Nutritional Influences on Illness
Hyperkinesis – Part 1
Vitamin B6 and Serotonin Deficiency
by Melvyn R. Werbach, MD
Online publication only
Toward an Integrated History of the Integrative Practice Movement
by John Weeks
Online publication only
Law on Raw Milk Should Be Overturned
by Sally Fallon, president, Weston A. Price Foundation
Online publication only
Book review: The Homeopathic Revolution:
Why Famous People and Cultural Heroes Choose Homeopathy
review by Neil White
Online publication only
Lipid Replacement and Antioxidant Supplements to Prevent Membrane
Oxidation and Restore Mitochondrial Function in Metabolic Syndrome
and Fatiguing Illnesses
by Prof. Garth L. Nicolson
Oxidative stress and mitochondrial damage underlie a wide range of
disease states, including metabolic syndrome and correlating conditions
such as diabetes. Dr. Nicolson introduces Townsend Letter readers to
Lipid Replacement Therapy – a promising nutritional supplement
with antioxidants – which can "prevent excess oxidative
membrane damage, restore mitochondrial membrane function, and reduce
fatigue in a variety of clinical conditions," including metabolic
syndrome.
From the Archives: May 2007
Letter from the Publisher
Chronic Lyme Disease: Real Disease or Medical
Myth?
by Brian Rosner
In this excerpt from his 2008 Lyme Disease
Annual Report, a well-known health author examines what the scientific
literature actually says about this controversial medical condition.
Ground Zero for Lyme Is the Mouth
by Mary Budinger
The mouth can harbor infections, which
can then easily enter the body. Andrew Landerman, DDS, addresses
chronic disease such as Lyme using energetics and focal infection
theory.
Microbes, Toxins, and Unresolved Conflicts: A
Unifying Theory
by Scott Forsgren
In his 12-year journey through a chronic
illness, the author learned about the work of Dietrich Klinghardt,
MD, PhD. Forsgren discusses the "Klinghardt axiom," which
addresses the triad of components underlying chronic disease, and
concludes with a short interview with the doctor.
Naturopathic Approaches to Lyme Disease Treatment
by Nicola McFadzean, ND
Whether combined with antibiotics or
not, naturopathic medicine has much to offer patients with chronic
Lyme. Many options are available to address the issues involved
with this complex illness, including the eradication of pathogens,
boosting immunity, and supporting affected organs and systems.
From IDSA to ILADS: A Journey Toward Reconciliation
by Scott Forsgren
At first Sam Shor, MD, FACP, a chronic
fatigue syndrome expert, accepted the conventional view on Lyme
unquestioningly. But, as he noticed the overlap in his observations
on CFS and Lyme, he began to investigate a possible connection.
His insights led to a whole new approach to treatment.
Bisphosphonates: Bone Strengtheners or Bone Hardeners?
by Lane Lenard, PhD
The good news is that these drugs can
indeed increase bone mineral density. The bad news: studies are
showing that they might actually weaken bones – and have other
dangerous side effects.
The Argument for a Vegetarian Diet – Part
3
by Gary Null, PhD, and Martin Feldman,
MD
In this final installment, the authors
review numerous studies showing the beneficial effects of vegetarian
eating on individual health, including heart health, cancer risk,
diabetes control, and more.
Columns
Pathways to Healing
Health-Care Reform: A Rare Opportunity
by Elaine Zablocki
War on Cancer
Shadows Fall on Antiangiogenic Drugs
by Ralph Moss, PhD
Shorts
reviewed by Jule Klotter
Anti-Aging Medicine
Community-Associated MRSA
by Ronald Klatz, MD, DO, and Robert Goldman,
MD, PhD, DO
Healing with Homeopathy
A Quick, Effective Natural Answer for Acute Infections
by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, and
Robert Ullman, ND
Literature Review & Commentary
by Alan R. Gaby, MD
Optimizing Metabolism
The New Understanding of Autism Underscores the Promise of
Integrative Treatments Such as Nutrition
by Ingrid Kohlstadt, MD, MPH
New York Observer
Guidelines of the Infectious Diseases Society of America for Lyme
Disease: Still Not Credible
by Marcus A. Cohen
Chinese Medicine
The Prevention of Nosocomial Fungal Infections
by Bob Flaws, LAc, FNAAOM, FRCHM
Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology
Review and Commentary
by Robert A. Anderson, MD
Exercise is Medicine
Using Exercise to Manipulate TH1 and TH2 Immune Function
by Jade Teta, ND, and Keoni Teta, ND
Women's Health Update
St. John's Wort and Oral Contraceptives
by Tori Hudson, ND
Nutritional Influences on
Illness
One Observer's Perspective: The Advance of Nutritional Science
by Melvyn R. Werbach, MD
Editorial
Preventing
Clostridium Difficile Infection
by Alan R. Gaby, MD
Guest Editorial
Why Lyme Treatments Fail (Part 1)
by James Schaller, MD
Added online May 2010
Letters to the Editor
Tart's Pathway to Healing
Migraine Treatment
In the News
Douglas Laboratories Launches Enhanced
Website
Standard Process Awards Chiropractic
Scholarships
Tea May Improve Focus, Keep Brain
Healthy, and Thwart Cancer
Reviews
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Dentist Writes Book on Heart Disease
Connection
Under Our Skin (DVD)
directed and produced by Andy Abrahams Wilson
review by Jule Klotter |
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Unraveling AIDS
by Mae-Wan Ho, PhD; Sam Burcher; Rhea Gala; and Veljko Veljkovic,
PhD
review by Katherine Duff |
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Vitamin
C: The Real Story by
Steve Hickey, PhD, and Andrew W. Saul, PhD review
by Adrianne Harun
(Also in Large Print) |
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My
Stroke of Insight by
Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD review
by Jule Klotter
(Also in Kindle, Audio CD, Audio Download, Hardcover, Hardcover
Large Print, Spanish) |
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Food
and Nutrients in Disease Management edited
by Ingrid Kohlstadt, MD, MPH review
by Jonny Bowden, PhD |
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Sunshine
and Vitamin D by
Frank Murray review by
Irene Alleger
(Also in Large Print) |
. . . the regular features, commentary and opinions
we can count on each month from our
distinguished columnists.
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