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1999 – 2003 Index of Authors

                  L – M

Labriola, Dan, ND
Antioxidants and Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know Before Combining Them, #196, p.120+
Clinical Considerations Regarding Dietary Supplements: Possible Interactions Between Dietary Antioxidants and Chemotherapy, #195, p.92
Nutritional Supplement Studies Cannot Be Broadly Interpreted (letter), #204, p.122
Response to the Letters to the Editor from Drs. Gignac and Reilly of Cancer Treatment Centers of America (letter), #199, p.91-96

Lahoz, S. Colet, RN, MS, LAc
Chinese Medicine, Candida Cleanse, Diet and Hypnotherapy Reverses Shy-Drager Syndrome also known as MSA (Multisystem Atrophy), #215, p.82-84

Lamson, Davis W., MS, ND
Shades of Woody Allen (letter), #201, p.104

Lane, I. William, PhD
How Many People Will Be Killed by Misused Chemotherapy?, #191, p.101-02

Lang, Robert, MD
T3 Therapy in Hypothyroidism (letter), #193, p.140+

Langer, Stephen E., MD
Comprehensive Search Engine (letter), #244, p.127

Langgaard, Henrik, MD; Launsø, Laila, M.Sc, D.Sc; Haugaard, Camilla, BA
Main Themes in Research on Unconventional Cancer Treatment, #217, p.57-66

Lashley, Gretchen
I Remember Migraines, #187, p.12-13
Now Sleep! (letter), #213, p.106-07

Lawson, Lynn, MA
Chemical Sensitivity Legislation Needs Supporters (letter), #213, p.104-05

Ledbetter, John C.
How Magnets Work (letter), #211, p.90

Lee, John R., MD
Progesterone Fails Osteoporosis Trial (letter), #199, p.103-04

Lee, Laura
Interview with Arline Brecher on Chelation Therapy, #232, p.64-68

Lee, Thomas S., ND
Dr. Terry Lee (letter), #187, p.123

Lemmo, Walter, ND
Nutritional Medicine and Addictions: An Important Overlooked Component in Detoxification & Recovery (letter), #235, p.136+
Unraveling Antidepressant Medications: What You & Your Physician May Not Know (ed), #216, p.111-12
Vitamin B6 & Tardive Dyskinesia: It's About Time! (letter), #225, p.112

Levin, Warren M., MD
DMSA and DMPS Administered Orally or IV to Detoxify Mercury (letter), #243, p.141+
Re: The Nurses Study and 'Estrogen' and 'Progesterone' (letter), #238, p.103
Whole Body Hyperthermia for Hepatitis C (letter), #203, p.112

Levine, Stephen A., PhD
Anatomy of Anthrax Infection from a REDOX Perspective, #221, p.73
Parasitic Worm May Be Beneficial in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (letter), #210, p.114-15
Zen in a Bottle: The Anti-Stress Effects of L-Theanine, #221, p.76

Lieberman, Shari, PhD, CNS
Overcoming Oncologists' Objections: Safe & Effective Non-Drug Support for Prostate and Breast Cancers, #227, p.78-80

Light Party
Guest Editorial - On the War on Drugs, #216, p.58

Lindblom, Pauline M., RN
Benefit from Avoiding Food Allergens (letter), #219, p.97
Wheat Sprayed with Pesticides in Most Breads and Prepared Foods (letter), #234, p.88

Linsteadt, Stephen, ND
New Applications in Identifying Platelet Markers of Chronic Illnesses, #234, p.66-67

Liska, DeAnn J., PhD and Bland, Jeffrey S., PhD
Emerging Clinical Science of Bifunctional Support for Detoxification, #231, p.42-46

Litell, David
Nasty Herbal Medicine (letter), #243, p.140

Lord, Richard S., PhD
Urinary Markers of Intestinal Yeast (letter), #245, p.96-97

Lucidi, Edgar A., MD
Accommodation Does Not Cause Ocular Elongation (letter), #190, p.78

Lynda
Requesting Home Visit for Chronic Illness, #193, p.142

Mabel, Judith A.
Medical Intuitive Rhonda Lenair (letter), #241, p.145

MacArthur, John D.
Cell Phones and the Brain, #228, p.88-93

Macgregor, John
Babies Remember Birth (letter), #186, p.116

MacIntosh, Anna, PhD, ND
Exercise and Autoimmune Diseases, #193, p.34-36
Exercise and Caffeine, #186, p.74-75
Exercise and Cancer, #189, p.34-36
Exercise and Water, #192, p.46-48
Exercise as a Detoxification Technique, thereby its effectiveness in the Prevention of Cancer, #202, p.26-29
Response to Dr. Edelson (letter), #197, p.111
Understanding the Differences Between Conventional, Alternative, Complementary, Integrative and Natural Medicine, #192, p.60-62

Manning, R.D., MD
Letter from Dr. Manning, #197, p.112

Manthey, Merrily, MS
Film Star Margot Kidder Supports Proposed New Seattle/King County Ordinance for Mental Health, #205, p.14
Harborview Board Considering Expansion of Choices for Patients, #204, p.29

Margolin, Shoshana, ND
Why Holism? (letter), #198, p.118

Maricela
Powdered Sulphur for Anthrax (letter), #222, p.105

Marlatt, Suzanne and Casura, Lily G.
My Recovery from Breast Cancer, #199, p.50-51

Marshall, R.J., PhD
Mounting Evidence Links Viruses and Bacteria to Everything From Cancer to Gallstones, #195, p.39

Martin, Mark L., DO
Neuromuscular Disorder Following Severe Upper Respiratory Infection (letter), #223, p.120

Martin, Wayne
Alternatives to Aspirin for Prevention of Heart Attack and Stroke (letter), #226, p.104-07
American Heart Association Diet Bad for Heart (letter), #240, p.111
Anti-Cancer Effect of Azelaic Acid (letter), #217, p.128
The Anti-Cancer Effect of Digitalis (letter), #191, p.93
Anti-Cancer Effect of Dipyridamole (letter), #202, p.114+
Anti-Cancer Effect of Water with Low Deuterium Content (letter), #192, p.108
Breast Cancer (letter), #231, p.92-94
Breast Cancer Recurrence Reduced by Digitalis (letter), #214, p.121-22
A Brief Look at Alzheimer’s Disease (letter), #243, p.142
Cimetidine (Tagamet) in Treating Cancer (letter), #201, p.102
Coley's Toxins for Sarcoma and Intractable Cancer (letter), #235, p.140-44
Colorectal Cancer (letter), #225, p.113-15
CoQ10 Enzyme Most Effective Melted in Hot Coffee or Tea with Fat (letter), #219, p.97
CoQ10 for Congestive Heart Failure (letter), #239, p.131
Correction Notice, #209, p.100
Correction Notice, #235, p.128
Correction Notice, #244, p.115
Coxsackie Virus and Myocardial Infarction (letter), #228, p.114
Effective Natural Protocols in the Treatment of AIDS (letter), #209, p.106-09
Effectiveness of Oral Urea in Treating Liver Cancer (letter), #197, p.112+
Fiber Benefit Questioned in Preventing Colon Cancer (letter), #217, p.125
Further Strategies in Treating Advanced Cancer (letter), #240, p.100-04
Intravenous Hydrochloric Acid for Treatment of Bacterial Infection (letter), #203, p.113+
Intravenous Hydrogen Peroxide and Ascorbic Acid for Viral Disease (letter), #193, p.143-44
Iron in High Meat Diet Promotes Cancer and Heart Disease (letter), #207, p.96-99
Iron in High Meat Diet Promotes Cancer and Heart Disease, Continued (letter), #210, p.116
IV Hydrochloric Acid for Bacterial Infections (letter), #221, p.88
IV Hydrochloric Acid for Untreatable Bacterial Infection (letter), #198, p.115-16
Liver Cancer and Oral Urea (Continued) (letter), #199, p.106
On Theophylline and Evening Primrose Oil in the Treatment of Cancer (letter), #227, p.109
Preventing Amputations for Peripheral Vascular Disease (letter), #245, p.94-95+
Prevention of Thrombotic Stroke (letter), #196, p.112
Proteolytic Enzymes in Cancer Prevention and Treatment (letter), #195, p.98-99
The Prudent Diet Doesn't Prevent Heart Attacks - Part II (letter), #232, p.122-24
The Prudent Heart Diet and Cholesterol Lowering Drugs: Why They Don't Prevent Heart Disease, #229, p.100-07
Report on Visit to BioPulse Clinic in Tijuana, #203, p.83-85
The Role of Dietary Polyunsaturated Fats in Heart Disease and Atherosclerosis, #241, p.80-84
Selenium as a Protectant (letter), #227, p.111
Sokoloff's Approach to High Triglycerides (letter), #237, p.110-12
Some Real Causes of Heart Disease and Cancer, #213, p.73-77
Soy Protease Inhibitor Important in Reducing Tumor Progression (letter), #215, p.117
Sunflower Oil for Autoimmune Disease (letter), #233, p.112
Theophylline and Evening Primrose Oil for Treatment of Cancer (letter), #220, p.91+
Thiamine and B12 for Glaucoma and Myasthenia Gravis (letter), #205, p.96
Toxoplasmosis, Cats and Pregnant Women (letter), #187, p.119
Treating Arthritic Pain with Ginger (letter), #208, p.106
Treating Tumor Masses by Injections of Alcohol (letter), #189, p.97+
Vitamin A Reduces Ischemic Damage in Thrombotic Stroke (letter), #204, p.128
When Being Anemic and Eating Blue Corn May Prevent Cancer (letter), #234, p.92-96

Martin, Wayne and Haux, Johan
Cancer Treatment: Coley Toxins Explored in Norway (letter), #190, p.79

Martini, Betty
The FDA Raid of the Stevita Company (letter), #186, p.113+

Marx, Andreas, OMD, L.Ac and Luke, Robin L., CPhT
The European Alternative to Cholesterol Blockers, #226, p.94-98

Marx, L.J., MD
Essential Fatty Acids (letter), #215, p.126
Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (letter), #191, p.94
Spirochete Bacterial Infections (letter), #189, p.96
Treating Herpes Simplex #1 and #2 (letter), #196, p.119

Mason, Roger
Home Hormone Testing (letter), #196, p.119

Mauskop, Alexander, MD
Petasites hybridus: Ancient Medicinal Plant is Effective Prophylactic Treatment for Migraine, #202, p.104-06

Maxwell, Curt, DC, ND
Cancer Treatment Alternatives (letter), #205, p.91-93
Holistic Nursing Home Care Criticized (letter), #199, p.102+
Medicine is Business! (letter), #225, p.115-16
On Injection Therapies for Pain and Chiropractic Manipulation (letter), #214, p.106-10
Vegetarian Diet Unhealthy for Most Individuals - Atkins Diet Will Be Vindicated (letter), #203, p.116-18
What Is Correct Salivary pH? (letter), #216, p.104
Why Medicare Has Not Developed a Basic Means for Detoxification (letter), #234, p.96-97
"Zappers' and Rife Technology Not Gimmicks (letter), #217, p.121

Mayer, Jill R., CT
Information Desired on Scleroderma (letter), #193, p.138
Relaxin's Role in Fibromyalgia (letter), #202, p.117

McCampbell, Ann, MD
Multiple Chemical Sensitivities Under Siege, #210, p.20-27

McDonagh, E.W., DO
Reversal of Total Arterial Occlusion (letter), #217, p.126

McGrady, Patrick
"Blinded" Is Right, #205, p.110
Eulogy for Glenn Warner, MD, #210, p.164-65

McGuire, Eva
Playing Chess with MCS (poem), #210, p.121

McParland, John, DO, MS
Charles Mraz, #197, p.30

McPartland, John, DO, MS
Visions of a Dark Star at the End of the Tunnel Third-Party Payment for Alternative Medicine, #197, p.123-25

McRearden, Benjamin
What Is Coming Through That Needle? The Problem of Pathogenic Vaccine Contamination, #243, p.80-89

Meiss, Dennis, PhD
White Bean Extract Safely Decreases Starch Absorption, Promotes Weight Loss (letter), #228, p.119-20

Meiss, Dennis, PhD and Cranton, Elmer, MD
Current Recommended Safe Levels of Vitamin A Intake Do Not Cause Increased Fracture Rate, #240, p.84-85

Meletis, Chris D., ND and Barker, Jason, ND
SARS: Plans to Minimize the Risk of Viral Respiratory Infections – “It’s All a Matter of Susceptibility”, #240, p.91-93
Skin Health, Eczema, and Preventative Strategies, #238, p.56-58
Whole Foods - Getting Back to the Basics Our Foundation as Physicians, #235, p.147-8

Merchant, Randall E., PhD and Andre, Cynthia A., MSc
Dietary Supplementation with Chlorella pyrenoidosa Produces Positive Results in Patients with Cancer or Suffering From Certain Common Chronic Illnesses, #211, p.74-80

Mercola, Joseph M., DO
75% of Americans 'Diseased' Under New Definitions, #192, p.27
1,500 Children Die Every Year From CT Scans (abst), #215, p.148
ABC Forced to Apologize for Lying About Evidence on Organic Food, #208, p.31
Adrenals Affect Survival of Breast Cancer Patients, #207, p.26
Age-Related Brain Cell Loss Reversed in Animals, #197, p.22
Air Duct Cleaning Unnecessary for Preventing Allergies, #203, p.148
Alternative Medicine Usually Added to Conventional Care, #196, p.51
Alternatives to Using Pesticides, #207, p.24
Anti-Fever Drugs May Prolong Flu (abst), #211, p.158
Antibiotic Minocin Reverses Disfiguring and Debilitating Skin Disease, #189, p.18
Antibiotics Not Necessary For Ear Infections (abst), #215, p.145
Antibiotics Not Needed for Most Dental Treatments, #187, p.55
Antiepileptic Therapy Can Cause Carnitine Deficiency in Children, #189, p.21
Antioxidants in Vegetables Slow Brain Aging, #186, p.66
Are Mobile Phones Really Safe? (abst), #211, p.158
Are New No Trans Fat Margarines Healthier than Butter?, #186, p.69
An Aspirin a Day May Not Keep the Doctor Away (abst), #213, p.144
Association between Type 1 Diabetes and HiB Vaccine, #198, p.26
Attention Deficit Drug Withdrawn in Canada, #197, p.22
Autism May Be Caused by an Immune System Response to a Virus, #189, p.18
Avoiding Grains May Be Good for Fetus Along with Solutions for Morning Sickness, #205, p.43
Babies of Vaccinated Mothers Susceptible to Measles, #201, p.26
Baby Walkers May Delay Children's Development, #198, p.26
Berries May Fight Arterial Disease, #186, p.66
Beta-Carotene Risk in Smokers Explained, #192, p.28
Birth Control Pill Cancer Risk May Be Underestimated, #192, p.29
Black Cats are Much More Likely than Lighter Colored Cats to Trigger Allergic Reactions (abst), #213, p.143
Blueberries Reverse Certain Aging Characteristics, #197, p.21
Bone Disorder Linked to Iodine Deficiency, #186, p.70
Cabbage, Broccoli Lower Bladder Cancer Risk, #192, p.27
Calcium Channel Blockers Found Ineffective and May Increase Death Rate, #209, p.43
Calcium May Reduce Heart Attack Risk, #190, p.35
Calcium Reduces Risk of Colon Cancer, #190, p.35
Can't Sleep? Warm Your Feet, #196, p.50
Canadian Dental Association Advises Against Fluoride Supplements in Young Children, #208, p.31
Cancer Rise May Be Linked to Farm Chemicals, #186, p.70
CDC Warns about Lamp Oil Risk (Potential Y2K Risk), #186, p.67
Cell Phone-Like Microwave Exposure Reduces Memory in Rats, #201, p.26
Cell Phones and Cancer, #198, p.24
Cherries Cut Carcinogens in Beef, #189, p.20
Chicken Pox Vaccine Will Soon be Required, #193, p.167
Children With Persistent Diarrhea Benefit from Zinc Therapy, #197, p.22
Cholesterol Drugs May Increase Cancer Risk, #209, p.42
Cholesterol Lowering Drugs Suppress Immune System (abst), #211, p.157
Chronic Tiredness May Be Due to Wheat or Gluten Intolerance, #190, p.34
Church Attendance Shows Dose-dependent Correlation with Life Expectancy, #193, p.167
The Color of Your Urine Can Be Helpful to Diagnosis Problems (abst), #213, p.144
Colostrum Heals Drug-induced Stomach Damage, #192, p.28
Combs, Not Lotions, May Be Best for Head Lice, #193, p.166
Creatine Prevents Damage From Brain Injury (abst), #213, p.143
A Cure for Asthma, #191, p.32
Declining Fertility Will Affect Rich Nations, #186, p.70
Delayed 'Glue Ear' Surgery Does Not Affect Speech, #191, p.31
DES Granddaughters May Be at Risk, #186, p.70
Diabetes Rates Soaring and Occurring at a Younger Age, #208, p.30
Diabetic Drug Causes More Side Effects, #191, p.30
Diabetic Pills Increase Heart Attacks by 300% in Bypass Patients, #190, p.35
Disease Starts Long Before You Have Symptoms (abst), #214, p.30
Dishwashing Liquid Helps Prevent Virus Spread, #190, p.34
Dissatisfaction with Heartburn Drugs Common (abst), #211, p.157
Do You Have Low Back Pain? Forget the X-rays (abst), #215, p.147
Doctor Visits by Youngsters With ADHD Up 90%, #201, p.25
Doctors Are the Third Leading Cause of Death in the US, Killing 250,000 People Every Year, #207, p.24
Don't Be Chicken of the Egg (abst), #213, p.143
Dr. Klinghardt: Innovator and Teacher Extraordinaire, #199, p.30-31
Drinking Water Decreases Heart Disease and Stroke Risk, #187, p.55
Drug Company Gifts May Affect the Way Doctors Practice Medicine, #201, p.22
Drug Sales Will Boom in Coming Years, #195, p.33
Drug Treats High Insulin States Like Obesity, #193, p.168
Drugs Frequently Potent Past Expiration, #205, p.40
Dysfunctions of the GI Tract Spur Many Arthritides, #189, p.18
Eat Your Vegetables - They're Good for Your Bones!, #197, p.22
Egg a Day OK for Healthy People, #192, p.29
Elevated Homocysteine Levels Treated if Hypothyroidism is Normalized, #197, p.20
Encyclopaedia Britannica Opens Its Book to the Internet for Free, #198, p.25
Estrogen Boosts Risk in Women with Heart Disease, #191, p.30
Estrogen Does Not Reduce Heart Disease, #203, p.147
Estrogen Linked to Breast Cancer Risk, #195, p.32
Estrogen Not Protective Against Brain Decline, #193, p.167
Even Modest Weight Loss is Good for Your Health, #197, p.23
Every Cigarette Takes 11 Minutes Off Man's Life, #201, p.24
Experts Change Low Thyroid Diagnosis Criteria (abst), #214, p.28
FDA Clears a Medicinal Margarine, #193, p.168
FDA Fraudulently Approved Food Irradiation (abst), #213, p.145
FDA: Painkillers Need Alcohol Warning Label, #186, p.68
FDA Panel Votes to Approve New Celebrex Alternate, #192, p.27
Fish Oil Improves DHA Status of Malnourished Infants, #205, p.42
Fish Oil Is New Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis, #197, p.23
Fish or EPA/DHA Supplements May Help Protect Vision, #203, p.147
Folic Acid Only Helpful at Higher Doses, #201, p.23
Fosamax Increases Ulcer Risk Especially if Taken with Anti-Inflammatories (abst), #214, p.28
Four Factors Predict "Healthy Aging" All Related to Carbs, #186, p.66
Frequent Flying May Cause Chromosome Damage and Cancer (abst), #211, p.157
Fruit Juice May Cause Restlessness in Infants, #198, p.25
Gallbladder Surgery Alternative, #201, p.23
Garlic, Jalapeno Peppers Do Not Inhibit H. Pylori Infection, #193, p.166
Genes Raise Pesticide Cancer Risk in Children, #196, p.51
Genetically Altered Plants Might Alter You, #190, p.36
Genetically Modified Crops Worry Some Scientists, #192, p.27
Get Your Vitamin D for Healthy Bones, #209, p.42
Good Bacteria Prevent Ear Infections (abst), #215, p.148
Green Tea Antioxidants May Fight Arthritis, #195, p.30
Guide to a Good Night's Sleep (letter), #213, p.108
Half Million Kids Given Prozac-like Drugs, #193, p.167
Healthcare Industry Not Prepared for Y2K, #192, p.26
Hepatitis B Vaccine Linked to Autoimmune Rheumatoid Diseases, #187, p.54
Hepatitis B Vaccine Linked to Autoimmune Rheumatoid Diseases, #189, p.20
HIB Vaccine Causes Diabetes, #187, p.54
HIB Vaccine Causes Diabetes, #189, p.19
High Fluid Intake Reduces Bladder Cancer Risk, #193, p.168
High Fruit and Vegetable Intake Reduces Stroke Risk, #197, p.23
High Normal Glucose Levels Tied to Heart Risk, #190, p.36
High Uric Acid Linked to Heart Disease Deaths, #205, p.41
Higher Cancer Risk on Planes, #201, p.25
Homocysteine Also Increases Women's Stroke Risk, #197, p.20
Homocysteine Link to Heart Disease, #197, p.20
Hormone Replacement (HRT) Does Not Reduce Heart Disease, #208, p.30
How the Media Deceives You About Health Issues (abst), #215, p.145
Immunotherapy Benefits Last, #196, p.52
Infant Formula Increases Diabetes Risk, #207, p.24
Infections Protect Babies Against Asthma, #209, p.42
Interferon Therapy Adversely Alters Lipid Levels in Hepatitis C Patients, #187, p.56
Ireland Considering Ending Mandatory Water Fluoridation, #208, p.31
Is DHA the Secret of Breast Milk's Success?, #196, p.53
Isoflavones in Red Clover May Be Great Substitute for Premarin, #191, p.30
L-arginine Improves Symptoms of Intermittent Claudication, #187, p.56
Lack of Sleep Affects Hormone Levels, #209, p.42
Let the Sunshine In - Especially When Pregnant (abst), #213, p.143
Light Treatment in Morning Best for SAD, #186, p.68
Link Between Folic Acid and Down Syndrome, #197, p.23
Low Carb Support Group, #191, p.32
Low Cholesterol and Albumin Bad Sign in Elderly, #192, p.26
Low Cholesterol Causes Aggressive Behavior and Depression (abst), #214, p.30
Low Cholesterol Linked to Depression, #193, p.167
Low Cholesterol Linked to Depression, #203, p.146
Low Fat Diets Worsen Heartburn (abst), #214, p.29
Low Level of Vitamin B-12 or Folate Increases Risk of Losing Hearing When Older, #191, p.32
Low Magnesium a Risk Factor for Death from Heart Disease, #196, p.50
Low Magnesium Also Increases Insulin Resistance, #196, p.50
Low-carbohydrate Diet Improves Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetics, #189, p.20
Low Testosterone Linked to Atherosclerosis in Men, #207, p.25
Many People May Be Deficient in Vitamin B-12 (abst), #214, p.29
Many US Adults Low in Vitamin E, #196, p.52
Mercury Reaches Brain Directly Through Nerves, #197, p.22
Mercury to be Removed From Vaccines, #195, p.32
Microchip Could Restore Vision, #196, p.53
Migraine Linked to Stroke Risk, #189, p.20
Mitral Valve Prolapse Less Common Than Thought, #195, p.32
MMR Links to 170 Cases of Autism (abst), #214, p.28
Mobile Phones Affect Brain Response Patterns, #187, p.56
Mom's Beliefs May Cause Child Obesity, #186, p.66
More on Cell Phones: Dizziness, Nausea and Headaches, #205, p.41
The Most Prevalent Inherited Disease - Hemochromatosis, #201, p.23
NAC and Water Useful in Preventing Kidney Failure, #207, p.25
National Academy of Sciences Backs Stricter Mercury Standards, #207, p.26
National Library of Medicine Now Has Alternative Medicine Information Selector (abst), #215, p.146
Nearly ALL Children Can Qualify for the Religious Vaccine Exemption (abst), #211, p.158
NEJM Study Proves Armour Thyroid Better than Synthroid, #190, p.34
New Insights on Secretin for Autism, #191, p.32
New Painkiller Celebrex Should Be Avoided, #190, p.34
Night-time Light in Infancy linked to Nearsightedness, #193, p.166
No Link Between Fat Intake, Breast Cancer, #191, p.31
No More Pain, #191, p.33
Non-Breast Milk in Infancy Increases Asthma Risk, #197, p.20
Nutrients in Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Bone Health, #201, p.23
Obesity Experts Urge More Exercise, #201, p.24
Old Drug Appears Useful for Heart Failure, #195, p.30
The Old Reliable Treadmill May Be Better than High Technology, #198, p.25
Once-daily Amoxicillin Effective for Patients with Strep Throat, #190, p.36
One Out of Every Ten Patients Admitted to the ICU Because of a Doctor Related Side Effect, #190, p.36
Pacifiers May Contribute to Ear Infections, Tooth Decay, and Thrush, #209, p.44
Pain Relievers Kill Thousands Every Year, #195, p.32
Parathyroid Hormone Helps Reverse Osteoporosis, #195, p.32
Piano Lessons Boost Math Scores, #191, p.30
Pollution Indoor Air, #195, p.31
A Powerful Technique for Maximizing Optimal Health Neurostructural Therapy, #214, p.98-100
Practical Y2K Preparation, #189, p.21+
Pregnant Women Should Not Eat Soy Products, #197, p.20
Prevnar, Pneumococcal (Strep) Vaccine Does NOT Prevent Ear Infections and Has Major Side Effects (abst), #215, p.146
Protein in Diet May Reduce Heart Disease Risk, #196, p.52
Radioactive Iodine for Hyperthyroidism Increases Cancer Risk, #198, p.25
Recent, Not Past, Physical Activity Lowers Death Risk, #201, p.24
Recipe for Making Browned Meats Less of a Cancer Risk, #192, p.26
Regular Exercise May Prevent Gallstone Surgery, #197, p.21
Regular Exercise Protects Women From Diabetes, #201, p.24
Research for Sale, #205, p.42
Researchers Link Suicide to Electromagnetic Fields, #203, p.147
Rotavirus Vaccine Withdrawn from Market, #198, p.26
Search Engine Now on my Web Site, #191, p.33
Short-Term Benefit in Treating Autism with Antibiotics, #207, p.24
Single-Dose Alternative to Penicillin for Syphilis, #197, p.22
Single Injection of Secretin Does Not Treat Autism, #201, p.25
Sleep in Complete Darkness to Decrease Cancer Risk, #186, p.68
Small Reduction in Blood Sugar Can Improve Health (abst), #214, p.30
Smart Scalpel Quickly Identifies Cancer Cells, #203, p.146
Soy For Hot Flashes May Not Work, #203, p.147
Spiritual Connection Improves Health, #195, p.30
Starchy Foods May Trigger Overeating, #191, p.31
Stop Chewing and You Could Lose Your Memory!, #203, p.148
Stress Can Cause Wrinkles (abst), #215, p.149
Strict Vegetarians Can Develop Blindness and Brain Damage, #203, p.146
Study Finds Fiber Useless in Preventing Colon Cancer, #190, p.35
Study Implicates Fungus as Cause of Chronic Sinusitis, #197, p.22
Study Links Cell Phones to Brain Cancer Risk, #205, p.40
Sunlight Exposure Beneficial in Multiple Sclerosis, #205, p.42
Sweetener May Prevent Ear Infections?, #186, p.67
Synthetic Pillows Worse for Allergies, #207, p.25
Tea Drinkers Have Lower Risk of Heart Attack, #190, p.35
Testosterone Linked to Depression, #195, p.31
Therapeutic Touch Eases Knee Arthritis Pain, #187, p.57
Tofu Increases Heart Disease (abst), #215, p.147
Tofu Linked to Mental Decline in the Elderly, #205, p.40
Too Little Sleep May Accelerate Aging, #198, p.24
Tooth Decay May Slow Child's Growth, #192, p.26
Toxic Mercury Found in New England Rain and Snow, #209, p.44
TV and Lack of Parenting Contribute to Violent Child Behavior, #201, p.22
TV Viewing Tied to Child Sleep Disturbances, #201, p.22
Tylenol May Cause Asthma (abst), #211, p.159
Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic in American Children, #209, p.43
Ulcer Bacteria Treatment Helps Rosacea, #191, p.30
Ultimate Treatment for Nail Fungus, #197, p.23
Ultrasound Scans May Harm Fetuses, #195, p.32
Undertreatment of Anxiety Disorders Costs Billions, #195, p.30
US "Food Pyramid" Invalid as It Was Made by Experts with Conflicts of Interest (abst), #213, p.144
US Health System Most Expensive in World, #189, p.18
US Teens Drinking More Soda, #186, p.67
Vaseline May Increase Yeast Infections in Babies, #205, p.43
Vegetables and Olive Oil May Cut Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk, #201, p.26
Vegetarians Have Elevated Homocysteine Levels (abst), #213, p.144
Vegetarians Told to Increase Intake of Vitamin A and Iron (abst), #214, p.29
Vitamin B May Reduce Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy, #197, p.21
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Widespread, #208, p.30
Vitamin C May Lower Blood Pressure, #201, p.24
Vitamin Companies Fined Record $725 Million for Price-fixing, #193, p.166
Vitamin E Lack Linked to Memory Loss, #196, p.50
Vitamin E May Help Aging Memory, #187, p.57
Vitamin E May Slow Arterial Plaque Formation, #192, p.28
Vitamin E Shows Promise in Type 1 Diabetes, #196, p.52
Vitamin E Supplements Reduce Stroke Risk, #192, p.28
Want to Live to 100? Get Your Good Cholesterol Level Up (abst), #214, p.28
Watch TV and Go into Debt!, #187, p.56
Water and Exercise Cut Men's Cancer Risk, #196, p.52
Western Diet Protects Blood Vessels in Stroke, #196, p.50
Wheat Can Cause Severe Headaches (abst), #215, p.147
Wheat Can Destroy Your Brain, #187, p.54
Wheat Sensitivity (Subclinical Gluten Intolerance) Linked to Repeated Miscarriages, #208, p.31
Why Doctors Are 9,000 Times More Likely to Accidentally Kill You Than Gun Owners, #205, p.40
Why Is it Impossible to Tickle Yourself?, #186, p.67
Why You Should Avoid Microwave Cooking (ed), #215, p.128-29
Why You Should Not Get Flu Shots (abst), #213, p.143
Women in the US Not Properly Informed About Mammography (abst), #211, p.158

Mermer, Cory A.
Just Say NO!, #209, p.72-74
Potential Dangers of Childbirth Interventions, #201, p.74-78

Miller, Claudia S., MD
The QEESI, #210, p.85-88
Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance - An Emerging Theory of Disease?, #210, p.76-84

Miller, Mary E. MSW
The Gentle Wind Project - Healing Emotional Wounds, #186, p.26-28

Miller, Monica
CPR: Campaign for Patients Rights, #223, p.21-22
Medical Misconduct Reform in New York State, #229, p.162-63

Milowe, George, MD
MMR Vaccination, the Gut and Autism (letter), #201, p.105

Mintz, Sandy
The Institute of Medicine Review of SV40 Contamination of Polio Vaccine and Cancer (letter), #237, p.108-10

Misner, William D., PhD
Does Glutathione Enhance Exercise Performance? A Case Study, #240, p.66-67

Mittelstaedt, Dr. Brian, DC
Chiropractic Treatment Compared to a $1 Pamphlet - The Real Story, #208, p.12-13

Monbiot, George
Copper-Bottomed Answers to Mad Cow Disease?, #213, p.139

Montgomery, Allen, RPh
Response to a New England Journal of Medicine Letter and Other Issues Dealing with Dietary Supplements (letter), #209, p.104-05

Moore, Paula
Premarin Mares Fare Poorly on the Farm (letter), #189, p.98

Moser, Robert H., MD
Aspartame Unrelated to Pulmonary Hypertension (letter), #241, p.151
The NutraSweet Company Responds (letter), #217, p.127

Moss Reports
Dr. Ralph Moss Returns to Sloan-Kettering (letter), #195, p.101

Moss, Ralph W., PhD
A is for Artichoke, #226, p.36
The AACR Meeting, #215, p.26
The Abscopal Effect, #238, p.37
Adjuvant Radiation for Rectal Cancer?, #222, p.31+
Advanced HCC, #238, p.37
Against the Double Standard: A Reply to the ACS (Part 1), #216, p.20-21
Against the Double Standard: A Reply to the ACS (Part 2), #217, p.21+
Antioxidants and Cancer, #219, p.25
Antioxidants Make Progress, #221, p.37
Are Large Clinical Trials Ethical?, #239, p.36+
Bacterial Therapies Are Nothing New, #235, p.171
The Beard Centenary, #229, p.108-09
Black Raspberries Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer (abst), #220, p.22
A Bowl of Cherries…and Antioxidants, #223, p.41
BRCA Picture Becomes Cloudier (abst), #220, p.23
Breast Self-Examination: Another "Pillar" Falls, #234, p.50
British Hospital Patients also Suffer 'Adverse Events' (abst), #215, p.27
CAM Makes Progress Around the Country, #213, p.147
CAM Use on the Rise (abst), #220, p.23
Cancer and the Immune System, #238, p.38
Cancer as a Disease of Civilization, #232, p.46-47
Chemotherapy and Lung Cancer (abst), #211, p.13
The Chemotherapy Concession, #216, p.21
Chemotherapy: "How Low Should We Go?" (abst), #220, p.23
Chocolate: Food of the Gods, #227, p.33+
Clinical Trials and the "Therapeutic Misconception", #223, p.41+
CLT Update, #239, p.38
Complementary Medicine Section, #219, p.24+
Cytoluminescent Therapy, #233, p.36
Dandelion: Bane or Boon?, #227, p.34
Dangers of Phase II Trials, #245, p.28-29
Data on Side Effects Lacking (abst), #214, p.63
Diarrhea May Protect Against Colon Cancer, #238, p.38
Does It Work?, #226, p.37
Does Screening Mammography Work?, #222, p.30
Does Traveling for Treatment Increase Survival?, #245, p.28
The End of Endostatin?, #213, p.146
Expansion of Patients' Rights, #239, p.38
Fair Through and Through, #225, p.47+
Fate of Endostatin, #217, p.20
FDA Approves Test of Traditional Chinese Medicine, #231, p.32
Fear of Fluoride, #221, p.37
Fish Protects Against Cancer and Heart Disease, #228, p.28
Flaxseed and Cancer, #219, p.26
A Friendly Skeptic Looks at Graviola, #244, p.34
G Is for Garlic, #228, p.28
Garlic May Prevent Stomach Cancer, #210, p.136
Germany: A Mecca for Cancer Patients, #211, p.12
Glee Over Gleevec, #217, p.20
Gonzalez Cancer Treatment Attacked in Washington Post Article (letter), #201, p.103
Green Tea Protects Against Prostate Cancer, #221, p.36
H Is for Herbs, #228, p.29
Harvard Professors Question Biopsies, #216, p.22
Helen Coley Nauts, #213, p.147
How Are Things in Vanuatu?, #211, p.13
How Big is Big?, #213, p.147
Hydrazine Sulfate Unfairly Blamed for Patient's Death, #213, p.147
ImClone's Troubles, #225, p.48
Immune Surveillance Confirmed (abst), #211, p.13
Indo-Mediterranean Diet Prevents Heart Disease, #235, p.171
Inhibiting Telomerase, #215, p.26
In Memory of Robert A. Good, #243, p.28-29
An Innovative Cancer Course in Philadelphia, #219, p.24
Irritation of Immune System Blamed for Cancer (abst), #220, p.22
Jefferson Conference, #231, p.33
Jefferson Course a Big Success, #223, p.42
Keeping Active Helps Prevent Breast and Pancreatic Cancer (abst), #220, p.22
The Lancet Debate, #227, p.32
Macrobiotics, #226, p.37
The Marienlyst Conference, #219, p.24
Medicines from a Vacant Lot, #215, p.27
Medizinische Woche, #211, p.12
More Praise for Vitamin C, #215, p.27
NCCAM Gears Up, #210, p.137
Newsletter Endorses Supplements, #221, p.37
Novel Antitumor Agents, #215, p.26
Now, Whales are Dying of Cancer, #210, p.137
An Old Treatment - Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer, #233, p.36-38
The Olive Branch Bears Fruit, #226, p.37
The Potential Danger of Mammograms, #231, p.33
The Power of Honey, #213, p.146
Prescription for Healthy Skin: Hot Tea with a Twist (abst), #220, p.22
Protein from Bacteria Shrinks Tumors, #235, p.171
PSA Use Sharply Questioned, #244, p.35
Quercetin vs. Prostate Cancer, #215, p.26
Radiation Advocated After Surgery for DCIS, #243, p.44
Richard Klausner Resigns, #221, p.36
The Rooibos Cantata, #243, p.44-45
Satisfaction Guaranteed (abst), #213, p.147
Scientists Identify Stem Cells As Hidden Cause of Cancer, #240, p.34-35
Special Warning for Parents, #221, p.37
SPES and PC SPES Recalled, #226, p.36
Spirulina Against Cancer, #235, p.170
Spirulina Reverses Precancerous Mouth Lesions, #235, p.170+
The Strange Saga of Biopulse International, #214, p.62-63
Teas, Black, Green and Now White, #241, p.64-65
The Tightening Grip of Big Pharma, #216, p.22
A Tragic Accident, #228, p.29
Traumeel S and Stomatitis (abst), #220, p.23
Update on Screening Mammograms, #231, p.32
The Virtues of Beer, #227, p.32
A Visit to the Hospital, #225, p.48
Vitamins Can Prevent Stomach Cancer (abst), #213, p.146
The War on Cancer, #209, p.20-22
The War on Cancer, #210, p.136-37
The War on Cancer, #229, p.36
The War on Cancer, #234, p.49-50
Whatever Happened to Endostatin and Angiostatin?, #222, p.32
Worms Show Antioxidant Power, #210, p.137

Mulvain, David, MS, LN
Estrogen and Breast Cancer in Women (letter), #239, p.125-26

Munson, Laurie
Chiropractor Sentenced for Administering Ozone Treatment for Cancer (letter), #197, p.117+

Murphy, Patricia
The Role of Sugar in Epileptic Seizures (letter), #214, p.110+

Musnick, David, MD
Integrative Orthopedics and Pain Management Part 1, #244, p.90-92

 

 

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