Shorts
Jule Klotter
Literature Review & Commentary
Alan R. Gaby, MD
Cristiana Paul, MS; David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN; and Barrie Tan, PhD
Although CoQ10 supplementation raises CoQ10 blood levels, much of the compound fails to cross into cells where it supports mitochondrial function. GG is a naturally occurring building block for the body’s own production of CoQ10 inside cells.
Wikipedia’s Skeptical Assault on Botanical Medicine
Richard Gale and Gary Null
Wikipedia’s content on botanical medicine (like its content on complementary and alternative medicine) is skewed by followers of Skepticism and Science Based Medicine.
Glaucoma: An Integrative Medical Approach
Marc Grossman, OD, LAc
Known as the “Holistic Eye Doctor,” Marc Grossman advocates a multidisciplinary approach to improve and maintain eyesight. In this article, Dr. Grossman presents multiple nutritional and lifestyle recommendations for preventing and slowing the progression of glaucoma, a condition that can lead to blindness.
Treatment of Colds, Sinuses, and Allergies with Acupuncture, Essential Oils, and Simple Homemade Remedies for the Athlete
Dr. Sabrina Brunner, DACM
An essential oil formula, along with acupuncture and simple homemade teas, can relieve the symptoms of colds and allergies.
Immunotherapy Management of the Allergic Patient with Asthma and Lower Airway Inflammation
Diego Saporta, MD
Patients with clear allergic symptoms and negative tests are often said to have “non-allergic rhinitis”; yet, like those with recognized allergies and asthma, they can have airway inflammation and need to be treated cautiously during immunotherapy.
A Naturopathic Approach to Leaky Skin and Atopic Dermatitis
Trevor Cates, ND
Like leaky gut, “leaky” skin, which underlies atopic dermatitis, is the result of impaired epithelial tissue. Naturopathic treatment for atopic dermatitis supports microbiota that protect the integrity of both the GI epithelium and the skin itself.
The Life and Death Consequences of Low Plasmalogen Levels
Chris D. Meletis, ND
Plasmalogens, phospholipids that protect cell membranes from damage, are important for neurological health, heart health, and to prevent cancer.
An Old-But-New Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Erica Zelfand, ND
Scientific literature and case reports support vitamin C’s ability to help fight opioid addiction and reduce the effects of opioid withdrawal. Can practitioners find a way to support clinical research that will show vitamin C’s benefits?
Organic Germanium: A Natural Trace Element for Immune Enhancement and Cellular Protection
Carrie Decker, ND
Unlike inorganic germanium, the organic mineral (aka Ge-132) has many beneficial biological effects, according to laboratory animal research, and is safe to use.
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Book Excerpt
LDN and Gut Health: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
by Leonard B. Weinstock, MD, FACG
Book Review
The Contagion Myth – Why Viruses Are Not the Cause of Disease
by Thomas Cowan, MD, and Sally Fallon Morell
review by Ira L. Goodman, MD, FACS
Calendar of Events – Live and Online
Editor’s Comment
Ivermectin, COVID, and Censorship
Jule Klotter
Healing with Homeopathy
Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, MSW
Homeopathy for Stir-Crazy Kids During the Pandemic
Ask Dr. J
Jim Cross, ND, LAc
Weight Loss Hits and Semi-Misses
Curmudgeon’s Corner
Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO
Circle the Wagons: Antioxidants Are Being Attacked
Editorial
Alan R. Gaby, MD
What Makes an Expert an Expert?
ONLINE ONLY
Curing Viruses with Hydrogen Peroxide
Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD
In this commentary, Dr. Levy explains why using hydrogen peroxide in a nebulizer is an effective, nontoxic, and inexpensive adjunctive therapy for COVID-19 – and other infections that enter the body through the nose or mouth.
Top 25 Vitamin D Publications in 2020
William B. Grant, PhD
In 2020, several studies found that vitamin D is one of the nutrients that helps protect the body from the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2). In his literature review, Dr. Grant points to new studies, including randomized controlled clinical trials, that found benefits for other conditions as well: cancer, depression, diabetes, HIV, and pregnancy.
