise the most refined and individualized care available.



Integrative Medicine Fairfield, Connecticut

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

Are you looking for a healthy and multidisciplinary way to increase your health? Do you want to help yourself under the care of professionals who offer a diverse approach to medicine? With integrative medicine at the Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C. in Fairfield, Connecticut, you can optimize your health with help from Dr. Adrian Marcus.



Scoliosis Treatment New York City

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

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

Call (888) 435-7155

For spine pain as a result of scoliosis and several other back associated ailments, call Dr. Steven Shoshany, DC in New York City near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 trains. As a caring and competent professional who uses advanced treatment methods to correct the spine, Dr. Shoshany utilizes spinal decompression therapy and other non-surgical treatments like chiropractic, patients can find lasting relief from back pain.



Nutrition Therapy Manhattan

 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

Are you looking for a holistic and integrative approach to nutrition therapy that involves natural solutions rather than synthetic medicines? In Manhattan, New York, The Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine headed by Dr. Trahan is able to provide you with just that.



Sciatica 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

Do you have this burning pain shooting down the back of your leg but you don't know where it's coming from? Sciatica affects millions of Americans but it is often left untreated. Dr. David Podell, DC can treat your sciatica properly. He is the head of the Waterfront Institute in Bergen County, New Jersey.



Allergy Treatment Fairfield, CT

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

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

As the seasons change many people are plagued by constant runny noses and water eyes. Though some over-the-counter drugs are effective, they don't do enough to fight the symptoms in the long run. For those struggling to find allergy treatment, Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care can help. With nearly 20 years of experience with natural and alternative medicine, Dr. Risa Sloves, DC and Dr. Mark Joachim, DC believe there is a better way to fight allergies. BioSET Allergy Elimination Technique combines 21st century technology with chiropractic techniques to offer those in the Fairfield, CT area with natural allergy treatment.



Dr. Peter Ferraro DC

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.

224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663

Call 888-283-6198

Chiropractors vary in their effectiveness to help patients towards a pain-free lifestyle, procedures, and the effectiveness of the treatment. Some chiropractors, however, rise from the crop and stand out from the rest. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC has acquired tremendous talent, skill and knowledge of cutting-edge Chiropractic technology to help him treat patients with the utmost care expected from an excellent doctor.



Lower back Pain 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 lower back pain making you dread everyday things like walking the dog, or tying your shoes? Are you stuck in the search to find a lasting solution? Stop relying on over-the-counter drugs that barely mask the pain. Whether your pain is caused by sciatica, a recent injury, or a herniated disc, at Hoboken Integrated Healthcare, Dr. Joseph Canova, D.C. knows that there's a better way to treat it. With the best non-surgical techniques from the past and present at his disposal he has helped countless people in the Hoboken, New Jersey community break free from chronic pain. If you're searching for comprehensive pain treatment and recovery services, contact Hoboken Integrated Healthcare today.



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.



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.



MUA/ Manipulation under Anesthesia Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

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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Are you finding yourself living with too much pain and muscle stiffness that you don't know what to do? Do you feel at the end of the road? If so, don't despair because there is help in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County. Dr. Miller and Associates can offer you Manipulation under Anesthesia or MUA, a type of back pain treatment that has helped many of Dr. Miller's patients, so it can help you.



Neck Pain Treatment White Plains

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call 914-908-5562

Immobilizing, discomfiting, reverberating neck pain is one of the most difficult, uncomfortable feelings a person's body can endure. If turning completely around is more comfortable than turning your head something needs to change. Spinal Decompression treatment can relieve the painful pressure from inside your neck so that you can return to full quality of life as quickly and easily as possible. The Spinal Decompression Center of Westchester ensures that the pain keeps you holding your neck doesn't have to hold down your dreams as well.



Back Pain New Jersey

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069

Call 888-897-4870

Back pain is not something that you have to learn to live with. The first step in taking back control is finding the right treatment. For comprehensive service in the New Jersey area, look to Dr. Ron Spiaggia, D.C. of Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center.



MUA 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

Have you tried many conventional treatments for your muscular or joint pain with little or no success? If you are looking for a revolutionary treatment that has drastically improved the lives of many individuals then look no further. Dr. Pamela Owens of At The Beach Chiropractic is licensed in MUA (Manipulation Under Anesthesia) and can provide you with the care and treatment you need. Dr. Owens has helped many people of Brunswick County, NC lead a better life.