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The Medicine Called Sleep

Deep, adequate sleep is like a healing medicine to the body. But the opposite is true, too. In fact, consistently poor or insufficient sleep can contribute to diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems and weight gain, according to experts at the Cleveland Clinic. Blood pressure, for example, rises and falls during sleep. But when sleep is interrupted, there can be an unhealthy impact on the blood pressure's normal variability, causing it to rise and setting off problems with the heart and arteries.



More and more scientific studies show that not enough sleep disrupts the body's ability to use insulin, which can bring on diabetes. In addition, poor sleep decreases metabolism and increases the bodily concentration of the stress hormone cortisol. Too much cortisol delivers a one-two punch, causing appetite to increase and the ability to burn calories to diminish. This leads to weight gain.


The need for sleep, however, doesn't decline as you get older. Adults, regardless of age, generally require seven to nine hours a night. Older people might get fewer hours of sleep at night, but that's only because they wake more frequently. They usually make up for what they don't get at night by daytime sleep. But sleepers, younger or older, should beware of snoring, which can often signal sleep apnea. This is a sleep disorder that's often connected with serious medical problems.


In sleep apnea, a person often stops breathing or breathes only minimally throughout the night. The resulting oxygen deprivation can strain the heart and arteries, and lead to serious cardiovascular disease if left untreated. Frequent and regular snoring is connected with high blood pressure. And not enough sleep plays havoc with growth hormone secretion, which in turn is associated with obesity. As the secretion of growth hormone tails off, the body tends to gain weight.

Shoulder Pain Manhattan, 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

Are you looking for nagging pain relief for your shoulder? For significant and efficient neck pain treatment, contact Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C., C.C.E.P. in NYC New York. Dr. Shoshany feels strongly about giving the best treatment available, so he uses the most advanced technology whether he is giving an analysis or an actual treatment to his patients



Alternative Medicine Doctor NYC, New York

 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

Looking for natural or alternative treatment options? Consider Alternative Medicine with Christopher Trahan O.M.D., LAc. in New York City, NY. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and a Licensed Acupuncturist (NY, NJ, NM) who integrates Chinese and Western Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture and Homeopathy. He is the Director of the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine.



Weight Management Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC

201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
Webster, Texas 77573

Call 888-450-2599

Gaining weight, but are unsure why? For many, aging can cause a person to gain significant weight. If left untreated, a person can become obese causing health conditions that can be harmful to a persons' health. At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD is an experienced doctor who provides patients weight management.



Slipped Disc 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

At Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation, in Bergen County, NJ, Dr. David Podell, DC offers various treatments for patients with acute and chronic back problems, including those caused by a slipped disc.



Spinal Decompression Loudoun County, Virginia

 Empowered Doctor

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Medical Professionals Only, 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.



Find a Back Doctor 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

Living with a severe back problem can really turn your everyday life upside down. It can make walking, running, or simply standing a lot more challenging than usual. That is why receiving effective medical attention from a back doctor with the right qualifications and approach is so necessary for your livelihood. Dr. Howard Goodman, D.C., in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY, utilizes modern and safe methods that will get you on the right track towards treating your condition.



Florida Chiropractic

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center

689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples, FL 34102

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If you're suffering from sharp ongoing back or leg pain, it is essential that you get chiropractic care immediately. But, it is essential that you turn to a doctor of chiropractic who can provide you with the best treatment option for your unique case. Dr. Matt Bergtold at Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center in Naples, Florida, has a well rounded background in treating a variety of problems triggered by damaged musculoskeletal areas in the body. His practice aims to consistently update their techniques as to ensure that patients get the most out of their treatment plan.



Ozone Therapy for Macular Degeneration 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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Your eyesight is precious and learning that it is slipping away because of macular degeneration can be terrifying; preserving you vision is so important, and you just want to know that there is something that can be done, someone who can help. Dr. Frank Shallenberger, M.D., H.M.D., A.B.A.A.M is the professional more and more satisfied patients have put their trust in for safe and effective care. Dr. Shallenberger works alongside a well-trained team of professionals who will be sensitive to your individual needs every step of the way throughout your treatment. At the Nevada Center, you can find the help you need.



Bulging Disc Morris County, New Jersey

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069

Call 888-216-4182

A bulging disc can make even the mundane a challenge. Just carrying groceries or sitting at your desk can be painful. Before you know it, a bulging disc can have a profound impact on your professional and personal life. If you're feeling limited by a bulging disc, the team at Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center in Morris County, New Jersey can help. They offer spinal decompression technology using the DRX900C which can be every effective in treating bulging disc pain.



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 White Plains, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call 914-908-5562

Have you been experiencing chronic back pain in spite of different types of treatment? Are you sick of procedures, even surgery, that have yet to produce good results? Spinal Decompression at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in White Plains, New York may be the answer for you. Dr. Jonathan Donath can identify the source of your chronic pain and get rid of it for good.



Chronic Pain Manhattan, NYC

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

If you are among the millions of Americans that suffer from back pain and are seeking safe and effective Chronic Pain Treatment without the use of drug therapies or surgical procedures, turn to Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management in Manhattan, New York. Empire has a team of experts led by Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D., with the latest and most innovative treatments in the field of non-invasive care, proven to ease a variety of chronic back disorders while increasing each patient's range of mobility.



Fibromyalgia Jupiter, Palm Beach County

Dr. Louis Miller

Dr. Louis Miller

Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida

6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33463

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Have you been living with muscle or joint pain and want it to stop? Are you feeling low in energy and can't sleep? You sound like you have the symptoms of Fibromyalgia which can ruin your daily life. Dr. Louis Miller, based in Jupiter, Palm Beach County is a professional and licensed nutritionist who can help to treat the pain using his holistic therapy methods.



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 chronic pain is stopping you from doing the things in life that you once loved, and you have you tried almost everything with little or no success, then there is an answer out there. If so, Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC of the Spinal Relief Center, USA would like to help you. The Spinal Relief Center is located near Seattle, Washington and is home to hundreds of amazing success stories. Dr. Meadows is a pain specialist who is genuinely concerned about the well being of all of his patients.



Bulging Disc 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

If you're aching from a serious bulging disc, and have found other modes of care to be ineffective, then it's time you look elsewhere. At The Back and Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, Dr. Adrian Marcus and his reliable staff can provide you with effective care that is designed to treat your unique condition, ensuring that you will not only experience considerable relief, but a return to a fulfilling, active lifestyle.



Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc 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

When back pain becomes a chronic condition, our quality of life suffers. We can't work out, play with the children, or take care of household chores; nothing is as it used to be and the pain itself is enough to make you want to scream. There has to be a solution. In Uptown Manhattan, Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D. of Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management has been helping people in New York City regain their active lives and free themselves from pain for over 10 years without surgery or medication.



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.



Lifestyle Management 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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Our lifestyle plays a major role in our health and longevity. Not sustaining the right diet and failing to keep a regular exercise routine are ways of neglecting our own health. Sometimes, it may be quite difficult for us to know where to start when it comes to making lifestyle choices that can generate a positive change in our lives, both physically and spiritually. However, with Dr. Daniel Royal's expertise at New Hope Medical in Las Vegas, Nevada, you can finally take the right steps towards bettering both your health and wellbeing. Dr. Royal and his team will provide you with the nutritional, exercise, and spiritual counseling you need to get yourself back in shape.



Low Back Pain 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

At Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in Bergen County, NJ, Dr. David Podell, DC offers patients quality low back pain treatment.



Back Pain Management Greenwich Village NYC

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

Do you think that chronic back pain is something you will always live with? You shouldn't have to, because there is a way to stop the pain. By receiving quality back pain management at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in the Greenwich Village area of NYC near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train, you will gain knowledge to successfully tackle your back pain. Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C, C.C.E.P., a board certified chiropractor, firmly believes that chronic pain is something you have to learn to relieve, not live with. With this goal in mind, he can provide you with the tools you need to return to a healthy lifestyle.