Table of Contents, October 2021, Issue #459


Letter from the Publisher

Jonathan Collin, MD
TL’s publisher reviews The Whole Brain by Raphael Kellman, MD, and reflects on the use of natural interventions to slow Alzheimer’s.


Shorts

Jule Klotter
This month’s column looks at the neurological effects of acetaminophen and cannabis on children and new, non-pharmaceutical possibilities for treating dementia and brain injury.


Literature Review & Commentary

Alan R. Gaby, MD
Nutrients that can help people with migraines, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease, are among this month’s topics.


Fungi Show Early Promise for Preventing Progression of Neurodegenerative Diseases

A new animal study shows the benefits of using nutritional mushroom supplements after traumatic brain injury.


New Breakthroughs in Treating Dementias with Light

Len Saputo, MD, and Jerry Stine, NC
Clinical experience attests to the benefit of using a photobiomodulation device to treat dementias and brain injuries.


Ask Dr. J

Jim Cross, ND, LAc
The Tipping Point
This month’s column discusses non-ionizing radiation as a contributor to chronic illnesses.


Underlying Causes and Natural Treatments for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Michael Edson, MS, LAc
Michael Edson, MS, is a licensed acupuncturist, certified herbalist, and author. He has co-authored books on natural eye care and published one on Parkinson’s. For this article, he draws on his latest book Natural Brain Support, which discusses self-care measures to prevent dementia.


Causes of TechStress and ‘Technology-Associated Overuse’ Syndrome and Solutions for Reducing Screen Fatigue, Neck and Shoulder Pain, and Screen Addiction

Erik Peper, PhD, BCB and Richard Harvey, PhD
This article describes the many physical, emotional, and social symptoms of screen overuse and gives practical suggestions for mitigating these effects.


Tim Horton’s Roll Up to Win and Operant Conditioning

Douglas Lobay, ND
A contest at a popular Canadian restaurant chain prompts reflections about the power of operant conditioning.


Hormone Therapies to Strengthen Our Immune Resistance to Viral Infections, Including COVID-19

Thierry Hertoghe, MD
Multiple hormones have roles in the immune response, and hormone therapy may be an important, overlooked treatment for viral infections that include SAR-CoV-2.


COVID-19: An Orthomolecular View

Dr. Efrain Olszewer
This report from South America looks at the use and safety of hydroxychloroquine and nutrients to prevent COVID-19 in healthcare workers and as a treatment for patients.


Insulin Resistance

Pamela W. Smith, MD, MPH, MS
Insulin resistance, a risk factor for cognitive decline, can be lessened through diet, exercise, and the use of supplements and botanicals that regulate blood sugar levels.


Emerging from the Psychedelic Dark Ages – A Brief History of Psychedelics in the West, the War on Drugs, and Today’s Psychedelic Renaissance

Erica Zelfand, ND
Psycho-active drugs, banned during the 1970s’ War on Drugs, are gaining acceptance as psychotherapeutics.


Cadmium: Where This Menacing Metal Hides Out and How to Protect Yourself

Jill Carnahan, MD
An informative look at the heavy metal cadmium and ways to protect the body from its toxic effects.


Photobiomodulation as a Treatment Modality for COVID-19 Sequelae

Peter Newsom, MD
Exposure to specific light frequencies has multiple beneficial effects on the brain and can help repair damage that occurs during viral illnesses.


In Memoriam

John Diamond, MD, DPM, FRANZCP, MRCPsych, FIAPM, DIBAK
A tribute to a pioneer in holistic medicine and psychiatry, who emphasized the importance of cultivating Life Energy.


Treating Stress and Anxiety with Functional Medicine

James Greenblatt, MD
A combination of magnesium, niacinamide, and the botanical ashwagandha reduces anxiety symptoms in most patients, according to this leading integrative psychiatrist.


American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Announces Acquisition of BodySite Digital Health

The parent company of A4M has acquired a world-leading digital care app and monitoring platform to manage patient care.


Environmental Medicine Update

Marianne Marchese, ND
Are You Testing Your Patients for Arsenic?
This month’s case study looks at a patient with joint pain and hair shedding, caused by arsenic exposure.


Calendar of Events


Pediatric Pearls

Michelle Perro, MD
Tinnitus in a Young Musician
Homeopathy and ivermectin resolve tinnitus after COVID vaccination in a young adult.


Curmudgeon’s Corner

Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO
Treating Periodontal Disease Delays Alzheimer’s
New research is implicating infection, rather than amyloid plaque, as the cause of Alzheimer’s.


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Editorial

Alan R. Gaby, MD
Preventing and Treating Glaucoma by Enhancing Mitochondrial Function
Basic-science research shows that boosting mitochondrial function with nutrients may prevent and treat this common cause of visual impairment.


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Hydrogen Peroxide Nebulization and COVID Resolution –
Impressive Anecdotal Results

Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD
Dr. Levy’s experience with nebulized hydrogen peroxide to treat upper respiratory infections encouraged him to try it as an early treatment for COVID-19.