Letter from the Publisher
by Jonathan Collin, MD

New Mexico Integrative Practitioners Dodge a Bullet
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.
by Richard Jaffe, Esq.

Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference
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.
by Ira L. Goodman, MD, FACS, ABIHM, FAARM

• A Push-Catch System That Enables Effective Detoxification
  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.
  by Christopher Shade, PhD, and Carrie Decker, ND

• The Vaginal Microbiota and Influence of Select Probiotic Lactobacilli Strains
  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.
  by Anthony Thomas, PhD

• Female Infertility – Endocrine Disruptors Stealing Our Future
  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.
  by Bonnie Nedrow, ND

• Supporting Healthy Estrogen Metabolism During Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
  A balanced gut microbiota and specific supplements improve the effectiveness and safety of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
  by Chris D. Meletis, ND, and Kimberly Wilkes

• PCOS Variants in the Management of Infertility: Low-Androgen, Lean-Type and Post-Contraceptive Amenorrhea
  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.
  by Corina Dunlap, ND, MS

• Cortisol Deficiency: Frequent, Life-Impairing, and How to Give Patients Their Lives Back by Correcting It, Part 2
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  Part 2 of this detailed article on cortisol deficiency focuses on integrative treatment and safety concerns.
  by Thierry Hertoghe, MD

A Dietitian’s Experience Working in a Psychiatric Children’s Hospital
A registered dietitian gives an insider’s view on the ignored link between poor nutrition, nutrient-depleting pharmaceuticals, and mental illness.
by Kim Koepp Hovey, MS, RD, LD

Dangers in Household Products
Parabens and other chemicals found in common household products and cosmetics contribute to cancers and other illnesses.
by Alfred J. Plechner, DVM

Columns

Pathways to Healing
Breathe OUT for Well-Being
by Elaine Zablocki

Shorts
Jule Klotter

Literature Review & Commentary
by Alan R. Gaby, MD

Curmudgeon’s Corner
What Is Health Food?
by Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO

Monthly Miracles
Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels, EMF and Chronic Disease
by Michael Gerber, MD, HMD

Cool Beans
Introduction to Chronic Kidney Disease
by Robin Rose, MD, RN, FNP

Women’s Health Update
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things – Research Highlights from Recent Times
by Tori Hudson, ND

Editorials

FDA Approves Intravenous Vitamin C
by Alan Gaby, MD (Click here to read original article)

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 Reviews

Life After Diagnosis
by Steven Z. Pantilat, MD
review by Katherine Duff

Lab Girl
by Hope Jahren
review by Jacob Schor, ND