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Equilibrium Theory: New understanding of human physiology and homeostasis, new answers in functional medicine
by JG Goetz
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The Dangers of Blood Transfusion: Reconsidering Needless Surgeries
by Jim Howenstine, MD
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Aiming for Natural Childbirth
by Vivienne Bradshaw-Black
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Medical Anthropology
Heart Disease, Obesity, and Modernization
by Tim Batchelder
From the Archives: August/September 2002

Excerpt from The Homeopathic Revolution: Why Famous People and Cultural Heroes Choose Homeopathy
by Dana Ullman, MPH
In a revealing excerpt from his latest book, author Dana Ullman profiles historical figures who were also early champions or proponents of homeopathic medicine.

Wilderness Survival
by Norene Wedam
What would you do if your plane went down in an uninhabited area? How would you survive as you found your way back to civilization? Read this fictional scenario and be prepared.

Is Salt Good for Your Health?
by Vivienne Bradshaw-Black
Dietary salt's reputation has been going downhill for years – and for good reason. The table salt in general use today is a nasty industrial byproduct far different from the health-promoting element whose scarcity led to riots during medieval salt famines. Author Bradshaw-Black rejects calls for "no-salt" and "low-salt" diets and instead reclaims salt's status, detailing the necessity for a "right-salt diet," one that utilizes the natural, vital properties of unrefined salt.

Alternative Therapies for Soft Tissue Inflammation and Joint Disease Utilizing Homeopathic Injectables
by John Hahn, DPM, ND
Homeopathic injections, oral medications, and topical creams are beneficial stand-alone or adjunct treatments for tissue and joint inflammation. Used in conjunction with standard therapies and in coordination with acupuncture points, homeopathic medicines prove both successful and safe – a viable alternative to opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Questions and Answers on Vitamin D
with John Cannell, MD
Daily, it seems, more health news features vitamin D and its impressive therapeutic effects on a panoply of disease states. In this Q and A session from April 2008's Vitamin D Newsletter, John Cannell, MD, Executive Director of the Vitamin D Council, addresses questions about dosage, usage, and essential testing.

Case Studies with ONDAMED®, a Pulsing Electromagnetic Field Biofeedback Device
by Shari Lieberman, PhD
In Part 2 of this article, discussion of ONDAMED moves from the theoretical to the practical with case studies that illustrate this biofeedback device's proven efficacy with a wide range of conditions from Lyme disease to post-traumatic stress disorder to plantar fasciitis.

Specific Anti-Aging Factors for Natural Clinicians
by Stephen Holt, MD
There's no cure for getting old, but a close look at the process of aging, this author argues, reveals that "a synergistic approach to the formulation of anti-aging substances, specifically, the use of dietary supplements" can mitigate tissue aging and foster good health well into old age.

Lost Knowledge: Ethnobotanical Explorations into Tropical Rainforests—The Student Rainforest Fund
by Steve Morris, ND, AHG, and Dan Wagner
The unique goal of The Student Rainforest Fund is to bring students of pharmacy, medicine, botany, and naturopathy to the source of many traditional and modern plant-based medicines: the rainforest. By experiencing the rainforest firsthand and working alongside traditional healers, these future health providers gain invaluable knowledge and perspective.

What Is the Safe Upper Limit for Vitamin D Supplementation?
by Alan R. Gaby, MD

Guest Editorial
Good Manufacturing Practices Should Not Be "Skin Deep"
by Al Czap

. . . the regular features, commentary and opinions we can count on each month from our distinguished columnists.