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Want a Good Sex Life? Drugs to Avoid

Today's pharmaceuticals have saved many lives and improved the quality of life for millions. But almost all such drugs have side effects that range from the merely annoying to the downright ugly. Such is the case with four common classes of pharmaceuticals that have been shown to have a disruptive effect on our sex lives. Following are some highlights about these medications and some ways of avoiding their use.



Cholesterol-lowering drugs. Their leading side effects are impotence and lowered sexual desire. A study published in the journal Family Practice in 2002 systematically reviewed the scientific literature and found a solid link between erectile dysfunction and cholesterol-lowering drugs, including both statins, such as Lipitor and Crestor, and fibrates, such as Lopid and TriCor.


For some people, it's simply a matter of life and death that they take these medications. But if possible, for the sake of your sex life, try to switch to exercising a lot more and eating a low-fat, high-fiber diet.


Antidepressants. These pharmaceuticals switch off brain circuits having to do with sexual attraction and arousal, especially the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft. They lower women's ability to achieve orgasm and men%u2019s potency.


The chemicals decrease the brain's production of dopamine, which strongly influences sexual desire and mating. If you must use an antidepressant, Wellbutrin has the fewest sexual side effects - perhaps because it acts much like the stimulant amphetamine. In addition, your doctor might know of a safe, over-the-counter alternative, such as the herb St. John's wort.


High blood pressure drugs. Research has also linked these medications to ejaculatory disturbances and diminished sex drive. To wean yourself away from them, try eating a low-fat, low-sodium, high-fiber diet, losing weight, exercising regularly, quitting smoking and curbing alcohol consumption.


Birth-control pills. Ironically, as the birth-control pill has freed women to let go in the bedroom, it also has been found to reduce their sexual appetite and pleasure. A study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in 2006 discovered that women on the pill have much lower libido than those who aren't.


This could be because the pill lowers the female body's production of key sex hormones such as testosterone; increases production of sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG), a protein that inactivates sexual hormones; produces side effects such as bloatedness, nausea and breast tenderness that curb sexual desire; or a combination of the three.

Neck Pain 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

Neck pain can prevent you from eating, sleeping, or watching TV. Dr. David Podell DC can provide the relief you need. Located in New Jersey, Dr. Podell is the director of the Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation and has years of experience treating neck pain.



Chiropractic 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 tired of the back or neck pain that has been plaguing you for so long? If so, you should visit Dr. Adrian Marcus at the Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C. in Fairfield, Connecticut. There, you will be able to put a stop to the pain. A group of medical professionals from different educational and career backgrounds will diagnose your specific problem and then decide what the best course of chiropractic treatment to take is.



Non Surgical Back Pain Treatment Using Spinal Decompression Therapy Manhattan

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

Effective treatment for back pain doesn't have to be frightening; spinal decompression therapy is non surgical and gets results that last. A simple procedure that stretches the spine slightly to allow bulging or herniated discs to retreat back to their natural positions, the concept is to build negative pressure inside of the failing disc which will suck the material back into the center and promote healing. Dr. Steven Shoshany of New York Integrative Medical and Rehab uses the DRX 9000 spinal decompression table to help people say goodbye to back pain, neck pain, and other symptoms brought on by disc malfunction.



Alternative Infertility Treatment 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 struggling to have a baby of your own? Has various doctors told you it not possible? Don't let the hurdle of infertility stop you from the greatest treasure in the world. In Manhattan, Dr. Christopher Trahan O.M.D., LAc. is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and licensed Acupuncturist who combines the best of Eastern and Western medicines to help couples turn into families. For more information contact Dr. Trahan today.



Spine Pain 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

Is spine pain becoming intolerable? New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in New York offers technologically advanced pain management. Founder, Dr. Steven Shoshany specializes in performing spinal decompression therapy to produce long-term pain relief. Patients can expect nutrition and lifestyle couseling in addition to massage and physical therapies to improve their well being.



Back Pain 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

Is back pain depriving you of enjoying simple things in life? Is the burden of not being able to get a good night sleep affecting your productivity at work? If you answered "yes" to both these questions, it's time you call Steven Moalemi, M.D. at Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management in Uptown Manhattan, New York City.



Upper Back Pain 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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Upper back pain is a critical condition that can, at times, deter your ability to carry out certain tasks as well as meet the everyday demands of life. If upper back pain is preventing you from reaching your highest potential, then you're problem is extremely serious and needs to be met with the utmost care. Dr. Matthew R. Bergtold at Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center in Naples, Florida will provide you first rate chiropractic care that is made to provide you with considerable pain relief you need to return to meeting your daily goals. He is a friendly and professional care provider who will walk you through the whole process of a healthy and comfortable recovery.



Low Back Pain 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

Having low back pain can really play a role in your inability to carry out practical tasks. It can make each move you make an unbearable challenge, causing you to be less active than you were before. In order to change your life around and increase your level of activity, it is urgent that you receive back pain treatment that targets your specific needs. Dr. Howard Goodman, DC, is just the qualified professional to help get you back to your active self by offering revolutionary, non-invasive care designed to provide you with long-lasting pain relief.



Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) West Palm Beach, Florida

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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Are you suffering from excruciating back pain or do you live with muscle stiffness? Have you tried many treatments without acceptable results? Manipulation Under Anesthesia or MUA, is a type of therapy that can help your back pain treatment. The office of Dr. Louis Miller, DC in West Palm Beach, Florida can offer you Manipulation Under Anesthesia.



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.



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.



Back Pain Port Chester, Westchester NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call 914-908-5562

If Back Pain has rendered your daily life unpleasant, then quality relief is available today. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC in Port Chester, Westchester, NY, provides expert treatment for all types of back pain at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center.



Arthritis Pain Treatment 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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Pain from arthritis is crippling - it works its way into everything you do and saps your ability to enjoy things you used to. You feel so much older than you actually are. You just wish things could go back to the way they were. At the Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine, Dr. Frank Shallenberger, MD, HMD can effectively treat you and put you back on track for healthier happier living.



Spinal Decompression Therapy 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

For the treatment of back pain without surgery, spinal decompression has emerged more and more as a stand out therapy.  Serving the Upper East Side and all of Manhattan and New York City, Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management headed by Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D. are leaders in non-surgical methods of pain relief with more than 15 years of experience.



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.



Medical Spa Henderson, Nevada

Dr. Daniel Royal

Dr. Daniel Royal

New Hope Medical

9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074

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Knowing what your genes are programmed to do helps you be that much more aware of your body. In Henderson, Nevada, New Hope Medical Center performs genetic testing for their patients. There, Dr. Daniel Royal DO, JD, HMD and his team are there to help you understand where you will be health wise, months or maybe years down the road. This way, you can take precautionary measures that will help you greatly lower the risk of developing certain illnesses or it's becoming very severe in the future.



Holistic Medicine 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 looking for a unique approach that is sure to give your physical, mental, social, and spiritual health a complete 360, then you should definitely check out the services offered at New Hope Medical Center in Henderson, Nevada. There, Dr. Daniel Royal DO, JD, HMD and his team are mainly centered on delivering holistic medicine that is sure to benefit your health on many levels, so that you can live your life feeling a sense of balance and wellbeing without any repercussions.



Nonsurgical Back Pain Treatment 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

Nonsurgical back pain treatment with the DRX9000 is one of the most effective ways to treat back pain. Dr.Jeremy Meadows, DC is a chiropractor in the Tacoma, WA area who offers advanced spinal decompression therapy at Spinal Relief Center USA. From diagnoses to treatment he uses the latest technology for all his patients.



Degenerative Arthritis 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

Are you suffering from various joint pains caused by degenerative arthritis? Then you're in need of effective degenerative arthritis treatment. At Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center who offers state-of-the-art spinal decompression therapy utilizing the most advanced equipment.



Spinal Decompression Tacoma, WA

 Empowered Doctor

Empowered Doctor

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Medical Professionals Only, WA

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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.