Musculoskeletal Key

Chapter 167 Gallstones Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary General Considerations Pathogenesis Cholesterol and Mixed Stones,  Risk Factors for Cholesterol and Mixed Stones,  Risk Factors for Pigmented Gallstones, …

Chapter 37 Fasting Alan Goldhamer, DC, Stephen Helms, NMD, Trevor K. Salloum, BA, ND Chapter Contents Introduction History Physiology Research Appendicitis,  Chemical Poisoning,  Cardiovascular Disease,  Diabetes,  Epilepsy,  Immune and Inflammatory…

Chapter 154 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Robert M. Martinez, DC, ND Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary General Considerations Anatomy of the Carpal Tunnel,  Etiology,  Risk Factors and Frequency of Occurrence,  Diagnostic Considerations…

Chapter 203 Proctologic Conditions Thomas A. Kruzel, BA, MT, ND Chapter Contents Anorectal Anatomy Anal Diseases Anal Fistula and Anal Abscess,  Anal Cryptitis,  Anal Fissure,  Treatment,  Hemorrhoids Classification,  Treatment,  External…

Chapter 72 Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition Pharmacology L-Theanine,  Clinical Application Cancer,  Cancer Risk and Black Tea Consumption,  Cardiovascular and Liver…

Chapter 80 Coleus forskohlii Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents 80 General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Clinical Applications Inflammatory Conditions,  Cardiovascular Effects,  Weight Loss Programs,  Glaucoma, …

Chapter 48 Spirituality and Healing* Lara Pizzorno, MDiv, MA, LMT Chapter Contents Introduction The Conceptual Ground for the Efficacy of Spirit in Healing The Healing Effects of Prayer—Evidence of the…

Chapter 69 Beta-Carotene and Other Carotenoids Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Introduction Dietary Sources Metabolism Absorption,  Transformation in the Intestinal Mucosa,  Transport, Storage, and Excretion,  Physiologic Roles Antioxidant Activity, …

Chapter 135 Vitamin A Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Introduction Nomenclature,  Recommended Dietary Allowance,  Dietary Sources,  Deficiency Immune System Effects,  Other Effects,  Determination of Deficiency,  Metabolism Absorption,  Transformation in…

Chapter 115 Prebiotics, Synbiotics, and Colonic Foods Jason Hawrelak, ND, BNat(Hons), PhD Chapter Contents Introduction Fructooligosaccharides Description,  Commercial Forms,  Clinical Applications,  Enhanced Growth of Bifidobacteria,  Dosage,  Toxicity,  Galactooligosaccharides Description,  Commercial…