Dietary Fiber
Chapter 52 Dietary Fiber Michael Lyon, BSc, MD Chapter Contents Introduction Anthropology, History, Fiber Classification, Sources, Health Effects, Mechanisms of Action of Dietary Fiber Viscosity of Fiber, Water Holding Capacity, …
Environmental Medicine
Chapter 35 Environmental Medicine Walter J. Crinnion, BS, ND Chapter Contents Environmental Toxic Load The Toxic Burden, Sources of Environmental Toxins, Health Effects of Environmental Toxins Immunotoxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine Toxicity, …
Nonpharmacologic Control of Pain
Chapter 42 Nonpharmacologic Control of Pain Richard Kitaeff, MA, MD, DiplAc, LAc Chapter Contents Introduction The Experience of Pain A Psychological Model, Neuropsychological Mechanisms of Pain, Pain in Childbirth, Pain…
Metal Toxicity: Assessment of Exposure and Retention
Chapter 23 Metal Toxicity Assessment of Exposure and Retention David Quig, PhD Chapter Contents Introduction Assessment of Toxic Metal Exposure Hair Elemental Analysis, Blood Analysis: Toxic Metal Exposure, Urinalysis of…
Coenzyme Q 10
Chapter 79 Coenzyme Q10 Laurie K. Mischley, ND, Jason Allen, ND, MPH, Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Introduction Coenzyme Q10 Deficiency, Coenzyme Q10 Absorption and Pharmacokinetics, Commercial Forms and…
Sports Nutrition
Chapter 59 Sports Nutrition Jade Teta, ND, CSCS, Keoni Teta, ND, LAc, CSCS Chapter Contents Nutrition and Performance Performance Nutrition and Fat Loss, Diet Concerns for Athletes, Macronutrient Ratios, Protein, …
Soft Tissue Manipulation: An Overview of Diagnostics and Therapies
Chapter 47 Soft Tissue Manipulation An Overview of Diagnostics and Therapies* Tim Irving, DC, MS, LMT Chapter Contents Introduction Health Implications of Soft Tissue Manipulation: The Big Picture Immune System, …
Botanical Medicine—A Modern Perspective
Chapter 33 Botanical Medicine—A Modern Perspective Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents 33 Introduction The Role of Herbs in Modern Pharmacy Science Has Fueled the “Herbal Renaissance”, The Advantages of…
Rapid Dark Adaptation Test
Chapter 26 Rapid Dark Adaptation Test Dirk Powell, BS, ND Chapter Contents Introduction Clinical Application Procedure Equipment and Supplies, Method, Results, Interpretation Introduction The earliest sign of vitamin A deficiency…
Mineral Status Evaluation
Chapter 24 Mineral Status Evaluation L. Charles Masur, MD Chapter Contents Introduction Minerals and Disease Essential Minerals Calcium, Chloride, Cobalt, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, …
