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.

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