Letter from the Publisher
2003 American Holistic Veterinary Conference — Healing
Animals and Ourselves
by Jule Klotter
Veterinary medicine today is just as
badly in need of CAM treatment as humans — and for the same
kind of new chronic illnesses. The Holistic Veterinary Conference
was a cornucopia of innovative treatments
and approaches.
Laboratory Food Allergy Testing: Evaluating the Necessity for this
Diagnostic Approach
by Daniel Ko
How good is the science behind food allergy testing? A review of
current tests available shows less reliability than the elimination
diet and physician-supervised oral food challenge.
The Clinical Relevance of IgG Food Allergy Testing Through ELISA
(Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
by Raymond M. Suen, MT (ASCP) and Shalima Gordon, BSc, ND
A test for oral tolerance through IgG food allergy testing via the
ELISA method is simple, but effective tool for the practitioner to
assess the patient's immunological response.
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 II)
by Russell Jaffe, MD,PhD, CCN, NACB
The second part of this review of a new test for delayed immune reactions
discusses the procedure, method, and clinical results, including
illustrative cases.
A Natural Liquid Cartilage Extract Brings New Hope for Patients
with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
by Dominique Garrel, MD, CSPQ, Professor of Medicine; Director, Department
of Nutrition, University of Montreal
For the first time ever, a group of patients with metastatic Renal
Cell Carcinoma, refractory to standard treatment, showed statistically
significant clinical benefits with a natural product.
Definitions of Clinical Laboratory Reference Limits
by Richard S. Lord, PhD
What clinical reference limits do best is to define risk factors
for disease, and therefore allow for intervention before the onset
of illness. Lab evaluations to show nutrient insufficiencies as underlying
causes of disease is emphasized.
Food Allergies: Establishment of Diagnosis
by Jason Barker, ND & Chris D. Meletis,
ND
Food allergies remain a challenge, both to diagnose, and to treat.
A review of current tests shows the ELISA assay is most sensitive,
and can now be ordered as a kit for home use.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Avoiding the Winter Blues
by Jason Barker, ND and Chris D. Meletis, ND
SAD affects most people in the Northern Hemisphere each winter but
there are many interventions to prevent the winter 'blues', such
as light therapy, botanical medicines, and, you guessed it, good
old exercise.
The Healing Power of Full-Spectrum Light
by Joseph G.Hattersley
reprinted from Nexus Magazine, vol. 8, no. 4
The recent 'scientific' advice to avoid ultraviolet
(UV) light is thoroughly demolished in this important review of the
many, many health benefits from full-spectrum light. It's
vital to get 20-30 minutes outside in natural light every day — without
the sunglasses and sun block!
Naturopathic Urinalysis
by Prof. Charles McWilliams, ND, DAc, MB
Urinalysis remains one of the most useful indicators of health or
disease. Naturopaths also note odor, color, and 'naked eye' deposits
of specimen.
Microscopy and the Search for the Soul
by Gitte S. Jensen, PhD, Immunologist, cancer researcher
The new research in microbiology has led to an unexpected complexity
of the simplest life forms, and involvement of microbes in the development
of many chronic illnesses.
Clinical Value of 24-hour Urine Hormone Evaluations
by Alan Broughton, MD
A hormone evaluation using 24-hour urine provides a stable indicator
of production and utilization. Additionally, these tests can be valuable
for a broad range of endocrine disorders.
Saliva Hormone Testing
by David Zava, PhD
Saliva testing is more convenient, less stressful, more cost- effective
and reports the bioavailable fraction of hormones in blood better
than serum hormone testing. Studies show that topical progesterone
supplementation significantly increases tissue levels of progesterone
without a parallel increase in serum levels.
Columns
Shorts
briefed by Jule Klotter
Literature Review & Commentary
by Alan R. Gaby, MD
The War on Cancer
Femara Takes the Cancer World by Storm ( Part 1)
by Ralph W. Moss, PhD
Chinese Medicine Update
Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine
by Bob Flaws, Dipl. Ac & CH, FNAAOM,
FRCHM
Healing with Homeopathy
The Use of Laboratory Tests in a Classical Homeopathic Practice
by Judyth Reichenberg and Robert Ullman, NDs
Phytotherapy Review & Commentary
Measuring Herbal Quality — The Role of Laboratory Analysis
by Kerry Bone, FNIMH, FNHAA
Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology
Review & Commentary
by Robert A. Anderson, MD
Highly Effective Treatments for Pain and Fatigue
Eliminating Food Allergies
by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
Medical Journalist Report of Innovative Biologics
Friends in the US Senate Need Our Support to Strengthen the Influence
of DSHEA Within the FDA
by Morton Walker, DPM, with Randall Walker
Medical Anthropology
Anthropometrics
by Tim Batchelder, BA
Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Akabane Testing
by Honora Lee Wolfe, Dipl. Ac., Lic. Ac., FNAAOM
Medicinal Properties in Whole Foods
Assessing Individual Susceptibility to Increased Herbicide Exposure
Caused by the Production of Genetically Engineered Crops
by Gina L. Nick, PhD, ND
Women's Health Update
Rhodiola rosea
by Tori Hudson, ND, Professor
Nutritional Influences on Illness
Laboratory Testing in Nutritional Medicine (Part 2)
by Melvyn R. Werbach, MD
Web Page Potpourri
by Marjorie Roswell
In the News
Metagenics Helps Lead the Charge Towards
Naturopathic Doctor Licensing
Some Problems Persist with Ginseng Supplements but Overall Quality
Improves According to Consumerlab.com
Editorials
Before you order that lab
test (Part 2)
by Alan R. Gaby, MD
In Memoriam
John Lee, MD
Donald Carrow, MD
Letters to the
Editor
MS Is Not 'Hopeless'
My Experience with Mercury Toxicity
Hiatal Hernia/Vagus Nerve Disorder: A Leading Cause of Allergies & Chronic
Illness
Foot in Mouth?
Correction/Clarification
Clinical Validity of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
Hair Mercury Testing: an Accepted and Viable Test
Blood vs. Saliva
BookCorners
Healing Without Medication
by Robert S. Rister
review by Beatrice Trum Hunter
Blood Chemistry and CBC Analysis, Clinical Laboratory Testing from
a Functional Perspective
by Dicken Weatherby, ND and Scott Ferguson, ND
review by John (Keoni) Teta, MS, ND and Jade Teta
The Rise and Fall of a Scientific Genius (video)
written & directed by Shawn Montgomery
review by Jule Klotter
Yoga and the Wisdom of Menopause
by Suza Francina
review by Irene Alleger
. . . the regular features, commentary and opinions we can count
on each month from our distinguished
columnists.
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Hershelman