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After helping hundreds of Westchester County herniated disc sufferers eliminated their pain, Local Doctor explains how…
“Back Pain Technology Cheats Mother Nature Helps Herniated Discs Heal Naturally… In As Little As 25 Minutes!” At Last! Westchester County Doctor Offers Technology That Doesn’t Just End SEVERE Pain From Herniated Discs, But Helps Your Body To Start Rebuilding Them… As Fast As Humanly Possible! Best Part: You can check it all out for FREE if you like! There is no doubt… technology has made all of our lives better… and easier. Just about every miraculous medical cure and comfort of modern living can be attributed to amazing breakthroughs in technology. Heck, laser eye surgery can give people who are almost as blind as a bat perfect 20/20 vision. How amazing is that? That’s why it’s no surprise that technology might be able to solve your back and neck pain from herniated/bulging discs or sciatica…for good. Here is why: Back and neck pain can be devastating. And nothing is worse than going to doctor after doctor… trying treatment after treatment… spending money you can’t afford… and still suffering in pain. That’s why… I bet you would love to instantly end your pain… without any risk what-soever… and have it never come back for the rest of your life? Well, that might NOT be so easy. But, what if there was a wonderful advancement in technology that, with a handful of simple, non-invasive treatments, could possibly have you out of pain and on your way to healing naturally? Better yet, what if this technology could possibly heal your herniated/bulging discs (instead of cutting it out like surgery) so you have the best chance to live pain-free and do all the things you want and love to do? And what if this technology was: 3 FDA cleared! 3 Proven safe and effective! 3 Allows your herniated discs to heal naturally without the risky and dangerous side effects of surgery! 3 Relieves pain fast… in some cases in as little as 25 minutes! Well, guess what? There is such technology and there is a very good chance it can help you… like it has already helps thousands of herniated/bulging disc and sciatica sufferers all around the country… No Matter How Bad Your Pain Is, How Long You’ve Been Suffering Or How Many Other Treatments And Doctors Have Failed You! Don’t laugh. It’s really true. Here’s proof…
When you have a herniated disc, compressive forces cause your spinal bones to come together… basically squashing your disc. The space in between your bones decreases and the soft, jello-like disc material leaks out. This disc material that leaks out is called a herniated disc and can cause severe pain, numbness and tingling in your neck, back, arms or legs when the herniation pushes into and “pinches” a nerve. So it makes sense, if you could slightly pull the spinal bones apart… that would open up the space, take the pressure off the disc, the disc off the nerve and solve the problem. Right? But the only problem is… how do you do that? For years and years, doctors have been trying to do it with traction. But traction has been proven ineffective and often very painful. Why? Traction doesn’t work because when you have a herniated or bulging disc, the area is injured and when you try to move, your muscles go into spasm. Spasm is your body’s way of trying to protect you from causing further injury. That’s why traction hurts so much. As soon as the traction starts… your muscles overprotect the area and spasm. But the good news is: Now there is technology that out-smarts your body’s natural spasm reaction. In other words: It fools mother nature! This technology is called non-surgical spinal decompression (NSSD) and here’s how it works… NSSD is very different from plain traction because it has advanced computer technology that actually senses your spinal muscles. When it starts to gently pull, it immediately knows when your muscles start to contract and it stops pulling. As soon as your muscles relax, it starts pulling again. The amazing thing is: the computer senses your muscles contraction so early… you don’t even feel what is going on. Which means you never feel any pain! In fact, the only thing most patients feel is… RELIEF!!! But the best part is: NSSD is able to gently separate your spinal bones which, in many cases, actually sucks the herniated disc material back into the disc where it belongs! This takes away your pain and allows your herniated and bulging discs to heal naturally!
And check this out: Treatments are pleasant and simple. All you have to do is lie on your back, listen to your favorite music, read a magazine… or… take a nap! The wonderful technology does everything while you simply RELAX the pain away! To sum up NSSD: • For most patients it is 100% painless… in fact many patients actually fall asleep during treatment! • Works fast! Most patients get relief after a handful of treatments – some after the very first! • Is non-invasive so it does not have the dangerous risks of surgery! • Gets to the root cause of the problem and helps it heal naturally! Isn’t modern technology wonderful? And wouldn’t you like to… Give This Great Technology A Try… For Free? If you would, there’s great news. There is a Doctor located at 222 Westchester Ave. Suite 405 in White Plains who has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in this wonderful technology and has been treating herniated/bulging disc and sciatica patients with incredible success. His name is Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS and he is so excited about the results he’s been getting, he would like to share it with as many pain sufferers as possible. But There Is A Catch… There’s always a catch... isn’t there? Even though this technology has helped a majority of the patients Dr. Donath has treated… it is not a wonder cure and it does not help everyone.
On the right: healthy disc. Center: Herniated disc with soft disc material leaking out. On the left: Herniated disc material compressing or “pinching” nerve.
For that reason, Dr. Donath does a complete examination on every potential patient and only accepts you if he feels you are most likely to get the pain relief and outcome you are looking for. Dr. Donath’s Special Deal For You! Because the economy is so bad and Dr. Donath wants to help you if possible, he is offering the first 17 people who respond to this article a free consultation and NSSD qualification examination. And if you qualify for NSSD treatments, Dr. Donath will also give you one treatment for FREE! And if you do not qualify, Dr. Donath will help you find the best option for you. That’s why, if you suffer with pain from a herniated/bulging disc or sciatica you should call 914-259-8104 right now. When Barbara answers the phone, simply tell her you would like your free non-surgical spinal decompression consultation and examination. If you are one of the first 17, she will schedule you within the next few days. If you are in a lot of pain or already scheduled for surgery, tell Barbara and she will be sure to get you in immediately. Maybe even today.
On right: Herniated disc with spinal bones “squished” together. Center: NSSD slightly pulls the spinal bones apart, opens up the disc space and allows herniated material to move back into the disc. Left: Herniated material completely back in center of disc allows the disc to heal naturally. Your consultation and examination should take about 60 minutes. During this time you can get all of your questiones answered in a warm and friendly environment. You will know exactly what’s causing your pain and the best possible way to solve it. Dr. Donath will explain to you all your possible options along with his recomendations so you can make the best choice for YOU.
Why Limited To 17? Dr. Donath has limited the number he will accept right now to 17 because he does not believe patients should wait and they should also get the quality personal attention they deserve. When you go for your free visit, I’m sure you will see how unique and pleasant the experience is. It’s nice to be treated like a person and not a number or based on insurance coverage. It’s also nice to know exactly what’s causing your pain and how to relieve it as fast as possible. Dr. Donath’s favorite cases are the one’s that were able to cancel back surgery after only a handful of treatments. Dr. Donath also loves when a herniated disc patient that is in excruciating pain and thinks they’ve tried everything, lays down on the NSSD table, takes a 25 minute nap… and… wakes up with all their pain GONE! Just imagine how it would feel to have all your pain finally gone. Imagine going to bed and being able to sleep the entire night through… … and waking up refreshed and energized… ready to take on the brand new day – without the pain and stiffness that has been terrorizing you. And imagine finally knowing you have the solution to your herniated disc pain. Well, you may not have to just “imagine” anymore… because… NSSD might start relieving your pain… in just 25 minutes! So, if you’d like to see if you qualify and give this amazing technology a try for free… give Barbara a call at 914-259-8104 right now. Why wait one more day in pain when the solution may be one quick phone call away? Call now before someone else gets your free spot. One More Thing It’s Important… Ever since getting this wonderful technology, Dr. Donath’s office has been flooded with calls. For that reason, if when you call, the lines are busy or you go to voice mail… just keep calling back. The possibility of living pain-free is well worth the time and effort it may take you to get through and schedule your appointment. 914-259-8104
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Nine Tips for Breast Cancer Prevention October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a movement that continues to grow, bringing much-needed attention to the disease. The month serves as a celebration of brave breast cancer survivors and those bravely battling the disease. Prevention is also key to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and fighting the disease all year.
Here are nine breast cancer prevention tips: 1. Avoid becoming overweight. Obesity raises the risk of breast cancer after menopause, the time of life when breast cancer most often occurs. Avoid gaining weight over time, and try to maintain a body-mass index under 25. 2. Eat healthy to avoid tipping the scale. Embrace a diet high in vegetables and fruit and low in sugared drinks, refined carbohydrates and fatty foods. Eat lean protein such as fish or chicken breast and eat red meat in moderation, if at all. Eat whole grains. Choose vegetable oils over animal fats. 3. Keep physically active. Research suggests that increased physical activity, even when begun later in life, reduces overall breast-cancer risk by about 10 percent to 30 percent. All it takes is moderate exercise like a 30-minute walk five days a week to get this protective effect. 4. Drink little or no alcohol. Alcohol use is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Women should limit intake to no more than one drink per day, regardless of the type of alcohol. 5. Avoid hormone replacement therapy. Menopausal hormone therapy increases risk for breast cancer. If you must take hormones to manage menopausal symptoms, avoid those that contain progesterone and limit their use to less than three years. “Bioidentical hormones� and hormonal creams and gels are no safer than prescription hormones and should also be avoided. 6. Consider taking an estrogen-blocking drug. Women with a family history of breast cancer or who are over age 60 should talk to their doctor about the pros and cons of estrogen-blocking drugs such as tamoxifen and raloxifene.
7. Consider taking the aromatase inhibitor exemestane. The results of a study released earlier this year showed that the drug exemestane reduced the risk of breast cancer by 65 percent in high-risk, postmenopausal women. Talk to your doctor about whether this may benefit you. 8. Don’t smoke. Research suggests that long-term smoking is associated with increased risk of breast cancer in some women. 9. Breast-feed your babies for as long as possible. Women who breast-feed their babies for at least a year in total have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer later.
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Alternative options: Help fight breast cancer naturally As many as half of all women with breast cancer incorporate an alternative or lifestyle therapy into their treatment regimen. However, there’s an overwhelming amount of options, but not a lot of information about which are most beneficial. Complementary treatment can help some women lessen the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Some employ it to help reduce the stress of treatment. Complementary treatment also helps women with breast cancer feel empowered. Here are some alternative treatments most likely to be recommended by oncologists, according to research by Healthcare News. 1. Melatonin: A hormone produced at night by the pineal gland, melatonin, when taken as a supplement, revs the immune system. It also enhances the effect of Tamoxifen, a drug used to reduce the odds of breast cancer in women at high risk and also as a treatment for those who have been diagnosed. The dose used for cancer - 10 to 20 milligrams a day is more than the amount used as a slumber aid, but it shouldn’t leave you tired.
4. Vitamin D: Research suggests that having low blood levels of vitamin D may raise your breast cancer odds. Among the theories as to why Vitamin D helps: It boosts immune system activity, reduces the tendency of abnormal cells to proliferate (a hallmark of cancer), and helps prevent precancerous cells from turning rogue cancer cells. Aim for a total of 1,200 IU to 2,000 each day.
3. Green Tea: Some research shows that consumption of green tea may cut the chances of cancer recurrence. One study of women treated for early breast cancer suggests that you need eight cups each day to reduce such risk. You can get the equivalent in green tea supplements. 2. Walking: A little exercise can tip the chances of survival in your favor. Women who walked briskly two to three
hours a week in the year prior to their diagnosis were 31 percent less likely to die of the disease than their less active peers. 5. Black Cohosh: Research is conflicting, but there appear to be components in this herb that slow the rate at which cancer cells divide and prods them to self-destruct. Some data suggests it can lower risk of recurrence; ask your doctor if you’re candidate.
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gIRL POWeR! Don’t just survive...THRIVe!!! It seems like it was just yesterday when your doctor uttered those gut wrenching words, “You have breast cancer.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, no matter your race or ethnicity. The good news is that over the past decade treatment options like mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation have significantly decreased breast cancer related deaths.
Physical therapists are movement experts. All other body parts that are reconstructed can be rehabilitated by physical therapists. The breast should not be an exception. They can teach you exercises that will stretch and strengthen the muscles of the chest, back, shoulders and arms to:
Flash forward to present day. You are in remission, and have endured surgeries and treatments that have given you a second chance at life. But why stop there? Surviving isn’t enough, now it’s your time to THRIVE!
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Many breast cancer-related surgeries can affect how well you can move your arm, take a deep breath, or do your daily activities. Mastectomy (surgery to remove a breast) and reconstructive surgery entails relocating part of a muscle from your back or abdomen to reconstruct the breast. Getting out of bed, lifting and carrying, reaching overhead, and household chores may become more difficult following surgery. Chemotherapy leaves most women feeling exhausted and radiation treatments can cause swelling, nerve irritation, and pain. What can you do to minimize the side effects and get back to living your life? EXERCISE! Sounds simple enough, but some exercises should not be done until drains and sutures (stitches) are removed. It is a good idea to speak with your physician before beginning any exercise program, especially following surgery. Once you have been given the green light, consulting with a physical therapist can ensure you are doing the right exercises and achieve desired results.
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Choosing plastic surgery, finding the right doctor, expense and recovery Not everyone is blessed with great skin, a cute nose or perfect breasts. That’s why, every year, millions of men and women select surgical treatments to enhance, minimize, nip and tuck all manner of physical features. From face lifts and tummy tucks, breast augmentation and liposuction, to laser hair removal and botox injections, there is a procedure out there that can repair, remove, lift and smooth just about every inch of the human body. These physical imperfections don’t upset everyone who has them. However, for some, they can shape poor self-image and influence low confidence levels. When considering plastic surgery, it is important to find a surgeon who is board certified. To become certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, doctors must complete a minimum of five years' residency training, including three years in basic surgery and at least two in plastic surgery. How to find a good plastic surgeon? The best way to select your plastic surgeon is to do your own research. Take your time. Interview at least two or three plastic surgeons, and see examples of their work. Look at their before and after pictures. Make sure you like the results of the doctor's work and that you feel you have a good rapport with him.
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The bad habits that make you, gasp, fat We are so busy in a day that we often fail to realize whether we skip meals or eat a lot more than needed. Insufficient amounts of sleep, the skipping of meals or overeating are the aftereffects of stress. They are contributing reasons why a person would gain weight, too. Here are some ways you may be sabotaging your waistline without knowing it. Eating “low fat” foods Foods that are labeled low-fat or fat free can save you a few calories, but they often do this by replacing fat with sugar and other chemicals which are worse. They digest more quickly, leave you with a sugar crash and feeling hungry faster.
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Watching TV while you eat When watching television, you’re not fully concentrating on anything else that you’re doing, including eating. Statistics also show you eat 5-10 times more when you eat while watching TV. Eating too fast Your stomach takes 20 minutes to tell your brain that you’re full. Every meal should take you at least 20 minutes to finish. Try and chew your food 20 times in each bite and pace yourself. Skipping meals This is one of the worst things you can do for your body and it might drive you crazy. Your metabolism slows down, and you’re more likely to overeat later in the day. Rev up your metabolism by eating small portions of nutritious foods throughout the day. Taking big bites Cut your food into smaller pieces, use a smaller fork or spoon. You increase enjoyment and take longer to eat, which increases your satisfaction.
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This Women's Expo attracted thousands of women that want to shop for the latest products and services in fashion, beauty, health, nutrition, fitness, financial planning, careers, home, and education. Celebrity appearances were made by Dr. Daniel Jonas from the Days of our Lives and WWE Diva Summer Rae. This event was held at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport for the ultimate shopping and entertainment experience. This is also a unique forum for women to be empowered with education, networking, knowledge and improved health opportunities.
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Don’t put it off, schedule a well woman exam every year Admit it: From time to time, you put off your well woman exam. In fact, you might be past due for one right now. So here’s what we want you to do: Put down this informative magazine for a minute and call your physician to schedule one. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) recommends an annual well-woman exam even though most women no longer need an annual Pap test. Because the Pap test was part of the annual exam for so many years, a lot of women are confused as to why they still need to see their Ob/Gyn yearly. Here are 7 reasons why the well-woman exam is still and always will be a critical part of women’s preventative care. Overall Health Assessment: A physical exam is conducted to assess you overall health which include blood pressure, weight, and body mass index, palpation of the abdomen and lymph nodes, and an assessment of the patient’s overall mental health . This assessment is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and minimizing health risks. Pelvic Exam: ACOG recommends an annual pelvic exam starting at age 21 for asymptomatic women. A pelvic exam helps your provider evaluate the size and position of the vagina, cervix, uterus, and ovaries. A pelvic exam is done to help detect certain cancers in their early stages, infections, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), or other reproductive system problems. Clinical Breast Exam: ACOG and the American Cancer Society and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, recommend CBEs every one to three years for women ages 20–39. ACOG also recommends annual clinical breast exams and annual mammograms for women age 40 and older. Early detection is the best way to prevent cancer. Contraceptive Counseling: Your provider will discuss what, if any, contraceptives you wish to use. This discussion will include different ways to prevent pregnancy, how contraceptives work, and how it fits your lifestyle. Menopause and Midlife Counseling: If you are over age 45 or having perimenopausal symptoms, your health care provider will provide information on risks and benefits of different therapies. He/ she will also discuss lifestyle habits that affect perimenopause/menopause symptoms. STI counseling: Sexually active women may receive annual counseling on sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This may include necessary blood or urine tests to screen for STIs. Cervical Cancer Screening: The best way to prevent cervical cancer is to follow ACOG guidelines for pap tests and HPV testing. Though many women do not need these tests annually, if you’ve had irregular pap tests in the past, you may still need them annually or more frequently. If you have not had abnormal results in the past, you still need to be tested every three to five years.
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Stamford Hospital
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Stamford Hospital is a 305 bed not-for-profit community teaching hospital serving Stamford and the surrounding communities for more than 115 years. We provide access to inpatient and ambulatory services, the latest technology and compassionate, patient-centered treatments that include cancer care, heart services, orthopedics, rehabilitation and women’s health. The Hospital is an affiliate of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System, a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and a Planetree Designated, patient-centered hospital. In support of our mission, the Hospital has a long tradition of community education and outreach. Specialties & Research • Level II trauma center with a nationally recognized adult intensive care unit. • The Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center combines state-of-the-art technology and advanced clinical knowledge with individualized, holisticcentered care. • The only hospital in lower Fairfield County with a Heart & Vascular Institute offering open heart surgery and advanced interventional cardiac treatments for complex arrhythmias. • Designated Primary Stroke Center by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and Joint Commission. • Advanced mother-baby services include Level IIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and 24/7 maternal-fetal medicine specialists. • Specialized Centers for Robotic Surgery, Surgical Weight Loss, Integrative Medicine and Wellness, Sleep Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Endoscopy, Stroke care, Breast Center and Wound Care.
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Noteworthy Accomplishments Genetic Counseling • Received 2014 Women’s Choice Award: America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience for women and their families. Maternal-Child Health Units received a Gold Level CQIA Innovation Prize from The Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Partnership. • Breast Center was the first in the nation to be recognized by the American College of Surgeons as a National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. • Bennett Cancer Center accredited as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program and received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. • Joint Commission certification for Total Hip and Total Knee as well as the Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery program (first hospital in Connecticut with this certification.)
Stamford Hospital Address: 30 Shelburne Road, Stamford CT 06904-9317 Phone: 203-276-1000 Website: www.stamfordhospital.org
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Trick or Treat! Stay safe doing it! Of course, you know that Halloween is an exciting time of the year for children. After all, you will witness them bouncing off the walls in the days leading up to Halloween. And that’s before they start eating all the candy. Halloween is fun and exciting, but it should also be safe. Here are some tips to make sure your Halloween is a safe holiday. MaKe HOMe SaFe • To keep homes safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, parents should remove from the porch and front yard anything a child could trip over such as garden hoses, toys, bikes and lawn decorations. • Parents should check outdoor lights and replace burned-out bulbs. • Wet leaves or snow should be swept from sidewalks and steps. • Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently jump on or bite a trick-or-treater. ON THe TRICK-OR-TReaT TRaIL • A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. • If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home. • Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat. • Stay in a group and communicate where they will be going. • Carry a cellphone for quick communication. • Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. • Never cut across yards or use alleys. • Don’t assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing Trick-or-Treaters. Just because one car stops, doesn’t mean others will!
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What do doctors do to treat their own pain? As a board-certified internist who has been in practice for over 13 years, I spend much of my time attempting to alleviate the pain and suffering of my patients. As a clinician, one of the biggest challenges I face is helping my patients deal with musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes—those all-too-common, yet frequently debilitating ailments caused by bad backs, pinched nerves, arthritis, and the like. Unfortunately, much of what I have to offer my patients boils down to the following: take a pain pill, stretch if you can, wait, and hope for the best. After a failed trial of “conservative” therapy a call might go out to the orthopedic surgeon for assistance; a truly satisfactory result is not common. The simple fact is that physicians are not well trained to deal with musculoskeletal pain, and patients can suffer as a result. Thankfully, my views on this topic have been turned completely upside down since I havepersonally discovered Dr. Jonathan Donath’s outstanding practice. After beginning a vigorous exercise regimen I started to experience awful neck and upper back pain, accompanied by numbness and tingling down my left arm and fingers. For weeks I tried to nurse the pain with non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, but the pain persisted and got to the point that I was almost unable to work, sleep, or most importantly, play guitar. I wasliterally in tears from the excruciating pain. A neurosurgeon diagnosed a herniated disc and pinched nerve in my neck and offered to decompress it with an operation. In desperation I called Dr. Donath instead. My visit to Dr. Donath’s office was an outstanding experience. He spent about an hour with me and combined multiple modalities to fix the herniated disc in my neck: deep massage, active release techniques, traditional manipulation, cold therapy, and finally spinal decompression. After that first hour with Dr. Donath my pain had decreased from a 10/10 down to a manageable 4/10, and I was able to comfortably move my head and neck. That very night I was able to play guitar again. Two days later I went back for another series of treatments and the pain decreased even further. After about five days the pain was absolutely gone. Unbelievable! Since then he has used the same wonderful techniques to help me overcome painful bouts of sciatica as well. My own patients and family members have become “believers” in Dr. Donath’s abilities as well--- the results he achieves are real and lasting. He is my go to guy for the majority of musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes that I now realize are truly treatable. Dr. Robert Sidlow MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
I am a pediatrician and in my work, I have to bend down a lot and I’m constantly lifting kids. I usually have one to three bad flare ups of low back pain every year. When my back would "go out", I could barely walk to the bathroom and would have to lie down in bed for a few days. I have tried everything: doing nothing and "toughing it out", muscle relaxants, physical therapy, chiropractic, therapeutic massage, and even painful steroid injections. Nothing worked. When I moved to Westchester, I met Dr. Jonathan Donath. In just a couple of sessions with Dr. Donath, the pain completely disappeared. If it hadn't happened to me, I wouldn't have believed it. During my last flare up, I was expecting to be on my back for 2-3 days and in pain for 2 weeks. Instead, after one session with Dr. Donath, I was able to walk; two more sessions and I was fine. I could walk, bend down and I had almost no pain. Since that last back episode, Dr. Donath has helped me with my tendonitis in my right hand and with my chronic knee problems. I recommend Dr. Donath to everyone with back, muscle or joint pain. Even if you have not had relief with other treatments and other Chiropractors, give Dr. Donath a chance. I did and he changed my life. Eugene Dinkevich MD, Mount Vernon, NY It’s my great pleasure to write about Westchester Spinal Decompression Center. I really don’t have words to express my feelings about the care I got in last 3 months. I was almost handicapped, living with terrible pain all the time, crippling my day to day life. I am a medical doctor and work in a hospital with all sorts of amazing physicians, but after seeing a physical therapist, getting epidural steroids injections, many orthopedists and neurosurgeons, finally my destination lead me to see Dr Jonathan Donath. With great skepticism, I lied down for spinal decompression therapy. It was unbelievable that after only two initial sessions, my radiating pain down my leg had almost disappeared. Gradually, I started getting better, started doing exercises that they gave me midway through the treatment. Now, I am doing all my daily activities without any pain. I highly recommend Dr Jonathan and his colleague Dr Kavita for any problems related to the musculoskeletal system, you will definitely feel at home and will get better. Dr. Pankaj Jain, M.D New York, NY Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS, Clinic Director Joint Effort Chiropractic / Westchester Spinal Decompression Center www.jointeffortchiro.com www.westchesterpainrelief.com
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month The Women’s Breast Center at Stamford Hospital offers compassionate breast care supported by leading-edge technology and clinical excellence. We are proud to be the first comprehensive breast center in the region to offer 3-D tomosynthesis to all screening mammography patients for better detection and fewer callbacks. With convenient locations at the Tully Health Center and Darien Imaging Center, we welcome walk-ins and offer day, evening and weekend appointments. All patients seen during normal business hours receive their results before leaving the Center. Those who schedule evening or weekend appointments can expect to receive their results on the next business day. To schedule your mammogram today, please call 203.276.PINK (7465).
Join Us to Help “Paint the Town Pink!” Girls’ Night Out…With The Boys!
Treats & Treasures
An Evening with Broadway’s Frank Mastrone
Thursday, October 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m.
United House Wrecking 535 Hope Street, Stamford
Italian Center, 1620 Newfield Ave., Stamford
For FFo or a ffu full ulllll c u ca calendar alen al end nda of events, visit PaintTheTownPinkStamford.org n
As part of Hope in Motion, an ongoing fundraising campaign to support the programs and services of the Bennett Cancer Center, all proceeds from Paint the Town Pink events will be used to help provide free screening mammograms for low income women who are uninsured. Paint the Town Pink is a registered trademark of Breast Cancer Network of Strength and is being used under license.