Letter
Inappropriate Employment by FDA of Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., as Director of Dietary Supplement Programs;
Request that Dr. Fabricant Be Transferred from Any Role in Dietary Supplement Regulation (279KB .pdf)
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The Effective Treatment of Cellulite
by Sharon McQuillan, MD
Cellulite is a chronic condition that affects 80% to 90% of women and has a measured effect on the quality of life. This article focuses on the physiological manifestation of cellulite, its causes, symptoms, and a novel treatment option.

The Mayo Clinic 'Advancement' That's Kept Hypothyroid Treatment Stuck in the Dark Ages
by Jonathan V. Wright, MD
Decades ago, Mayo Clinic led the switch from patient-based assessment of thyroid health to lab test-based assessment of thyroid function. But relying on the TSH test alone to determine hypothyroidism could leave patients misdiagnosed and mistreated. Here Dr. Wright offers new information to counteract the misconceptions.

The Importance of Natural Hormone Replacement in Women
by Pamela W. Smith, MD, MPH
For optimal health, a woman needs to be hormonally balanced throughout her lifetime. This article focuses on maintaining the key balance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, including a review of functions, deficiencies, and side effects of synthetics.

The US Cancer Program and Specific Types of Cancers, 1975–2007: A Failure – Part 3
by Anthony D. Apostolides, PhD and Ipatia K. Apostolides, BA
In a follow-up to their analysis of the NCI's approach to cancer, the authors apply the same framework to 24 specific types. This installment analyzes the remaining seven cancers: oral cavity and pharynx, ovary, pancreas, prostate, stomach, testis, and thyroid. It concludes with a call for citizens to demand better prevention and treatment programs.

Integrative Oncology for Clinicians and Cancer Patients: Part 3
by Michael B. Schachter, MD, CNS
The author continues his discussion on the use of iodine in the prevention and treatment of cancer. He also offers a positive outlook on the use of mushroom extracts, particularly Maitake D-Fraction and Phellinus linteus.

Extra Crispy?
by Nancy Appleton, PhD, and G.N. Jacobs
Not all cooking methods are created equal. Studies have shown that boiling, steaming, or any method involving water can greatly limit the number of certain harmful compounds. This article offers tips on how to avoid advanced glycated end products (AGEs) and the benefits of doing so.

Nutrition As a Major Oral Therapy for Glaucoma
by Edith S. Marks
This report presents the integrative approach of nutritional optometrist Benjamin C. Lane, including specific dietary and lifestyle recommendations for preventing and treating intraocular pressure and other such conditions.

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