Chapter 116 Probiotics Jason Hawrelak, ND, BNat(Hons), PhD Chapter Contents Introduction Description Proposed Mechanisms of Action Probiotic Characteristics Probiotics in Use, Issues in Probiotic Nomenclature, Importance of Strain, Commercial Forms…
Chapter 142 Affective Disorders Peter B. Bongiorno, ND, LAc, Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary Depression, Dysthymia, Manic Phase, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Introduction Depression The Learned Helplessness Model, …
Chapter 148 Atherosclerosis Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary General Considerations Understanding Atherosclerosis, Determining a Patient’s Risk, Clinical Evaluation, Risk Factors, Therapeutic Considerations—General Guidelines Diet—General Guidelines, Therapeutic Considerations—Lowering…
Chapter 54 Homocysteine Metabolism Nutritional Modulation and Impact on Health and Disease Alan L. Miller, ND, Gregory S. Kelly, ND, Jessica Tran, ND Chapter Contents Introduction Homocysteine Metabolism Gender and…
Chapter 107 Natural Product Quality Control Rick Liva, RPh, ND Chapter Contents Background Abbreviations and Definitions, State of the Industry The Food and Drug Administration Basics of Food and Drug…
Chapter 129 Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle) Eric L. Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG), Kathy Abascal, BS, JD, RH(AHG) Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Clinical Applications Benign…
Chapter 138 Vitex agnus castus (Chaste Tree) Donald Brown, ND, Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Clinical Applications Corpus Luteum Insufficiency, …
