Townsend Letter January 2014               Table of Contents
Order this issue!		View this e-Edition online! Letter from the Publisher by Jonathan Collin, MD Society for Integrative Oncology: 10th Annual Conference by Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO Dr. Schor describes highlights of this event, a gathering of oncologists that is also open to naturopaths, and shares the unique perspective afforded by this rare confluence of individuals. Warburg Revisited: Maverick Cancer Researcher Questions the Origin of Cancer: An interview with Thomas Seyfried, PhD by Michael Uzick, ND The author of Cancer as a Metabolic Disease explains why cancer is not a genetic disease and says that any substantial progress on a cure will be unlikely until we recognize and direct therapies toward the true cause of the disease. Hormone Testing: When to Use Serum, Saliva, and Urine by Pushpa Larsen, ND; Michael Kaplan, ND; Leah Alvarado, ND; and Mi-Jung Lee, ND, LAc Each of these methodologies has clinical advantages and limitations. This article describes goes over them detail, to support the practitioner in choosing tests so as to prioritize and choose among treatment options. The Trouble with Topical Progesterone and Testing by Dr. David Zava Dr. Zava reviews studies relevant to topical progesterone delivery, including his own recent journal publication reporting on the distribution of progesterone in different body fluids following topical treatment. The Patented Mediator Release Test (MRT): A Comprehensive Blood Test for Inflammation Caused by Food and Food-Chemical Sensitivities by Mark J. Pasula, PhD Fully addressing food sensitivities can have a major impact on clinical outcomes – but there are often challenges in identifying the trigger substances. The MRT is a new test that, using two advanced methods of measurement, gives practitioners and patients a new level of insight into food-induced inflammatory processes. Case Study: Sensitive Lyme Test Leads to Correct Diagnosis and Treatment for Patients with Intractable Illness by Todd LePine, MD While there is no magic bullet when it comes to detecting and treating Lyme disease, a patient's story demonstrates this new test's crucial role in establishing a diagnosis. Enhancing the Performance of the Athlete | Part 2 by Jade Teta, ND, CSCS, and Keoni Teta, ND, LAc, CSCS Once basic lifestyle and nutrition are addressed, the next step involves appropriate supplementation. Part 2 of this series looks at some vitamins and minerals that show evidence of being ergogenic and also discusses the known ergogenic supplements. High-Affinity IgE Receptor Autoantibodies in a Patient with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities by Laurie Busby A patient reports her experience in being tested for these autoantibodies and her belief that this information could open up treatment options for a subset of CFS patients. New Hope and Cure for Glaucoma Treatment by Edith S. Marks and Gustavo De Moraes, MD Research on glaucoma treatment is gaining momentum. The authors report on results in animal models that hold promise for more effective and less invasive care. Celiac Disease and Gluten-Associated Conditions: Using Laboratory Measures to Clarify Etiology and Determine Course of Treatment by Bethany Glynn, ND With more patients than ever presenting with reactions to gluten, practitioners are challenged to decipher the symptoms. This article attempts to clarify misconceptions in the exploration of terminology, pathophysiology, changing clinical picture, and differential diagnosis using laboratory medicine. Clinical Usefulness of IgG Food Allergy Testing by William Shaw, PhD IgG food allergy testing has made vast advancements since 2003, when it was seen as an unproven tool. Its utility in designing customized elimination diets has now been documented in scientific studies. Predictive Biomarkers in Personalized Laboratory Diagnosis and Evidence-Based Best Practices Outcome Monitoring by Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, CCN, and Jayashree Mani, MS, CCN The authors propose that these eight tests may be used to assess overall health status and predict the relative risk for maintaining health or developing degenerative disease. Townsend Calendar Columns Pathways to Healing Accurate Diagnosis: The Foundation of Quality Care by Elaine Zablocki Shorts reviewed by Jule Klotter War on Cancer by Ralph Moss, PhD Literature Review & Commentary by Alan R. Gaby, MD Optimizing Metabolism Five Ways to Improve Your Microbiome Alongside Drugs and Bugs by Ingrid Kohlstadt, MD, MPH Anti-Aging Medicine An Anti-Aging Primer for GI Health by Ronald Klatz, MD, DO, and Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, DO   Orthopedic/Sports Medicine Low Back: Why Surgery May Not Be the Best Choice by Peter A. Fields, MD, DC Healing with Homeopathy Arthritis, Keratosis, and Morton's Neuroma by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, DHANP, LCSW, and Robert Ullman, ND Environmental Medicine Update Environmental Global Health: The Impact of Chemicals Abroad by Marianne Marchese, ND  Women's Health Update Cancer-Related Research by Tori Hudson, ND Editorials Things Go Better with Coke by Alan Gaby, MD In Memoriam Dr. Richard Linchitz In the News The Revolution in Modern Women's Health Care Takes a Bold New Turn at Sold-Out Lifestyle Medicine Summit Vitamin C Prevents Radiation Damage Green Teas Vary in Strength and Amount of Lead Contamination Letters to the Editor None this month   Book Review The Vitamin Cure for Eye Diseases by Robert G. Smith, PhD review by Katherine Duff   Book Review Your Blood Never Lies by James B. LaValle, RPh, CCN review by Neil Raff, MD         . . . the regular features, commentary and opinions we can count on each month from our distinguished columnists.

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