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Articles posted since 2013

2009 - 2012

Letter from the Publisher
by Jonathan Collin, MD

(December 2012)

Clinical Study of Efficacy of Nascent Iodine as Therapeutic and Chemoprophylaxis Agent in Tropical Malaria
by Jagadish G. Donki, MBBS, BaMS, DipIpt, ABAAM (USA), and Chakradhar M.V., MD
(December 2012)

Shorts
Jule Klotter

(December 2012)

Integrative Management of Respiratory Illnesses
by Jeremy Mikolai, ND, and Martin Milner, ND

(December 2012)

Environmental Medicine Update
Multiple Sclerosis: Environmental Factors and Treatments
Part 2

Marianne Marchese, ND

(December 2012)

War on Cancer
A Review of Thomas Seyfried's Cancer As a Metabolic Disease

by Ralph Moss, PhD

(December 2012)

Healing with Homeopathy
Ritalin-Free Kids: Homeopathy for ADHD

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, DHANP, LCSW, and Robert Ullman, ND

(December 2012)

6th Annual Probiotic Symposium Highlights:
Optimizing GI Health with Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Nutritive Factors

(December 2012)

A Timeline for EDTA Chelation Therapy as a Treatment for Vascular Disease
by Terry Chappell, John Trowbridge, and Michael Schachter

Environmental Medicine Update
Multiple Sclerosis: Environmental Factors and Treatments
Part 1

Marianne Marchese, ND

(November 2012)

Letter from the Publisher
by Jonathan Collin, MD

(November 2012)

Chronic Hepatitis C: The Hidden Epidemic
by Lyn Patrick, ND

(November 2012)

Shorts by Jule Klotter
(November 2012)

New Study Shows Further Benefits of Maitake SX-Fraction
(November 2012)

Antifibrotic Protocol for Hepatitis C
by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND

(November 2012)

Book Review
Safe Uses of Cortisol
by William Mck. Jefferies, MD
review by Owen Fonorow
(November 2012)

Fatigue, Immunity and Inflammation: Their Resolution Using Natural Medicine
by Michael Ash, BSc, DO, ND, DipION; Robert Settenari, MS; and Prof. Garth L. Nicolson, PhD

(November 2012)

Fibromyalgia: An Overview
by Valerie Cashman, PA-C

(October 2012)

Against the Grain: Mycotoxins in Our Food
by Amy Terlisner, NMD

(October 2012)

Anti-Aging Medicine
An Anti-Aging Medical Approach to Arthritis Management
Ronald Klatz, MD, DO, and Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, DO

(October 2012)

Monthly Miracles
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Reversing Autotoxic Hormone
Reactivity/Antihormone Therapeutics

Michael Gerber, MD, HMD

(October 2012)

Book Review
Honest Medicine
by Julia Schopick
review by Irene Alleger

(October 2012)

Ribose Increases Energy 61% in CFS/Fibromyalgia: A Multicenter Study
by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

(October 2012)

The New Era of the Virus:
A Personal Learning Curve of the Etiology of CFS/ME

by Wayne Anderson, ND

(October 2012)

Letter from Publisher
(August/September 2012)

Shorts by Jule Klotter
(August/September 2012)

The Face of Integrative Oncology
by Mary Budinger

(August/September 2012)

Patients with Metastatic Cancer Treated with Integrative Regulatory Therapies
by Leigh Erin Connealy, MD, and Francisco Contreras, MD
(August/September 2012)

Anti-Aging Medicine
An Anti-Aging Medical Approach to Cancer Prevention
Ronald Klatz, MD, DO, and Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, DO

(August/September 2012)

Literature Review & Commentary
Alan R. Gaby, MD

(August/September 2012)

Mark Rosenberg, MD: Integrative Cancer Research and Treatment
an interview with Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH

(August/September 2012)

The False Promises of Sunscreens: The Real Consequences of Their Use: Part 2
by Elizabeth Plourde, CLS, NCMP, PhD

(August/September 2012)

The False Promises of Sunscreens: The Real Consequences of Their Use:
Part 1

by Elizabeth Plourde, CLS, NCMP, PhD

(July 2012)

Extracts of Pao Pereira and Rauwolfia Vomitoria Show Promise to Enhance Prostate Health
by Morton Walker, DPM

(July 2012)

Letter from the Publisher
(July 2012)

ICIM Report on 55th Congress
John Parks Trowbridge, MD, FACAM

(July 2012)

Redefining Metabolic Syndrome in Men: The Important Role of Testosterone
by Sara G. Wood, ND
(July 2012)

Shorts
Jule Klotter

(July 2012)

Interview of Professor Marco Ruggiero on the Controversy of HIV Causation of AIDS
by Jacques Fernández de Santos

(July 2012)

The Anticancer Testosterone Metabolite 3β-Adiol
by Jonathan V. Wright, MD

(July 2012)

Pathways to Healing
Coping with Clunky Care Transitions
Elaine Zablocki

(July 2012)

Optimizing Metabolism
'Inconvenient Truths' about Food Safety Reveal 'Convenient Truths' for Integrative Therapies
by Ingrid Kohlstadt, MD, MPH
Online publication only

(June 2012)

Pathways to Healing
Chi Walking Offers Valuable Exercise Options
Elaine Zablocki

(June 2012)

Candida, Fungal-Type Dysbiosis, and Chronic Disease:
Exploring the Nature of the Yeast Connection
by Stephen Olmstead, MD; Dennis Meiss, PhD; and Janet Ralston, BS

(June 2012)

Autoimmune Disease: A Modern Epidemic? Molecular Mimicry, the Hygiene Hypothesis, Stealth Infections, and Other Examples of Disconnect Between Medical Research and the Practice of Clinical Medicine
by David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN

(June 2012)

Wayne C. Anderson, ND: Neurotoxic Disorders: Reactivity to Lyme, Coinfections, Molds, and Petrochemicals
interview by Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH

(June 2012)

Klinghardt Academy's Biological Medicine 2012: Conference Highlights
Ingrid Kohlstadt, MD, MPH

(June 2012)

Literature Review & Commentary
Alan R. Gaby, MD

(June 2012)

Shorts
Jule Klotter

(June 2012)

Dr. Mark Houston: A New Perspective on Cardiovascular Disease
by Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH

(May 2012)

Dr. Mimi Guarneri: Mind-Body Medicine in Cardiology
by Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH

(May 2012)

Letter from the Publisher
(May 2012)

David Jones, MD, and Mark Hyman, MD: Functional and Systems Medicine
by Laurie Hofmann, Sheila Quinn, and Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH

(May 2012)

Pathways to Healing
Living Between Illness and Health
Elaine Zablocki

(May 2012)

Bioregulatory Ophthalmology: A Paradigm Shift in Eye Health Care
by Tatyana Bosh, MD

(May 2012)

Guest Editorial
Response to Wall Street Journal Editorial Concerning
5-Year Cancer Survival Rates

Anthony Apostolides, PhD

(May 2012)

Saving a Million Hearts
by L. Terry Chappell

(May 2012)

Low Dose Allergen Immunotherapy (LDA):
The Allergy Treatment of the Future – Here Now

by W.A. Shrader, Jr., MD, FAAEM

(April 2012)

Sublingual Immunotherapy and Asthma
by Diego Saporta, MD

(April 2012)

Optimizing Metabolism
Asthma: A Summons for Preventive Medicine
Ingrid Kohlstadt, MD, MPH

(April 2012)

Letter from the Publisher
(April 2012)

Guest Editorial
How the FDA Drove Me Out of Business
by Conrad LeBeau
(April 2012)

How Burdensome is Electrosmog?
by Dr. Reimar Banis

(April 2012)

Anti-Aging Medicine
Environmental Links to Disease: An Anti-Aging Medical Perspective for Risk Reduction
Ronald Klatz, MD, DO, and Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, DO

(April 2012)

Women's Health Update
Osteoporosis: Therapeutic Interventions
by Tori Hudson, ND

(February/March 2012)

Letter from the Publisher
(February/March 2012)

Shorts
reviewed by Jule Klotter

(February/March 2012)

Monthly Miracles
Nevada Homeopathic Integrative Medical Association Conference: The Brain Trust – Part 1
by Michael Gerber, MD, HMD

(February/March 2012)

Healing After Breast Cancer Treatment
by Barbara MacDonald, ND, LAc, MSOM
(February/March 2012)

Metabolic Syndrome and the Menopausal Woman
by Mona Morstein

(February/March 2012)

Guest Editorial
Scope of Practice for Naturopathic Doctors Eroding in Alaska
by Dr. Emily Kane
(January 2012)

Low Level Prenatal Exposure to Organophosphate Pesticides Significantly Lowers IQ in Children
by Elizabeth Redmond, PhD; Christie Egeston, MS; and J. Alexander Bralley, PhD
(January 2012)

Saliva Laboratory Testing
by John J White, MD, CM

(January 2012)

Anti-Aging Medicine
Live Longer and Live Better: Advancements in Anti-Aging Diagnostics

Ronald Klatz, MD, DO, and Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, DO

(January 2012)

Measuring Blood Viscosity to Improve Patient Outcomes
by Pushpa Larsen, ND, and Ralph Holsworth, DO

(January 2012)

Novel Biomarkers, Inflammation, and Progression to Diabetes
by Teresa P. McBride, ND
and Patrick Hanaway, MD

(January 2012)

How to Accurately Identify Georadiation Stress Burdens and Reliably Eliminate Them
by Dr. Reimar Banis

(January 2012)

2011

Letter from the Publisher
by Jonathan Collin, MD
(December 2011)

Improvements in C-Reactive Protein, Lipid Profile, and Insulin Resistance from High Volume Liposuction: The Bariatric Surgery of the Future
by Sharon McQuillan, MD

(December 2011)

Monthly Miracles
Chronic Fatigue-Fibromyalgia: The Adrenal–Thyroid Connection
Michael Gerber, MD, HMD

(December 2011)

Open Letter to Integrative Medicine Friends and Colleagues: Prediction of Adverse Effects when Combining Intravenous Vitamin C with Intravenous Glutathione on the Same Day in Cancer Patients
by Jeanne A. Drisko, MD; Garrett G. Sullivan, MD; Qi Chen, PhD*
(December 2011)

Klaire Labs' Fifth Annual Probiotic Symposium Highlights Putting Probiotics into Practice
(December 2011)

Anti-Aging Medicine
An Anti-Aging Approach to Fibromyalgia
Ronald Klatz, MD, DO, and Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, DO

(December 2011)

Effective Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: A Comprehensive Medicine Approach
by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

(December 2011)

Integrative Oncology for Clinicians and Cancer Patients: Part 4
by Michael B. Schachter, MD, CNS

(December 2011)

Anti-Aging Medicine
To Live Long and Well, Embrace the Anti-Aging Lifestyle
Ronald Klatz, MD, DO, and Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, DO

(November 2011)

Integrative Oncology for Clinicians and Cancer Patients: Part 3
by Michael B. Schachter, MD, CNS

(November 2011)

Monthly Miracles
Live Another Day: Emergency Acupuncture Resuscitation
Michael Gerber, MD, HMD

(November 2011)

Integrative Medicine Perspective by Dr. Julie
Is There Such a Thing as the Fountain of Youth?
Julie Chen, MD

(November 2011)

Environmental Medicine Update
What Affects Men's Hormones?
Marianne Marchese, ND

(November 2011)

The Effective Treatment of Cellulite
by Sharon McQuillan, MD

(November 2011)

Letter
Inappropriate Employment by FDA of Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., as Director of Dietary Supplement Programs;
Request that Dr. Fabricant Be Transferred from Any Role in Dietary Supplement Regulation (279KB .pdf)
Online Publication Only

(November 2011)

Pathways to Healing
IOM Calls for Transformation in Prevention and Treatment of Pain
Elaine Zablocki
(October 2011)

Integrative Oncology for Clinicians and Cancer Patients: Part 2
by Michael B. Schachter, MD, CNS

(October 2011)

Monthly Miracles
Depression
Michael Gerber, MD, HMD
(October 2011)


Vegetarianism – Part 3: The Economic and Taste Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet
by Gary Null, PhD, and Martin Feldman, MD

(October 2011)

Malorexia: Anorexia Nervosa Redefined
by James Greenblatt, MD

(October 2011)

The US Cancer Program and Specific Types of Cancer, 1975–2007: A Failure – Part 2
by Anthony D. Apostolides, PhD, and Ipatia K. Apostolides, BA

(October 2011)

Women's Health Update
Chronic Insomnia and Adrenal Dysregulation
by Tori Hudson, ND

(October 2011)

Shorts
reviewed by Jule Klotter
(October 2011)

Letter from the Publisher
FDA Guidance Threatens Supplement Industry
by Jonathan Collin, MD

(October 2011)

The New Front Line in Our Fight to Protect Supplements
by Alliance for Natural Health USA
(October 2011)

Sir Isaac Newton – You Lost the War On Cancer:
News from the 9th Annual International IPT/IPTLD Conference

by Mary Budinger

(August / September 2011)

Breast Cancer: Prevention, Detection Targeting Molecular Markers
by Dr. Serge Jurasunas

(August / September 2011)

The US Cancer Program and Specific Types of Cancer, 1975–2007: A Failure – Part 1
by Anthony D. Apostolides, PhD, and Ipatia K. Apostolides, BA

(August / September 2011)

Integrative Oncology for Clinicians and Cancer Patients: Part 1
by Michael B. Schachter, MD, CNS

(August / September 2011)

Monthly Miracles
Burns: Reversing the Ischemic Damage and Angiogenesis

Michael Gerber, MD, HMD
(August / September 2011)

Pathways to Healing
Cardio Crusaders Offer New Tools for Cardiac Health

Elaine Zablocki

(August / September 2011)

Obituary
Prof. Robert W. Bradford, D.Sc., N.M.D.
(August / September 2011)

War on Cancer
CAM and the American Society of Clinical Oncology

Ralph Moss, PhD

(August / September 2011)

Radioactive Pollution
by Perry A. Chapdelaine Sr.
Online publication only
(July 2011)

Exercise is Medicine
Metabolic Conditioning
Jade Teta, ND, CSCS, and Keoni Teta, ND, LAc, CSCS

(July 2011)

Pathways to Healing
iMosaic Conference Offers Broad Exploration of Integrative Medicine
Elaine Zablocki

(July 2011)

Practical Use of Probiotics and Prebiotics
by Stephen Olmstead, MD; Dennis Meiss, PhD; and Janet Ralston, BS

(July 2011)

Vegetarianism – Part 1: A Philosophical and Historical Perspective
by Gary Null, PhD, and Martin Feldman, MD

(July 2011)

Gulf War Syndrome: A Deadly Legacy
by Gary Null and Mitzi Flade

(July 2011)

Literature Review & Commentary
by Alan R. Gaby, MD
(July 2011)

Monthly Miracles
Gallbladder Rescue
Michael Gerber, MD, HMD

(July 2011)

Information Sources Survey, US Integrative Medicine/CAM Practitioners
Compiled by William Cassady
Online publication only
(July 2011)

Taxing the Sick: the Colchicine Story
Alan R. Gaby, MD
(June 2011)

Letter from the Publisher:
OHM Meeting on Metabolic Syndrome

by Jonathan Collin, MD
(June 2011)

War on Cancer
How Goes the War?
Ralph Moss, PhD
(June 2011)

The Ultimate Food Fight: Food vs. Supplements
by Pamela A. Shuler, DNSc, FNP-BC
(June 2011)

Making Clinical Sense of the Inflammation/Chronic Disease Story
by Jeffrey S. Bland, PhD, FACN, FACB

(June 2011)

Prolozone Arrives in India
by Robert Rowen, MD
(June 2011)

Shorts
briefed by Jule Klotter

(June 2011)

The International Salt Secret That Could Save Your Heart – and Your Life
by Jonathan V. Wright, MD

Online publication only
(June 2011)

MWI President Forms Sendai Relief Fund
Online only

What Food Choices Are a Matter of Life and Death?
by Bill Misner, PhD

Online publication only

(May 2011)

Cell Phone Towers: The 3 a.m. Alarm Clock
by Conrad LeBeau
Online publication only

(May 2011)

Exercise is Medicine
L-Arginine Potentiates Fat Loss
by Jade Teta, ND, CSCS, and Keoni Teta, ND, CSCS
Online publication only

(May 2011)

Re: Stasis vs. Free Flow of Information
Alan R. Gaby, MD
(October 2010)

A Naturopathic Doctor's Treatment of Lyme Disease
(April 2011)

Anti-Aging Medicine
Women Take Heart: An Anti-Aging Approach to Heart Disease
by Ronald Klatz, MD, DO, and Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, DO

(April 2011)

Townsend's New York Observer
Hypothyroidism (Low Thyroid): Effects on Women's Health
Marcus A. Cohen
(April 2011)

Shorts by Jule Klotter
(April 2011)

War on Cancer
A Visit to the Tijuana Clinics

Ralph Moss, PhD
(April 2011)

A Case In Which a Combination of Natural Compounds Was Effective in Metastatic Breast Cancer
by Serge Jurasunas, ND, MD (Hom)

(April 2011)

Pathways to Healing
Research Studies Show Value of Ayurvedic Methods
Elaine Zablocki
(April 2011)

Editorial on FDA IV ban
Big brother usurps grandfather
by Alan R. Gaby, M.D.

(February/March 2011)

Understanding the Serum Vitamin B12 Level and Its Implications for Treating Neuropsychiatric Conditions: An Orthomolecular Perspective
by Jonathan E. Prousky, ND, MSc

(February/March 2011)

A Case of Incipient Autism
by Artemis Celt, ND

(February/March 2011)

Proton Pump Inhibitors – A Risky Experiment?
by Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND

(February/March 2011)

The Merck Manual Welcomes Alternative Medicine
by Stephanie Pina, ND, LAc, MSOM

(February/March 2011)

Caring for Chronic Hurt: Childhood Abuse and Holistic Treatment Perspectives
by Laura DeVincentis, ND, LAc, and E. Feigenbaum, PhD

(February/March 2011)

Using the Feminine to Heal the Aggressive Masculine: Designing Acupuncture Protocols through Naturopathic Philosophy for the Treatment of Excess Yang Conditions
by Jennifer Coomes, BA, LMT, RYT

(February/March 2011)

Fluoridation: Medicating our Water (Part 3)
by Gary Null, PhD

(January 2011)

Shorts (Full version online only)
Jule Klotter
(January 2011)

Symposium Highlights Immune Function: Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Enzymes
(January 2011)

Pathways to Healing
Integrative Consortium Hosts Historic Conference
Elaine Zablocki
(January 2011)

Do Calcium Supplements Cause Cardiovascular Disease?
Alan R. Gaby, MD
(January 2011)

Biometabolic Analysis
by John A. Allocca, DSc, PhD
Online publication only
(January 2011)

Diagnostic Dilemmas in Lyme Disease
by Stephen Dalton, DO

(January 2011)

Letter from the Publisher
by Jonathan Collin, MD

(January 2011)

Therapeutic Nutrition
Telomeres and Telomerase As Natural Therapeutic Targets
by Stephen Holt, MD
Distinguished Professor of Medicine (Emeritus); Scientific Advisor, Natural Clinician LLC

Online publication only
(January 2011)

DNA Microbiota Analysis in a 29-Year-Old Female with Pancolitis
by Kara N. Fitzgerald, ND; Cass Nelson-Dooley, MS; and Kathleen Janel, ND

(January 2011)

2010

Letter to the Editor
Frequency Medicine: PTSD Stressors and Balancing
Online publication only

(December 2010)

'Why Blue-Green Algae Makes Me Tired': Perspective, 15 Years Later
by Christian Drapeau

(December 2010)

Fluoridation: Medicating our Water – Part 2
by Gary Null, PhD

(December 2010)

Letter from the Publisher
Jonathan Collin, MD

(December 2010)

Literature Review & Commentary
Alan R. Gaby, MD
(December 2010)

Treating Prostate Cancer at the Amitabha Medical Clinic:
Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Modern Science

by Elaine Weil, NP, NC; Cheri Quincy, DO; and Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH

(December 2010)

Lipitor-Associated Memory Loss: Analysis of 662 Cases of Cognitive Damage
by Duane Graveline, MD MPH, and Jay S. Cohen, MD
Online publication only
(December 2010)

News flash! Vitamin D Council: Today the FNB has failed millions

What Type of Sugar Addict are You?
by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

Online publication only

(November 2010)

Fluoridation: Medicating our Water – Part 1
by Gary Null, PhD
(November 2010)

Letter from the Publisher, Nov. 2010
Intravenous Vitamin C in the Intensive Care Setting
Jonathan Collin, MD
(November 2010)

Healing with Homeopathy
A Woman with Chronic Diarrhea
by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, LCSW, DHANP, and Robert Ullman, ND, DHANP
Online publication only

(November 2010)

From the Archives: January 2003
Two Cases of Asthma

by Artemis Celt, ND (formerly Linda Showler, ND)
(January 2003)

From the Archives: January 1998
IgG Food Allergy Testing by ELISA/EIA
What Do They Really Tell Us?

by Sheryl B. Miller, MT (ASCP), PhD
Clinical Laboratory Director
Bastyr University Natural Health Clinic

The United States Program on Cancer, 1975–2006: A Failure Part 2
by Anthony D. Apostolides, PhD, and Ipatia K. Apostolides, BA
(October 2010)

History of the Cancer Control Society
by Frank Cousineau

(August/September 2010)

The Management of Estrogens, Estrogen Receptors, Estrogen Metabolism, and Cellular Immunity in the Treatment of Cancers
by Walter H. Wainright

(August/September 2010)

Letter from the Publisher
Jonathan Collin, MD
(August/September 2010)

Shorts
Jule Klotter
(August/September 2010)

Pathways to Healing
At End of Life, Hospice Care Supports Patients and Families
Elaine Zablocki
(August/September 2010)

Klaire Labs' Fourth Annual Symposium to Focus on Role of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Enzymes in Immune Function
(August/September 2010)

Nutritional Balancing and Hair Mineral Analysis
by Lawrence Wilson, MD
review by Jule Klotter
Online publication only
(August/September 2010)

The Cancer Profile and its Clinical Applications
by Dr. Emil K. Schandl

(August/September 2010)

The United States Program on Cancer, 1975–2006:
A Failure – Part 1

by Anthony D. Apostolides, PhD, and Ipatia K. Apostolides, BA

(August/September 2010)

Exercise is Medicine
Yoga's Influence on Cortisol and the Cancer Patient
Jade Teta, ND, CSCS, and Keoni Teta, ND, LAc, CSCS
Online publication only

(August/September 2010)

Literature Review & Commentary
Alan R. Gaby, MD
(July 2010)

Saving Our Children: Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Tick-Borne Diseases
by Scott Forsgren

(July 2010)

Pathways to Healing
Health-Care Reform Expands Our Choices

Elaine Zablocki
(July 2010)

Lyme Disease: An American Problem or Worldwide Plague?
by Bryan Rosner

(July 2010)

Shorts
Jule Klotter

(July 2010)

In Vitro Effectiveness of Samento and Banderol Herbal Extracts on the Different Morphological Forms of Borrelia Burgdorferi
by Akshita Datar, Navroop Kaur, Seema Patel, David F. Luecke, and Eva Sapi, PhD
(July 2010)

Swine Flu School Epidemics: Air Toxicology
by Jim West
Influenza is nearly always considered viral, and yet its symptoms are indistinguishable from those of environmental poisoning. An outbreak at a New York City school exposed to high levels of vehicular fumes helps illustrate this argument for mandatory air pollution review during flu diagnoses.
(June 2010)

Remodeling of the Connective Tissue
by Albert Garoli, MD Ay, TCM
Online publication only
(June 2010)

Guest Editorial
Strong Opposition to the McCain-Sponsored Dietary Supplement Safety Act
Nicholas J. Gonzalez, MD
Online publication only

(June 2010)

From the Archives: May 2006
Acupuncture & Moxibustion

The Acupuncture Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
by Honora Lee Wolfe, Dipl Ac, Lic Ac, FNAAOM
Posted online May 2010
(May 2006)

From the Archives: May 2006
Phytotherapy Review & Commentary
Phytotherapy for the Management of Asthma: Part 2
by Kerry Bone, FNIMH, FNHAA
Posted online May 2010
(May 2006)

From the Archives: May 2006
Shorts

reviewed by Jule Klotter
Added online May 2010
(May 2006)

Guest Editorial
Why Lyme Treatments Fail (Part 1)
by James Schaller, MD
Added online May 2010

(July 2009)

Metabolic Cardiology: The 'Awesome Foursome' – Protecting Healthy Hearts, Restoring Ailing Hearts
by Stephen T. Sinatra, MD, FAAC, FACN
(May 2010)

Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever?
by Martin Zucker
(May 2010)

Shorts
Jule Klotter
(May 2010)

Letter to the Publisher
(May 2010)

Pathways to Healing
Caring for Our Parents
Elaine Zablocki
(May 2010)

A Patient Asks About Chelation Therapy
by Terry Chappell, MD
(May 2010)

Cardiovascular Chelation
by John Parks Trowbridge, MD
(May 2010)

Osteoarthritis: Selected Research, New Ideas, Promising Approaches
by Tori Hudson, ND

Online publication only
(February/March 2010)

The Vitamin D Newsletter
Vitamin D Studies of Interest
by John Cannell, MD
Online publication only
(April 2010)

Shorts
Jule Klotter
(April 2010)

New iPhone Application Sorts Health Apps
(April 2010)

Literature Review & Commentary
Alan R. Gaby, MD
(April 2010)

War on Cancer
Ralph Moss, PhD
(April 2010)

Pathways to Healing
Mind-Body Methods 'Unstick' Depression, Heal Trauma
Elaine Zablocki
(April 2010)

Letter from the Publisher
(April 2010)

Book review
A Return to Healing:
Radical Health Care Reform and the Future of Medicine

review by Miriam Knight

Online publication only
(April 2010)

From the Archives: October 2007
Preventing Menopause
by Beth Rosenshein

(April 2010)

From the Archives: April 2006
Women's Health Update

Bio-Identical Hormones
by Tori Hudson, ND
(April 2010)

Asafetida vs. Amantidine vs. Tamiflu vs. 'Scamiflu' vs. H1N1 Full version of abridged print letter
(April 2010)

Your Victory on the McCain Bill
Online publication only
(February/March 2010)

Vitamin C in the News
by Owen Fonorow
Online publication only
(February/March 2010)

ACTION ALERT: Senator McCain Files New Bill That Attacks Your Access to Supplements and Repeals Key Sections of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
Reprinted from an e-mail from ACAM Advocacy
Online publication only
(February/March 2010)

Letter
Possible implications of HR3200
Online publication only
(February/March 2010)

Does Everything Cause Cancer, Even Vitamins?
Folate, B-12 and Cigarettes: Guess Who the Real Culprit Is
Online publication only
(February/March 2010)

From the Archives: December 2006
Phytotherapy Review & Commentary
Black Cohosh and Liver Injury
by Kerry Bone, FNIMH, FNHAA
(February/March 2010)

From the Archives: May 2007
Naturopathic Approaches to Diabetic Kidney Disease
by Alex Tan, ND, and Jacob Leone, ND
(February/March 2010)

From the Archives: December 2007
Naturopathic Perspectives
The Liver Cleanse and Gallbladder Flush: Separating Fact from Fiction
Jason Barker, ND
(February/March 2010)

From the Archives: December 2007
Alpha Lipoic Acid and Liver Disease

by Burton M. Berkson, MD, MS, PhD
(February/March 2010)

From the Archives: May 2007
Naturopathic Approaches to Diabetic Kidney Disease
by Alex Tan, ND, and Jacob Leone, ND
(
February/March 2010)

How Can We Cure NO/ONOO− Cycle Diseases?
Approaches to Curing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Gulf War Syndrome, and Possibly Many Others

by Martin L. Pall, PhD
(February/March 2010)

Symposium Highlights GI Detoxification
(February/March 2010)

The Infection Deception: Unanswered Questions about the Swine Flu Controversy – Part 1
by Len Saputo, MD, and Byron Belitsos
(February/March 2010)

Health Risks & Environmental Issues
CSA, Atrazine, and DDT Update
Rose Marie Williams, MA
(February/March 2010)

Nutrition and Lyme Disease
by Nicola McFadzean, ND
(February/March 2010)

Healing with Homeopathy
Homeopathic Potency Selection Simplified
Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, and Robert Ullman, ND
(February/March 2010)

Pathways to Healing
Guided Imagery Aids US Troops
Elaine Zablocki
(February/March 2010)

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT): Common Issues and Solutions
(January 2010)

Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity
by Steen Hviid, MS
(January 2010)

Environmental Medicine Update
Environmental Causes of Cancer
by Marianne Marchese, ND

(January 2010)

Women's Health Update
by Tori Hudson, ND
(January 2010)

Shorts
by Jule Klotter
(January 2010)

Book review: Lessons from the Miracle Doctors
by Jon Barron
(January 2010)

2009

Stem Cell Support: The Nutraceutical Induction of Adult Stem Cell Recruitment (IASCR)
(December 2009)

Guest Editorial
Medical Socialism: A Thousand Little Battles

by Doug Thorburn
(December 2009)

Chinese Medicine and Depression: A Two-Wing Comparison Study
abstracted and translated by Bob Flaws, LAc, FNAAOM (USA), FRCHM (UK)
Online publication only
(December 2009)

Townsend's New York Observer
Green Tea Compound Being Developed as Potential HIV-1 Therapy
by Marcus A. Cohen
Online publication only

(December 2009)

Treating and Beating Anxiety and Depression with Orthomolecular Therapy
by Rodger H. Murphree, DC
Online publication only

(December 2009)

Guest Editorial
Vaccines' Dark Inferno: What Is Not on Insert Labels?

by Richard Gale and Dr. Gary Null

(December 2009)

The Homeopathic Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)>
by Dana Ullman, MPH
(December 2009)

Letter from the Publisher
(December 2009)

National College of Natural Medicine Honors Distinguished Past Administrators
(December 2009)

War on Cancer
Simoncini's Bicarbonate Treatment for Cancer
Ralph Moss, PhD
(December 2009

Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD
(1917–2009)
interview by Andrew W. Saul
Online publication only

(November 2009)

Chinese Medicine
Treating Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) Via the Liver

Online publication only

(November 2009)

Dispatches from the Front Lines of Autism and Lyme Disease
(October 2009)

Healing with Homeopathy:
The Fascinating World of Insect Remedies

(October 2009)

Letter from the Publisher
(October 2009)

Book review: Feeding the Whole Family
(October 2009)

Book review: Orthomolecular Medicine for Everyone
(October 2009)

Book review: Engaging Autism: Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate, and Think
Online publication only
(October 2009)

Pathways to Healing:
Emotions Are a Key Link between Brain and Body

(October 2009)

Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology Review  and  Commentary
Gastroenterology, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Food Sensitivities
by  Robert A. Anderson, MD,  FAAFP,  FACPM,  ABIHM
Online publication only
(October 2009)

Exercise is Medicine
Exercise and Gastrointestinal Function
by Jade Teta, ND, CSCS, and Keoni Teta, ND, LAc, CSCS

Online publication only

(October 2009)

Food for Thought: Digesting Life
by Vaishāli
Online publication only
(October 2009)

One Man Alone: My Investigation of Dr. William Donald Kelley
by Nick Gonzalez, MD
Full version - online publication only
(August / September 2009)

In Memoriam: Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD
(August / September 2009)

Pain Free 1-2-3!
Eliminating Cancer Pain
by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
(August / September 2009)

Letter from Publisher
(August / September 2009)

Pathways to Healing
Historic Meeting Brings Supporters of Integrated Care Together
by Elaine Zablocki
(
August / September 2009)

War on Cancer
New York Times Criticizes War on Cancer
by Ralph Moss, PhD

(August / September 2009)

Book review: Chakra Foods for Optimum Health
by Deanna M. Minich, PhD, CN
review by Irene Alleger
(August / September 2009)

New Advance in Pancreatic Cancer
by Prof. Serge Jurasunas
(August / September 2009)

Douglas Laboratories Presents New Wobenzym Professional Strength
(August / September 2009)

From IDSA to ILADS: A Journey Toward Reconciliation
by Scott Forsgren
At first Sam Shor, MD, FACP, a chronic fatigue syndrome expert, accepted the conventional view on Lyme unquestioningly. But, as he noticed the overlap in his observations on CFS and Lyme, he began to investigate a possible connection. His insights led to a whole new approach to treatment.

(July 2009)

Pathways to Healing
Health-Care Reform: A Rare Opportunity
by Elaine Zablocki
(July 2009)

Anti-Aging Medicine
Community-Associated MRSA

by Ronald Klatz, MD, DO, and Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, DO
(July 2009)

Literature Review & Commentary
by Alan R. Gaby, MD
(July 2009)

Women's Health Update
St. John's Wort and Oral Contraceptives

by Tori Hudson, ND
(July 2009)

Book review:Unraveling AIDS
by Mae-Wan Ho, PhD; Sam Burcher; Rhea Gala; and Veljko Veljkovic, PhD
review by Katherine Duff
(July 2009)

Lipid Replacement and Antioxidant Supplements to Prevent Membrane Oxidation and Restore Mitochondrial Function in Metabolic Syndrome and Fatiguing Illnesses
by Prof. Garth L. Nicolson
From the Archives: May 2007

Nutritional Influences on Illness
Hyperkinesis – Part 1

Vitamin B6 and Serotonin Deficiency
by Melvyn R. Werbach, MD
Online publication only
(July 2009)

Toward an Integrated History of the Integrative Practice Movement
by John Weeks
Online publication only

(July 2009)

Law on Raw Milk Should Be Overturned
by Sally Fallon, president, Weston A. Price Foundation
Online publication only
(July 2009)

Book review: The Homeopathic Revolution: Why Famous People and Cultural Heroes Choose Homeopathy
Online publication only
(July 2009)

In Memoriam:
Thomas Dorman, MD
(June 2009)

The Doctor Who Lived: Holistic Psychiatrist Defeats Maryland Board
(June 2009)

Pathway to Healing: Samueli Institute Proposes New National Wellness Initiative
(June 2009)

Clearing up the Cholesterol Confusion
by Steven Sinatra

(June 2009)

Clinical Efficacy of Systemic Enzyme Support
by Joseph Collins
(June 2009)

Letter to the Editor: Defending Sale of Supplements by Holistic Physicians
(June 2009)







 

Chinese Medicine
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
abstracted and translated by Bob Flaws, LAc, FNAAOM (USA), FRCHM (UK)
Online publication only
(June 2009)

Instantly Reduce High Blood Pressure Using Soft Tissue Reflexes
by Stephen Kaufman, DC
Online publication only
(June 2009)

Oxygen Homeostasis
Oxygen Governs the Inflammatory Response and Adjudicates Man-Microbe Conflicts
by Majid Ali, MD

Online publication only
(June 2009)

Inflammation and Heart Disease: A Holistic Perspective
by William Ferril, MD
Online publication only
(June 2009)

Naturopathic Perspectives
Considerations in the Prevention of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
by Jason Barker, ND, and Chris Meletis, ND
Online publication only
(June 2009)

Book Review
The Principles and Practice of Integrative Medicine, Volume 3: Dysoxygenosis and Oxystatic Therapies by Majid Ali, MD
review by Katherine Duff
Online publication only
(June 2009)

Oxygen Homeostasis
The Dysox Model of Diabetes and De-Diabetization Potential
by Majid Ali, MD
From the Archives: May 2007
(May 2007)

Phytotherapy Review & Commentary
Coleus: A New Development in the Fight Against Metabolic Syndrome X
by Kerry Bone, FNIMH, FNHAA
From the Archives: May 2007
(May 2007)

Chelation Corner
Chelating Iron in Conditions of Iron Overload (Hemochromatosis)
by E. Blaurock-Busch, PhD
Online publication only
(May 2009)

Chinese Medicine
Postcholecystectomy Syndrome (PCS) and Chinese Medicine
abstracted and translated by Bob Flaws, LAc, FNAAOM (USA), FRCHM (UK)
Online publication only
(May 2009)

Quantum Medicine Update
Diabetes and the Afferent Vagus
by Paul Yanick Jr., PhD
Online publication only
(May 2009)

War on Cancer
Conventional German Oncologists Endorse Hyperthermia
Ralph Moss, PhD
(May 2009)

New York Observer
Ordeal of Christine Maggiore Ends with Her Untimely Death
Marcus A. Cohen
(May 2009)

John Weeks' Integrator Blog
An Ayurvedic Experience of Sustainable Integration
John Weeks
(May 2009)

Argument for a Vegetarian Diet Part One
by Gary Null and Martin Feldman
(May 2009)

Optimizing Metabolism
Ingrid Kohlstadt, MD, MPH
(May 2009)

Healing with Homeopathy
Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, and Robert Ullman, ND
(May 2009)

The Lung Health Secret Every Woman Needs to Know
Protect Yourself from Emphysema and COPD – and Even Reverse Damage that's Already Been Done
by Jonathan V. Wright, MD
Online publication only
(April 2009)

Shorts
Jule Klotter
(April 2009)

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
by Lokesh Upadhyay, M. Mishra, R. Tripathi, and K. Tripathi
Online publication only
(April 2009)

Obituary: Frank G. Spaulding, ND
(April 2009)

Literature Review & Commentary
Alan R. Gaby, MD
(April 2009)

Oxygen Homeostasis:
A National Health Corps?
Majid Ali, MD
(April 2009)

Letter to the Editor: A Successful Alternative Treatment for Colorectal Cancer
(April 2009)

Endometriosis
by Marianne Marchese, ND
(April 2009)

Chinese Medicine: A Suggested Pattern Discrimination for POF
Bob Flaws, LAc, FNAAOM (USA), FRCHM (UK)
(April 2009)

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