Letter from the Publisher
The Role of Teaching in Naturopathic Medicine
by Greg Garcia, ND, LAc
Teaching Naturopathy is teaching the healing arts and students
should not lose sight of the principles as modern research brings
more science to holistic practice.
A Position Paper on the Nature of the Counseling Relationship
Within the Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine
by Hanna-Ian Faraclas, MS, CCE
Natural medicine practice is based on the concept of the physician
as teacher, counseling patients on principles of healthy living and
prevention.
The Healthy Side of Saturated Fats
by Teri Johnson (ND candidate 2003) and John Keoni Teta (ND
candidate 2003)
We can never learn too much about fats! Commercial interests have
deceived the public about saturated fats (butter, etc.) and in doing
so, are responsible for much of Americans' poor health.
A Case Report on the Successful Use of Inositol Hexaniacinate
for the Treatment of Achlorhydria: Its possible mechanism of action
upon the central nervous system and parietal cell-adenosine triphosphate-dependent
K+/H+ pump
by Jonathan E. Prousky, ND, FRSH and Dugald Seely, BSc, ND
(candidate)
A special form of niacin (IHN) is used in this case report to
successfully treat achlorhydria, a gastrointestinal disorder where
the parietal cells no longer function and acid secretion does not
occur.
Ecological Perspectives on Naturopathic and Allopathic Medicine
by Jen Green, ND
This essay reminds us that we are part of an ecosystem, and whatever
affects one part affects the whole. A sane refutation of the prevailing
paradigms.
Need of Frequent Repetition of the Remedy in High Potency in Chronic
Cases with Causal Hypothesis by Rajendra Prakash Upadhyay,
MSc, PhD, DEHM, D.IHom (UK)
India has been a rich source of modern homeopathic provings and
this article puts forward the antithesis of a cardinal principle
of
homeopathy (single dose prescribing) in favor of frequent repetition
of the remedy.
The Future of Naturopathy is in Whole Systems Education and Research
by Dan Kenner, PhD, LAc
Instead of mimicking a failed paradigm, naturopaths should use
both sides of the brain, says this practitioner, and restore medicine
to its original mission as corrective rather than palliative.
Visceral Release Massage: An Effective Approach for Some Liver,
Stomach, Gall Bladder and Heart Problems, Including Chronic Fatigue
by Stephen J. Kaufman, DC
A new kind of massage specifically aims at relaxing the diaphragm
and treating areas of spasm which may interfere with proper internal
functioning as these patient reports illustrate.
Selection Criteria for Probiotic Supplements by Dr. S.
K. Dash
It has become important to supplement with "good" bacteria
in the gastrointestinal tract as many things can disrupt the balance
and initiate the beginning of illness. Here are some guidelines for
consumers.
Mitochondrial Dysfunction,
Nutrition and Aging
by Ward Dean, MD
These organelles are called the "intracellular powerhouses,"
producing most of the energy used by the body. Many physicians today
believe that nutrients to support mitochondrial function may be helpful for
many of the age-associated symptoms.
Diabetes, Cancer and Weight: A Metabolic Typing Survey
by Harold J. Kristal, DDS with James M. Haig, NC
A Metabolic Type can be understood as the characteristic way in
which an individual produces and processes energy. A correlation is
found in the author's patient population between diabetes and cancer.
Attacking the Seven Causes of Inflammation
by Dr. Jordan Rubin, NMD, CNC
An illustrative example of how innovators develop new supplements,
explaining the basis for each ingredient's effect on inflammation.
The Fluoride Controversy Continues: An Update, Part 3
by Gary Null, PhD and Martin Feldman, MD
In the third and final installment of this updated report on fluoridation,
we learn of the many accidents in treatment plants, causing fluoride
poisoning, and the difficulties in dislodging this entrenched hazard
to our health.
Smallpox Vaccine: Does it Work?
by Randall Neustaedter, OMD
Here's the medical information you need to make an informed choice
today. The history of smallpox outbreaks and lack of efficacy studies
show much of the same pattern as with other vaccinations.
Obituaries
Victor Herbert, MD, JD
Donald G. Snyder, PhD
Columns
Shorts briefed by Jule Klotter
Literature Review & Commentary by Alan R. Gaby, MD
Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology Review & Commentary
by Robert A. Anderson, MD
Web Page Potpourri by
Marjorie Roswell
Phytotherapy Review & Commentary — Alternatives to
HRT
by Kerry Bone, FNIMH, FNHAA
Chinese Medicine Update — Sleep Apnea & Chinese Medicine
by Bob Flaws, Dipl. Ac & CH, FNAAOM, FRCHM
Health Risks & Environmental Issues —Wild Salmon
Don't Do Drugs, and Other Fish Stories
by Rose Marie Williams, MA
Medical Anthropology — Landmark Conference on Eco-Labels
at Tufts University by Tim Batchelder, BA
Highly Effective Treatments for Pain and Fatigue — Nutritional
Support: Part 1 by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
Healing with Homeopathy —The Best of Homeopathy: Learning
Directly from a Master
by Judyth Reichenberg and Robert Ullman, NDs
Medical Journalist Report of Innovative
Biologics
Cancer Remission Rates Increase
from Use of the Safe and Effective Lipoic Acid Palladium Complex
Poly-MVA
by Morton Walker, DPM
Quantum Medicine Update
The Quantum Naturopath™: Activating Quantum Healing with
New Flexoelectric Technology by Paul Yanick, Jr. PhD
Medicinal Properties in Whole Foods — Creatine Phosphate
Complex and Creatine Serum by Gina L. Nick, PhD, ND
Tools for Physicians — bodyCushion™
by Alan Kadish, ND, NMD
Acupuncture and Moxibustion —Electroacupuncture Compared
to Maprotiline in the Treatment of Depression
by Honora Lee Wolfe, Dipl, Ac., Lic. Ac., FNAAOM
The War on Cancer by Ralph W. Moss, PhD
Women's Health Update — Research and Developments in
Women's Health by Tori Hudson, ND, Professor
Nutritional Influences on Illness by Melvyn R. Werbach,
MD
New Column
Office Experience Impacts Your Success by Terra Wellington
Editorials
Opposition to Naturopathic Licensure Harms the Public
by Alan R. Gaby, MD
Guest Editorial
Whole Foods, Getting Back to the Basics: Our Foundation as Physicians
by Chris D. Meletis, ND and Jason Barker, ND
Letters to the
Editor
Correction Notices
Empirical Detection & Measurement of Savely Savva's [Suggestion
No. 1] Bio-Field
Vitamin C and Magnesium Used as Placebo in Chelation Study
Rapadura Evaporated Sugar Cane Juice
Nutritional Medicine and Addictions
Re: Objections to US Draft Positions
Coley's Toxins for Sarcoma and Intractable Cancer
Caregiver Stress Syndrome
In the News
The NFAM 2002 Founder's Awards for
Excellence in the Field of Complementary & Alternative Medicine
White Bean Extract Reduces Starch Absorption by 66% in Pilot Study
Cancer Patients' Survival Rates Increase with Use of MGN3
Free Prescription Drugs Available
Arizona State University Offers Bachelor's Degree in CAM
BookCorners
Alternative Medicine® Review, Monographs Volume
1
Kelly Czap, Managing Editor
review by Katherine Duff
Comprehensive Cancer Care
by James S. Gordon, MD and Sharon Curtin
review by Jule Klotter
Pain Erasure: The Bonnie Prudden Way
by Bonnie Prudden
review by Irene Alleger
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
by Maxine Schnall
review by Katherine Duff
Essentials of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
edited by Wayne B. Jonas and Jeffrey S. Levin
review by Jule Klotter
. . . the regular features,
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