Shorts
Jule Klotter
Functional Gastroenterology Bolus
Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP
Common Confusion – Fermentable Foods vs Fermented Food
Literature Review & Commentary
Alan R. Gaby, MD
Curmudgeon’s Corner
Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO
Useful Pharmacy
FROM THE COVER: Physiology of Qigong and Yoga
Roger Jahnke, OMD, and Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH
Roger Jahnke, OMD, is a recognized expert in qigong, a mind-body exercise technique from China. Qigong, yoga, and similar types of therapeutic exercise have documented physiological effects that benefit immune function, lymphatic function, and neurological function, improving health and quality of life.
Men’s Heart Health: An End to Heart Attacks
Joel Kahn, MD
A combination of risk assessment techniques helps detect hidden coronary heart disease, allowing implementation of preventative dietary and lifestyle measures before a heart attack occurs.
Carnitine Derivatives in Integrative Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease and Sexual Dysfunction in Men
Jeremy Mikolai, ND
Research and case reports indicate that carnitine, an amino acid derivative, is useful for treating erectile dysfunction and Peyronie’s disease.
Does Testosterone Cause Prostate Cancer?
Geo Espinosa, ND, LAc
Current research with humans does not support testosterone as a cause of prostate cancer.
Melatonin Prevents Delirium in Hospitalized ICU Patients
Kelsey Asplin, ND
Supplemental melatonin may reduce risk of delirium in patients hospitalized in intensive care.
Multivitamins and Prostate Cancer
Jacob Schor, ND
The effect of some nutrients on prostate cancer changes with dosage; low or moderate doses hinder cancer growth, but higher doses can actually promote cancer.
Cannabidiol’s Promising Role in Muscle and Visceral Pain
Chris D. Meletis, ND, and Kimberly Wilkes
Cannabidiol has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects that may make it helpful for dealing with pain.
Astaxanthin: A Lesser Known Carotenoid with Diverse Anti-Aging Benefits
Carrie Decker, ND
Astaxanthin, a carotenoid found in algae, benefits the central nervous system, eyes, skin, and male fertility.
Pomegranates, Cholesterol, Hormones, and Cancer
Dr. D. Lindsey Berkson
Pomegranate with its unique omega-5 fatty acid content protects the cardiovascular system and protects against cancers.
Microbiome-Disrupting Drugs
Ross Pelton, RPh, PhD
Many commonly used drugs disrupt the gastrointestinal microbiome that is critical for good health.
Letters to the Editor
Vitamin C and Kidney Stones: A Comment
Re: Dr. Platt and Adrenal Fatigue
Women’s Health Update
Tori Hudson, ND
Two Nutrients for the Aging Brain
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
A diagnostic test called GENIE is uncovering new information about chronic fatigue illnesses and their treatment.
Porphyria: Beyond the Houses of Hanover and Stuart
Diana Crumpler
The hereditary nature of porphyria, as shown in British royalty, raises questions about the multiple and significant impacts of disturbed porphyria metabolism.
Pediatric Pearls
Michelle Perro, MD
Men’s Health, the Inner Child and ACEs
Ask Dr. J | Jim Cross, ND, LAc
Does the Dose Really Make the Poison?
Editorial
Alan R. Gaby, MD
The Value of Patience
Book Reviews
Hair Like a Fox: A Bioenergetic View of Pattern Hair Loss
by Danny Roddy
review by Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP
Food-Associated Autoimmunities
by Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MSc, and Elroy Vojdani, MD
review by Jonathan Collin, MD
