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Acupuncture Reduces Pain, Saves Drug Money


Acupuncture could become the means to reduce a person’s reliance on pain medication and on anti-inflammatory drugs. According to the findings of a recently published study, an individual who receives Acupuncture treatment can reduce their intake of drugs and enjoy noticeable savings on drug purchases.
Researchers in Spain under the direction of Dr. Jorge Vas, M.D., [...]

“To Have Surgery or to Wait and See” – That is the Question Regarding Sciatica


The pain of sciatica radiating from the lower back on down the legs can drive a person toward considering a surgical procedure to put an end to the discomfort. Now, the results of a US Government survey can help the individual decide if the surgery option is needed and will really prove to be beneficial.
Persons [...]

Common Painkillers Raise Heart Risk


Over-the-counter painkillers including aspirin, ibuprofen and particularly acetaminophen, can raise blood pressure and thus the risk of heart disease among men, according to an article in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
The new research, which covered four years among more than 16,000 healthy men, reinforces an earlier 2002 study that found the same commonly used non-narcotic [...]