Pak Doktor a.k.a. Mr Doctor!

(PRWEB) August 17, 2006

The Nova Scotia Good Health Directory, premier resource for Nova Scotians interested in alternative health and alternative medicine, is unveiling some exciting changes for 2007. The Nova Scotia Good Health Directory lists alternative health practitioners and natural health products available across Nova Scotia.

The directory is distributed to health food stores, naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists and alternative health centres throughout the province. 2007 will see 50,000 copies go out, nearly twice as many as previous years. This higher distribution means that more Nova Scotians will have access to valuable information on alternative health and medicine services in their area.

Also new for 2007, low-quality newsprint is being replaced with glossy, high-quality paper that allows for super-sharp printing and colour on every page. The directory will also be smaller and more compact, allowing for easy transport and browsing convenience.

For the last nine years, Nova Scotia Good Health Directory has been a trusted source of information on alternative health in Nova Scotia. The 2007 directory will begin distribution in January of that year and is now accepting new listings. More information is available on the newly redesigned directory website at www.novascotiahealthdirectory.ca

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(PRWEB) May 3, 2005

Global Healing Center, a premier health products and natural medicine distributor, is quickly emerging as a worldwide leader in the alternative and natural medicine products and education arena. They provide quality health products, information, and systems that address all aspects of oneÂ?s life.

The Global Healing Center is gaining in popularity because of the array of natural medicine products and information they provide online. While the natural medicine products are important, GHC presents in depth alternative health resources through their learning center and natural health forums. The learning center catalogs several health topics covering everything from physical and nutritional subjects to emotional and psychological well being and stress management.

Â?We think itÂ?s a valuable service to provide the most in-depth information we can on natural medicine,Â? said Dr. Edward F. Group III, CEO of The Global Healing Center. Â?We truly want our customers to live healthy and prevent disease, and to make informed decisions in their life. Anyone can deliver a product, but we deliver a well-researched, all-encompassing health system.Â?

The Global Healing Center is also gaining strength because of its online natural medicine health forums, where people can visit message boards, ask questions, and interact with the GHC online community. People can ask questions and have them answered by alternative health doctors. This online interactivity gives GHC a unique edge in the natural medicine marketplace.

Visit www.GHCHealth.com to:

Â? Sign up for the free Alternative Health and Healing Newsletter

Â? Find information on natural medicine products

Â? Read articles provided in the learning center

Â? Discuss natural medicine and health topics on the GHC Health Forums

Â? Ask the doctors health-related questions on the Â?Ask the DoctorsÂ? Forum

About The Global Healing Center

The Global Healing Center, a premier health products and natural medicine distributor, strives to deliver unmatched customer service and superior health products. GHC offers a wide variety of products such as air and water purifiers, health supplements, constipation remedies, books and educational material, health programs, personal consulting, and more. GHC is based out of Houston, Texas.

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Everyone experiences back pain at some time in their life. In fact, it is in the top three complaints that people bring to the doctor’s office.

In most cases there is soft tissue inflammation, muscle spasms, or degenerative arthritis. These respond well to conservative treatments such as anti-inflammatory medicines, stretches, and osteopathic manipulative therapy. Physical modalities such as heat or cold, massage, and acupuncture are also helpful.

So when should you worry? Any loss of bowel or bladder control needs immediate attention. Surgery can release the pressure on the nerves and full function usually returns.

The longer the loss of bladder or bowel control continues without treatment, the higher the risk of permanent damage. This also includes weakness of any muscles in the legs or feet. Plus you can reduce the risks of falls and fractures.

Contrary to popular opinion, a thorough history, neurological and structural exams, plus basic X-rays of the spine can diagnose the problem 80-90% of the time. Expensive MRI studies certainly can be helpful looking at the cross-sections of the spine into the discs and spinal cord. But, in most cases it will not change the eventual conservative treatment anyway.

Consider an MRI if surgery is likely. Certainly if there is no improvement in your symptoms after several weeks or there is worsening of your pain.

Besides the obvious causes of low back pain from muscle spasms, degenerative discs and osteoarthritis, chronic structural imbalances play a major role. Wear and tear to the spine from old trauma, sports, and obesity cause the discs to lose their cushioning ability. They also may bulge or protrude backwards.

Over 50 years of age almost everyone has changes I the discs loosing height and acquiring some bone spurs. However, not everyone has pain. Again, unless the nerve root coming out of the spinal cord or the spinal cord itself is squeezed, surgery will not help. Even radiating leg pain called sciatica along with numbness and tingling in the legs can go away over time with proper treatment that includes osteopathic manipulation therapy.

Studies show that back pain sufferers who have surgery have no better pain relief or function than those who didn’t have surgery after five years passed. Certainly if surgery is recommended it is wise to get a second opinion.