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1999 – 2003 Index of Authors

                  A – B

Abbe, Winfield J., PhD
Alternative Cancer Treatments Vilified (letter), #232, p.126+

Abdin, Maria
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease - A Brief Look at the Literature, #203, p.76
Etiology of Mad Cow Disease (letter), #219, p.95+
Finding Sources of Airborne Health Hazards in Buildings (letter), #238, p.100+
Informal Notes on a Case of Fibromyalgia Associated with Giardia (letter), #208, p.106-07
More on Fluoride Detoxification (letter), #204, p.122-23
Notes on Fluorine/Fluoride Detoxification, #202, p.38-39
Oppose Water Fluoridation in Tacoma (letter), #228, p.118
Treatment of Organophosphate Exposure (letter), #210, p.110-11

Abraham, Guy E., MD
Iodine Supplementation Markedly Increases Urinary Excretion of Fluoride and Bromide (letter), #238, p.105-6
The Wolff-Chaikoff Effect of Increasing Iodide Intake on the Thyroid (letter), #245, p.100-01

Aladjem, Henrietta
A Patient's Perspective, #193, p.17-21

Aldrich, R. L.
Healthy Diet for Canine Longevity (letter), #204, p.128
Poison Ivy Relieved with Vinegar (letter), #193, p.145

Ali, Majid, MD
Beyond Insulin Resistance and Syndrome X: The Oxidative- Dysoxygenative Insulin Dysfunction (ODID) Model - Part I, #229, p.86-95
Beyond Insulin Resistance and Syndrome X: The Oxidative-Dysoxygenative Insulin Dysfunction (ODID) Model - Part II, #231, p.78-87
Beyond Insulin Resistance and Syndrome X: The Oxidative-Dysoxygenative Insulin Dysfunction Model - Part III, #232, p.114-18
Judges Rule "Appropriate Specialty" for Evaluating CAM Remedies (letter), #215, p.120+
True Integration at Work, #221, p.117-19

Ali, Majid, MD and Fanning, Rear Admiral Timothy O.
Nation's First University of Integrative Medicine Graduates Its First Class, #189, p.12-14

Ali, Majid, MD; Ali, Omar, MD; Fayemi, Alfred, MD; Juco, Judy, MD; Greider-Brandenburger, Carol, RN; Carroll, Mary Ann, RN
Efficacy of an Integrative Program Including Intravenous and Intramuscular Nutrient Therapies for Arrested Growth, #201, p.52-62

Ali, Majid, MD; Ali, Omar, MD; Fayemi, Alfred, MD; Juco, Judy, MD; Grieder-Brandenburger, Carol Ann, RN
Improved Myocardial Perfusion in Patients with Advanced Ischemic Heart Disease with an Integrative Management Program including EDTA Chelation Therapy, #186, p.92-102

Alleger, Irene
America's New War (ed), #221, p.95
Are We Still Burning 'Witches'? (ed), #226, p.113
Compassionate Living (ed), #220, p.98
Control of Plant Gene Expression (letter), #191, p.96
Enough Already! (ed), #214, p.126
Feminism, Ecology & Holistic Healing, #198, p.120+
Hazardous Medical Care, #209, p.118
Living the Good Life, #202, p.120
Playing God, #207, p.13
Self-Care=Prevention, #205, p.107
Support Health Care - Not Drugs (ed), #219, p.113
Virtual Reality and the Supreme Court: Real Children At Risk (ed), #231, p.102
What Else Could They Be Wrong About? (ed), #243, p.149
Whose Body Is It, Anyway?, #190, p.87

Allergy Research Group
Rye Grass Extract and HIV Disease: A Report of Five Cases (letter), #225, p.129-31

Amar, Harriet
Jerusalem versus Globe Artichoke (letter), #231, p.96

Anders, George and McGinley, Laurie
Actuarial Firm Helps Decide Just How Long You Spend in Hospital Its Next Set of Guidelines Concerns Sick Children, #187, p.18-20

Anderson, Jeffry L., MD; Brenner, Joseph, MD; Levine, Stephen A., PhD; Riordan, Hugh, MD
Ascorbic Acid Use in Cancer Treatment (letter), #204, p.129-30

Anderson, Robert A., MD
Abnormal mental health factors and vitamin B12 (abst), #219, p.141
Absenteeism/shift work (abst), #237, p.138
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome and distant healing, #191, p.38
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and distance healing (abst), #225, p.36+
Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome/immunity-stress management (abst), #225, p.38
Activity in mid-life (abst), #228, p.35+
Adolescent criminal behavior and alcohol use and pregnancy and early childhood visitations (abst), #216, p.69
Adolescent criminal behavior/pregnancy and early childhood visitations, #201, p.47
Adult disease/childhood abuse (abst), #216, p.68
Adult social health and perception of childhood family connectedness (abst), #216, p.68
Adult symptoms and perceptions of parental caring (abst), #216, p.68
Alcoholism: genetics, anxiety, depression (abst), #216, p.69
Allergies and multiple personality disorder (abst), #214, p.49
American Board of Holistic Medicine, #205, p.140
American Board of Holistic Medicine to Have First Certifying Exam (letter), #204, p.119
Anxiety and constipation (abst), #235, p.34
Arterial insufficiency and hypnosis (abst), #241, p.56
Asthma and anxiety (abst), #214, p.48
Asthma and emotional expression (abst), #214, p.49
Asthma and emotional expression (abst), #234, p.31
Asthma and emotions (abst), #214, p.49
Asthma and hypnosis (abst), #214, p.49
Asthma and programmed Buteyko breathing (abst), #234, p.30
Asthma and relaxation-biofeedback (abst), #234, p.30
Asthma and sadness, #190, p.32
Asthma and sadness (abst), #214, p.48
Asthma and yoga (abst), #234, p.30
Asthma, placebos and beliefs (abst), #214, p.50
Asthma/placebos (abst), #214, p.50
Atherosclerosis/meditation, #205, p.36
Atopic dermatitis and hypnotherapy (abst), #238, p.35
Atopic dermatitis and relaxation techniques and autogenic affirmations (abst), #238, p.34
Atopic dermatitis and stress (abst), #238, p.34
Attention Deficit Disorder, neurofeedback and cognitive therapy (abst), #243, p.40
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Lead (abst), #232, p.144
Attitudes in prevention, #205, p.36
Autoimmunity and psychological states, #195, p.45
Autonomic function/remote observation (abst), #244, p.151
B12 deficiency/vegetarianism (abst), #219, p.141
Behavior and hair mineral analysis (abst), #232, p.144
Beliefs and whiplash, #208, p.36
Benign prostatic hypertrophy/placebo, #207, p.121
Biofeedback and control of Lupus, #199, p.153
Biofeedback for Irritable bowel syndrome (abst), #215, p.42
Biofeedback in urge incontinence, #189, p.49
Biofeedback in urge incontinence, #198, p.32
Biomedical and psychosocial risk factors for heart attack and death (abst), #229, p.50
Bladder incontinence and behavioral treatment, #196, p.69
Blood brain barrier/stress (abst), #244, p.148
Blood pressure and anger (abst), #221, p.51
Brain atrophy/stress (abst), #244, p.148
Brain development and challenge, #187, p.46
Brain development and challenge in childhood, #201, p.49
Breast cancer and joy (abst), #217, p.169
Breast cancer and stress, #193, p.164
Breast cancer and stress, #198, p.31
Breast cancer and support groups (abst), #217, p.171
Bulimia and guided imagery (abst), #213, p.47
Cancer, #239, p.52-54
Cancer and mood, #193, p.164
Cancer and social health, #193, p.165
Cancer and social support (abst), #217, p.171
Cancer metastases and stress (abst), #217, p.170
Cancer, stress and depression (abst), #211, p.142
Cancer-breast/joy, #207, p.121
Cardiovascular and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis response to stress and relation to childhood attachment, #192, p.34
Cardiovascular disease/pets (abst), #237, p.136+
Cardiovascular response and mood (abst), #241, p.57
Cardiovascular risk/hemoconcentration, stress, #209, p.32
Carpal tunnel/yoga (abst), #244, p.149
Childhood asthma deaths and risk factors, #201, p.48
Childhood experience of abuse and adolescent behavioral and emotional problems, #201, p.48
Childhood stress and adult health, #199, p.154
Chronic fatigue syndrome/cognitive therapy (abst), #220, p.26
Chronic illness and spiritual healing (abst), #245, p.113
Chronic musculoskeletal pain and a relaxation-stress management program, #208, p.36
Cognitive adaptation after angioplasty, #202, p.136
Cognitive performance and marijuana (abst), #245, p.114
Cognitive therapy vs. relaxation for CFS (abst), #220, p.26
Colds and stress (abst), #234, p.31
Color blindness (abst), #231, p.30
Congestive heart failure and biofeedback (abst), #241, p.55
Congestive heart failure and stress, #199, p.153
Congestive heart failure and stress, #209, p.32
Congestive heart failure and stress (abst), #211, p.142
Constipation and biofeedback (abst), #215, p.42
Coronary artery disease and angry temperament (abst), #229, p.50
Coronary artery disease and depression, #190, p.32
Coronary artery disease and hostility (abst), #229, p.52
Daily hassles and prognosis in heart disease, #205, p.37
Depression and cancer (abst), #213, p.48
Depression and congestive heart failure (abst), #229, p.51
Depression and diabetes (abst), #213, p.48
Depression and diabetes (abst), #233, p.34
Depression and eicosapentaenoic acid (abst), #245, p.114
Depression and multiple chemical sensitivity (abst), #232, p.144
Depression and risk for myocardial infarction and death, #190, p.32
Dermal reactions and hypnosis (abst), #238, p.35
Diabetes and depression, #190, p.33
Diabetes and hypnosis (abst), #233, p.35
Diabetes and stress (abst), #245, p.114
Diabetes and yoga (abst), #233, p.34
Diabetes, peripheral claudication and biofeedback (abst), #241, p.55
Diabetic ulcers and biofeedback (abst), #241, p.56
Distress of cancer in married couples, #196, p.69
Dying/choice (abst), #237, p.138
Early intervention (abst), #243, p.42
EEG biofeedback in attention deficit disorder and learning disability (abst), #243, p.40
Emotional closeness to parents in childhood and adult incidence of cancer, #199, p.152
Emotional disclosure and predictors for health (abst), #221, p.50
Emotional expression and allergic/autoimmune disease, #192, p.34
Emotional expression and hepatitis B vaccination (abst), #233, p.35
Emotional status and cardiac hypertrophy, #199, p.154
Emotional status and cardiac hypertrophy (abst), #211, p.143
Epilepsy/biofeedback (abst), #244, p.149
Expression and suppression of thoughts and emotions and the immune system (abst), #225, p.38
Family of origin alcoholism and obesity (abst), #216, p.69
Foot ulcers and relaxation training (abst), #241, p.56
Glaucoma and stress (abst), #231, p.30
Grave's disease and stress, #198, p.31
Headache-tension/autogenics-hypnosis (abst), #244, p.150
Headache-tension/biofeedback (abst), #244, p.150
Headache/biofeedback (abst), #244, p.149
Headache/biofeedback (abst), #244, p.150
Healing in biofeedback, #202, p.135
Healing through Therapeutic Touch, #202, p.135
Heart attacks and emergency treatment, #209, p.33-34
Heavy metal contamination from fish (abst), #219, p.140
Helicobacter pylori and stress (abst), #215, p.43
Hives, stress, and anger (abst), #214, p.48
Hopelessness and atherosclerosis (abst), #221, p.51
Hostility and atherosclerosis, #190, p.33
Hostility and atherosclerosis, #198, p.32
Hostility and immune mitogenic activity, #196, p.68
Hyperactivity and Lead (abst), #232, p.144
Hyperactivity/biofeedback v. Ritalin (abst), #243, p.40
Hyperhomocysteinemia: hostility and anger (abst), #229, p.52
Hypertension and anger, #191, p.37
Hypertension and biofeedback (abst), #211, p.144
Hypertension/pets (abst), #237, p.137
Hypnosis and back pain, #189, p.50
Hypnosis and breech conversion in late-stage pregnancy, #198, p.31
Hypnosis influence in medical illness, #186, p.30
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and autoimmunity, #195, p.44
Idea density (abst), #228, p.34
Illness and sexual abuse history, #191, p.38
Illness and sexual abuse history, #198, p.33
Illness and traumatic grief (abst), #221, p.52
Illness/perceptions of childhood caring, #189, p.48
Illness/perceptions of childhood caring, #201, p.48
Immunity and biofeedback (abst), #220, p.26
Immunity and laughter (abst), #245, p.113
Immunity and meditation (abst), #220, p.27
Immunity and relaxation (abst), #220, p.27
Immunity and relaxation (abst), #220, p.27
Immunity and self-hypnosis, #201, p.47
Immunity, cancer and depression, #190, p.33
Immunity: compassion and anger, #196, p.68
Immunity/depression, #191, p.36
In vitro fertilization (abst), #235, p.34
Infections and stress (abst), #234, p.31
Infections in schizophrenia caregivers, #203, p.36
Infections in schizophrenia caregivers (abst), #227, p.142
Influence of optimism/pessimism on longevity, #202, p.134
Influenza and stress (abst), #234, p.32
Influenza vaccination responses in stressed dementia caregivers, #203, p.37
Influenza vaccination responses in stressed dementia caregivers (abst), #227, p.143
Intelligence and breast feeding (abst), #245, p.113
Intelligence and early life intervention, #201, p.47
Intense emotions and expression (abst), #221, p.50
Intermittent claudication/biofeedback (abst), #241, p.55
Irritable bowel syndrome, #186, p.30
Irritable bowel syndrome and hypnosis (abst), #215, p.43
Job satisfaction and low-back pain, #186, p.32
Joy and arthritic management (abst), #226, p.38
Labor and support (abst), #222, p.36
Labor and support (abst), #222, p.36
Laughter and rheumatoid arthritis (abst), #213, p.49
Leisure activity (abst), #228, p.36
Long term effects of severe stress, #187, p.47
Longevity and gardening (abst), #237, p.136
Longevity and optimism (abst), #211, p.144
Low back pain and meditation, #208, p.37
Low back pain and real causes, #208, p.37
Low back pain, education, and attitudes, #208, p.37
Low birthweight and stress (abst), #222, p.34
Lung cancer and psychosocial disruption (abst), #217, p.170
Lupus, Raynaud's phenomenon and biofeedback, #195, p.44
Lupus symptoms, stress and depression, #195, p.44
Lymphosarcoma, Beliefs, and Placebo (abst), #217, p.170
Malignant melanoma and stress, #193, p.164+
Malignant melanoma and stress (abst), #217, p.169
Malignant melanoma, relaxation and imagery (abst), #217, p.170
Management of lupus, #195, p.45
Managing Alzheimer's (abst), #228, p.36
Managing depression in diabetes (abst), #233, p.35
Meditation (abst), #235, p.34
Meditation and free radicals, #186, p.32
Meditation as cancer treatment, #186, p.30
Meditation for anxiety and panic (abst), #221, p.52
Meditation in prostate cancer, #202, p.136
Meditation in the management of pain (abst), #213, p.47
Memory loss in post-traumatic stress disorder (abst), #228, p.34
Memory loss/stress (abst), #244, p.149
Mental disorders and multiple chemical sensitivity (abst), #232, p.145
Mental retardation/smoking (abst), #232, p.146
Mental symptoms and mercury (abst), #219, p.140
Migraine/biofeedback-relaxation (abst), #244, p.150
Migraine/guided imagery (abst), #244, p.149
Migraine/hypnosis (abst), #244, p.149
Millennial Issue, #197, p.15-16
Mood and cardiovascular response, #192, p.34
Mood/negative air ions (abst), #232, p.146
More colds and stress (abst), #234, p.31
More EEG biofeedback and ADHD (abst), #243, p.41
More gardening (abst), #237, p.136
More on anger-and cardiovascular events (abst), #221, p.51
More on asthma, hypnosis (abst), #214, p.50
More on attitudes and ill health, #205, p.37
More on diabetes and depression, #191, p.36
More on expression and writing in relation to health, #192, p.35
More on sudden death and catecholamines, #209, p.30
More stress and diabetes (abst), #233, p.34
More Therapeutic Touch and osteoarthritis (abst), #226, p.38
More yet on colds and stress (abst), #234, p.32
Music, music, music, #187, p.48
Myocardial infarction and depression in women, #191, p.36
Myocardial infarction and stress, #209, p.32
Myocardial infarction/pets (abst), #237, p.137
Myocardial infarction/pets (abst), #237, p.138
Myocardial ischemia (abst), #235, p.36
Neurobehavioral dysfunction/mercury (abst), #232, p.146
Neurobehavioral effects/mercury (abst), #219, p.140
Neuroblastoma and Healing (abst), #217, p.171
Neurological Disorders (abst), #244, p.148
Neuropathy (abst), #241, p.57
New studies identify foods found to cause pain, swelling and stiffness, #226, p.50-51
Observations with Tom (abst), #215, p.43
Obsessive compulsive disorder and yoga (abst), #213, p.47
Osteoarthritis and Therapeutic Touch (abst), #226, p.38+
Osteoarthritis/placebos, #208, p.36
Other nutrients in brain function (abst), #219, p.141
Pain (abst), #244, p.151
Parenting styles and asthma (abst), #214, p.50
Patient objectives (abst), #243, p.42
Periodontitis and stress, #187, p.46
The physician and adolescent suicidal ideation (abst), #243, p.41
Physiological reactions/emotional disclosure (abst), #244, p.151
Physiological responses/companions and pets (abst), #237, p.138
Placebo knee arthroscopic surgery (abst), #235, p.35
Positional vertigo and behavioral therapy including biofeedback (abst), #231, p.31
Post surgical survival and social health, #189, p.48
Post-traumatic stress disorder and gene expression, #207, p.120
Pre-eclampsia (toxemia of pregnancy) and stress (abst), #222, p.34
Predictions of responses to harassment, #187, p.48
Pregnancy and altitude physiological stress, #204, p.34
Pregnancy and support (abst), #222, p.35
Prematurity and attitudes (abst), #222, p.36
Prematurity and stress (abst), #222, p.34
Psoriasis and meditation, #192, p.35
Psoriasis and meditation (abst), #238, p.36
Psoriasis and stress (abst), #238, p.35
Psychological factors and progression of AIDS (abst), #225, p.36
Recovering better from surgery, #198, p.32
Recovery from coronary artery bypass graft surgery (abst), #229, p.52
Recurrence in ulcerative colitis, #204, p.35
Reducing recurrences of headache with biofeedback, #205, p.36
Relaxation and psychotherapy for IBS (abst), #215, p.42
Relaxation approaches (abst), #235, p.36
Relocation abroad and atopic dermatitis, #204, p.36
Review of stress factors and hypertension-cardiovascular disease (abst), #229, p.50
Rheumatoid arthritis and depression (abst), #226, p.38
Rheumatoid arthritis and yoga (abst), #226, p.39
Rheumatoid arthritis pain/progressive relaxation (abst), #226, p.39
Seasonal affective disorder and air ions (abst), #232, p.145
Senior health and social engagement (abst), #237, p.136
Smoking and the therapeutic relationship (abst), #243, p.42
Social isolation and coronary artery disease (abst), #235, p.36
Social support and glucose tolerance, #189, p.48
Stress and air travel, #204, p.34
Stress and behavior of H. pylori, #203, p.36
Stress and behavior of H. pylori (abst), #227, p.142
Stress and diabetes (abst), #233, p.34
Stress and genetics, #207, p.120
Stress and herpetic infection, #203, p.37
Stress and herpetic infection (abst), #227, p.143
Stress and hippocampal function (abst), #228, p.34
Stress and immunity in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (abst), #225, p.36
Stress and interleukin-6 (abst), #245, p.114
Stress and leisure time exercise (abst), #245, p.115
Stress and pre-eclampsia, #198, p.31
Stress and prognosis in breast cancer, #205, p.37
Stress and the high-mileage international business traveler, #204, p.36
Stress and wound healing (abst), #211, p.142
Stress, immunomodulation and infection, #203, p.37
Stress, immunomodulation and infection (abst), #227, p.143
Stress, travel, and melatonin, #204, p.35
Stress/hemoconcentration and cardiovascular risk, #187, p.47
Sudden death and catecholamines, #209, p.30
Sudden death and stress, #209, p.30
Sudden death, anger, #209, p.31
Sympathetic nervous system/music/progressive relaxation (abst), #244, p.150
Tension and inhibition of hearing/perceptions (abst), #231, p.30
Thought suppression, #196, p.68
Tinnitus and biofeedback (abst), #231, p.31
Tinnitus and hypnosis (abst), #231, p.31
Tinnitus/biofeedback, acupuncture, medical (abst), #244, p.150
Transformation and alternative medicine, #199, p.152
Upper respiratory infection/stress (abst), #234, p.32
Urticaria and beliefs (abst), #238, p.36
The value of emotional expression, #187, p.48
Visiting New York City, #204, p.34
White coat hypertension, #186, p.31
Whither healing for depressed patients?, #202, p.134
Wound healing and stress (abst), #241, p.56
Wound healing/stress, #207, p.120
Yoga and organic diagnoses, #189, p.50

Anderson, Thomas, PhD
Breast-Feeding Bad for Babies' Arteries? (letter), #215, p.114
Children Are Not Naturally Aggressive (letter), #203, p.120
Quality, Not Quantity, Considered Critical in Assessing Effect of Dietary Fats (letter), #186, p.114

Anker, Shari R.
Chemical 'R' Us (letter), #216, p.97-99

Appleton, Nancy, PhD
Bakery Illustration on May TLfDP Cover (letter), #229, p.147
Rapadura Evaporated Sugar Cane Juice (letter), #235, p.136

Asher, John Errol, MD
Uninvited Dinner Guests, #215, p.94-98

Atkin, Pearl Bennette, RN, MA
Jewel Weed for Poison Ivy (letter), #196, p.114

Austin, Steve, ND
Angry with Sorting Through the Junk Published in TLfDP (letter), #237, p.100
Eat Right for Your School (letter), #234, p.80

Ayre, Steven G., MD
Hoist by One's Own Petard (letter), #198, p.113
Hoist By One's Own Petard - The Design and the Demise of Cancer, #195, p.94-96

Babcock, Michael
The Dangers of Soy Advocacy (letter), #222, p.106--08
Soy Controversy (letter), #229, p.134

Badmaev, Vladimir, MD, PhD; Majeed, Muhammed, PhD; Conte, Anthony A., MD; Parker, John E., MD
Diterpene Forskolin - A Possible New Compound for Reduction of Body Weight by Increasing Lean Body Mass (letter), #215, p.115

Baer, Stephen S., DDS
Do Root Canals Need to be Cleaned Out? (letter), #196, p.116+

Baker, Derek V.
Cancer - Its Final Defeat? (letter), #217, p.118-20

Balint, Tony
Help for Post-Vaccination Brain Injury? (letter), #208, p.111

Ballentine, Rudolph, MD
Radical Healing and the Rebirth of Science, #211, p.28-36

Banis, Reimar, MD
Psychoenergetics - A New Model, #202, p.100-03

Banks, A.
Nickel and Bromide for Psoriasis (letter), #241, p.145

Bare, James E., DC
The Rife/Bare Device - A New Frequency Instrument, #202, p.96-99

Barker, Jason, ND and Meletis, Chris D., ND
Enhancement of Exercise Performance, #243, p.136-39
Multiple Sclerosis: Approaches for a Complex Disease, #244, p.62-64
Peripheral Vascular Disease and Stasis Ulcers: Treatment from a Naturopathic Perspective, #241, p.76-78
Plans to Minimize the Risk of Viral Infections – It’s All a Matter of Susceptibility Part II: SARS, West Nile, and Monkeypox, #241, p.117-19

Barnes, David
Schizophrenia: A Proposed Cause, #191, p.82-87

Batchelder, Tim
Agrochemicals and Health: An Anthropological Perspective, #210, p.38-41
The Anthropology of Breast Cancer: CAM Usage, Narrative Methods, and Evolutionary Tactics, #227, p.42-44
The Anthropology of Hair Loss, #238, p.54-55
The Anthropology of HIV-AIDS, #225, p.32-34
The Anthropology of the World Trade Center Attack, #221, p.123-25
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Modern American Culture, #243, p.161-63
Back Pain and Evolutionary Medicine, #208, p.38-39
Blood Pressure, Evolution & Culture, #209, p.36-38
Cannabis and Culture, #198, p.50-51
Cannibalism, Flying Foxes, Absinthe and White Bread: The Cultural Basis of Neurological Disorders, #244, p.40-41
Children's Health: An Anthropological Perspective, #201, p.38-39
The Cultural Biology of Sleep, #228, p.47-48
Death Without Weeping: Health and Healing in Northeastern Brazil - Part 1, #186, p.34-35
Death Without Weeping: Health and Healing in Northeastern Brazil - Part 2, #187, p.60-62
Depression: An Anthropological Perspective, #213, p.32-34
Drug Addictions, Hallucinogens and Shamanism: the View from Anthropology, #216, p.74-77
Entering the Lifeworld of the Disabled - a Review of the Work of Robert Murphy, #189, p.52-54
Environmental Health in Egypt and the Netherlands: an Anthropological Perspective, #214, p.32-33
The Ethnobotany of Gastrointestinal Disorders: Mexican Asteraceae, #215, p.46-48
Ethnomedical Approaches to the Common Cold, #203, p.32-33+
Ethnomedicine for Arthritis, #226, p.136-38
Female Reproductive Health: An Anthropological Perspective, #222, p.132-35
Food Safety in Anthropological Perspective, #232, p.148-49
Heart Disease, Obesity and Modernization, #229, p.38-41
High Altitude Adaptation, Coca Use and Health in the Andes, #234, p.44-46
Hormones, Health and Evolution, #223, p.32-34
Hypothyroidism, Temperature Regulation, and Ethnoscience, #240, p.46-49
Illness Narratives: The Work of Arthur Kleinman, #192, p.42-44
Landmark Conference on Eco-Labels at Tufts University, #235, p.50-52
Medical Ethnobotanicals of the Hawaiian Islands, #217, p.166-68
Metaphysical Fitness and Ayurvedic Medicine, #237, p.128-33
Native American Medicine, Cancer and Spirituality, #239, p.61-64
Natural Products from the Sea: Ethnopharmacology, Nutrition and Conservation, #211, p.136-41
A Novel Mechanism of Liver Enhancement from a Traditional Bee Product, #233, p.46-48
Peripheral Circulation and Cold Adaptation in Raynaud’s Phenomenon, #241, p.52-54
Preventive Medicine in China: From Barefoot Doctors to Village Health Professionals, #205, p.30-31
Qualitative Research on Patient Experiences and Implications for Long-term Care Facilities, #196, p.56-61
Television Watching and Health in Brazil, #231, p.34-36
Testing, Quality Control, and Scientific Marketing for Non-Synthetic Pharmaceuticals, #245, p.34-36
The Thrifty Genotype Revisited, #207, p.42-44

Batmanghelidj, F., MD
Waiting to Get Thirsty Is to Die Prematurely and Very Painfully (letter), #234, p.85-86

Baumslag, Naomi, MD; Enig, Mary G., PhD; Fallon, Sally, MA
Is Soy Really Safe? (letter), #225, p.121

Bayne, Thomas, DC
Dietary Modifications and Live-Protein Therapy in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, #199, p.65-68
Live Protein Therapy in the Management of Liver Disease, #203, p.79-80
Psoriasis: An Integrated Natural Approach, #207, p.83-84

Beckham, Nancy, ND, DBM
Adapted from Last Four Verses of the Isha Upanishad, #227, p.55
Anecdotal Stories and Inadequate Research on Soy (letter), #225, p.108-12
HRT and Alternatives (letter), #231, p.96
Soy Controversy Fueled by Author Inaccuracies (letter), #219, p.100-03
The Wild Yam Scam - When Not to Believe the Unbelievable, #223, p.68-73

Bedell, Berkley
To: Members of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy (ed), #215, p.131
We Decided to Do It Ourselves (letter), #209, p.115-16

Beeber, Paul
Studies Show Ingested Fluoride Needless: Children Dangerously Overdosed, #241, p.28

Behr, Stephen, PhD
General Preventative Maintenance of the Immune System: Brief Overview from a Behavioral and Nutritional Perspective, #223, p.101-02

Beinfield, Harriet, L.Ac
Dreaming with Two Feet on the Ground: Acupuncture in Cuba, #226, p.22-24

Benedikt, Howard, MS, DC
The Therapeutic Use of Live Proteins in the Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, #193, p.90-92

Benson, Deanna
Mycotoxins: Etiology for Multiple Sclerosis (letter), #244, p.115-16

Berkowsky, Bruce, NMD
Remembering an Extraordinary Doctor and Soul: Aldrick Chu Fong, MD, #217, p.131

Berry, Lois
What Can We Do About Pain?, #227, p.18-21

Bertrand, F.R. (Frank), BDS
AIDS, Fluoride, Vitamin E & Tartar (letter), #203, p.114
Biowarfare (letter), #233, p.117-19
A Bleak Future Millennium (letter), #197, p.110
Developmental and Mental Effects of Fluoride on the Body, #191, p.62-64
History Repeats Itself (letter), #229, p.137

Bess, Beth
Do Root Canals Need to Be Cleaned Out? (letter), #193, p.139+

Billings, John A., Jr.
Acupuncture in Treatment of Anxiety (letter), #205, p.96

Bilodeau, Diane, PhD
New Therapeutic Strategies for Multiple Sclerosis, #244, p.59-61

Bland, Jeffrey S., PhD
Founders of the "New Medicine" - The "Fabulous Five" of the 20th Century, #199, p.16-18
Metagenics Position on Medical Foods Labeling (ed), #237, p.115

Blate, Michael
Anthrax & Co.: Some Alternative Treatments, #222, p.38-39
Back Injuries and Near-Death Experiences, #201, p.130-31
A Bit More on Lower Back Pain, #208, p.32-33
Caring for Your Immune System, #214, p.146-48
A Case in Point, #191, p.20-21
The Dangerous Art of Self-Treating Depression, #213, p.36-37
During Which I Abuse Myself But Don't Need to Pay the Piper, #233, p.130-31
Healing, Karma and a Patient's Responsibility, #202, p.140-41
In Which I Argue Vigorously Against Common Cannibalism, #219, p.42-43
In Which I Spend A (Very) Small Fortune on Health Care, #225, p.160-61
In Which I Use My Nose to Treat My Gut, and Look Strange in the Process, #215, p.150-51
Jason Gets Twitchy and I Lend a Hand (Well, a Finger), #205, p.34-35
Of Grapes, the Buddha, and "Opposite Side" Therapy, #190, p.22-23
Of Tractors and Toothaches and Past-Life Recall, #196, p.48-49
Outdoor "Medicine" First-Aid Using Simple Remedies, #204, p.144-45
Pain, Fear and Simple Meditation, #197, p.42-43
A Patch in Time, #199, p.38-39
Rural Sanjeevini, #186, p.36-37
Self-Treating Lupus (and Other Auto-Immune Disorders), #193, p.46-47
Self-Treating Stiff and Sore Muscles, #210, p.134-35
Thoughts from a Man in a Samurai Bathrobe, #195, p.34-35
Trying to Arrest a Case of Poison Ivy (Or Was It Oak?), #187, p.58-59
A Vision of Healthcare in the New Millennium, #198, p.34-35
A Way of Eating for Pleasure and Health, #211, p.148-49
With Quixote, Riding Rampant in America, #203, p.152-53
A Y2K Medicine Cabinet for "Self-Healthers", #189, p.40-41
A Y2K Self-Health Kit Part 2, #192, p.124-25

Blaurock-Busch, E., PhD
Attacking and Defending Hair Mineral Analysis, #215, p.86-89
The Dangers of Ingested Mercury (Hg) (letter), #201, p.100-01
The Dangers of Ingested Mercury (Hg) (letter), #203, p.119-20
Re: Variations in Hair Trace Element Concentrations - Importance of Proper Specimen Collection (letter), #211, p.88+
The Validity of Hair Analysis (letter), #196, p.117

Bock, Kenneth A., MD
Photo Oxidation and Autoimmune Disease, #193, p.88-89

Boik, John
Natural Compounds and the Future of Cancer Chemotherapy, #217, p.115-17

Bolen, Tim
Clark Update - The Clinic Closure and More (letter), #216, p.104+

Bone, Kerry
Adverse Reactions to Kava - A Mini-Review, #192, p.131+
Alternatives to HRT - The Best Opportunity for Naturopathic Medicine in 2003, #235, p.41-2
Anaphylaxis to Chamomile, #207, p.124
Andrographis for Colds and Sinus Infection, #234, p.36-39
Assessing Herbal Hepatotoxicity, #210, p.139+
Autoimmune Disease: A Phytotherapeutic Perspective, #193, p.94-98
Avoid Aristolochia, #202, p.150
Bioterrorism: Is There a Role for Herbal Treatments?, #223, p.58-61
Blue Cohosh: Not for Labor?, #202, p.149
Boswellia (Boswellia serrata), #208, p.130+
Boswellia and Ulcerative Colitis, #191, p.116
Boswellia Effective for Asthma, #192, p.130
Butcher’s Broom: Evidence-Based Phytotherapy for Venous Conditions, #241, p.66-70
Cardiovascular Activity of Garlic Powder Products, #229, p.46-48
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Its Herbal Treatment, #220, p.122-28
Claw Therapy for Arthritis and Muscular Pain (abst), #239, p.43
Clinical Trial with Echinacea Polysaccharides, #232, p.152
Clinical Trials on St John's Wort, #211, p.47-48
Common Names and False Concerns, #205, p.162
Common Quality Pitfalls for Tribulus Are Highlighted (abst), #239, p.43
Conference Report: Third International Congress on Phytomedicine, #211, p.47-52
The Cranberry Letters, #232, p.153
Debate Over Black Cohosh, #211, p.51-52
Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens), #208, p.131
Do Bitters Act Directly?, #190, p.122
Dong Quai Ineffective for Menopausal Symptoms, #191, p.116
Echinacea Quality Found Lacking in Recent US Survey (abst), #239, p.43
Effectiveness of St John's Wort in Major Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial, #225, p.146+
Estrogenic Activity of Black Cohosh, #199, p.170
Estrogenic Herbs and Hormone-related Cancer Risk, #232, p.152
Garlic Breath and Fat Metabolism, #190, p.122
Ginger and Fenugreek Alter Risk Factors, #191, p.116
Ginkgo and Alzheimer's Disease, #210, p.140
Ginkgo and Colchicine: Curiouser and Curiouser, says Alice, #225, p.143+
Ginkgo and Ear Disorders, #231, p.39-40
Ginkgo and Korean Ginseng Combined Boost Brainpower, #227, p.92+
Ginkgo biloba and Alzheimer's Disease, #225, p.144-45
Ginkgo Clinical Studies, #211, p.48+
Ginkgo: Clinical Studies of Novel Applications, #207, p.122+
Ginkgo for Coronary Bypass Surgery, #190, p.120+
Ginseng and Cancer - A Review, #195, p.147+
Ginseng and High Blood Pressure, #192, p.131
Grape Seed Extract and Chronic Pancreatitis (abst), #227, p.93
Gymnema and Diabetes, #227, p.94
Gymnema: A Key Herb in the Management of Diabetes, #233, p.28-30
Hepatitis Induced by Greater Celandine, #207, p.125
Herb Interactions with Warfarin, #205, p.161+
Herbal and Other Strategies for the Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, #228, p.49-54
The Herbal Management of Cancer, #217, p.157-62
Herbs for the Ischemic Heart: Evidence from Clinical Trials, #209, p.138-141
Horse-chestnut - A Safe and Effective Vein Treatment, #202, p.152
Hypericin as an Anticancer Agent?, #190, p.122
The Impact of Quality Issues on the Safety of Herbal Products, #244, p.42-47
Kava and Liver Damage, #225, p.142+
Kava and Valerian Comparison Study, #232, p.153
Licorice: A Let-Down for Men?, #205, p.162-64
Memory Enhancing Effect of Bacopa Confirmed in Trial (abst), #227, p.92
Mucilage: Simple but Powerful, #192, p.130
A New Approach to Cancer?, #195, p.146
New Clinical Uses for Milk Thistle? (abst), #239, p.44
Painkilling Herbs, #202, p.150
Patent Review: Nontoxic Chaparral, #195, p.146
Pharmacokinetic Studies, #211, p.49-50+
Phytotherapy and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, #215, p.57-64
Phytotherapy: Challenges for the 21st Century, #197, p.64-71
Phytotherapy for Allergic Rhinitis, #214, p.54-57
Phytotherapy for Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema), #238, p.41-44
Phytotherapy for Children: Overview and Clinical Evidence, #201, p.132-34
Phytotherapy in the Treatment and Prevention of Stroke: A Review of Current Clinical Evidence, #196, p.18-21
Phytotherapy to Assist Opiate Withdrawal, #216, p.70-72
A Pig in a Poke, #191, p.114+
Plants Active Against Helicobacter, #199, p.170
Progestogenic Herbs Still Elusive, #190, p.120
Propolis: Nature's Agent Against Infections, #203, p.158-64
Quality Issues with Echinacea Products, #225, p.145+
Relative Bioavailability of Flavonoids, #199, p.168
Respiratory Excretion of Essential Oils, #199, p.169
Safe Use of Herbs in Pregnancy, #222, p.54-58
Safety Issues in Herbal Medicine: Adulteration, Adverse Reactions and Organ Toxicities, #219, p.142+
Sage for the Wise?, #202, p.151
SARS: Breathe Easy with Herbal Solutions, #241, p.105-07
Saw Palmetto for Male Pattern Baldness? (abst), #239, p.45
Schisandra – The Complete Liver Herb, #245, p.108-12
Soy Isofavones: A Review of Their Influence on Women's Health, #198, p.130-34
Spring Cleaning? What About Intestinal Parasites?, #237, p.46-50
St. John's Wort: Quality and Efficacy, #199, p.170+
St. John's Wort: Quality Issues and Mechanism of Action, #213, p.38-40
St. John's Wort: The Good and Bad News from Britain, #205, p.160-61
Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica), #208, p.129+
Synergistic Enhancement of Antimicrobial Activity, #199, p.168
Tea Consumption and Deaths from Heart Attacks, #232, p.154
Thyme Tea Inhibits Helicobacter, #190, p.121
Topical Comfrey Helps Sprained Ankles, #210, p.140-42
Toxic Effects of Citrus aurantium Extracts, #207, p.123
Turmeric (Curcuma longa), #208, p.130
Turmeric and Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, #232, p.154
Valerian: Improved Sleep without the Hangover, #210, p.138+
Vascular Dementia, #196, p.20
Vitex and Dopaminergic Activity, #211, p.51
Wild Yam and DHEA, #191, p.117
Willow Bark: A High Potency Extract for Pain Management, #226, p.65-68

Bongiovanni, Bradley, ND and Feineman, Judy, MS, RD
Amino Acid Profiling Clinical Guidelines for Determination of Preferred Specimen Choice, #245, p.38-42

Bouic, Prof. Patrick, JD
Sterols/Sitosterolins from Plant Fats Induce Potent Human Immunmodulatory Improvement (letter), #199, p.86
Sterols/Sterolins, Natural, Nontoxic Immunomodulators and Their Role in the Control of Rheumatoid Arthritis, #193, p.51-52

Bradford, Carole
Patient Report - Carole Conquers Cancer…One Woman's Odyssey, #186, p.15-17

Bradford, Robert W., DSc and Allen, Henry W.
Candida albicans as a Common Pathogen, #203, p.54-56
Multiple Sclerosis – Disease of Mystery, #244, p.76-78
Recent Progress in Clinical Applications and Research in Fibromyalgia - Part 1, #220, p.28-32
Recent Progress in Clinical Applications and Research in Fibromyalgia - Part 2, #221, p.104-10
Recent Progress in Clinical Applications and Research in Fibromyalgia - Part 3, #222, p.74-78

Bradley, Ronald
Living Foods, #219, p.68-70
Wheatgrass Juice, #186, p.130-31
You Can Reduce Stress - Lose Weight - Detoxify - Stop Smoking - Increase Energy with Living Foods, #237, p.86-88

Bradlow, H. Leon, PhD
DIM versus I3C Effect on Estrogen Metabolism (letter), #226, p.104

Bradshaw, V.
Infant Feeding, #222, p.99-101
Jet Lag (letter), #229, p.140-41

Bradshaw, Vivienne, MRNT
Detoxification and Its Erroneous Label of 'Infection", #203, p.106-10
Evidence Links Viruses and Bacteria to Gallstones (letter), #203, p.106

Bradshaw-Black, V.
Autism: Causes Unknown or Causes Ignored?, #243, p.134-35
Diet and Nutrition Principles, #233, p.102-06

Brave-Woman, Kolodie
Crimson Crescents in Mouth of Chronic Fatigue Patients (letter), #208, p.104-05

Brayer, Ruth
Chronic Discharge & Soreness of Mouth (letter), #203, p.115

Brecher, Arline
Chelation Not Part of NCCAM Strategic Plan (letter), #204, p.127
ICIM (formerly GLCCM) Update, #234, p.24
News and Views Hot off the Wire, #234, p.120
News and Views Hot off the Wire, #237, p.140-41
News and Views Hot off the Wire, #239, p.150
News and Views Hot off the Wire, #240, p.24

Brendstrup, Eva
Evaluation of Biological Medicine and Client Outcomes, #196, p.104-08

Brewitt, Barbara, PhD
Aristolochic Acid for Weight Loss Nephrotoxic (letter), #208, p.110
Autism, MMR Vaccine, HIV Similarities and Growth Factor Cell Signaling, #222, p.70-73
Diabetes Breakthrough: Homeopathic Insulin Nearly Everything Needs Rethinking, #233, p.70-72
Glandular Growth Hormone vs Recombinant Human Growth Hormone - Have We Gone Mad?, #219, p.115-16
Homeopathic Recombinant Human Growth Hormone (rhGH) (letter), #196, p.110
Rethinking Hormone Therapy Strategies: Rationale for Homepathic hGH and IGF-1, #223, p.86-88
Toxicity, Placebo Effects and Clinical Studies of Homeopathic Recombinant Human Growth Hormone (rhGH), #205, p.78-81
Vaccines, Adjuvants and Potential Toxicity (letter), #244, p.124-26

Briggs, Brian E., MD
Hypothyroidism Follows Recent Stressful Event (letter), #205, p.95-96

Brink, Will
Nutrients and HIV (letter), #228, p.108-112+

Broughton, Diane
A Nice Old-Fashioned Dying at Home, #217, p.30-35

Brown, Andrew, IV
Dr. Emanuel Revici's Grand-Nephew Becomes Resident Physician at Revici Treatment Center in New York City (letter), #228, p.108

Brown, Donald J., ND
Standardized Butterbur Extract Petadolex - Herbal Approach to Migraine Prophylaxis, #231, p.74+
Standardized Hawthorn Extract WS 1442 - Herbal Approach to Congestive Heart Failure, #229, p.128

Brown, Ellen
Magnetic Spa Therapy: Bringing the Healing Waters of Lourdes into the Home (letter), #234, p.90-92

Brown, Ellen, JD
Furor Over Depleted Uranium: A Silent Nuclear War? (letter), #221, p.93-94

Brown, Robert S.
Encouraging News, Asthma and Allergy Medications May Not Have Had 'Active' Medication in Them (letter), #226, p.110+

Brown, Robert S., N-TEC
There Once Was a Medication, Thalidomide (or, another lesson not learned) (letter), #221, p.89-90

Brown, Susan E., PhD, CCN
A Pilot Study Comparing AAACa and Calcium Citrate Supplementation in Menopausal US Women, #229, p.110-14

Brudnak, Mark A., PhD, ND
Acid-Stable Probiotics and Their Application to Autism and the Other Spectrum Disorders, #243, p.118-23
Acrylamide in the Food Supply: Danger or Just Dander?, #241, p.170-71
Enzyme Supplement Formulation, #221, p.84-87
Enzyme Therapy - Part 1, #209, p.88-92
Enzyme Therapy - Part II, #210, p.94-98
High-Dose Probiotics for Detoxification, #232, p.110-13
Monoterpenes in Cancer Prevention and Therapy, #217, p.68-70
Natural Weight-Loss Supplements: Are Safe Alternatives Available?, #226, p.76-78
Nutrients Directed Toward the Genome: Gene-Level Nutrient-Sensing Pathways, #207, p.74-76
Peripheral Neuropathy: The Role of Probiotics and Other Nutrients in Neurodegenerative Disease, #241, p.58-59
Probiotic Applications: Pulse and Rotation, #219, p.80-81
Probiotics and Autism, #213, p.66-67
Probiotics and Cancer, #227, p.62-65
Probiotics and Enzyme Therapy for Sports, #240, p.54-55

Brudnak, Mark A.; Dundero, Drew; Van Hecke, Fred M.
Fall Preventing Effects of the Korean Martial Art, TaeKwon-Do, in Senior Citizens, #237, p.52-56

Brudnak, Mark A., PhD, ND and Hoener, Stephanie G., ND
The Art of War (on cancer): Old Lessons for a New Age?, #239, p.68-70
Enzyme Therapy, Digestion, and Acidosis, #233, p.90-94

Brudnak, Mark A., PhD, ND et al
Beneficial Effects of Enzyme-based Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorders, #243, p.104-07

Brunelle, Jan
Headache Cure: Riboflavin and Magnesium (letter), #190, p.84

Buchholz, Ilene, RN
Enzyme Therapy (letter), #211, p.94

Burchill, Tina
Vitamins and Freedom of Choice, #221, p.92

Burdekin, Graham
Injecting a New Wrinkle into the Fight Against Aging, #191, p.103

Burzynski, Stanislaw R., MD, PhD
The Best of Alternative Medicine, #199, p.32

Buttram, Harold E., MD
An Appeal for Clean Air in the Workplace, #229, p.115-17
Shaken Baby Syndrome or Vaccine-Induced Encephalitis?, #243, p.72-78
Vaccine Scene 1999 Overview and Update, #197, p.80-82
Vaccine Scene 2001 - Update and Overview, #215, p.70-79

Buttram, Harold E., MD; Kreider, Susan, RN; Yurko, Alan R.
Vaccines and Genetic Mutation, #243, p.98-103

Byrnes, Stephen C., ND
Chewing the Fat: The Low-Carb Diet Phenomenon, #241, p.100-04
Dr. Stephen Byrnes Replies (letter), #207, p.94
The Myths of Vegetarianism, #204, p.72-81
Protease Inhibitors and AIDS (letter), #209, p.101

Byrnes, Stephen C., PhD
HIV Antibody Testing: Assumptions & Realities, #191, p.66-67

Byrnes, Stephen, PhD
Beef Bashing Is Inappropriate (letter), #222, p.105+
Fatal Reaction: The Horror of Stevens Johnson Syndrome (letter), #222, p.118-21
"I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts" Coconut Holds Promise for Immune-Suppressed People, #225, p.127-28+
The Skinny on Fats & Breast Cancer, #227, p.102-04

 

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