Nutrition and Integrative Medicine: A Primer for Clinicians

Editor: Bakhru, Aruna
Publication Year: 2018
Publisher: CRC Press

Single-User Purchase Price: $159.95
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ISBN: 978-1-498-75948-9
Category: Health & Medicine - Medicine
Image Count: 166
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Written by leaders in the academic and scientific world, Nutrition and Integrative Medicine: A Primer for Clinicians presents various modalities to help restore health. This book provides users with a guide to evaluating and recommending nutritional and integrative therapies.

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Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Editor
  • Contributors
  • Section I Nutritional and Functional Medicine
  • Chapter 1 The Role of the Microbiome on Human Health - Rodney R. Dietert and Janice M. Dietert
  • Introduction
  • A Different Patient
  • The Noncommunicable Disease Epidemic
  • The Problem with Many Existing Drugs
  • Managing the Microbial Ecology of the Patient
  • Complementary Therapies: Rebiosis
  • Antibiotic Adjunct Therapies
  • Postoperative Recovery
  • Protection against Stress-Induced Dysbiosis
  • Correction of Depression and Anxiety
  • Anti-Aging Effects
  • Protection against Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection
  • Protection against Environmental Toxicants
  • Treating Metabolic Syndrome
  • Potential Help for Infantile Colic
  • Biofilms
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Nutritional Approaches to Chronic Illness - Miriam Maisel
  • Introduction: Perspectives, Problems, Priorities
  • The Heart of the Matter
  • Nutritional Intervention in Cardiovascular Disease
  • Nutritional Interventions in Diabetes
  • Nutritional Interventions in Hypertension
  • Salt and DASH
  • Other Dietary Approaches to Hypertension
  • Selected Mechanisms Underlying the Effect of Food on Cardio-Metabolic Parameters
  • Endothelial Function
  • Modification of Trimethyl-n-Oxide Levels
  • Nutritional Treatment of Selected Inflammatory and Auto-Immune Conditions
  • Nutritional Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nutritional Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Nutritional Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)
  • Summing Up: The Common Ground
  • Ethical Aspects and Iatrogenics
  • Conclusion: “Mind the Gap”
  • References
  • Chapter 3 Orthomolecular Parenteral Nutrition Therapy - Arturo O'Byrne-Navia and Arturo O'Byrne-De Valdenebro
  • Introduction
  • Nutritional Deficiencies/Insufficiencies that Support Intravenous Supplementation
  • Injectable Solutions in the Clinical Practice
  • Application Routes in Parenteral Nutrition
  • Preparation of Mixtures for Parenteral Nutrition
  • Special Care in the Preparation of Orthomolecular Mixtures
  • Specific Products for Use in Orthomolecular Intravenous Nutritional Therapy
  • Historical Considerations
  • Theoretical Basis for the Therapeutic use of Intravenous (IV) Nutrients
  • Potential Side Effects Considerations
  • Intravenous (IV) Orthomolecular Therapeutic Agents
  • Antioxidant Agents
  • Amino Acids
  • Vitamins
  • B Complex Vitamins
  • Lipid-Soluble Vitamins
  • Minerals and Trace Elements
  • Electrolytes
  • Multimineral Preparations
  • Precursors of Antioxidant Enzymes
  • Others
  • References
  • Chapter 4 Toxicology: Exploring the Concept of Exogenous and Endogenous Toxins - Stevan Cordas
  • Importance of Dose
  • Endocrine Disruptors
  • Basics
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Absorption
  • Distribution
  • Drug Metabolism
  • Drug Excretion
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Interference with Ion Passage through the Cell Membrane
  • Enzyme Inhibition or Stimulation
  • Incorporation into Macromolecules
  • Interference with Metabolic Processes of Microorganisms
  • Undesirable Responses to Drug Therapy
  • Factors Affecting the Body's Response to a Drug
  • Toxicity
  • Synergism
  • Susceptibility
  • Subspecialties of Toxicology
  • Medical Toxicology
  • Chemical Toxicology
  • Toxicology and Pharmacology
  • Occupational Toxicology
  • Regulatory Toxicology
  • Toxic: Allergic Interaction
  • Exogenous and Endogenous Toxins
  • Tobacco
  • Alcohol
  • Endogenous Toxins
  • Selective Toxic Metals
  • Mercury
  • Lead
  • Toxicology and Psychoneuroimmunology
  • Some Treatments and Measures to Reduce Individual Toxic Exposure
  • Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 5 Environmental Toxins and Chronic Illness: Clinical Management Using Traditional and Allostatic Load-Based Approaches - Jeffrey Moss
  • Introduction: Bridging the Gap between Academic Publications on Environmental Toxicology and Clinical Application
  • Common Environmental Toxins and Their Impact on Health in High Amounts
  • Immunotoxicology
  • Neurotoxicity
  • Endocrine Toxicity
  • Other Published Research on Endocrine Toxicity
  • Mechanisms Involved in Creating the Impact of EDCs
  • Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: Focus on Reproductive Health
  • Molecular Physiology of Environmental Toxins
  • Detoxification Pathways
  • Phases of Detoxification
  • Detoxification and Genetic Polymorphisms (SNPs)
  • Detoxification and Age
  • Detoxification and Gender
  • Detoxification and Dose
  • Detoxification and Route of Administration
  • Detoxification and Suboptimal Nutrient Intake
  • Detoxification and Medications
  • Detoxification of Environmental Toxins: Some Practical Considerations
  • Assessment
  • Assessment: History
  • Assessment: Laboratory Analysis
  • Assessment: Organic Chemicals
  • Assessment: Heavy Metals
  • Treatment: Traditional Approaches
  • Traditional Avoidance Treatments
  • Traditional Treatments that Improve the Ability of the Body to Metabolize and Eliminate
  • Traditional Treatments that May Assist in the Physical Removal of Toxins from the Body
  • Practical Concerns about Traditional Approaches to Environmental Toxicity Diagnosis and Treatment
  • When Detoxification Procedures Alone Do Not Reduce or Eliminate Chief Complaints in Patients Carrying a Significant Load of Environmental Toxins and Why
  • Allostatic Load, Environmental Toxins, and Detoxification Enzymes
  • Some Final Thoughts
  • References
  • Chapter 6 Neuroprotection, Aging, and the Gut–Brain Axis: Translating Traditional Wisdom from the Mediterranean Diet into Evidence-Based Clinical Applications - Miguel A. Toribio-Mateas
  • Introduction
  • What is Genomic Instability?
  • Why is this Important? Plus, Some Important Considerations
  • The Alzheimer's—Diabetes Type 2—Cardiovascular—Inflammation Link
  • Key Nutritional Therapeutic Agents—A Rationale in Support of Multi-Supplementation
  • The Mediterranean Diet: A Naturally Occurring Model for Multi-Nutrient Supplementation
  • Emulating the Nutrient Synergies in the Mediterranean Diet Model
  • Other Key Nutrients in a “Neuroprotective Supplementary Prescription”
  • Vitamin A
  • Methyl Donor B Vitamins: B6, B9 (Folate), and B12
  • The “MediterrAsian Diet”
  • Calorie Restriction Mimetics
  • The Microbiota: Gut–Brain Axis
  • A Complex Communication System
  • From Eubiosys to Dysbiosis
  • Assessing Function—Laboratory Testing and n = 1 Trials
  • Dietary Neuroprotection, from the Gut Up
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 7 The Dental Connection to Health: Dental and Gingival Health and Its Relation to Chronic Illness - Alyse Shockey, Lisa Marie Samaha, and Dawn Ewing
  • Understanding Dentinal Fluid Transfer
  • What Influences the Reversal of the Dentinal Fluid Flow?
  • Characteristics of a Caries-Prone Patient
  • Fluid Reversal
  • Periodontal Disease and the Oral Systemic Connection
  • Some Thoughts about Materials Used in Dentistry
  • Tooth/Body Connection
  • Root Canal—Understanding the Implications
  • Evidence
  • The Tooth and Organ Connection
  • Oral Home Care
  • Fluoride
  • Propylene Glycol
  • FD&C Color Pigments
  • Artificial Sweeteners
  • Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol)
  • Triclosan
  • Trisodium Phosphate (TSP)
  • Glycerin
  • Calcium
  • Flavoring
  • Detergents and Surfactants
  • Carrageenan
  • Hydrated Silica
  • Carbomer
  • A Holistic Approach to Dental Care
  • References
  • Chapter 8 The Crucial Role of Craniofacial Growth on Airway, Sleep, and the Temporomandibular Joint - Mayoor Patel and Julia Worrall
  • Introduction
  • Craniofacial Growth and Development
  • Effect of Mouth Breathing on Facial Growth
  • Effect of Tongue Function on Facial Growth and Airway
  • Effect of Airway on Sleep
  • NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement) Stage 1
  • NREM Stage 2
  • NREM Stage 3 (Has Been Merged with Stage 4 and Is Also Called Slow-Wave Sleep)
  • REM Sleep
  • Obstructive-Sleep Disordered Breathing (Sleep Apnea)
  • Effect of Airway and Sleep during Infancy and Childhood
  • Effect of Airway on Posture
  • Effect of Posture on Cerebrospinal Fluid and Energy Flow
  • Effect of Airway on Neurological System
  • Effect of Airway on Cardiovascular System
  • Effect of Airway on Endocrine System
  • Craniofacial Pain
  • Odontogenic Pain
  • Oral Mucous Membrane Disorders
  • Salivary Gland Disorder
  • Nose and Paranasal Sinus Disorders
  • Maxilla and Mandibular Disorders
  • Eye and Ear Disorder
  • Tumors
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
  • Epidemiology of TMDs
  • Etiology of TMD
  • TMJ Symptoms
  • Clinical Evaluation
  • Management
  • Effects of TMD
  • References
  • Chapter 9 The Role of the Clinical Laboratory in Nutritional Assessment - Harvey W. Kaufman
  • Traditional Laboratory Tests that Assess Nutritional Status: Protein-Calorie Deficits
  • Nitrogen Balance
  • Amino Acids
  • Vegetarian and Other Diets
  • Environmental Respiratory Factors and Nutrition
  • Tobacco: Cigarettes
  • Air Pollution
  • Environmental Allergies and Asthma
  • Exposure to Lead, Mercury, and Other Heavy Metals
  • Our Bodies and Nutrition
  • Genes
  • Alcohol
  • ABO Blood Groups
  • APO E Gene
  • Physiology
  • Menstrual Cycle
  • Hydration
  • Medical Conditions
  • Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia and Other Eating Disorders
  • Kidney Stones
  • Body Mass Index
  • Post-Bariatric Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Hormones
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid Disease
  • The Hunger Games: Hormones
  • Malabsorption
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Sweat Chloride (Cystic Fibrosis)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Lactose and Soy Intolerance
  • Food Allergy
  • Diet and Supplements and Herbal Medicine
  • Vitamins and Minerals
  • Iron Deficiency
  • Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
  • Vitamin D
  • Fat-Soluble Vitamins
  • Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
  • Water-Soluble Vitamins and Micronutrients
  • Other Micronutrients and Trace Elements
  • Infections
  • Foreign Bodies
  • Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
  • Gut Flora (Microbiota)
  • Closing
  • References
  • Section II Integrative Medicine
  • Chapter 10 Revisioning Cellular Bioenergetics: Food as Information and the Light-Driven Body - Sayer Ji and Ali Le Vere
  • How We Got Here
  • The Cerebral Aspects of Nutrition
  • The Sociocultural Meaning of Food
  • Back to the “Food Itself”
  • The Old Story of Food as a Thing
  • Food as Matter
  • Food as Energy
  • The New Story: Food as Information
  • The Microbiome of Food
  • Food Timing and Quality
  • Powerful Implications for the Future of Food
  • Biophotons: The Human Body Emits, Communicates with, and Is Made from Light
  • The Physical and “Mental” Eye Emits Light
  • Our Cells and DNA Use Biophotons to Store and Communicate Information
  • The Body's Circadian Biophoton Output
  • Medical Applications of Biophoton Emissions
  • Meditation and Herbs Affect Biophoton Output
  • The Electromagnetic Body and Consciousness
  • Human Skin May Capture Energy and Information from Sunlight
  • The Body's Biophoton Outputs Are Governed by Solar and Lunar Forces
  • Water as an Alternative Cellular Fuel Source
  • Implications of EZ Water for Circulatory Flow
  • Implications of EZ Water for Skeletal Muscle Structure
  • Consequences of EZ Water for Human Health
  • Can Human Cells Exploit Photosynthesis?
  • Intention is a Living Force of Physiology
  • The Bioelectromagnetic Body
  • Biofields and Energetic Medicine
  • The “Life Energy” and Holistic Health
  • References
  • Chapter 11 The Scientific Basis of Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine - Peter Eckman
  • Why Eastern Medicine Fulfills the Foundational Criteria for Science
  • Music, Resonance, and Frequencies in Eastern Medicine
  • Eastern versus Western Modes of Scientific Thought
  • Eastern Science Does Not Exclude the Non-Material
  • Pulse Diagnosis
  • A Return to Original Nature
  • The Impact of Intention
  • Chapter 12 Ayurvedic Medicine: An Integrative Approach - Vasant Lad
  • Part One: Ayurveda and Fundamental Principles
  • History of Ayurveda
  • Five Elements and Three Doshas
  • Ether or Space
  • Air
  • Fire
  • Water
  • Earth
  • Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology
  • Marma Points
  • Constitutional Types
  • Individual Harmony and Self-Healing
  • Part Two: Understanding the Doshas
  • Doshic Characteristics
  • Vāta Characteristics
  • Pitta Characteristics
  • Kapha Characteristics
  • Personality and Behavior According to Doshic Characteristics
  • Food Preferences
  • Effects of Stress on Different Body Types
  • The Seasons
  • Part Three: Balancing the Doshas
  • Doshic Imbalances
  • The Role of the Mind in Health
  • Ayurvedic Concept of Disease
  • Origins of Āma in the Body
  • Traits and Effects of Agni and Āma
  • Removal of Āma from the Tissues
  • Overview and Conclusion
  • Chapter 13 An Introduction to Ayurveda: Marma Therapy - Shekhar Annambhotla
  • Marma Meditation
  • Classification of Marma Points on Doshas and Sub-Doshas
  • Technique of Marma Therapy
  • Clinical Application of Marma Therapy
  • Benefits of Marma Therapy
  • Chapter 14 Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture - Yemeng Chen
  • Introduction
  • Philosophy of Chinese Medicine
  • Modalities of Chinese Medicine
  • Chinese Herbology
  • Tui Na (Chinese Manipulative Therapy)
  • Chinese Dietary Therapy
  • Energetic Exercises
  • Acupuncture
  • Chinese Medicine in an Integrative Way
  • References
  • Chapter 15 Yoga and Healing: Yogic Asanas, Breath, Mudras, and Their Relation to Human Anatomy and Subtle Anatomy - Virender Sodhi
  • Definition of Yoga
  • Philosophy of Yoga
  • Yoga in the United States
  • My Fascination with Yoga
  • Yoga and Heart
  • Yoga Reverses Arterial Stiffness
  • Yoga and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Yoga and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Yoga and Diabetes
  • Yoga and Depression and Anxiety
  • Yoga and Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Yoga and Eating Disorders
  • Yoga and Arthritis
  • Yoga and Asthma
  • Yoga and Cystic Fibrosis
  • Yoga and PMS
  • Yoga and Homocysteine
  • Yoga and Endometriosis
  • Yoga and Menopause
  • Yoga and Hormones
  • Yoga and PCOS
  • Yoga and Cancer
  • Yoga during Chemotherapy
  • Yoga and Osteoporosis
  • Yoga and Obesity
  • Yoga and Hypothyroidism
  • Yoga and Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome
  • Yoga and Insomnia
  • Yoga and Autism
  • Left and Right Nostril Variations
  • References
  • Chapter 16 Mind–Body Medicine - Jacqueline Proszynski and Darshan H. Mehta
  • Introduction
  • Historical Perspectives and Development
  • Epidemiology
  • Age Variations
  • Sociodemographic and Ethnic Variations
  • Advances in Research
  • Psychosocial MBT Research
  • Physiological MBT Research
  • Neuroimaging MBT Studies
  • Genomic Research
  • Composite Markers
  • Health Outcomes
  • Pain, Neurological, and Autoimmune Disorders
  • Cancer
  • Mental Health
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Health
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Metabolic and Endocrine Health
  • Side Effects and Risks of MBT
  • Economic Considerations
  • Barriers and Facilitators of MBT Use
  • Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 17 Meditation, Neurobiological Changes, Genes, and Health: A New Paradigm for the Healthcare System - Marjorie H. Woollacott
  • Introduction
  • Definition
  • Historical Context
  • Physiological Effects of Meditation in Health and Disease
  • Cardiovascular Effects (Cardiovascular Disease/Hypertension)
  • Neurobiological Effects of Meditation in Health and Disease
  • Modulation of Pain Pathways by Meditation
  • Immune System Improvements and Genetic Changes in Health and Disease
  • Gene Expression
  • Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 18 The Fourth Phase of Water: Implications for Energy, Life, and Health - Gerald H. Pollack
  • Does Water Transduce Energy?
  • Applications in Natural Science
  • Practical Applications
  • Applications in Medical Science
  • Water and Healing
  • Negative Charge and Antioxidants
  • Information in Water?
  • The Future
  • References
  • Chapter 19 Sound Healing, Theory, and Practice - John Beaulieu and David Perez-Martinez
  • Introduction
  • Theory
  • Vibration
  • Consciousness
  • Mindful Listening
  • Mantras: Ancient Sound Healing for Modern Times
  • Sound Healing Practice
  • Sound Healing Tools and Instruments
  • Part I: Psychoacoustics
  • Music
  • Voice
  • Singing Bowls and Gongs
  • Drums, Rattles, Percussive Instruments
  • Tuning Forks
  • Part II: Vibroacoustic Sound Healing
  • Summary
  • Sound Healing Training Programs
  • References
  • Bibliography
  • Chapter 20 Healing with Light - Anadi Martel, Wesley Burwell, and Magda Havas
  • Introduction
  • Living Organisms are Electromagnetic Beings of Light
  • Phototherapy Backgrounder
  • What is Light Therapy?
  • Light Application
  • Light Placement
  • Color
  • Dosage
  • Exposure Parameters
  • Modulation
  • Light Source for Photobiomodulation
  • Medical Devices and Government Acceptance
  • Mechanisms of Photobiomodulation
  • Nitric Oxide (NO)
  • Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
  • Potential Applications of Photobiomodulation
  • Circulation and Pain
  • Inflammation
  • Wound Healing
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Athletic Performance and Recovery
  • Wrinkles and Anti-Aging
  • Chronobiological Applications of Light
  • Chromotherapy and the Importance of Color
  • Principles of Chromotherapy
  • Tools and Methods of Chromotherapy
  • A Sample of Chromotherapy Methods
  • Spectro-Chrome Method
  • Syntonic Phototherapy
  • Colorpuncture
  • Chromatothérapie
  • Emotional Transformation Therapy
  • Lateral Light Therapy
  • Sensora
  • Van Obberghen Color Therapy
  • Monocrom Method
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 21 The Role of Light and Electromagnetic Fields in Maintaining Vascular Health - Stephanie Seneff
  • Introduction
  • Sulfate Transport
  • eNOS: A Moonlighting Enzyme
  • Collagen and Heparan Sulfate
  • Ion Channels and Pumps
  • Iron, Sulfate, and Lysosomes
  • Streaming Potential
  • Glycocalyx Recycling as Glucose Buffering
  • Chlorophyll, Tryptophan, and Jumping Genes
  • Glyphosate's Disruption of Electrical Systems
  • Sulfate Homeostasis
  • Depletion of Aromatic Sulfate Transporters
  • Cholesterol Sulfate, PPARγ, and the Liver
  • Disruption of eNOS
  • Sodium/Potassium ATPase and the Heart
  • Broader Consequences
  • References
  • Chapter 22 Electromagnetic Hygiene - Magda Havas
  • Introduction
  • An Historical Overview
  • What is Electromagnetic Pollution?
  • Basic Properties of Electromagnetic Energy
  • What Are the Different Types of Non-Ionizing Radiation (NIR) That Are of Concern?
  • Biological Effects of Electrosmog
  • Cancer
  • Reproduction
  • ELF Electromagnetic Fields
  • Dirty Electricity and Intermediate Frequencies
  • RF/MW
  • Effects on Sperm
  • Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
  • Effects on Offspring
  • Antennas and Reproduction
  • Electrohypersensitivity (EHS)
  • Provocation Testing
  • Mitigation Testing
  • What Do Authorities Say about Electrosmog?
  • What Can We Do to Protect Ourselves from Electrosmog?
  • Electromagnetic Hygiene: Specific Recommendations
  • ELF Magnetic Field
  • Dirty Electricity
  • Radio Frequency and Microwave Radiation
  • Here Are a Few Things You Need to Know about a Few Commonly Used Devices
  • Cell Phones
  • Cordless Phones
  • Internet Access: Computer, Wi-Fi Router, Tablets
  • Wireless Baby Monitors
  • Smart Meter
  • Smart Appliances
  • Gaming Systems
  • Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
  • Bluetooth
  • Clock Radio
  • Electric Equipment
  • Electrical Panel and Utility Room
  • Electric Blanket and Waterbed
  • Turn Bedroom Power Off
  • Monitoring Your Exposure
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 23 Identifying Pharmaceutical-Grade Essential Oils and Using Them Safely and Effectively in Integrative Medicine - Joshua Plant and Scott Johnson
  • The Primary Role of Essential Oils in Plants
  • The History and Advancement of Aromatics and Essential Oils
  • Pharmacological and Functional Evidence of Essential Oil Efficacy
  • Menthol (5-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol)
  • Methyl Salicylate (Methyl 2 hydroxybenzoate)
  • Alpha-pinene (2,6,6,-Trimethylbicyclohept-2-ene)
  • Integrating Essential Oils into Medical Practice
  • Lavender Essential Oil for Anxiety
  • Peppermint Essential Oil for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Blends of Essential Oils for Primary Dysmenorrhea
  • Blends of Essential Oils for Nausea
  • Essential Oil Best Practices and Safety
  • Methods of Administration
  • Inhalation
  • Transdermal Absorption/Topically
  • Oral Administration
  • Retention/Vaginal and Rectal Administration
  • Essential Oil Dosage
  • Essential Oil Safety
  • Essential Oil Application for Eyes and Ears
  • Phytophotodermatitis Potential of Essential Oils
  • Essential Oils and Epilepsy or Convulsive Disorders
  • Concomitant Use of Essential Oils and Medications and Health Contraindications
  • Pregnancy and Essential Oils
  • Essential Oil Therapy with Children
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 24 On the Sophistication of Herbal Medicines - Stephen Harrod Buhner
  • Paradigm Conflicts
  • Self-Organization
  • Bacterial Intelligence
  • Plant Intelligence
  • Chemical Innovation in Plants
  • Resistance to Plants?
  • Stealth Pathogens
  • Borrelial Infections
  • A Few Comments on Dosages and Treatment Approaches
  • References
  • Chapter 25 Psychological Trauma: Integrating Somatic and Psychological Methods to Treatment - Leslie Korn
  • The Biology of Traumatic Stress
  • The Stress Response
  • Case
  • Group Stress and Trauma
  • Allostatic Load
  • Tend and Befriend: The Female Stress Response
  • Learned Helplessness
  • State-Dependent Memory, Learning, and Behavior
  • Case
  • Somatic Symptoms of Trauma and Addiction
  • Case
  • Self-Medication
  • Anxiety, Disordered Breathing, and Hyperventilation
  • Yoga and Breathing
  • Mind Body Assessment
  • Dissociation
  • Somatoform Behaviors, Eating Disorders, and Self-Injury
  • Addiction to Surgery
  • Case
  • References
  • Chapter 26 Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine - Adonis Maiquez
  • Introduction
  • Definition
  • Definitions for Different Communities
  • Anti-Aging for Scientific Community
  • Anti-Aging for Medical and Reputable Business Community
  • Anti-Aging for Business Community
  • Anti-Aging versus Function Preservation
  • Anti-Aging from a Functional Medicine Approach
  • Current Research
  • Calorie Restriction (CR)
  • Orthomolecular Medicine
  • Anti-Oxidants
  • Plasmapheresis
  • History of Anti-Aging
  • Blue Zones
  • The Nine Common Traits of all Centenarians’ Communities
  • Move Naturally
  • Purpose
  • Down Shift
  • 80% Rule
  • Plant Slant
  • Wine @ 5
  • Belong
  • Loved Ones First
  • Right Tribe
  • Theories of Aging
  • Short Overview of the History of the Theories of Aging
  • Classification of Aging Theories
  • Programmed Theories
  • Programmed Longevity
  • Neuro-Endocrine Theory
  • Immunological Theory
  • Damage Theories
  • Wear and Tear Theories
  • Oxidative Stress Theory of Aging/Free Radical Theory of Aging
  • Inflammation-Based Theories
  • Glycation
  • Energy Metabolism and Aging
  • Telomere Shortening
  • Other Theories—The Multi-Factorial Approach
  • Anti-Aging Interventions
  • Lifestyle Interventions
  • Nutrition/Foods
  • Nutraceuticals/Medications
  • Coenzyme Q10
  • Procedures
  • Addressing the Causes of Pre-Mature Death: Chronic Diseases
  • Kegel for Urinary Incontinence
  • Specific Exercises for Osteoporosis
  • Herbs for Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Male Exercises for Prostate
  • Variety in Vegetables and Fruits
  • The Future of Anti-Aging
  • Epigenetics Influencers on Aging Genes
  • Genetic Therapy and Gene Manipulation
  • Heterochronic Plasma Exchange (HPE)
  • Tissue/Organ Cloning
  • Nanotechnology
  • Biomarkers of Aging (Detrimental Manifestation of Aging)
  • Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 27 Overcoming Chronic and Degenerative Diseases with Energy Medicine - James L. Oschman
  • Dedication
  • Introduction
  • From the Microscope to the Organism and Beyond
  • How Fast is the Nervous System?
  • Diffusing Signal Molecules versus Electromagnetic Fields
  • Lucretian Biochemistry
  • Biology of the Ultra-Fast and the Unconscious Mind
  • What is Light and What Medium Does It Travel Through?
  • Protection from Environmental Electromagnetic Fields
  • The Holistic Anatomical Perspective
  • Tensegrity
  • The Living Matrix
  • A Solid-State Tissue-Tensegrity Matrix System
  • A Vibratory Matrix
  • The Ground Regulation System
  • Views of the Living Fascia
  • Conclusions
  • DNA—An Alternative Perspective
  • Appendix I: Author's Academic Background
  • Appendix II: Molecular “Wires”
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 28 Non-Invasive Early, Quick Diagnostic Methods of Various Cancers (Part I) and Safe, Effective, Individualized Treatment of Cancer (Part II) - Yoshiaki Omura
  • Part I: Introduction to General Background
  • The Case That Started It All
  • The Bi-Digital O-Ring Test
  • The Importance of the Thymus Gland
  • Some Markers That I Use for Diagnosis and Evaluation of Therapeutic Effect Using BDORT
  • Part II: Clinical Implications of Human Papilloma Virus-Type 16
  • Our Improved, Individualized, Safe, Effective Treatment Using Optimal Dose of Vitamin D3 and other Compatible, Synergetic, Beneficial Supplements
  • Factors Promoting and Inhibiting These Anti-Cancer Effects
  • Treatment Considerations
  • Our Individualized Safe, Effective, and Affordable Cancer Treatment
  • Factors Influencing Cancer Treatment
  • Bibliography
  • Chapter 29 Low Doses Big Effects: Application to Pediatrics - Michel Bouko Levy
  • Part 1: Think Homeopathy
  • Foreword
  • Natural Resonance
  • The Principles of Homeopathy
  • Homeopathic Remedies
  • Constitutions and Reactive Modes
  • The Four Constitutions
  • The Carbonic
  • The Phosphoric
  • The Natrum
  • The Fluoric
  • The Four Reactive Modes
  • Skin Language
  • Homeopathic Drainage
  • The Wheel of Emunctories
  • The Line of Life
  • How to Prescribe
  • Part 2: Growth Disorders and Homeopathy
  • Part 3: E.N.T. and Homeopathy
  • Rhino Pharyngitis
  • Rhino Pharyngitis Discharge
  • Rhino Pharyngitis Cough
  • Rhino Pharyngitis Drainage
  • Rhino Pharyngitis Prevention
  • Otitis
  • Five Main Remedies
  • Mastoiditis Threatened
  • Eustachian Tube Drainage
  • Otitis Drainage to Accompany the Adenoids Drainage
  • Sinusitis
  • Suppuration Stage
  • Sinusitis Discharge Remedies
  • Ethmoidal and Frontal Sinusitis
  • Maxillary Sinusitis
  • Osteitis Remedies
  • Sinusitis Drainage
  • Nodes Drainage
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Part 4: Side Effects of Vaccination
  • DTaP
  • MMR
  • Detoxifying with Homeopathic Treatment
  • Part 5: Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders and Homeopathy
  • Restless Child
  • Anxiety
  • Quarrelsome
  • Screaming
  • Violent Child
  • Cannot Bear to Be Approached, Touched, or Even Looked at
  • Destructive
  • Impatient
  • Insolent
  • Rejects Violently Things When Given
  • Tears Clothes
  • Rudeness
  • Whining
  • Coward
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Difficulty Falling Asleep after an Animated Conversation
  • Night Anxiety
  • Night Terrors
  • Sorrows
  • Nervous Drainage
  • Conclusion
  • Bibliography
  • Chapter 30 Nutritional and Alternative Medicine: Legal and Ethical Considerations - Peter A. Arhangelsky, Esq.
  • Dual System of Government: State Boards and the FDA
  • FDA's Historical Bias against Alternative Products and Services
  • FDA's Regulation of Alternative Medicine
  • FDA's Broad Definition of “Drug”
  • FDA Regulation of Herbal Medicines, Dietary Supplements, Medical Foods, and Devices
  • Herbal Products and Dietary Supplements
  • Medical Devices
  • Specific Federal Regulatory Concerns for Alternative Practitioners
  • Physician Dispensing and Compounding
  • Telemedicine and Distance Consulting
  • FTC Standards and Regulation
  • Changes to the Federal and State Regulations to Promote Health Freedom
  • Changes to FDA Regulations
  • Strengthen Laws That Permit Off-Label Use
  • Broaden FDA's Expanded Access Regulations
  • Lift Restrictions on Preventative or Wellness Advertising Related to Nutritional Products
  • New Legislation to Promote Health Freedom
  • Privatized Review for Alternative Medical Therapies
  • Expand Freedom of Choice in Health Care by Expanding Access to Telemedicine
  • Stronger Informed Consent Laws That Facilitate Medical Choice
  • Conclusion