Letter from the Publisher:
The History of the Townsend Letter
Fall-Preventinq Effects of the Korean Martial Art, TaeKwon-Do,
in Senior Citizens
by Mark A. Brudnak, Drew Dundero and Fred M. Van Hecke
The traditional forms of "exercise", such as Yoga and
the Martial Arts have many health benefits. One of those benefits
from TaeKwon-Do is better balance — important for older individuals.
Chaos in the Cortex: An Unrecognized Adrenal-Immune Disturbance
in Pets Offers Therapeutic Insights for Multiple Human Disorders
by Alfred J. Plechner, DVM
A clinician does some research on antibody levels in his animal
patients and consistently finds low cortisol, high estrogen, and
low antibodies which he has successfully treated with physiologic
doses of cortisone.
Breathing Therapies for Asthma: Buteyko and Eucapnic Breathing
Training
by Rosalba Courtney, ND, DO, Lic. Ac.
Springtime often brings an exacerbation for asthma sufferers.
Now, more attention is being paid to the need to teach asthmatics
how to breathe properly and lessen the need for drugs.
Maitake
by Mark Stengler, ND
In Japan maitake has long been recognized as the "King of
Mushrooms." Recent studies on the new MD fraction show it to
be very effective against various cancers.
Complementary Treatment of Chronic Digestive Disorders with
Malabsorption Syndrome Using HSOs
by Peter R. Rothschild, MD, PhD
We may have been too hygienic in the past — getting
rid of organisms in the environment that have benefits for humans.
A
new supplement on the market now supplies those natural microorganisms
to treat digestive disorders.
Cell Extracts: A Natural Approach to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
by Ramon Scruggs, MD
The high incidence of abnormalities in the HPA axis (hypothalamus,
pituitary, and adrenal glands) in people suffering from CFS suggests
that glandular extracts would be beneficial. A new supplement
provides a blend of adrenal and mesenchymal cell extracts which
show efficacy in alleviating CFS symptoms.
Petadolex for the Treatment of Headache
by Ulrich Danesch, PhD
A new proprietary supplement on the market uses a butterbur
root extract with analgesic, anti-inflammatory and spasmolytic
actions to reduce the frequency of migraines, with none of the
side effects of pharmaceutical drugs.
You Can Reduce Stress-Lose Weight-Detoxify-Stop Smoking-Increase
Energy with Living Foods
by Ronald Bradley
The Hippocrates Health Centre of Australia uses the protocol
of Dr. Ann Wigmore to completely overhaul the human body — by
detoxifying and using a high-enzyme raw diet.
Immune Modulation: Maintain or Regain Good Health Through
Our Own Immune Function
by Jesse A. Stoff, MD
Recent scientific developments in immunology have led to the
use of modulators such as Bovine Colostrum/Whey Extract to significantly
improve and maintain health.
Columns
Shorts briefed by Jule Klotter
Chinese Medicine Update
Gao Lian's Springtime Prevention of Liver Disease
by Bob Flaws, Dipl. Ac & CH, FNAAOM, FRCHM
Medicinal Properties in Whole Foods
Addressing Human Exposure to Environmental Toxins with Chlorella
pyrenoidosa
by Gina L. Nick, PhD, ND
Highly Effective Treatments for Pain and Fatigue
Simplifying Nutritional Support in CFS/Fibromyalgia
by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
Health Risks & Environmental
Issues
Safe Flea Control & Organic
Labeling
by Rose Marie Williams, MA
Literature Review & Commentary by Alan R. Gaby,
MD
Phytotherapy Review & Commentary
Spring Cleaning? What About Intestinal Parasites?
by Kerry Bone, FNIMH, FNHAA
Healing with Homeopathy
Dispelling Myths About Homeopathic Treatment
by Judyth Reichenberg and Robert Ullman, NDs
Medical Anthropology
Metaphysical Fitness and Ayurvedic Medicine
by Tim Batchelder, BA
Ask the Herbalist
What are Herbal Approaches to Treating Memory Loss, Dementia,
and Alzheimer's Disease?
by Andrew Gaeddert
Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology Review & Commentary
by Robert A. Anderson, MD
Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Hysterical Aphonia & Electroacupuncture
by Honora Lee Wolfe, Dipl, Ac., Lic. Ac., FNAAOM
News and Views Hot off the Wire
by Arline Brecher
Build Yourself As An Expert and Gain Media Exposure
by Terra Wellington
Women's Health Update
Clinical Practice Support
by Tori Hudson, ND, Professor
Nutritional Influences on Illness
by Melvyn R. Werbach, MD
Editorial: Intravenous Magnesium for Acute Myocardial
Infarction: The Controversy Continues
by Alan R. Gaby, MD
Guest Editorial: Metagenics Position on Medical Foods
Labeling
by Jeffrey S. Bland, PhD, FACN, CNS
Guest Editorial: An Open Letter from the CAM Doctors in Wisconsin
Letters to the
Editor
Mechanism of Action of Chelation
Healing is Real in the Middle of the Israeli Desert
Angry with Sorting Through the Junk Published in TLfDP
Fasting As a Cure for PMS and Menopause Symptoms
Artemisinin and Oxidative Therapies
Francis M. Pottenger, MD and "The Hazards of a Health Fetish"
The Institute of Medicine Review of SV40 Contamination of
Polio Vaccine and Cancer
Sokoloff's Approach to High Triglycerides
Ginkgo for Prevention of High Altitude Illness
In the News
CHI Institute Presents Conclusive Studies Proving Healing
Effect of Sound
Fast-Melting CoQ10 Tablet Technology is Subject of Clinical
Trial
FDA Implements Pearson Decision; Expands to Foods
BookCorners
Fast Food Nation, the Dark Side of the All-American Meal
by Eric Schlosser
review by Beatrice Trum Hunter
Hay Fever
by Dr. Jonathan Brostoff and Linda Gamlin
review by Irene Alleger
Eating Well for Optimal Health
by Andrew Weil, MD
review by Stephen Byrnes, PhD, RNCP
Shaman, M.D.
by Eve Bruce, MD
review by Jule Klotter
September 11, 2005
by Majid Ali, MD
review by Katherine Duff
Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs
by Don Hamilton, DVM
review by Jule Klotter
. . . the regular features,
commentary and opinions we can count on each month from our
distinguished columnists.