When People Are Sensitive to Everything – A Clinical Primer
Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
A fibromyalgia expert offers simple treatments for mast cell activation and food sensitivities experienced by many patients with fibromyalgia and chemical sensitivities.
by William Shaw, PhD, and Matthew Pratt-Hyatt, Phd
A study compares biochemical markers and urinary mycotoxins in healthy controls to people with mold illness.
“Don’t Slouch!” Improve Health with Posture Feedback
Erik Peper, PhD, BCB; Richard Harvey, PhD; and Lauren Mason
Slouching with the head forward and down causes multiple physical and psychological effects; a simple biofeedback device, used for 15 minutes a day, helps people improve their posture.
Approaching Fibromyalgia with Regenerative Medicine
by Sangeeta Pati, MD, and John Apsley, MD(E), ND, DC
A five-point regenerative medicine model helps people with complex chronic illnesses, such as fibromyalgia, regain health.
OUR COVER STORY: Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletions
by Ross Pelton, RPh, PhD
Pharmacist and certified clinical nutritionist Ross Pelton is a leading authority on nutritional deficiencies that are caused by pharmaceutical drugs. In this issue, he explains why the problem of drug-induced nutrient depletion is more common than recognized, and offers Townsend readers a free pdf of “A Quick Reference Guide to Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletions.”
Narrative Review: Autonomic Response Testing as a Whole Person System of Health Care
Patrick J. LaRiccia, MD, MSCE; Tracy L. Brobyn, MD, FAAFP; Jonathan Curzon, DC, DIBCN, FIAMA; Mark McClure, DDS, FAGD; and Myung Kyu Chung, MD
Small clinical studies show that autonomic response testing (ART), a specific form of applied kinesiology, provides valuable assessment and treatment information; but more evidence is needed to increase its use.
by Ritchie C. Shoemaker, MD, Medical Director
Center for Research on Biotoxin Associated Illnesses;
David Lark, Mycologist, MouldLabs, Australia;
James C. Ryan, PhD, Chief Science Officer, ProgeneDx
In Part 4 of a five-part series, the authors present the 12 steps of the Shoemaker protocol for treating people with chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), caused by microbes in water-damaged buildings.
Psychiatry Redefined: Integrative Medicine for Depression
James Greenblatt, MD
A range of physical and nutritional factors contribute to depression; conventional psychiatry never looks at these factors, but integrative psychiatry does.
Cannabidiol’s Potential Role in ADHD and Autism
Chris D. Meletis, ND
This article looks at the endocannabinoid system and how CBD might reduce symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome and autism.
The End of Addiction?
K. Paul Stoller, MD, FACHM
A combination of baclofen, CBD and bio-identical hormone oxytocin address the addiction chemistry that underlies alcohol addiction.
The Natural Pain Reliever They Don’t Want You to Know About
Owen Fonorow
Cortisol, an essential hormone, can safely address chronic pain and a variety of other conditions.
Protective Physiologic Reactions: A Hypothesis Regarding Chronic Fatigue and Pain Amplification
Rob Rennebohm, MD
Pain amplification and chronic fatigue may be normal protective reactions by the body that signal the need to address underlying tension and stress.
Arnifenac Cream: A Blend of Arnica, DMSO, and Diclofenac
Dr. Douglas Lobay, BSc, ND
A novel compounded cream, developed by a naturopathic doctor, provides relief for muscle and joint pains.
Defining Naturopathy
by Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO
The author examines practices and beliefs that make naturopathic medicine different from conventional practice.
Columns
Shorts
By Jule Klotter
Literature Review & Commentary
By Alan R. Gaby, MD
Environmental Medicine Update
By Marianne Marchese, ND
Fibromyalgia and Fluoroquinolone Toxicity – A Case of Antibiotic-Induced Fibromyalgia
Healing with Homeopathy
By Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, MSW
Healing Through Community
Curmudgeon’s Corner
By Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO
Strange, Rare, and Peculiar: Naturopathic Medicine at 100 Years
Editorial
By Alan R. Gaby, MD
Topical Niacinamide for Dermatological Conditions
Guest Editorial
The Fulfillment of Hope from GENIE Continues
Ritchie C. Shoemaker, MD, and Andrew Heyman, MD
News
Jack Challem: A Nutrition “Great”
Ralph K. Campbell, MD
