Letter from the Publisher
Amino Acid Profiling
by Bradley Bongiovanni, ND and Judy Feinerman, MS, RD
Metametrix Clinical Laboratory
The pros and cons of whether plasma or urine may be the preferred
specimen choice for amino acid testing is discussed. Measurement
of amino acids provides much useful information in clinical situations.
New Diagnostic Tools for Evaluating Digestive Function
by R.W. Watkins, MD, MPH, FAAFP
There are many new sophisticated tools for assessing digestive function,
including markers of absorption, gut immunology, and colonic flora.
The many different pathogens that can affect digestion are also discussed.
The Desensitization of the Allergic Patient Using A New Technique
of Bioresonance
by Thomas E. Croley, PhD and Deborah N. Baird, MD, FAAP
A new procedure using "reversed resonance" is described,
based on the fact that each allergen or incitant has its own unique
and specific resonant energy signal.
Chromium Status and Health:
Accurate and Precise Analysis Using High Resolution ICP-MS
by David W. Quig, PhD and Dean Bass, PhD
The primary physiological role of Chromium is in its regulation of
glucose homeostasis and insulin responsiveness, making accurate measurement
of Cr status important in diseases such as diabetes and hyperinsulinemia.
Laboratory Evaluation of Estrogen Metabolism
by Patrick Friel, BS, Meridian Valley Laboratory
Since the recent debacle in HRT, women are in even greater need of
guidance. Evaluating the individual woman's estrogen metabolism
can be useful in reflecting risk factors for cancer.
Trace Elements and Glucose Disorders
by Dr. David L. Watts, Director of Research
Serum micronutrient studies and mineral hair analysis show the relationship
between nutrition and diabetes, especially in the micronutrients
such as zinc, chromium, copper, manganese, and others.
Clinical importance of delayed immune reactions
to antigens & haptens
detected by functional Lymphocyte Response Assays (LRA by ELISA/ACT
tests) in primary management of chronic disease - Part 1
by Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, CCN, NACB
The importance of delayed allergy reactions on our immune system's
role in defense and repair is just beginning to be understood. This
advanced laboratory tool provides patient-specific information for
the clinician.
Vaccination: An Analysis of the Health Risks - Part III
by Gary Null, PhD and Martin Feldman, MD
In this third and final look at childhood vaccination, the smallpox
and rotavirus vaccines are reported on, as well as the emerging phenomenon
called "provocation" disease, linking vaccination to
allergies, SIDS, and autoimmune disease.
Columns
CHRF News File
reprinted from File #53
Literature Review & Commentary
by Alan R. Gaby, MD
Shorts
briefed by Jule Klotter
The War on Cancer
by Ralph W. Moss, PhD
Chinese Medicine Update
Pulse Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine
by Bob Flaws, Dipl. Ac & CH, FNAAOM,
FRCHM
Medical Anthropology
Testing, Quality Control and Scientific Marketing for
Non-Synthetic Pharmaceuticals
by Tim Batchelder, BA
Medical Journalist Report of Innovative Biologics
AMA & Consumers Union Join in Attacks
on DSHEA
Using Senate Bill S.722 as their Weapon
by Morton Walker, DPM with Randall Walker
Phytotherapy Review & Commentary
Schisandra - the Complete Liver Herb
by Kerry Bone, FNIMH, FNHAA
Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology Review & Commentary
by Robert A. Anderson, MD
Medicinal Properties in Whole Foods
Assessing Individual Susceptibility to Endocrine Disruption Caused
by the Ingestion of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): Part
1
by Gina L. Nick, PhD, ND
Highly Effective Treatments for Pain and Fatigue
How to Safely & Effectively Use Adrenal
Hormones and Glandulars
by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
Healing with Homeopathy
Treating Psychiatric Patients in Your Homeopathic Practice
by Judyth Reichenberg and Robert Ullman, NDs
Acupuncture and Moxibustion
The Effect of Puncturing the Network Vessels
and Cupping on the Partial Pressure of Oxygen & Partial Pressure
of Carbon Dioxide in Persistent Asthma
by Honora Lee Wolfe, Dipl. Ac., Lic. Ac., FNAAOM
Nutritional Influences on Illness
Laboratory Testing in Nutritional Medicine - Part 1
by Melvyn R. Werbach, MD
Women's Health Update
Research and Medical Update
by Tori Hudson, ND, Professor
Web Page Potpourri
by Marjorie Roswell
In Memorium
Jack M. Blount, MD
Editorials
Before you order that lab test
by Alan R. Gaby, MD
Letters to the
Editor
Preventing Amputations for Peripheral Vascular Disease
Urinary Markers of Intestinal Yeast
Environmental Toxicity: An Alternative Way of Assessing Heavy Metals
The Wolff-Chaikoff Effect of Increasing Iodide Intake
on the Thyroid
BookCorners
The Myth of Osteoporosis: What Every Woman Should Know
About Creating Bone Health
by Gillian Sanson
review by Irene Alleger
The Clinical Neurobiology of Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain: Therapeutic
Implications
Robert M. Bennett, MD, editor
review by Katherine Duff
Own Your Health: Choosing the Best from Alternative & Conventional
Medicine
by Roanne Weisman with Brian Berman, MD
review by Irene Alleger
User's Guide to Nutritional Supplements
edited by Jack Challem
review by Beatrice Trum Hunter
. . . the regular features, commentary and opinions we can count
on each month from our distinguished
columnists.