Townsend Letter January 2019               Table of Contents
Order this issue!		View this e-Edition online! Letter from the Publisher by Jonathan Collin, MD Coffee Aids Metabolism and Weight Management Steven M. Helschien, DC Antioxidant-rich coffee, with its low-calorie content, speeds metabolism, making it an ally in weight loss and management. FCT® and Weight, its Loss, Gain, and Eternal Struggles Savely Yurkovsky, MD© Weight issues resolve without calorie counting when underlying causes, such as microbial infection and environmental pollutants, are identified and treated with Field Control Therapy® (FCT). Mood and the Microbiome Jeremy Appleton, ND The intestinal microbiome affects mood. Researchers are investigating various probiotic combinations to alleviate depression, anxiety, and stress. Psychiatry Redefined – The Evolution of Psychiatry: From the Measureless Medicine to Precision Healing James Greenblatt, MD Nutrient supplementation and restoration of the intestinal microbiome has healed people with diverse psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and autism. Diabetes Is Optional! Jacob Teitelbaum, MD Just as dietary factors have contributed to the soaring incidence of type 2 diabetes, diet and a safe herbal medicine can prevent it. The Incredible Gastrointestinal Barrier System and Permeability: Laboratory Assessment and Insights for Intervention David Quig, PhD Many factors contribute to a "leaky gut." Assessing permeability with comprehensive stool analysis helps pinpoint effective interventions for healing. The New Paradigm for Cognitive Health Albert H. Mensah, MD, BCIP Testing for biochemical imbalances, as taught by Carl Pfeiffer, MD, and William Walsh, PhD, and using nutritional therapy can lead to resolution of psychiatric and behavioral disorders. British Columbia Naturopathic Conference Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO The keynote speech at a recent conference highlighted the many ways that interaction with Nature increases health and well-being. Datapunk Circuits: A Multi-Dimensional, Open-Source, Genomic Database for Clinical Investigation Peter D'Adamo, ND Distinguished Professor Peter D'Adamo, ND, and colleagues at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine have developed an open-source genomic database that allows users to find connections between genetic polymorphisms and several factors, including metabolites, nutrients, diseases, and adverse responses to drugs. Dr. D'Adamo invites readers to take this next step toward individualized health care. Xanthurenic Acid, Kynurenic Acid, Liver Function, and Blood Sugar Control Andrea Gruszecki, ND Urine testing for xanthurenic and kynurenic acid provides accurate information on patient risk for developing metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Exploring the Complexities and Caveats of Safe Internal Use of Essential Oils for Pain: Highlighting Intestinal Discomfort, Part 2 Sarah A. LoBisco, ND, IFMCP In the conclusion to her article on using essential oils as an oral therapy, Dr. LoBisco discusses essential oils for relieving intestinal symptoms and balancing the microbiome. References, not in print version,.pdf Townsend Calendar Townsend Letter provides a platform for those examining and reporting on functional and integrative medicine. Please support these independent voices. Columns Shorts Jule Klotter Literature Review & Commentary Alan R. Gaby, MD Curmudgeon's Corner SIO-ASCO and the Difference Between Type I and Type II Errors Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO Healing with Homeopathy Finding the Remedy from the Misasm Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, MSW Ask Dr. J To B or Not To B Jim Cross, ND, LAc Women's Health Update Tori Hudson, ND Monthly Miracles 16th International Integrative Oncology Conference – "Cancer, Cannabis & Keto," Day 3 Michael Gerber, MD, HMD Editorials It Doesn't Always Have to Be Complicated Alan Gaby, MD News John Parks Trowbridge, MD, Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who Lise Alschuler, ND, Joins UA Center for Integrative Medicine Faculty Letters to the Editor Re: "Cancer Care: Conventional, Complementary, Alternative?" Linda L. Isaacs, MD   Book Review Dirty Genes by Dr. Ben Lynch review by Jule Klotter   Book Excerpt Autoimmunity and Your Gut by Thomas Cowan, MD . . . the regular features, commentary and opinions we can count on each month from our distinguished columnists.

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