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Why the Natural Products Industry Needs the FDA
The natural products industry has done a poor job of regulating itself thus far, making it difficult for many doctors who are committed to natural medicine to know which products they can trust. An overhaul of the regulatory system is long overdue.
Vol. 9, No. 4. Winter, 2008
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Making Sense of Bioidentical Hormones
Use of bioidentical hormones - estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone derived from plants such as soy or yam - has grown rapidly over the last decade. According to a new FDA rule, claims that bioidentical hormones are safer or more effective than conventional HRT are false and misleading. The issue has become one of the hottest women's health controversies.
Vol. 9, No. 3. Fall, 2008
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Vitamin D: New Findings, New Questions
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked with everything from psoriasis and osteoporosis to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and autoimmune diseases. But the relationships may not be as simple as we'd like to believe. Neither is the relationship between sun exposure and vitamin D production in the skin.
Vol. 9, No. 2. Summer, 2008
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Hypothyroidism: Very Common But Easily Missed
Hypothyroidism is often missed because doctors rely exclusively on blood levels of thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). But for many patients, the problem is that the immune system creates antibodies to enzymes and receptors involved in converting and processing the hormones. Blood levels may be normal, but these antibodies prevent the hormones from doing their job.
Vol. 8, No. 4. Winter, 2007
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Sensitivity, Stress Reduction & Quelling Inflammation are Keys to Managing Acne
High-dose vitamin A, an inflammation-lowering diet, stress reduction and a healthy dose of kindness can go a long way toward reducing the physical and psychosocial impact of acne.
Vol. 8, No. 3. Fall, 2007
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The Naturopathic Approach for Psoriasis
Conventional drug therapies for this common and devastating skin disease squelch inflammatory processes thought to be responsible for the symptoms. The naturopathic approach involves identifying and reducing the antigens that trigger psoriatic flares, and reducing inflammation through dietary and botanical interventions.
Vol. 8, No. 2. Summer, 2007
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Does C-reactive Protein Have a Place in the CVD Risk Pantheon?
One of the hottest debates in cardiology for the past few years centers on the question of whether C-reactive protein is a meaningful risk indicator for heart disease. It clearly correlates with a tendency toward inflammation, but is it truly causative? Dr. Traub contends that even if there's no direct causal relationship, an elevated CRP is telling you that something's wrong---something that warrants attention.
Vol. 8, No. 1. Spring, 2007
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Seafood Safety Report Makes Big Splash
The issue of whether or not to eat fish has had a lot of people floundering in recent years. Many are concerned about mercury and other environmental toxins found in some fish. Two major reports, one from the Institute of Medicine, and another from researchers at Harvard insist that the health benefits of a fish-rich diet far outweigh the minimal risks. Enviro-groups contend that the reports are downplaying the pollution problem.
Vol. 7, No. 4. Winter, 2006
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Healing Words: Communicating Effectively with Your Patients
A physician's words and manner of communicating can be of great help or great harm to patients. Lee Lipsenthal, MD, looks at communication styles that help activate a patient's own innate healing abilities.
Vol. 7, No. 4. Winter, 2006
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Every Symptom Tells a Story: Guided Imagery in Clinical Practice
How someone envisions his or her health problems can give clues to deeper issues that keep them from optimal health. Martin Rossman, MD, an expert in guided imagery, explains how to use imagery to improve health outcomes.
Vol. 7, No. 4. Winter, 2006
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AMA Gears Up to Fight ND Licensure and Doctors of Nursing Practice
American Medical Association is formalizing a position statement that directly opposes state licensure for graduates of the nation's four-year naturopathic medical schools. The resolution, drafted by AMA delegates in Florida, where NDs have come close to winning a licensure bill, is one of several recent moves by the AMA aimed at curtailing the growth of the naturopathic and nursing professions.
Vol. 7, No. 3. Fall, 2006
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Surgically Significant Supplements
There are many misconceptions about the relative safety, risk, and efficacy of herbs and nutritional supplements for patients requiring surgery. Drs. Traub and Scheel set the record straight on Ginkgo, Vitamin E, Bromelain, Zinc and others.
Vol. 7, No. 2. Summer, 2006
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What Is the Connection Between Skin Care Products and Breast Cancer?
The average American woman applies 12 cosmetics and body care products every day. Unfortunately, most of these are loaded with parabens and phthalates, synthetic preservatives and texturizers that may be linked to breast cancer. Drs. Traub and Scheel review the science on this issue, and offer less toxic cosmetic options.
Vol. 7, No. 1. Spring, 2006
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Is Homocysteine Dead?
There are some major design flaws in the NORVIT trial, which suggested that there's little cardiovascular benefit to lowering homocysteine with folic acid therapy. Don't throw out your folic acid yet!
Vol. 6, No. 4. Winter, 2005
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L-Arginine Improves Vascular Function
L-arginine is an amino acid that the body converts into nitric acid, resulting in relaxation of blood vessel walls and improved blood flow. Supplementation with a new sustained release form of L-arginine can reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
Vol. 6, No. 3. Fall, 2005
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Naturopathic Principles for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
While conventional treatment of atopic dermatitis focuses on suppressing the overactive immune system, the naturopathic approach looks at the underlying triggers of immune system hyperactivity. In many cases, this includes food sensitivities.
Vol. 6, No. 2. Summer, 2005
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Combining Natural Medicines and Conventional Cancer Treatment: Hard Questions, Complex Answers
Can antioxidant vitamins and immune-system enhancing herbs be combined with conventional chemo- and radiation therapy for cancer? This is one of the most hotly debated topics in cancer care. There are no simple cut and dry answers, but if oncologists and natural medicine practitioners work together, they can usually tailor a comprehensive treatment plan that will benefit their patients.
Vol. 6, No. 1. Spring, 2005
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Alternatives to Flu Shots
The widespread lack of flu vaccines has many people looking for naturopathic ways to prevent and treat the flu. Elderberry, Ginseng, Echinacea, Vitamin C and many other botanical and nutritional products can help.
Vol. 5, No. 4. Winter, 2004
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The Naturopathic Medical Research Agenda
Much of the research in "complementary and alternative medicine," has been done by investigators with little experience practicing the therapies they study. Over the last few years, leaders in the naturopathic community have developed an agenda for naturopathic research which better reflects the unique features of naturopathic practice.
Vol. 5, No. 3. Fall, 2004
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Insurance Coding: Unprecedented Opportunities
The appointment of a naturopathic doctor to the AMA's CPT advisory committee has provided the naturopathic profession with an entrée into the heretofore-closed process that shapes health care insurance in the US.
Vol. 5, No. 2. Summer, 2004
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Preventive Medicine's Biggest Challenge
Helping patients to make lasting healthy lifestyle changes is one of the biggest challenges facing prevention-minded physicians. It is also one of the most important aspects of medical practice. The naturopathic disciplines are uniquely suited to helping patients make the shift.
Vol. 5, No. 2. Spring, 2004
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Congressional CAM Caucus Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Congressional Caucus on CAM provided holistic health care professionals and their public supporters with an unprecedented opportunity to educate Congress people and their staff, about what natural medicine has to offer.
Vol. 4, No. 3. July, 2003
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Naturopathic Support for Breast Cancer Patients
For several years, columnist Michael Traub, ND, has been working collaboratively with MDs in the care of women with breast cancer. He describes the naturopathic principles for cancer care and discusses the dynamics of interdisciplinary practice.
Vol. 4, No. 2. April, 2003
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Holistic Strategies for Managing Asthma
Conventional treatment of asthma relies on corticosteroids, Beta-2 agonists, and antibiotics, all of which can have considerable long-term side effects. Naturopathic medicine focuses on identifying and eliminating infectious and allergenic triggers of asthma, and in using various nutrients and herbs to down-regulate the chronic inflammation that characterizes the disease.
Vol. 4, No. 1. January, 2003
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Reconsidering Supplement-Pharmaceutical Interactions
Not all interactions between dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals are negative. In fact, there are many cases in which a nutrient or herb can improve the effect of a drug or reduce drug side effects. Michael Traub, ND, explores some of these beneficial interactions.
Vol. 3, No. 3. October 15, 2002
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