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Textbook of Natural Medicine
- 5th Edition - June 26, 2020
- Authors: Joseph E. Pizzorno, Michael T. Murray
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 5 2 3 4 2 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 5 2 3 8 0 - 6
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Request a sales quote- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Volume 1
- Section I. Philosophy of Natural Medicine
- Introduction
- 1. Functional Medicine: A 21st-Century Model of Patient Care and Medical Education
- What Is Functional Medicine?
- Principles
- Lifestyle and Environmental Factors
- Fundamental Physiological Processes
- Core Clinical Imbalances
- Antecedents, Triggers, and Mediators8
- Constructing the Model
- Integration of Care
- 2. A Hierarchy of Healing: The Therapeutic Order A Unifying Theory of Naturopathic Medicine
- A Brief History of Naturopathic Medicine1
- Original Philosophy and Theory
- Modern Naturopathic Clinical Theory: The Process of Development
- A Theory of Naturopathic Medicine
- The Determinants of Health
- Therapeutic Order and Naturopathic Assessment
- Therapeutic Order
- Theory in Naturopathic Medicine
- 3. The History of Naturopathic Medicine: Origins and Overview
- Introduction
- A Brief History of Early American Medicine with an Emphasis on Natural Healing
- The Founding of Naturopathic Medicine
- Early-20th-Century Medicine
- The Modern Rejuvenation
- The 21st Century Awaits
- 4. The History of Naturopathic Medicine: A New and Revisionist Perspective: The Lost Years of the 20th Century
- Introduction and Author’s Note
- Part One: Who were the Naturopaths?
- In the Beginning
- The Early 20th Century
- Genesis of Post–WWI Professionalism
- Natural Healing at its Peak
- Part Two: What Happened to Them?
- HEADWINDS
- NATUROPATHS AT THEIR PEAK
- The Beginning of the End
- The End
- 5. Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine
- Introduction
- Medical Philosophy
- Naturopathic Philosophy
- The Philosophical Continuum
- Conclusion
- 6. Placebo and the Power to Heal
- Introduction
- Placebo Response
- Why study the placebo effect?
- History of Placebo
- Origin of the Term Placebo
- Clinical Observations of “Known” Placebo Therapy
- Placebo Myths
- Pharmacodynamics
- Placebo Healing Mechanisms
- Clinical Application
- Ethics
- Conclusion
- 7. Positive Mental Attitude
- Introduction
- Effect of Attitude, Personality, Emotions on Health
- Self-Actualization
- Clinical Application of Learned Optimism
- Section II. Primary and Adjunctive Diagnostic Procedures
- Introduction
- 8. Apoptosis in Health and Diseases
- Introduction
- Clinical Applications
- Conclusions
- 9. Bacterial Overgrowth of the Small Intestine Breath Test
- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Treatment of Sibo
- 10. Cell-Signaling Analysis
- Introduction
- The Cell Cycle
- Flow Cytometry to Assess Cell-Cycle Status
- Clinical Application
- 11. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
- Introduction
- Erythrocyte Aggregation
- Procedures
- Interpretation
- Summary
- 12. Fantus Test
- Introduction
- Clinical Application
- Procedure
- Interpretation
- 13. Fatty Acid Profiling
- Introduction
- Structure and Nomenclature
- Measurement
- Clinical Significance of Results
- Summary
- 14. Food Hypersensitivities
- Introduction
- Immunology of Food Allergies and Food Sensitivities
- Food Allergy/Hypersensitivity/Intolerance Testing Methods
- Conclusions
- 15. Genomics, Nutrigenomics, and the Promise of Personalized Medicine
- Introduction
- Genes and Environment—Nature and Nurture
- Why do Polymorphisms Exist?
- Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics
- Nature Versus Nurture
- The Clinical Utility of Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics
- Clinical Application
- Genomic Testing
- Summary
- 16. Hair Mineral Analysis
- Introduction
- Minerals
- Drug Abuse
- Ratios
- Discussion
- 17. Heidelberg pH Capsule Gastric Analysis
- Introduction
- Physiology of Digestion in the Stomach
- Procedure
- Interpretation
- Clinical Application
- Indications
- Conclusion
- 18. Immune Function Assessment
- Introduction
- Antibodies
- Measurement of Complement and High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
- Measurement of Cells
- Cytokines
- Genetics
- Clinical Symptoms
- Summary
- 19. Intestinal Permeability
- Introduction
- Components of the Intestinal Barrier
- Luminal Transport Across the Intestinal Epithelium
- Assessing Intestinal Barrier Function
- Factors Affecting Intestinal Permeability
- Gastrointestinal and Systemic Diseases Associated with Altered Intestinal Barrier Function
- Therapeutic Considerations
- 20. Laboratory Tests for the Determination of Vitamin Status
- Introduction
- Assessment of Water-Soluble Vitamin Status
- Assessment of Fat-Soluble Vitamin Status
- Conclusion
- 21. Lactose Intolerance Testing
- Introduction
- Pathophysiology
- Adult-Type (Primary) Lactose Deficiency
- Acquired (Secondary) Lactase Deficiency
- Congenital Lactase Deficiency
- Lactose Intolerance Versus Dairy Allergy
- Diagnosis of Lactose Intolerance
- Other Types of Sugar Intolerance
- Summary
- 22. Metal Toxicity: Assessment of Exposure and Retention
- Introduction
- Assessment of Toxic Metal Exposure
- Assessment of Retention: Urinalysis, Provocation Tests
- Fecal Metals Analysis
- Conclusion
- 23. Mineral Status Evaluation
- Introduction
- Specimen Selection
- Collection Equipment
- Preanalytical Variables
- Methodology
- Minerals and Disease
- Essential Macrominerals
- Essential Microminerals
- Potentially Essential Minerals
- Conclusion
- 24. Mold Exposure Assessment
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Challenges
- Assessment of Mold Exposure
- Treatment
- Conclusion
- 25. Nonmetallic Toxic Chemical Assessment
- Introduction
- Nonmetallic Toxic Chemicals, Metallic Toxic Chemicals, and Toxic Metals
- Common Toxic Chemicals and Disease
- Indications for Toxic Chemical Testing
- The Most Common Toxic Chemicals
- Treatment of Nonmetal Toxic Chemical Exposure
- 26. Oral Manifestations of Nutritional Status
- Introduction
- The Healthy Mouth
- Abnormalities of the Oral Membranes
- 27. Rapid Dark Adaptation Test
- Introduction
- Clinical Application
- Procedure
- Results
- Interpretation
- 28. Biomarkers for Stool Analysis
- Introduction
- Overview of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Digestive Physiology 101
- Assessing Gastrointestinal Health: dig
- Digestion/Absorption
- Immunology/Inflammation/Infectious Processes
- Gut Microflora Balance
- Biomarkers for Gastrointestinal Microflora Balance and Metabolic Function
- Summary
- 29. Organic Acid Profiling
- Introduction
- Laboratory Organic Acid Profiles
- Summary
- 30. Urinary Porphyrins for the Detection of Heavy Metal and Toxic Chemical Exposure
- Introduction
- Description
- Heme Biosynthesis
- Porphyrinuria in Environmental Exposure
- Clinical Applications of Porphyrinuria
- Conclusion
- 31. Urine Indican Test (Obermeyer Test)
- Introduction
- Clinical Application
- Interpretation
- Conclusion
- Section III. Therapeutic Modalities and Practice Specialties
- Introduction
- 32. Acupuncture
- Introduction
- Professional Organizations
- Terminology
- Clinical Applications
- Theory and Practice Styles
- Scope of Practice
- Safety
- Evidence-Based and Evidence-Informed Acupuncture
- Summary
- 33. Ayurveda: The Science of Life and Mother of the Healing Arts
- Introduction
- History
- Branches of Ayurveda
- Health and Disease
- Modes of Therapy
- Research
- Ayurvedic and Modern Medicine
- Summary
- 34. Botanical Medicine—A Modern Perspective
- Introduction
- The Role of Herbs in Modern Pharmacy
- The Study of Herbal Medicine
- Important North American Herbal Medicine Organizations
- Final Comments
- 35. Environmental Medicine
- Environmental Toxic Load
- Adverse Health Effects
- Assessment
- Treatment
- Summary
- 36. The Exercise Prescription
- Introduction
- Exercise in Historical Context
- A New Perspective on Movement
- Standards of Movement
- Exercise Protocols
- Clinical Applications
- Summary
- 37. Fasting
- Introduction
- Historical Context
- Physiology
- Physiological Effects
- Clinical Research
- Case Reports
- Clinical Studies
- Clinical Application
- Laboratory Values
- Contraindications
- Side Effects
- Conclusion
- 38. Glandular Therapy
- Introduction
- Methods of Manufacture of Glandular Preparations
- Spongiform Encephalopathy
- Evidence for Intact Protein Absorption
- Clinical Applications
- Summary
- 39. Homeopathy
- Introduction
- History
- Philosophy
- The Clinical Application of Homeopathic Principles
- Research In Homeopathy
- Summary
- 40. Hydrotherapy
- A Brief History of Naturopathic Medicine Introduction
- History
- Physiological Effects of Water
- General Guidelines for Hydrotherapy
- Hydrotherapy Techniques
- Summary
- 41. Manipulation
- Therapeutic Keys
- History
- Schools of Thought in Manipulation
- Is Manual Medicine the Right Treatment?
- Pretreatment Assessment
- Treatment Concepts
- 42. Nonpharmacological Control of Pain
- Introduction
- The Experience of Pain
- Pain Control
- Conclusion
- 43. Nontransfusion Significance of ABO and ABO-Associated Polymorphisms
- Introduction
- Background
- Abh Antigens
- Pathological Process and Abo Blood Groups
- Blood Groups and Dietary Lectins
- Clinical Applications of Abo Polymorphism
- Summary
- 44. Nutritional Medicine
- Introduction
- Evolutionary Aspects in Human Nutrition
- Trends in U.S. Food consumption
- The Government and Nutrition Education
- The Optimal Health Food Pyramid
- Summary
- 45. Peat Therapeutics and Balneotherapy
- Introduction
- Balneology
- Peat Therapeutics
- Clinical Applications
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Clinical Procedures
- Adverse Reactions
- Summary
- 46. Rotation Diet:: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tool
- Introduction
- The Elimination Diet
- The Diversified Rotation Diet
- 47. Soft Tissue Manipulation: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Potential
- Introduction
- Health Implications of Soft Tissue Manipulation: The big Picture
- Definition: Functional Soft Tissue
- Soft Tissue Pathologies
- Summary
- 48. Spirituality, Religion, and Healing
- Introduction—Why Spirituality, Religion, and Health?
- Definitions—Religion, Spirituality, Health, Healing
- Why Religion and Spirituality are Important in Health Care
- Research on Religious and Spiritual Practices and Health
- Who Provides Spiritual Care?
- Tools for Caring for the Whole Person in Daily Practice
- Conclusions
- 49. Unani Medicine
- Introduction
- History
- Metaphysical and Philosophical Foundations
- Unani Medical Theory in Principle
- Unani Medical Theory in Practice
- Summary
- Section IV. Pharmacology of Natural Medicines
- Introduction
- Glossary of Some Terms Used in Section IV
- 50. Allium cepa (Onion)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Application and Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 51. Allium sativum (Garlic)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology
- Commercial Preparations
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 52. Aloe vera (Cape Aloe)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Immune-Enhancing and Antimicrobial Activity
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 53. Angelica Species
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Application
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 54. Artemisia absinthium (Wormwood)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 55. Artemisia annua (Sweet Wormwood)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Arthritis
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 56. Bee Products—Pollen, Propolis, and Royal Jelly
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology and Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 57. Beta-Carotene and Other Carotenoids
- Introduction
- Dietary Sources
- Metabolism
- Physiological Roles and Pharmacological Activity
- Commercial Forms
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 58. Boron
- Introduction
- Metabolism
- Deficiency Signs and Symptoms
- Nutrient Interactions
- Hormone Interactions
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- Summary
- 59. Bromelain107
- Introduction
- Bromelain Supplements
- Bromelain As A Digestive AID
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Side Effects and Contraindications
- Drug Interactions
- Conclusion
- 60. Camellia sinensis (Green Tea)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Application
- Photoprotective Effects
- Oral Cavity Diseases
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 61. Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids
- General Description
- Regulatory Framework
- Historical Use
- Chemical Composition
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Safety
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 62. Capsicum frutescens (Cayenne Pepper)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications for Oral Preparations
- Clinical Applications for Topical Preparations
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 63. Carnitine
- Introduction
- Biosynthesis
- Metabolism
- Physiological Functions
- Deficiency
- Carnitine as a Nutrient
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 64. Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 65. Chinese Prepared Medicines
- Introduction
- Formulations and Preparations
- Adulterants, Endangered Species, and Standards
- Dispensary Guide
- 66. Cimicifuga racemosa (Black Cohosh)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 67. Citicoline (CDP-Choline)
- Introduction
- Bioavailability/Pharmacokinetics
- Mechanism of Action
- Clinical Application
- Eye Health and Visual Function
- Toxicology
- Dosage
- Drug Interactions
- Conclusions
- 68. Coenzyme Q10
- Introduction
- Clinical Applications
- Drug Interactions
- 69. Coleus forskohlii
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Other Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 70. Commiphora mukul (Mukul Myrrh Tree)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 71. Crataegus oxyacantha (Hawthorn)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 72. Croton lechleri (Dragon’s Blood)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History And Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 73. Curcuma longa (Turmeric)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 74. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
- Introduction
- DHEA Biochemistry
- DHEA Immunology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- Summary
- 75. Echinacea Species (Narrow-Leafed Purple Coneflower)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- Miscellaneous
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Commercial Preparations
- 76. Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian Ginseng)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 77. Ephedra Species1
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 78. Epilobium Species (Fireweed)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 79. Fatty Acid Metabolism
- Fatty Acid Structure and Metabolism
- Nomenclature
- Metabolism and Biochemistry
- Modification and Synthesis of Fatty Acids
- Health and Disease
- Conclusion
- 80. Fish Oils and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Introduction
- Description
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Toxicity and Toxin Contamination
- Dosage
- Drug Interactions
- Conclusion
- 81. Flavonoids—Quercetin, Citrus Flavonoids, and Hydroxyethylrutosides
- Introduction
- Historical Perspective
- Chemical Descriptions
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacokinetics
- Clinical Applications
- Commercially Available Forms
- 82. Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo Tree)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Absorption and Distribution of Ginkgo Biloba Extract
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 83. Glucosamine
- General Description
- Available Forms
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Side Effects and Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 84. Glutamine
- Introduction
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 85. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice
- Oral Licorice Preparations Containing Glycyrrhizin
- Licorice Flavonoid Oil
- Topical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 86. Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal) and Other Berberine-Containing Botanicals
- Introduction
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Adverse Effects and Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 87. 5-Hydroxytryptophan
- Introduction
- Tryptophan and 5-Hydroxytryptophan Metabolism
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 88. Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Safety/Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 89. Lobelia inflata (Indian Tobacco)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 90. Medicinal Mushrooms
- Introduction
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- I. Mushrooms with Human Clinical Studies
- II. Mushrooms with Laboratory and Animal Research But Insufficient Human Clinical Trials
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- Summary
- A Note About Purchasing Mushroom Supplements
- Summary of Research (Tables 90.1 and 90.2)
- 91. Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 92. Melatonin
- Introduction
- Pharmacokinetics
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Drug Interactions
- 93. Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 94. Mentha piperita (Peppermint)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 95. Microbial Enzyme Therapy
- Introduction
- Digestive Enzyme Deficiencies
- Acid-Stable Fungal Enzymes
- Clinical Applications
- Lactose Intolerance
- Improving Nutrient Bioavailability
- Vascular Disease
- Pharmacology of Fungal Proteases
- Food Allergies
- Summary
- 96. Natural Medicines Quality Control
- Background
- State of the Industry
- The Food and Drug Administration
- The Importance of Quality Control
- Contaminant Testing
- Finished Product Expiration Date and Stability Testing
- Assessing Quality Via Comprehensive Testing
- Supplier Certification and Skip Lot Testing
- Laboratory Testing and Laboratory Quality
- Economically Motivated Adulteration
- Residual Chemical Solvents in Dietary Supplements
- The Buying Decision
- Dietary Supplement Pricing and Quality
- Current Good Manufacturing Practice Certified Programs
- 97. Naturally Occurring Antioxidants
- Free Radicals and Nonradical Oxidants
- Oxidative Stress and Toxicant Exposure
- Oxidative Stress, Aging, and Chronic Disease
- Laboratory Assessment of Oxidative Stress
- Antioxidants
- N-Acetylcysteine and Glutathione
- Minerals and Redox Balance
- Zinc
- Metabolites as Secondary Antioxidants
- Uric Acid (Urate)
- Melatonin: A Hormone With Antioxidant Potential
- Nonnutritive Antioxidants
- Flavonoids
- Flavonoids From Food Sources
- Berries
- Cocoa
- Tea
- Botanical Extracts and Isolated Flavonoids
- Grape Seed Extract
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Silymarin
- Quercetin
- Resveratrol
- Curcumin
- Therapeutic use of Antioxidants
- Exercise and Oxidative Stress
- Limits of Antioxidant Supplementation
- Prooxidant Effects
- Vitamin e and Mortality Risk?
- Limitations of Antioxidants as Adjuvant Cancer Therapy
- Potential Nutrient–Drug Interactions and Phytochemical–Drug Interactions
- Research Frontiers
- Redox Balance and Gaso-Transmitter Systems
- Redox Balance and Aging
- Redox Balance and Mitochondrial Function
- Future Directions: Concepts and Strategies
- Nutritional Cognitive Neuroscience
- Hormesis
- Ros Interactome
- Conclusion
- 98. Opuntia Species (Prickly Pear)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology
- Cicatrizant Effect
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 99. Panax ginseng (Korean Ginseng)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology and Clinical Indications
- Toxicology
- Dosage
- Drug Interactions
- 100. Pancreatic Enzymes213
- Introduction
- Pancreatic Enzyme Supplements
- Absorption of Proteins
- Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity
- Measuring Enzyme Activity
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- Conclusion
- 101. Phage Therapy: Bacteriophages as Natural, Self-Limiting Antibiotics
- Introduction
- Properties of Bacteriophages
- Historical Context of Phage Therapy
- Phage Interactions in the Body
- Clinical Application
- Toxicology
- Dosing Strategy
- Conclusion
- 102. Phosphatidylserine (PS)
- Introduction
- Physiological Roles
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology and Drug Interactions
- 103. Piper methysticum (Kava)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Side Effects and Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 104. Prebiotics, Synbiotics, and Colonic Foods
- Introduction
- Fructooligosaccharides
- galactooligosaccharides
- Lactulose
- Synbiotics
- Colonic Foods
- 105. Probiotics
- Introduction
- Description
- Proposed Mechanisms of Action
- Probiotic Characteristics
- Commercial Forms
- Clinical Applications
- Immune Enhancement
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 106. Procyanidolic Oligomers
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 107. Pygeum africanum (Bitter Almond)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 108. Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 109. Ruscus aculeatus (Butcher’s Broom)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology
- Fibrinolytic Effect
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 110. SAMe (S-Adenosylmethionine)
- Introduction
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Indications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Interactions and Contraindications
- 111. Sarsaparilla Species
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Application
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 112. Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 113. Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History And Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 114. Soy Isoflavones and Other Constituents
- Introduction
- Chemical Composition of Soy
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Drug–Nutrient Interactions
- Conclusion
- 115. Tabebuia avellanedae (syn. T. Impetiginosa, Lapacho, Pau d’Arco, Ipe Roxo)
- Introduction
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 116. Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Migraine Headache
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 117. Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 118. Taxus brevifolia (Pacific Yew)
- General Description
- Chemical composition
- History and Folk use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 119. Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 120. Uva ursi (Bearberry)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosages
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 121. Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Adverse Effects
- Drug Interactions
- 122. Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 123. Valeriana officinalis (Valerian)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 124. Viscum album (European Mistletoe)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 125. Vitamin A
- Introduction
- Deficiency
- Metabolism
- Physiological Roles of Vitamin A
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicity
- Drug Interactions
- 126. Vitamin K
- Introduction
- Forms, Sources, Absorption, and Metabolism
- Physiological Roles of Vitamin K: Effects of Normal to Supraphysiological Doses
- Interactions With Other Vitamins
- Vitamin K Status Biomarkers
- Dosage
- Safety
- Summary
- 127. Vitamin Toxicities and Therapeutic Monitoring
- Introduction
- Lipid-Soluble Vitamin Toxicity
- Laboratory Tests for Vitamin Toxicity
- 128. Vitex agnus castus (Chaste Tree)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- 129. Water: The Most Basic Nutrient and Therapeutic Agent
- Water and the Human Body
- Thirst: The Sense That Cannot be Trusted?
- Pure Water Versus Other Beverages
- Water Temperature
- Special Needs
- Physiology of Water Metabolism
- Clinical Applications
- Common Conditions Improved by Water
- 130. Zingiber officinale (Ginger)
- General Description
- Chemical Composition
- History and Folk Use
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage
- Toxicology
- Drug Interactions
- Volume 2
- Section V. Syndromes and Special Topics
- Introduction
- 131. Lifestyle Factors in Cancer
- Introduction
- Nutrition
- Dietary Patterns
- Exercise
- Stress Management
- Conclusion
- 132. Dietary Fiber
- Introduction
- Fiber
- Mechanisms of Action of Dietary Fiber
- Clinical Applications
- Dosage and Administration
- Drug Interactions
- 133. Digestive Support
- Introduction
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Probiotic Supplements
- 134. Homocysteine Metabolism: Nutritional Modulation and Effect on Health and Disease
- Introduction
- Homocysteine Metabolism
- Renal Function
- Pharmaceutic Drug Effects on Homocysteine
- Effect of Homocysteine on Key Nutrients
- Clinical Applications
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- 135. Hyperventilation Syndrome/Breathing Pattern Disorders
- Introduction
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Biomechanical (Structural) Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations and Therapeutic Approach
- Summary
- 136. Immune System Support
- Introduction
- Immune System Overview
- Psychoneuroimmunology
- Environmental Toxins and Immune Function
- Lifestyle Effects on Immune Function
- Nutritional Factors Affecting Immune Function
- Enhancing Thymus Function
- Botanicals
- Therapeutic Approach
- 137. Let the Data Speak
- Introduction
- Gathering All the Data
- Questionnaire Interpretation
- NMI Expanded Guidance Summary
- 138. Mycotoxin Exposure: Assessment and Treatment
- Introduction
- Mold Species
- Common Mycotoxins
- Methods Of Assessment
- Treatment
- Conclusion
- 139. Sports Nutrition
- Nutrition and Performance
- Assessment
- Critical Evaluation of Ergogenic Aids
- General Health Concerns for Athletes
- Nutritional Supplements
- 140. Stress Management
- Introduction
- The General Adaptation Syndrome
- Stress: A Healthy View
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- Nutritional and Botanical Support
- Section VI. Diseases
- Introduction
- Organization
- 141. Acne Vulgaris and Acne Conglobata
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Nutrients
- Topical Treatments
- Procedural Treatments
- Other Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 142. Affective Disorders
- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Causal Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Primary Prevention: the Prenatal Environment and Childhood Experience
- Pertinent Laboratory Testing
- Therapeutic Approach
- Specific Therapeutic Considerations According to Affective Disorder
- A Note About Integrative use of Natural Medicines and Conventional Drugs
- 143. Alcohol Dependence
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Intoxication and Withdrawal
- Metabolic Effects of Alcohol and Alcohol Dependence
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 144. Alzheimer’s Disease
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Nutritional Considerations
- Other Therapies
- Therapeutic Approach
- 145. Anemia
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Types of Anemia
- Folate Deficiency
- Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Dysfunction
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- General Nutritional Support for all Types
- Therapeutic Approach
- Nutritional Supplements
- 146. Angina
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 147. Aphthous Stomatitis
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 148. Asthma
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- In Acute Attack
- 149. Atherosclerosis
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations—General Guidelines
- Therapeutic Considerations—Lowering Cholesterol
- Therapeutic Considerations—Antioxidant Status
- Therapeutic Considerations—Miscellaneous Risk Factors
- Therapeutic Considerations—Preventing a Recurrent Heart Attack
- Therapeutic Approach
- 150. Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Environmental Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 151. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Environmental Neurotoxins
- Dietary and Lifestyle Factors
- Immune System Impairment
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies
- Neurofeedback
- Botanical Medicines
- Therapeutic Approach
- 152. Autism
- Morgan, a Nonverbal 5-Year-Old
- Causes of Complex Disease
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- A Three-Step Process for Caring for Children With Asd
- Treatment
- Restoration
- Brocs Test for any Proposed Medical Treatment for Asd
- Other Considerations in Treating Asd
- Other Laboratory Testing
- Methylation
- Glutathione
- Conclusion
- 153. Bacterial Sinusitis
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 154. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 155. Bronchitis and Pneumonia
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Summary
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Immune and Barrier Function Support
- Therapeutic Approach
- 156. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Differential Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach For Mild/Moderate Idiopathic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- 157. Celiac Disease
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Clinical Aspects
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Supplements
- Therapeutic Approach
- Resources for Patients
- 158. Cervical Dysplasia
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Risk Factors (Table 158.1)
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 159. Chronic Candidiasis
- General Considerations
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 160. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Diagnostic Summary
- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 161. Congestive Heart Failure
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 162. Constipation
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 163. Cystitis and Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnosis
- Coexisting Conditions and differential Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 164. Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Pathogenesis of DH: From Gut to Skin
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 165. Diabetes Mellitus Types I and II
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes
- Early Treatment and Possible Reversal of Type 1 Diabetes
- Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetes
- Clinical Monitoring of Diabetes
- The Complications of Diabetes
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 166. Endometriosis
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Etiological Theories
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- A Comprehensive Approach to the Patient With Endometriosis
- 167. Epilepsy
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnosis
- Pathophysiology
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Summary
- 168. Erythema Multiforme
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 169. Fibrocystic Breast Disease
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Anatomy and Physiology Of The Breast
- Differential Diagnosis
- History and Physical Examination
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Nonpharmacologic Therapeutic Approach
- Surgical Intervention
- 170. Fibromyalgia Syndrome
- Introduction
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 171. Gallstones
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Pathogenesis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 172. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- General Recommendations
- 173. Glaucoma: Acute (Angle Closure) and Chronic (Open Angle)
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 174. Gout
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 175. Hair Loss in Women
- Introduction
- Basic Physiology of the Hair Cycle
- Differential Diagnosis
- Causes of Hair Loss in Women and Therapeutic Considerations
- Conclusion
- 176. Hepatitis
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 177. Herpes Simplex
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 178. HIV/AIDS: Naturopathic Medical Principles and Practice
- Diagnostic Summary
- Introduction
- Biology of HIV
- Transmission
- The Immune System’s Response
- Clinical Progression to Aids
- Diagnosis and Workup
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 179. Hypertension
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 180. Hyperthyroidism
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Conventional Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
- Nutritional Supplements
- Therapeutic Approach
- 181. Hypoglycemia
- Diagnostic Summary
- Introduction
- Diagnostic Considerations
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 182. Hypothyroidism
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Hypothyroidism Syndrome
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 183. Infectious Diarrhea
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Infectious Agents and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 184. Infertility, Female
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Nutritional Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 185. Infertility, Male
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Spermatogenesis
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Dietary Considerations
- Nutritional Supplements
- Therapeutic Approach
- 186. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Monitoring and Evaluation
- Therapeutic Approach
- 187. Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 188. Intestinal Protozoan Infestation and Systemic Illness
- Introduction
- Protozoa
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Conclusion
- 189. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 190. Kidney Disease
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Environmental Exposure and Kidney Dysfunction
- Classifications of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Therapeutic Approach
- Nutritional Considerations in Acute and Chronic Renal Failure
- Therapeutic Approach
- 191. Kidney Stones
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Diet
- Therapeutic Approach
- 192. Leukoplakia
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene
- Lycopene
- Other Antioxidants
- Curcumin
- Anthocyanins
- Therapeutic Approach
- Supplements
- 193. Lichen Planus
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 194. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Overactive Bladder Syndrome, and Urinary Incontinence (LUTS, OAB, and UI)
- Diagnostic Summary
- Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
- General Considerations
- Diagnosis
- Differential Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- 195. Macular Degeneration
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 196. Menopause
- Diagnostic Summary
- Introduction
- General Considerations
- Treatment Overview
- Hormone Therapy
- Therapeutic Approach
- Diet
- Supplements
- Botanical Medicines
- Lifestyle
- 197. Menorrhagia
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 198. Migraine Headache
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 199. Multiple Sclerosis
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Other Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 200. Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis91
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Toxicity—Mechanisms of Action
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 201. Obesity
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Prevalence
- Determination of Body Composition
- Types of Obesity
- Causes of Obesity
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 202. Osteoarthritis
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- General Dietary Guidelines
- Therapeutic Approach
- 203. Osteoporosis
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Pathophysiology
- Diagnosis
- Prevalence and Risk Factors
- Causes of Bone Loss
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- Lifestyle Factors
- 204. Otitis Media
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 205. Parkinson’s Disease
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- Conclusion
- 206. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 207. Peptic Ulcer—Duodenal and Gastric
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 208. Periodontal Disease
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 209. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnostic Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 210. Porphyrias
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Biochemistry of Porphyria
- Diagnosis
- Laboratory Diagnosis of Porphyria
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 211. Preconception and Pregnancy Health
- Introduction
- Preconception
- Nutrition
- Hydration
- Lifestyle
- Dietary Supplementation
- Conclusion
- 212. Premenstrual Syndrome
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnosis and Classification
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 213. Proctologic Conditions
- Anorectal Anatomy
- Anal Diseases
- Hemorrhoids
- External Hemorrhoids
- Perianal Dermatological Disorders
- Treatment Options
- Treatment Summary for Hemorrhoids
- 214. Psoriasis
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 215. Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnosis
- Standard Medical Therapy
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- Other Considerations
- 216. Rosacea
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 217. Sarcopenia
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Pathogenesis
- Diagnosis
- Standard Medical Therapy
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 218. Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 219. Senile Cataracts
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 220. Streptococcal Pharyngitis
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 221. Trichomoniasis
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 222. Urticaria
- Diagnostic Summary
- Introduction
- Pathophysiology
- Causes of Urticaria
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Approach
- 223. Uterine Fibroids
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Considerations
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- 224. Vaginitis, Vulvovaginitis, and Vulvodynia
- Diagnostic Summary1,2
- General Considerations
- Types of Vaginitis
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Diagnostic Approach
- Therapeutic Approach
- 225. Varicose Veins
- Diagnostic Summary
- General Discussion
- Etiology
- Therapeutic Considerations
- Therapeutic Approach
- Appendices
- Appendix 1. Candida Questionnaire1
- Appendix 2 Cervical Escharotic Treatment
- Appendix 3. Crohn’s Disease Activity Index
- Appendix 4. The Role of Essential Oils in the Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Processes and Infectious Diseases
- Appendix 5. Fasting—Patient Guidelines
- Appendix 6. Gluten and Gliadin Content of Select Foods
- Appendix 7. Glycemic Index, Carbohydrate Content, and Glycemic Load of Select Foods
- Appendix 8. Hydrochloric Acid Supplementation: Patient Instructions
- Appendix 9. Optimal Health Food Pyramid
- Appendix 10. Patient Instructions for Measuring Basal Body Temperature
- Appendix 11. Rotation Diet Master Chart and Plan
- Appendix 12. Seligman’s Attributional Style Questionnaire
- Appendix 13. Supplier Certification: Compliance Guide and Questionnaire1
- Appendix 14. Vaginal Depletion Pack
- Index
- Language: English
- Edition: 5
- Published: June 26, 2020
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323523424
- eBook ISBN: 9780323523806
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Joseph E. Pizzorno
Affiliations and expertise
President Emeritus, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA, USAMM
Michael T. Murray
Affiliations and expertise
Faculty, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA, USARead Textbook of Natural Medicine on ScienceDirect