Jonathan Collin, MD
TL’s publisher considers the effects of COVID-19 measures and ways to move forward, the value of bio-identical hormones, and the importance of reducing bone fracture risk in women with osteoporosis.
Shorts
Jule Klotter
This month’s column looks at the use of probiotics to prevent nausea during pregnancy, the negative effects of microplastics and heavy metals on newborns, and the benefit of exposing young children to nature’s biodiversity.
Peter D’Adamo, ND
Data, Data, Everywhere
A new app lets doctors use a patient’s lab values and symptoms to consider various diagnostic possibilities.
Literature Review & Commentary
Alan R. Gaby, MD
Protective effect of a plant-based diet in COVID-19 infection, ginger for children with acute gastroenteritis, low-carb diets for children with infantile spasms and epilepsy, riboflavin for pediatric migraines, and scientific fraud in nutritional studies are among this month’s topics.
Herbal Approaches to Supporting a Healthy Libido in Menopause
Meagan Purdy, ND
Four medicinal herbs can relieve menopause symptoms, including sexual dysfunction and low libido.
Women’s Health: Overcoming Some of the Most Common Female Concerns
Chris D. Meletis, ND, and Kimberly Wilkes
Dysmenorrhea, mastalgia, and other female conditions can respond to nutrients, botanicals, and diet strategies that are supported by science and clinical experience.
Hypothermia to Treat Hypoxic Encephalopathy in Newborns
Jacob Schor, ND
Reducing body temperature to decrease brain injury in hypoxic newborns provides clues as to the beneficial physiological effects of an old-time naturopathic practice – hydrotherapy.
Psychological Causes and Treatments for Insomnia
Catherine Darley, ND
Cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia has been helpful for certain populations, including people with depression or fibromyalgia, breast cancer survivors, and children.
DHEA Physiology, Deficiency, and Treatment
Alan B. McDaniel, MD
DHEA is a precursor for androgenic and estrogenic steroids as well as neurosteroids, all of which decline with age. Supplementation with DHEA, along with desiccated neonatal adrenal cortex, can reverse hormone- and age-related conditions.
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The Effect of HSOP on POMS2 Test Score
Naoki Igari, Kentaro Ninomiya, and Hideki Katano
In a small clinical study, scallop-derived plasmalogen increased vigor-activity and cognitive function.
The Sexual “Headaches” That Women Don’t Want to Talk About
Sue Visser
Several factors can contribute to vaginal irritation and dryness, including soaps, allergies, hormone imbalances, and bacterial infections.
A Surprising Menopause: A Case Study, Part 1
Deborah McKay, ND
A patient with multiple health issues, including thyroid dysfunction, seeks help as she enters menopause.
Editorial
Jule Klotter
Health agencies risk losing the public’s trust and support when they base their guidance on conflicted federal regulators and discourage scientific debate.
Ask Dr. J
Jim Cross, ND, LAc
Diabolically Metabolical
A new book by Robert Lustig, MD, highlights the negative health effects of processed foods.
New Column
The Lobay Viewpoint
Douglas Lobay, BSc, ND
Sports that encourage social interaction contribute to longevity in ways that workouts in a gym cannot.
Tori Hudson, ND
TL’s women’s health columnist provides an in-depth look at assessing bone density and osteoporosis and mitigating risk.
Environmental Medicine Update
Marianne Marchese, ND
Breast Density – Environmental and Lifestyle Factors
Breast density, which is associated with increased breast cancer risk, responds to modifiable lifestyle and environmental factors.
Michelle Perro, MD
Present Challenges in Immune Health in Teens
An integrative medicine approach helps support immune function in teens who develop resistant infections after receiving the genetically engineered COVID injections.
Women’s Health Update
Tori Hudson, ND
A Year in Review in Women’s Health Research and Writings from 2021
Natural therapies for uterine fibroids, sleep disorders, dysmenorrhea, and hot flashes are among the highlights in this look at stand-out 2021 studies.
Curmudgeon’s Corner
Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO
The First Vaccine Mandate – February 5, 1777
While British troops had herd immunity against the ravages of smallpox, Americans did not – leading George Washington to make the difficult decision to inoculate his troops.
Editorial
Dehydroepiandrosterone for Age-Related Health Issues in Women
Alan R. Gaby, MD
Research and clinical experience support the use of DHEA supplementation to address menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis, and “poor” aging.
Online Only
COVID-19 Orthomolecular Protocol for Prevention and Treatment
Michael J Gonzalez, DSc, NMD, PhD, FACN, et al
Orthomolecular practitioners offer updated lists of lifestyle and supplement recommendations for all stages of COVID-19.
Twelve Intervention Trials Conclude That Vitamin C Works for COVID
Patrick Holford
A new review of 12 studies shows that vitamin C, taken at the right dose, prevents serious COVID infection and reduces symptoms.
