New
York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct: Are Its Policies
and Performance Becoming a Political Liability?
by Marcus A. Cohen
In the 5th of this series on Medical boards, the OPMC's problematic
standard for determining "appropriate" care is reported on, as
well as the chances for long-term reform.
The Fluoride Controversy Continues:
An Update – Part
1
by Gary Null, PhD and Martin Feldman, MD
The government still insists that this waste product of the
aluminum and fertilizer industries, has benefits in preventing
dental caries, when there exists no scientific evidence
for benefit. What studies do show are the many serious
health problems from fluoridation.
Insulin and Diabetes: A Metabolic Typing Perspective
by Harold J. Kristal, DDS
According to the theory of Metabolic Typing, approximately 70%
of diabetics are Fast Oxidizers or Parasympathetics, which the
special dietary protocol is designed to correct.
Diabetes Breakthrough: Homeopathic Insulin
Nearly Everything Needs Rethinking by Barbara Brewitt, PhD
This thesis suggests that emotional and perceptual sensations
regulate the body's insulin sensitivity or insulin resistance,
making homeopathic medicine eminently suited for treatment as
it is designed to harmonize these experiences.
The Hepatitis C Patient: Functional Assessment & Effective
Botanical Remedies by Nicholas Calvino, DC
Because of its chronic, sub-clinical character, Hepatitis C
often goes undiagnosed. Even after diagnosis there is little effective
treatment. This article examines the diagnostic assessment and
efficacy of an herbal formula.
A Decrease in Cirrhosis of the Liver by Dr. Charles Cochran
Most of us correlate cirrhosis of the liver with alcoholism
but today there are many environmental toxins that can also damage
the liver. This Artichoke Bud/Sarsaparilla Root Extract (ASE)
has proven in double-blind studies to detoxify the liver and normalize
gallbladder function.
Gluten Intolerance: A Paradigm of an Epidemic
by Stacy Astor Shaul, MA
Celiac Disease, caused by gluten intolerance, has become a serious
underrecognized illness, implicated in immune dysfunctions. Could
this be related to our late evolutionary use of grains?
Artemisinin: From Malaria to Cancer
Treatment
by Robert Jay Rowen, MD
Although widely used throughout the world as an anti-malarial,
new studies show that this herb becomes cytotoxic in the presence
of ferrous iron, and iron influx is naturally high in cancer cells.
Case reports show effectiveness against a wide variety of cancers.
Enzyme Therapy, Digestion, and Acidosis
by Mark A. Brudnak, PhD, ND and Stephanie G. Hoener, ND
A new enzyme formulation uses a novel buffer system to allow
enzymes to function in a slightly basic, buffered system. This
enzyme therapy can be used not just for digestion, but also in
cases of acid-base imbalances.
Maitake D-Fraction: A Potent Mushroom Extract Product Against
Human Malignancies by Sensuke Konno, PhD
Many studies on the health benefits of mushroom species has
come out of the Orient. One of the most studied is the Maitake
mushroom, proven to have potent cytotoxic effects.
Diet and Nutrition Principles by V. Bradshaw-Black
A refreshing look at food choices from our longtime contributor
from the UK. Some cultural differences give us a different view
of diet.
A Quick Look at Music, Medicine, Death & Dying
by Lily G. Casura
A few more interesting tidbits garnered from the author's recent
foray into "music as medicine."
Columns
Shorts
briefed by Jule Klotter
Literature
Review & Commentary by Alan R. Gaby, MD
Phytotherapy
Review & Commentary
Gymnema: A Key Herb in
the Management of Diabetes
by Kerry Bone, FNIMH,
FNHAA
Health
Risks & Environmental Issues
The Health Emergency Powers
Act
by Rose Marie Williams, MA
Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology
Review & Commentary
by Robert A. Anderson,
MD
The
War on Cancer: Cytoluminescent Therapy
(CLT)
by Ralph W. Moss, PhD
Healing
with Homeopathy: A Case of Airplane Phobia
by Judyth Reichenberg and Robert Ullman, NDs
Chinese
Medicine Update
Hepatogenic Diabetes & Chinese Medicine
by Bob Flaws, Dipl. Ac & CH, FNAAOM, FRCHM
Medical
Anthropology
A Novel Mechanism of Liver
Enhancement from a Traditional Bee Product by Tim Batchelder,
BA
Medicinal
Properties in Whole Foods
Stress-Related Eating and
Metabolic Syndrome: An Important Cause of Obesity among Women
by Gina L. Nick, PhD, ND
G-Jo Acupressure
During Which I Abuse Myself
But Don't Need to Pay the Piper
by Michael Blate
Medical
Journalist Report of Innovative Biologics
A Personal Profile: Addiction
Treatment Specialist & Medical Intuitive, Rhonda Lenair
by Morton Walker, DPM
Ask the
Herbalist
How Do You Treat Diabetes
and Syndrome X? – Part I
by Andrew Gaeddert
Women's
Health Update
by Tori Hudson, ND,
Professor
Nutritional
Influences on Illness
The Importance of Vitamin
C in Diabetes Mellitus
by Melvyn R. Werbach, MD
Editorials
"Herbs
Don't Work"
by
Alan Gaby, MD
Letters to the Editor
Predigested
Liver Supplements for Anemia
Banning
Pet Supplements
Learning
from our Elders
Sunflower
Oil for Autoimmune Disease
Liver
Spots Query
Alternative
to Allergy Therapy
Abnormal
Gastric Motility
Biowarfare
In the News
AHCC®
Study Published in Journal of Hepatology
New
Study Shows Thymic Protein A Improves Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome
JAMA Study Reveals Vitamin
C and Magnesium Benefits for Cardiovascular Patients
Landmark
Acupuncture Bill by Assemblywoman Judy Chu Signed by Governor
Davis
BookCorners
Getting
Rid of Ritalin
by
Robert W. Hill, PhD and Eduardo Castro, MD
review
by Katherine Duff
The
New Millennium Diet Revolution
by
Keith De Orio, MD with Robert Dursi, CNM
review
by Irene Alleger
Some
User's Guides: Reliable and Informative
reviews
by Beatrice Trum Hunter
Overcoming
Thyroid Disorders by
David Brownstein, MD
review
by David Goldstein, MD
Beyond
Chaos: One Man's Journey Alongside His Chronically Ill Wife by
Gregg Piburn
review
by Pat Johnson
. . . the regular features,
commentary and opinions we can count on each month from our
distinguished columnists.