Table of contents, June 2020 #443

Letter from the Publisher

Jonathan Collin, MD



New Book from Ralph Moss Exposes Greed of Cancer, Incorporated



COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 Testing Overview

David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN
The chief medical officer of Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory looks at the strengths and limitations of diagnostic and antibody testing options for COVID-19.

The Link Between Oral Health and Whole-Body Health:
Is It Really, “All in Your Head”?

Blanche D. Grube, DMD, Leslie Douglas, PhD, and Anita Vazquez Tibau
Root canals and dental infections are contributing factors in many systemic diseases, including cancers. This article looks at evidence for the link and at the tools that are available to stem oral infections that affect health.

Shorts

Jule Klotter

Literature Review & Commentary

Alan R. Gaby, MD

OncANP 2020

Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO
Highlights from this year’s Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians conference.

News

High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C Treatment for COVID-19

Adnan Erol, MD

Unexpected Early Response in Oral Bioavailability of Ascorbic Acid

Owen Fonorow
Using a glucose meter, researchers found evidence that up to 4000 mg of vitamin C, taken orally, can produce the same rapid increase in plasma concentration as intravenous administration.

Coronavirus Update and Integrative Natural Answers

Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson
An integrative approach that includes nutrients, lifestyle measures, and blood pressure medication may prevent the COVID-19 virus from gaining entry into cells and causing serious illness.

COVID-19, MERS, SARS, and Other Emerging Coronaviruses: Theoretical Considerations and a Proposal for Critical Care Parenteral Blood Ozonation

Gérard V. Sunnen, MD
A large body of research literature shows six possible mechanisms by which ozone therapy can be useful in treating coronavirus and as a disinfectant.

Uremia and Inflammation

Jenna Henderson, ND
A naturopathic physician who specializes in kidney health explains the importance of addressing toxic uremic waste products and the resulting inflammation to improve prognosis and quality of life.

The Canary in the Coal Mine or How to Improve Kidney Function

Dr. Douglas Lobay, BSc, ND
Animal and clinical studies provide evidence for the use of herbs, supplements, hydration, and diet to support kidney function and decrease kidney stone risk.

Unusually Quick Recovery to an Achilles Tendon Tear By Self-Treatment

Davis W. Lamson, MS, ND, and John A. Sherman, ND
Vitamin C and DMSO led to an unusually quick recovery in a 70-year-old man with an injured Achilles tendon.

Innovative Solutions for NAFLD

Carrie Decker, ND
Four research-supported measures – milk thistle, berberine, melatonin, and molecular H2 – have benefits for people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Townsend Calendar

Letters to the Editor

Re: What Can Really Stop Binge Eating?

Re: “Progesterone Use as Hormone Replacement Therapy: Myths, Facts and Solutions”

Ask Dr. J

Jim Cross, ND, LAc
Lateral Immunological Thinking

Curmudgeon’s Corner

Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO
Pollen Exposure and COVID-19

Editorial

Alan R. Gaby, MD
Thoughts on COVID-19, the Coronavirus

List of Advertisers in this Issue

LIST OF ‘ONLINE ONLY’ ARTICLES POSTED THIS MONTH

These articles were not included in the print magazine, due to issues such as timing, and page limits 
– for complete text on a shortened article from the print magazine, click on the article title, located above.

Integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment and Support Against the Coronavirus (COVID 19)

by Geoff D’Arcy, Lic. Ac, DOM
Co-founder of two integrative medical centers in Massachusetts,
Geoff D’Arcy, DOM, has studied herbal medicine and
acupuncture in Japan, England, China, and the US. In this article,
he shares the traditional herbal treatments that have been used
in China to treat COVID-19 and related coronavirus infections.

Corona Infection – A Shift in the Way We Think of Modern Medicine

by Michelle McKeon, MS
Certified clinical nutritionist and author Michelle McKeon,
MS, brings to light the under-reported effective use of three
therapies for people with COVID-19 that can be integrated
with other treatments: high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin
therapy, ozone therapy, and high-dose intravenous vitamin C.