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 – go to info@kospublishing.com. Bulk order discount 50% starts at more than 5 copies; shipping charges added. Dr. Abram […]
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View full article | Health Benefits of Consumption of Fish Oil Omega-3 Fatty Acids View PDF Abstract 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 […]
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, […]
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- […]
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 […]
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 […]