Chapter 181 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis) Gerard Mullin, MD Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary General Considerations Definition, Common Features of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, Etiology, Therapeutic Considerations…
Chapter 36 The Exercise Prescription Jade Teta, ND, Keoni Teta, ND, LAc, CSCS Chapter Contents Introduction Exercise in Historical Context A New Perspective on Movement Standards of Movement The Functional…
Chapter 123 Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Hepatoprotection Effects, Other Pharmacologic Actions, Clinical Applications Chemically Induced…
Chapter 176 Hypoglycemia Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary Introduction Diagnostic Considerations The Glucose-Insulin Tolerance Test, 24-Hour Continuous Glucose Monitoring, The Hypoglycemic Index, The Hypoglycemia Questionnaire, General Considerations…
Chapter 61 Alkylglycerols Michael T. Murray, ND, Peter T. Pugliese, MD Chapter Contents Introduction History Basic Chemistry of Alkylglycerol Ethers from Shark Liver Oil Some Definitions, Absorption, Fate, and Excretion, …
Chapter 124 Soy Isoflavones and Other Constituents Douglas “Duffy” Mackay, ND Chapter Contents 124 Introduction Chemical Composition of Soy Isoflavones, Other Soy Constituents, Pharmacology Hormonal Effects in Infants, Hormonal Effects…
Chapter 96 Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Estrogenic Activity, Pseudoaldosterone Activity, Antiinflammatory and Antiallergic Activity, Immunostimulatory and…
Chapter 126 Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) Kathy Abascal, BS, JD, RH(AHG), Eric L. Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG) Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Clinical Applications Migraine Headache…
Chapter 94 Glucosamine Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Available Forms Glucosamine Sulfate Versus N-Acetylglucosamine Glucosamine Sulfate Versus Glucosamine Hydrogen Chloride Clinical Applications Use in Athletes and as…
Chapter 86 Echinacea Species (Narrow-Leafed Purple Coneflower) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition Polysaccharides, Alkylamides, Caffeic Acid Derivatives, Flavonoids, Polyacetylenes, Miscellaneous, History and Folk Use Pharmacology…
