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Helping Patients Step Off Antidepressants
By Michael Banov, MD | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Antidepressants are the most widely-prescribed class of drugs in the US, and primary care doctors prescribe 74% of ‘em. Drug companies give ample guidance on starting meds, but little help in ceasing treatment. Yet many people want off their meds. Psychiatrist Michael Banov offers his insight on when and how to stop antidepressant treatment.
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Helping Patients Step Off Antidepressants
By Michael Banov, MD | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Antidepressants are the most widely-prescribed class of drugs in the US, and primary care doctors prescribe 74% of ‘em. Drug companies give ample guidance on starting meds, but little help in ceasing treatment. Yet many people want off their meds. Psychiatrist Michael Banov offers his insight on when and how to stop antidepressant treatment.
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Helping Patients Step Off Antidepressants
By Michael Banov, MD | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Antidepressants are the most widely-prescribed class of drugs in the US, and primary care doctors prescribe 74% of ‘em. Drug companies give ample guidance on starting meds, but little help in ceasing treatment. Yet many people want off their meds. Psychiatrist Michael Banov offers his insight on when and how to stop antidepressant treatment.
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Telomeres, Aging, & Disease Prevention: Do Telomere-Targeted Treatments Have a Role in Clinical Practice?
By Stephen Holt, MD, PhD | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Telomeres—segments of chromosomes that prevent aberration or loss of genetic information during cell division—are among the hottest research topics these days, and they’ve become the focus of “anti-aging” and chronic disease prevention strategies. Like many areas of genetic research, the work on telomeres raises as many questions as it answers. Anti-aging specialist Dr. Stephen Holt explores the many nuances of telomere and telomerase research, offering his own clinically tested recommendations.
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Telomeres, Aging, & Disease Prevention: Do Telomere-Targeted Treatments Have a Role in Clinical Practice?
By Stephen Holt, MD, PhD | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Telomeres—segments of chromosomes that prevent aberration or loss of genetic information during cell division—are among the hottest research topics these days, and they’ve become the focus of “anti-aging” and chronic disease prevention strategies. Like many areas of genetic research, the work on telomeres raises as many questions as it answers. Anti-aging specialist Dr. Stephen Holt explores the many nuances of telomere and telomerase research, offering his own clinically tested recommendations.
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Telomeres, Aging, & Disease Prevention: Do Telomere-Targeted Treatments Have a Role in Clinical Practice?
By Stephen Holt, MD, PhD | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Telomeres—segments of chromosomes that prevent aberration or loss of genetic information during cell division—are among the hottest research topics these days, and they’ve become the focus of “anti-aging” and chronic disease prevention strategies. Like many areas of genetic research, the work on telomeres raises as many questions as it answers. Anti-aging specialist Dr. Stephen Holt explores the many nuances of telomere and telomerase research, offering his own clinically tested recommendations.
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Telomeres, Aging, & Disease Prevention: Do Telomere-Targeted Treatments Have a Role in Clinical Practice?
By Stephen Holt, MD, PhD | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Telomeres—segments of chromosomes that prevent aberration or loss of genetic information during cell division—are among the hottest research topics these days, and they’ve become the focus of “anti-aging” and chronic disease prevention strategies. Like many areas of genetic research, the work on telomeres raises as many questions as it answers. Anti-aging specialist Dr. Stephen Holt explores the many nuances of telomere and telomerase research, offering his own clinically tested recommendations.
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The History, the Gift, & the Mystery: Reflections on the Last Decade in Natural Medicine
By Michael Traub, ND, DHANP, FABNO
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Over the last 10 years, the naturopathic profession has experienced major advances and significant challenges. Some are unique to our profession; others we share with all holistically minded professionals as we take our places in American health care.
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Crisis & Creation: Ten Years on the Road to Healthier Healthcare
Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Holistic Primary Care’s tenth anniversary offers a special opportunity to look back on the trials and triumphs in holistic medicine over the last decade. We’ve asked leaders in the field to share their thoughts on the trends, achievements and setbacks that shaped the decade. Their insights are as inspiring, provocative and transformative as holistic medicine itself.
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Sinus Cleansing Could Cut Drug Overuse for Sinusitis, URIs
By August West | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Recurrent sinusitis and upper respiratory tract infections account for more than $1 billion in unnecessary and largely useless antibiotic prescriptions annually. This is a major driver of antibiotic resistance. Much of it could be prevented if patients prone to sinus problems, seasonal allergies and respiratory infections routinely practiced sinus irrigation. New updates on the classical Indian neti pot could make this simple self-care practice more appealing to Americans.
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Sinus Cleansing Could Cut Drug Overuse for Sinusitis, URIs
By August West | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Recurrent sinusitis and upper respiratory tract infections account for more than $1 billion in unnecessary and largely useless antibiotic prescriptions annually. This is a major driver of antibiotic resistance. Much of it could be prevented if patients prone to sinus problems, seasonal allergies and respiratory infections routinely practiced sinus irrigation. New updates on the classical Indian neti pot could make this simple self-care practice more appealing to Americans.
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Sinus Cleansing Could Cut Drug Overuse for Sinusitis, URIs
By August West | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Recurrent sinusitis and upper respiratory tract infections account for more than $1 billion in unnecessary and largely useless antibiotic prescriptions annually. This is a major driver of antibiotic resistance. Much of it could be prevented if patients prone to sinus problems, seasonal allergies and respiratory infections routinely practiced sinus irrigation. New updates on the classical Indian neti pot could make this simple self-care practice more appealing to Americans.
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Reducing Overhead is Key to Primary Care Survival
By Erik Goldman
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Primary care reimbursement is not likely to rise any time soon. If anything, doctors will continue to face downward economic pressure. If you want to survive, you need to learn how to cut practice overhead without compromising patient care. Dr. Brian Forrest, a major advocate for low-overhead practice, offers tips for cutting practice costs, saving money & improving your bottom line.
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Open Mind & Open Heart Are Essential in Caring for People with Cancer
By Janet Gulland | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Primary care doctors have a vital role to play in helping patients with cancer, even if they are not directly involved in treatment of the cancer itself. The key, says Dr. Isaac Eliaz, is for doctors to confront their own mortality and become comfortable with the reality of impermanence.
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Open Mind & Open Heart Are Essential in Caring for People with Cancer
By Janet Gulland | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Primary care doctors have a vital role to play in helping patients with cancer, even if they are not directly involved in treatment of the cancer itself. The key, says Dr. Isaac Eliaz, is for doctors to confront their own mortality and become comfortable with the reality of impermanence.
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Open Mind & Open Heart Are Essential in Caring for People with Cancer
By Janet Gulland | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Primary care doctors have a vital role to play in helping patients with cancer, even if they are not directly involved in treatment of the cancer itself. The key, says Dr. Isaac Eliaz, is for doctors to confront their own mortality and become comfortable with the reality of impermanence.
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Open Mind & Open Heart Are Essential in Caring for People with Cancer
By Janet Gulland | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Primary care doctors have a vital role to play in helping patients with cancer, even if they are not directly involved in treatment of the cancer itself. The key, says Dr. Isaac Eliaz, is for doctors to confront their own mortality and become comfortable with the reality of impermanence.
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IMosaic Conference Will Cultivate Coherence & Collaboration
By Meg Sinclair | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
One of the strengths of the integrative/holistic movement is its diversity. But it is also highly fragmented and relations between various professional organizations can be contentious. The Integrative Medicine Consortium, a loose affiliation of 7 distinct associations, hopes to foster coherence and cooperation with its innovative iMosaic meeting next Spring.
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Ten Years After: Reflecting on Holistic Primary Care’s First Decade
By Erik L. Goldman
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Holistic Primary Care was born ten years ago, with a simple mission: to build an information bridge between the medical mainstream and the holistic disciplines and to foster a more health-centric approach to health care. A LOT has happened since that first issue rolled off the presses!
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Ten Years After: Reflecting on Holistic Primary Care’s First Decade
By Erik L. Goldman
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Holistic Primary Care was born ten years ago, with a simple mission: to build an information bridge between the medical mainstream and the holistic disciplines and to foster a more health-centric approach to health care. A LOT has happened since that first issue rolled off the presses!
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Nutrition Interventions & Neurofeedback Improve Sequelae of Traumatic Brain Injury
By Gil Winkelman,ND | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Head injuries, which are increasingly common these days, cause a myriad of downstream physical and cognitive problems. These can often be ameliorated by supplementing with vitamin D, magnesium, and essential fatty acids. Neurofeedback, a form of biofeedback guided by EEG, is a highly effective but underutilized tool for people who’ve suffered traumatic brain injuries.
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Nutrition Interventions & Neurofeedback Improve Sequelae of Traumatic Brain Injury
By Gil Winkelman,ND | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Head injuries, which are increasingly common these days, cause a myriad of downstream physical and cognitive problems. These can often be ameliorated by supplementing with vitamin D, magnesium, and essential fatty acids. Neurofeedback, a form of biofeedback guided by EEG, is a highly effective but underutilized tool for people who’ve suffered traumatic brain injuries.
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Healthcare Reform Makes Primary Care a Prime Focus...But Don't Expect a Raise
By Erik Goldman
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Mr. Gerry Sikorski and his team of 85 health care attorneys have plumbed the depths of the new health care reform bill. They’re uniquely qualified to advise doctors on what to expect. Their bottom line? While the reform plan considers primary care and preventive medicine essential, it isn’t putting much money on the table for primary care doctors, and it won't make it any easier for solo & small group practices to survive.
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Healthcare Reform Makes Primary Care a Prime Focus...But Don't Expect a Raise
By Erik Goldman
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Mr. Gerry Sikorski and his team of 85 health care attorneys at Holland & Knight, a DC-based law firm, have plumbed the depths of the new health care reform bill. They’re uniquely qualified to advise doctors on what to expect. Their bottom line? While the reform plan considers primary care and preventive medicine as essential, it isn’t putting much money on the table for primary care doctors, and it isn’t going to make it any easier for solo & small group practices to survive.
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Direct Pay Model Has Direct Benefit on Patient Care
By Susan Fecko | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Practice models in which patients pay directly for physician services without insurance company involvement offer financial advantages to physicians. But do they foster better health care? Yes, says Dr. Brian Forrest, and he’s got numbers to prove it.
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Gaia’s “Meet Your Herbs” Sets New Standard for Quality Control
By August West, Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Gaia Herbs, based in western North Carolina, has had a longstanding commitment to organic farming and rigorous quality control in the making of its botanical medicines. The company’s new “Meet Your Herbs” enables practitioners and consumers trace each product from farm to pharmacy.
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Gaia’s “Meet Your Herbs” Sets New Standard for Quality Control
By August West, Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Gaia Herbs, based in western North Carolina, has had a longstanding commitment to organic farming and rigorous quality control in the making of its botanical medicines. The company’s new “Meet Your Herbs” enables practitioners and consumers trace each product from farm to pharmacy.
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Aerobic Exercise Improves Quality of Life in Adults with Asthma
Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
A recent controlled study of 101 people with asthma underscores the potential benefit of aerobic fitness training in reducing the symptom burden and improving the overall quality of life.
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By Meg Sinclair
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
A recent controlled study of 101 people with asthma underscores the potential benefit of aerobic fitness training in reducing the symptom burden and improving the overall quality of life.
[ ...Read More]Wellbutrin for Mommy, ADHD for Baby?
By August West | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Analysis of data from more than 38,000 families suggests that maternal use of the popular antidepressant Wellbutrin (bupropion) during pregnancy correlates with a 3-fold greater risk of ADHD in children exposed to the drug in utero. The study is not definitive proof that bupropion causes ADHD. But author Roberto Figueroa says doctors need to be a lot more cautious with this, and any other drug that crosses the placenta.
[ ...Read More]Wellbutrin for Mommy, ADHD for Baby?
By August West | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Analysis of data from more than 38,000 families suggests that maternal use of the popular antidepressant, Wellbutrin (bupropion), during pregnancy correlates with a 3-fold greater risk of ADHD in children exposed to the drug in utero. This study should not be taken as proof that bupropion causes ADHD. But author Dr. Roberto Figueroa says doctors need to be a lot more cautious with this, and any other drug that crosses the placenta.
[ ...Read More]Wellbutrin for Mommy, ADHD for Baby?
By August West | Contributing Writer
- Vol. 11, No. 3. Fall, 2010
Analysis of data from more than 38,000 families suggests that maternal use of the popular antidepressant, Wellbutrin (bupropion), during pregnancy correlates with a 3-fold greater risk of ADHD in children exposed to the drug in utero. This study should not be taken as proof that bupropion causes ADHD. But author Dr. Roberto Figueroa says doctors need to be a lot more cautious with this, and any other drug that crosses the placenta.
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