Letter from the Publisher

It's The Bite That Counts
by J.S. Mittelman, DDS
Online publication only

Chlorella May Help Reduce Harmful Toxins in Breast Milk
Online publication only

Tests of "Muscle" Supplements Finds Some "Weak" Products But Most Contain Expected Creatine, HMB, or Amino Acids
Review of Muscular Enhancement Supplements Published by ConsumerLab.com
Online publication only

Dreaming and Anesthesia
Online publication only

Web Page Potpourri
by Marjorie Roswell
Online publication only

The Vitamin D Quiz
by John Cannell, MD
This informative and entertaining quiz, which first appeared in The Vitamin D Newsletter, clarifies truths and debunks myths about Vitamin D. Take the quiz and see how your knowledge of vitamin D measures up.

Alpha Lipoic Acid and Liver Disease
by Burton M. Berkson, MD, MS, PhD
Dr. Berkson's pioneering use of alpha lipoic acid in liver disease treatment resulted in remarkable success. Since then, he has continued to use alpha lipoic acid in a triple antioxidant approach that also includes silymarin and selenium with continued documented results. In this article, he reviews his exciting history with alpha lipoic acid and also presents three case histories.

Natural Interventions for Treating Hepatitis C
by Shari Lieberman, PhD, CNS, FACN
The limited treatment response and debilitating side effects of interferon, a conventional therapy for Hepatitis C, often results in discontinued treatment. Author Lieberman considers other therapeutic options that are both efficacious and non-toxic, including the use of intravenous glycyrrhizin (as Stronger Neo-Minophagen C, a Japanese drug), antioxidants, silymarin, sho-saiko-to, and phyllanthus.

The Nature of Vitamin C: The Position of the Vitamin C Foundation on Natural Vitamin C and So-Called Vitamin C-Complex
by Owen Fonorow
The co-founder of The Vitamin C Foundation weighs in on a brewing controversy surrounding the true nature of vitamin C. In no uncertain terms, the author refutes claims that ascorbic acid is not the "real" vitamin C and calls into question the contentions put forward by proponents of the "natural" vitamin C-complex.

Natural Approaches to Clinical Trauma and Medical Procedure Recovery
by Stephen Holt, MD, PhD, ND, Lisa Gengo, ND, PA, and Cecily MacConchie, BA
Lingering wound- and soft-tissue healing can be an unforeseen complication following surgery. With more patients opting for elective procedures, the need for natural approaches is clear. Nutritional support via diet, and homeopathic solutions, such as Arnica montana, can provide a strong foundation for healing.

A Classic Herbal Formulation's Clinical Research for Modern-Day Liver Disease
by Jipu (Dan) Wen, MS, MD and Stephanie Pina, ND
The Chinese herbal formula sho-saiko-to has had a long, successful history of treating chronic liver disease. Now, current scientific research reaffirms the formulation's benefits – its anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic, and chemopreventative effects. The authors detail these therapeutic actions and consider, too, sho-saiko-to's potential side effects.

Liver Chi: A Chinese Herbal Supplement for Hepatitis and Liver Repair
by Tsu-Tsair Chi, NMD, PhD
Author Tsu-Tsair Chi introduces Liver Chi, a promising herbal supplement that has been shown to have protective and regenerative effects for the liver. In recent studies, the use of Liver Chi resulted in significant improvements in fatty liver disease; Hepatitis A, B, C; and liver cirrhosis.

Vaccination:
An Updated Analysis of the Health Risks Part 3
by Gary Null, PhD and Martin Feldman, MD
In the final installment of this remarkable three-part series, authors Null and Feldman turn their attention to rotavirus, meningococcal, and smallpox vaccines. They also address "provocation diseases associated with vaccines; economic and legal issues of vaccination; the right to refuse vaccination; and the need to achieve freedom of choice." Parts 1 and 2 are also available online. This series should be required reading for all of us concerned about the social and health impacts of questionably safe, but government-mandated, vaccines.

Does Dietary Fructose Cause Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?
by Alan R. Gaby, MD

Natural Laws Put Homeopaths and Medical Scientists in Harm's Way in the Political Arena
by Barbara Brewitt, PhD, MDiv

. . . the regular features, commentary and opinions we can count on each month from our distinguished columnists.