Introduction Over the last few decades, multiple health benefits have been attributed to ingestion of fish oil. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; 20:5 n-3) and docosa- hexaenoic acid (DHA; 22:6 n-3), found abundantly in fish oil, are its main functional components. Consumption of these fatty acids may be implicated in attenuation of blood lipids, reduction of inflammation, […]
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View full article | Building Evidence for Naturopathic Medicine Are We Chasing Fool’s Gold? View PDF Abstract In an effort to bridge the disparity between conventional and nonconventional healthcare practices, research evidence has been seen as a commonality that may provide a link between the different schools of thought. Considerable effort has been expended on the […]
Abstract In an effort to bridge the disparity between conventional and nonconventional healthcare practices, research evidence has been seen as a commonality that may provide a link between the different schools of thought. Considerable effort has been expended on the evidence based practice agenda and there is strong demand for nonconventional practices such as naturo- […]
View full article | Adventures in Psychiatry: The Scientific Memoirs of Dr.Abram Hoffe View PDF Abstract Dr. Abram Hoffer’s life could justly be described as being an essential nutrient in its own right. Such research, being based on the right questions, correct observations, and relevant assumptions, functions like a vitamin, mineral, or essential fatty acid for […]
Adventures in Psychiatry: The Scientific Memoirs of Dr. Abram Hoffer, by Dr. Abram Hoffer. Kos Publishing Inc.2005. ISBN 0-9731945-6-1. Can.$ 30. At bookstores or from the publisher by fax 519-927-9542, phone 519-927-1049, or from www.kospublishing.com – email info@kospublishing.com. Bulk order discount 50% starts at more than 5 copies; shipping charges added. Dr. Abram Hoffer’s life […]
View full article | Development of a Practice Outcomes Monitoring and Evaluation System: An Example in Breast Cancer View PDF Abstract Clinical outcomes research is important to expand the body of evidence for safe and effective use of naturopathic modalities. This paper provides guidance for establishing a practice outcomes monitoring and evaluation system (POMES). General considerations […]
Abstract Clinical outcomes research is important to expand the body of evidence for safe and effective use of naturopathic modalities. This paper provides guidance for establishing a practice outcomes monitoring and evaluation system (POMES). General considerations are given for integrating specialized research ethics requirements into a naturopathic practice, and for creating a research plan for […]
View full article here | “Textbook of Functional Medicine” Book Review View PDF Abstract This book is destined to become an essential reference for anyone interested in advancing health care from a disease oriented model to a newer paradigm of patient-centered wellness. Paul Reilly, ND, LAc Keywords: patient-centered wellness
The “Textbook of Functional Medicine” is available for purchase at www.functionalmedicine.org. The recently published Textbook of Functional Medicine is well-organized and follows a logical progression by first introducing the reader to the definition and basic principles of functional medicine then progressing to using those principles clinically. This is not a “cookbook” which lists physical complaints […]
View full article | A Survey of Remedies Used by a Random Sample of Naturopathic Physicians in Connecticut and Washington View PDF Abstract Background: Although use of complementary and alternative medicine is growing in the US, little is known about the practice of CAM providers, including naturopathic physicians. In this study, the remedies recommended by naturopathic […]
http://www.intjnm.org/admin/article/A_Survey_of_Remedies.pdf This project was supported by grants from the Group Health Foundation, Grants #HS09565 and #HS08194 from the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research and Grant #AR43441-04S1 from the National Institute of Health. In kind support was provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Abstract Background: Although use of complementary and alternative medicine […]
View full article | Potential Health Claims on Dietary Fiber: How Robust is the Evidence? View PDF Abstract Incorporation of dietary fiber as a part of a healthy diet is increasingly being emphasized by healthcare professionals. Health claims on dietary fiber and disease prevention are warranted based on the growing positive scientific evidence of a […]
Abstract The bulk of the research on dietary fiber started in the 1970s when what had been considered as a fad, lacking scientific evidence, gained the interest of the scientific community as improved designs and analytical methods were used to examine the health benefits of dietary fiber.(1) Since then, epidemiological studies and clinical trials have […]
View full article | Cortisol Patterns and DHEA Levels of Patients with Obesity, Prediabetes, and Type 2 Diabetes: A Chart Review in a Naturopathic Primary Care Clinic View PDF Abstract In healthy individuals, cortisol levels exhibit a circadian pattern, peaking in the morning and decreasing the rest of the day. Studies are inconclusive as to the […]
Abstract In healthy individuals, cortisol levels exhibit a circadian pattern, peaking in the morning and decreasing the rest of the day. Studies are inconclusive as to the relationship between high total cortisol levels and obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Since cortisol levels are circadian, many naturopathic physicians use a salivary test performed at four […]
View full article | Relaunch of the International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine PDF Version Abstract | It is a real pleasure to see, and be a part of, the return of the peer-reviewed International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine (IntJNM) and to share with you the mission statement for this journal. Taking the lead from its prior […]
It is a real pleasure to see, and be a part of, the return of the peer-reviewed International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine (IntJNM) and to share with you the mission statement for this journal. Taking the lead from its prior incarnation as a web-based journal, IntJNM will continue to publish relevant material for both naturopathic […]
Every profession needs a peer reviewed, professional journal that provides an avenue for the publication of relevant research and clinical information pertinent to that profession. Every profession also needs a forum for lively discussion and debate. It was with a degree of excitement and anticipation that I received the news that the International Journal of […]
View full article | Elder’s Letter View PDF Abstract Every profession needs a peer reviewed, professional journal that provides an avenue for the publication of relevant research and clinical information pertinent to that profession. Every profession also needs a forum for lively discussion and debate. It was with a degree of excitement and anticipation that I […]
View full article | Probiotics and Mucosal Immunity: Strain-specific effects on Th1/Th2 cell modulation View PDF Abstract Commensal bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract play an integral role in both innate and humoral immunity. It is well established that this protective role can be maintained or modulated by the ingestion of probiotics. More recently, it has been […]
View full article | Successful Treatment of Oxaliplatin- Induced Peripheral Neuropathy with Naturopathy View PDF Abstract First line chemotherapy regimens for colon cancer include FOLFOX (leucovorin, 5-fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin). This combination of medications, more significantly oxaliplatin, has been linked to peripheral neuropathy. For patients with previous active lifestyles, peripheral neuropathy can cause a decreased quality of […]
Abstract First line chemotherapy regimens for colon cancer include FOLFOX (leucovorin, 5-fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin). This combination of medications, more significantly oxaliplatin, has been linked to peripheral neuropathy. For patients with previous active lifestyles, peripheral neuropathy can cause a decreased quality of life. In addition, there are many other side effects of FOLFOX including nausea, diarrhea, […]
View full article | The Role of the ‘Eubiotic’ Diet in Intestinal Dysbiosis and Hypertension Abstract A 69-year-old female patient presented with chief concerns of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, low immunity, and osteoarthritis in June 2006. It was hypothesized that the patient was suffering from dysbiosis based on her presenting symptoms and past medical history. The patient was […]
Abstract A 69-year-old female patient presented with chief concerns of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, low immunity, and osteoarthritis in June 2006. It was hypothesized that the patient was suffering from dysbiosis based on her presenting symptoms and past medical history. The patient was treated with dietary interventions — specifically, the Eubiotic diet — in order to repair […]
View full article | Biologically Active Lycopene in Human Health View PDF Abstract Oxidative stress induced by highly reactive oxygen species (hROS) is recognized as an important mechanism in the causation of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and diabetes. Fruits and vegetables are good sources of several antioxidants including lycopene, of recent interest […]