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Expert Commentary: Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC May 6, 2009

Chiropractic and stress management. To chiropractors it is a natural fit. For stress can be a hidden danger to your health, And the key word here is: hidden. In some ways those who say they are stressed out are lucky. At least in one sense they have an awareness of a problem. It’s up to them to deal with it.

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Expert Commentary: Dr. Elliot Goodman, M.D. May 5, 2009

In a fascinating study in the journal Nature Structural and Molecular Biology,  scientists explored the creation of fat through a structure called fatty acid synthasase. While this is pure research with no immediate clinical application it does open a window into how fats are formed from carbohydrates. A deeper understanding of how this happens can ultimately lead to the development of inhibitors that would help block the conversion of carbohydrates into fat. This research always begs a somewhat difficult question. To what extent are people who overweight at fault. Or rather the question is how should a person feel about being overweight. This is an a critical question because how a person feels about their weight can go a long way to how they try to deal with it, either through diet, exercise, or surgery.

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Expert Commentary: Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C. April 24, 2009

Back pain may be the leading debilitating ailment in the United States. maybe the world. And with a problem of such proportions, there is a great deal of money to be made. Tens of thousands of patients every year undergo traumatic and expensive back surgery to repair herniated discs.

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Expert Commentary: Dr. Elliot Goodman, MD April 22, 2009

The latest study reported at the American Heart Association's Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention annual conference confirms what we are seeing all around us - our children are getting fatter.  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells us that 24 percent of American children aged two to five are overweight and an additional 12 percent are obese.  33 percent of children 6 to 11 are overweight, and another 17 percent are obese.

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Acupuncturist Male Fertility Near North Side Chicago, IL

MD, PhD, L Zhanhai Zhang MD, PhD, L Zhanhai Zhang
Acupuncture & Herbology
333 N. Michigan Ave, #2121
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Call: 312-388-2345

Coming together to have a baby boy or girl is one of life%u2019s greatest gifts. Unfortunately many couples who struggle with the challenges of infertility have difficulty finding effective and affordable treatments. For the past two decades Dr. Zhanhai Zhang has used traditional and alternative methods to treat both female and male fertility. As a board certified acupuncturist he offers authentic Chinese medicine near North Side Chicago, IL.


Osteoporosis Chicago, Illinois

 Charlotte Harris, MD Charlotte Harris, MD
Rush Medical Center
Rush Professional Office Building 1725 W. Harrison Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60612
Call: (312) 563-2800

Your bones are the foundation of you leading an active, healthy life. Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones, making them brittle and easily broken. In Chicago, Illinois Charlotte Harris, MD has over fifteen years of experience in treating osteoporosis.  In addition, Dr. Harris is the Director of the Osteoporosis Treatment Center and an Associate Professor at Rush University Medical Center. In her offices, Dr. Harris is able to provide bone density screenings, as well as personalized diet and exercise counseling, and education on medicine and treatment options available.



Osteoporosis Treatment Chicago, Illinois

 Charlotte Harris, MD Charlotte Harris, MD
Rush Medical Center
Rush Professional Office Building 1725 W. Harrison Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60612
Call: (312) 563-2800

It’s hard to over emphasize the important of having health bones. Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones, causing them to become brittle and easily broken. When affecting the hip and spine the appearance of osteoporosis can be particularly troublesome, as it can lead to intense pain and possible deformity.  Recent advances in treatment have made it possible to keep osteoporosis from progressing. In Chicago, Illinois, Charlotte A. Harris, MD has over fifteen years of experience in diagnosing and treating osteoporosis.



Health Advocate Baltimore, Maryland

 Delia Chiaramonte, M.D. Delia Chiaramonte, M.D.

5901 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
Call: 443.695.9219

Delia Chiaramonte, M.D. is a board certified family physician, who is a health advocate in Baltimore, Maryland. She is one of only a handful of physicians who practices this valuable model of patient-centered care. She offers patients valuable guidance and support as the work their way through the healthcare field.


Integrative Medicine Near North Side Chicago, Illinois

MD. Melinda Ring MD. Melinda Ring

150 E. Huron, Suite 1100
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Call: 312-926-3627

Are you looking for healthcare that considers you as whole person? Melinda Ring, MD is board certified in internal medicine and specializes in integrative medicine in the near north side neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Her integrative approach to care includes tailoring treatment plans to meet your unique health needs.


Male Hair Loss Treatments Near North Side Chicago

Dr. Peter Dickerson Dr. Peter Dickerson

155 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 325
Chicago, IL 60601
Call: 800-833-1959

Are you tired of seeing your hairline retreat day by day? Male pattern baldness is a condition that affects over two thirds of the population over the age of thirty five. Many of those suffer from the first signs before they even hit age twenty one. If you%u2019re searching for male hair loss treatment that%u2019s permanent, natural and affordable, Dr. Peter Dickerson can help. As a key part of a hair restoration clinic that%u2019s helped thousands of people around the world, he%u2019s proud to bring the ultimate solution for hair loss to the community near North Side Chicago.


Insomnia Treatment Manhattan, New York

 Steven Y. Park, M.D. Steven Y. Park, M.D.

330 West 58th Street, Suite 610
New York, New York 10019
Call: 212-315-9058

Is lack of sleep and restless nights taking its toll on your health? Steven Park, MD is an author and surgeon who offer treatment for insomnia in Manhattan, New York. Over the past ten years, he has helped thousands of patient's breath and sleep easier. Sleep has a powerful effect on health, vitality, and general well being.


Medical Advocate Baltimore, Maryland

 Delia Chiaramonte, M.D. Delia Chiaramonte, M.D.

5901 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
Call: 443.695.9219

Delia Chiaramonte, M.D. is a medical advocate in Baltimore, Maryland. She offers patients in-depth attention as they deal with the challenges of navigating illness. She also offers services for families who need help dealing with aging parents, and need guidance as they make medical choices. Dr. Chiaramonte moved into medical advocacy as she realized that increasingly real contact with the patient has been lost in the hustle of the hectic healthcare environment.


Lasik Eye Surgery Near North Side, Chicago

Dr. Michael Rosenberg M.D. Dr. Michael Rosenberg M.D.

251 E. Hurton Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-2549

Are you tired of poor inconsistent eyesight? If you’re ready to end the never-ending hassle of glasses and contact lenses, Dr. Michael Rosenberg can help. Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Rosenberg has been performing lasik eye surgery for nearly 15 years. He knows how deeply eyesight is tied to your quality of life, so at his practice near North Side, Chicago, he offers many of the latest vision correction techniques. Your eyesight is a lifelong investment. Dr. Rosenberg can help make sure it’s working at its best.



Male Hair Transplant Near North Side Chicago

Dr. Peter Dickerson Dr. Peter Dickerson

155 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 325
Chicago, IL 60601
Call: 800-833-1959

Are you tired of a constantly thinning head of hair? For most men just thinking about baldness brings them a feeling uneasiness and embracement. Unfortunately the prevlent idea held by most is that hair loss is as a natural and inevitable part of life. Dr. Peter Dickerson is here to tell you that you don%u2019t have to settle for anything less than a full and vibrant set of hair. At his practice near North Side Chicago he offers an affordable, natural and permanent male hair transplant option that will give you more confidence and satisfaction in the look you put forth everyday.