Townsend Letter February / March 2018               Table of Contents
Order this issue!		View this e-Edition online! Letter from the Publisher by Jonathan Collin, MD New Mexico Integrative Practitioners Dodge a Bullet by Richard Jaffe, Esq. Attorney Richard Jaffe relates the twists and turns that caused the New Mexico Medical Board to end its proceedings against an integrative medical doctor who was being disciplined for selling natural remedies from her office. International College of Integrative Medicine Conference Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference by Ira L. Goodman, MD, FACS, ABIHM, FAARM Mental illness involves more than the brain, and successful treatment requires more than psychotropic drugs. Integrative and functional medicine, presented at this conference, offer a different approach. A Push-Catch System That Enables Effective Detoxification by Christopher Shade, PhD, and Carrie Decker, ND Removing toxins from the body depends on the function of the gallbladder as well as liver and intestines. This article explains the physiology of detoxication and offers ways to promote effectiveness. The Vaginal Microbiota and Influence of Select Probiotic Lactobacilli Strains by Anthony Thomas, PhD Imbalances in vaginal microbiota contribute to bacterial vaginosis, yeast overgrowth, preterm birth, and miscarriage. Four specific Lactobacillus strains offer protection against these conditions as well as urinary tract infections. Female Infertility – Endocrine Disruptors Stealing Our Future by Bonnie Nedrow, ND Endocrine-disrupting chemicals likely contribute to the rising incidence of infertility. Testing for and reducing body burden of these chemicals before in vitro fertilization or conception supports mother and baby health. Supporting Healthy Estrogen Metabolism During Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy by Chris D. Meletis, ND, and Kimberly Wilkes A balanced gut microbiota and specific supplements improve the effectiveness and safety of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. PCOS Variants in the Management of Infertility: Low-Androgen, Lean-Type and Post-Contraceptive Amenorrhea by Corina Dunlap, ND, MS Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a top cause of ovarian factor infertility. This article discusses two types of PCOS that do not fit the usual pattern along with treatment so that ovulation may be restored. Cortisol Deficiency: Frequent, Life-Impairing, and How to Give Patients Their Lives Back by Correcting It, Part 2 by Thierry Hertoghe, MD Part 2 of this detailed article on cortisol deficiency focuses on integrative treatment and safety concerns. A Dietitian's Experience Working in a Psychiatric Children's Hospital by Kim Koepp Hovey, MS, RD, LD A registered dietitian gives an insider's view on the ignored link between poor nutrition, nutrient-depleting pharmaceuticals, and mental illness. Dangers in Household Products by Alfred J. Plechner, DVM Parabens and other chemicals found in common household products and cosmetics contribute to cancers and other illnesses. Townsend Calendar Townsend Letter provides a platform for those examining and reporting on functional and integrative medicine. Please support these independent voices. Columns Pathways to Healing Breathe OUT for Well-Being Elaine Zablocki Shorts Jule Klotter Literature Review & Commentary Alan R. Gaby, MD Curmudgeon's Corner What Is Health Food? Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO Monthly Miracles Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels, EMF and Chronic Disease Michael Gerber, MD, HMD Cool Beans Introduction to Chronic Kidney Disease Robin Rose, MD, RN, FNP Women's Health Update These Are a Few of My Favorite Things – Research Highlights from Recent Times Tori Hudson, ND Editorials FDA Approves Intravenous Vitamin C Alan Gaby, MD Letters to the Editor Adrenal Fatigue Article Metal Toxicity In the News Serge Jurasunas Honored for 50-Year Professional Career Naturopathic physician and integrative cancer expert Serge Jurasunas receives an honorary degree for his work.   Book Review Life After Diagnosis by Steven Z. Pantilat, MD review by Kathrine Duff   Book Review Lab Girl by Hope Jahren review by Jacob Schor, ND     . . . the regular features, commentary and opinions we can count on each month from our distinguished columnists.

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