Letter from the Publisher
Survey: New Jersey Access to Dietary Supplements
by Monica Miller
The Gastro-Test: A Simple In-Office Test
for the Determination of Gastric pH & Gastroesophageal Reflux
Disease
by Jonathan E. Prousky, ND, FRSH
Gastrointestinal problems are endemic in the US. An easy-to-use office
test can evaluate patients quickly and efficiently.
SSRIs: Are They as Safe as Promised? Part 2
by Gary Null, PhD and Martin Feldman, MD
The number of serious side effects of
these anti-depressants include neurological damage — even psychosis
and suicide. There are withdrawal symptoms too, yet studies have
shown that SSRIs did not differ significantly
from placebo in studies of depression.
Vitamin D: Its Role in Autoimmune Disease & Hypertension
by Jonathan V. Wright, MD
Some of the conditions that Vitamin D helps to prevent include osteoporosis,
prostate and breast cancer, all of which have increased dramatically,
due to vitamin D insufficiency. Blocking all UV rays with sunscreens
turns out to be a bad idea.
The Inflammatory Process and Asthma
by Jason Barker, ND and Chris Meletis, ND
A new theory is postulated suggesting that asthmatic inflammation
is a result of Th2-induced mechanisms resulting from an imbalance
between Th1 and Th2 cells.
Airborne Particle Disease & A Novel Intra-Nasal
Particle-Trapping Technology
by Bill Sardi
Polluted air kills 60,000 Americans each year, according to the Harvard
University School of Public Health. A new approach may be more effective
than room air purification, using a device placed within the nasal
passages.
Human BioAcoustics & Sound Health, Inc.
by Jule Klotter
An innovative program has been developed using voice spectral analysis
as a diagnostic tool. Listening to an individualized set of sound
frequencies has also proven to promote healing.
The Genomeceutical Effects of Probiotics & Their
Potential Role in Quenching Autoimmune Disease and Disorders of
Inflammation
by Mark A. Brudnak, PhD, ND & Llori
M. Valenzuela, MS, RD
Probotics actively inhibit the pro-inflammatory response by inhibiting
the secretion of IL-8, making them effective in the management of
intestinal disease, as well as modulating host immune responses.
Establishing Physiological Harmony from the Regenerative Chaos of
Infratonic Therapy
by Morton Walker, DPM with Randall Walker
The infratonic energy of this Therapeutic Massager produces a low-level
frequency which is proving to reduce inflammation and promote healing
in a variety of injuries.
Columns
CHRF News
File
from CHRF News File #64
Shorts
briefed by Jule Klotter
Literature Review & Commentary
by Alan R. Gaby, MD
The War on Cancer
by Ralph W. Moss, PhD
Health Risks & Environmental Issues
EPA to Label Toxic Sludge as Organic Compost
by Rose Marie Williams, MA
Chinese Medicine Update
Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus & Chinese
Herbal Medicine
by Bob Flaws, Dipl. Ac & CH, FNAAOM, FRCHM
Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology Review & Commentary
by Robert A. Anderson, MD
Medicinal Properties in Whole Foods
Interview with Dr. David Minzel
by Gina L. Nick, PhD, ND
Townsend’s New York Observer
Lyme Disease: The ABCs
by Marcus A. Cohen
Healing
with Homeopathy
A Rare Homeopathic Medicine for Ulcerative Colitis
by Judyth Reichenberg and Robert Ullman, NDs
Web Page Potpourri
Blogs & Wikis
by Marjorie Roswell
Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Inflammatory Conditions Can be Treated
Effectively with Full Body and Auricular Acupuncture
by Honora Lee Wolfe, Dipl. Ac., Lic. Ac.,
FNAAOM
Pathways to Healing
Spiritual Care Supports Patients and Providers
by Elaine Zablocki
Phytotherapy Review & Commentary
Phytotherapy for Autoimmune Disease: A Focus on Multiple Sclerosis
by Kerry Bone, FNIMH, FNHAA
Quantum Medicine Update
Nutritional & Flexoelectric Breakthroughs
for the Relief of Prolonged Inflammation
by Paul Yanick, Jr., PhD and Monte Elgarten, MD
Highly Effective Treatments for Pain and
Fatigue
Using Natural Hormones to Treat Estrogen,
Progesterone and Testosterone Deficiency
by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
Medical Anthropology
Anthropology and Information Immunity
by Tim Batchelder, BA
Women’s Health Update
Research News
by Tori Hudson, ND, Professor
Nutritional Influences on Illness
The Effects of Vitamins and Minerals on
Inflammation
by Melvyn R. Werbach, MD
Editorials
Dietary Factors in Inflammation and Autoimmune
Disease
by Alan R. Gaby, MD
Carbohydrates and Your Health
by Irene Alleger, Editor
In the News
Adelle Davis: 100 Years Later
Drug Labeling Seminar Provides Industry Updates
Measure Would Exempt Alternative Medical Providers from Licensing
Requirements
ConsumerLab.com Survey Finds Most Consumers Highly Satisfied
with Supplements
Letters to the
Editor
Correction Notice
Shingles
Cannabis Sativa
Unreliability of Hair Analysis
Magnesium & Malic Acid in Fibromyalgia
Dr. Gaby's Reply
Protect Healthcare Freedom
Skin-care: Safer Creams
Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia
Aspartame-Induced Arrhythmias and Sudden Death
Clinical Effectiveness of Ginger Preparations
BookCorners
Immune Restoration Handbook
by Mark Konlee
review by Jule Klotter
Seeds of Deception
by Jeffrey M. Smith
review by Beatrice Trum Hunter
Doctor Yourself: Natural Healing that Works
by Andrew Saul, PhD
review by Irene Alleger
Honoring the Medicine: The Essential Guide to Native American Healing
by Ken "Bear Hawk" Cohen
review by Laurance Johnston, PhD, MBA
. . . the regular features, commentary and opinions we can count
on each month from our distinguished
columnists.