Musculoskeletal Key

Chapter 186 Lichen Planus Sam Russo, ND, LAc Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary Variants,  General Considerations Incidence, Onset, and Course,  Therapeutic Considerations Dental Amalgams,  Supplements and Botanical Medicines,  Therapeutic Approach,  Topical…

Chapter 199 Periodontal Disease Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary General Considerations Prevalence and Epidemiology,  Pathophysiology,  Therapeutic Considerations Nutrition,  Botanical Medicines,  Therapeutic Approach Hygiene,  Diet,  Supplements,  Botanical Medicines, …

Chapter 120 SAMe (S-Adenosylmethionine) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Introduction Pharmacology Available Forms,  Clinical Indications Depression,  Osteoarthritis,  Fibromyalgia,  Liver Disorders,  Migraine,  Dosage Toxicology Interactions and Contraindications Introduction S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe)…

Chapter 89 Epilobium Species (Fireweed) Kathy Abascal, BS, JD, RH(AHG), Eric L. Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG) Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Analgesic Effect,  Antidiarrheal Effect, …

Chapter 113 Phosphatidylserine Parris M. Kidd, BSc, PhD Chapter Contents Introduction Physiologic Roles Pharmacology Clinical Applications Dosage Toxicology and Drug Interactions Introduction Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a phospholipid nutrient that occurs…

Chapter 204 Psoriasis Michael T. Murray, ND, Michael Traub, ND, DHANP, FABNO Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary General Considerations Therapeutic Considerations Gastrointestinal Function,  Nutrition,  Psychological Aspects,  Physical Therapeutics,  Topical Treatments,  Therapeutic…

Chapter 71 Bromelain* Anthony J. Cichoke, Jr., MA, DC, DACBN, PhD Chapter Contents Introduction Bromelain Supplements Enteral Absorption (or Resorption) Factors Affecting Bromelain Activity Clinical Applications Systemic Enzyme Therapy,  Aging, …

Chapter 64 Aloe vera (Cape Aloe) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Aloe vera Terminology,  Chemical Composition Anthraquinones,  Saccharides,  Prostanoids,  Superoxide Dismutase,  Other Constituents,  History and Folk Use…

Chapter 158 Congestive Heart Failure Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary General Considerations Diagnostic Considerations Therapeutic Considerations Nutritional Supplements,  Botanical Medicines,  Therapeutic Approach Diet,  Nutritional Supplements,  Botanical Medicines, …

Chapter 66 Artemisia absinthium (Wormwood) Eric L. Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG), Kathy Abascal, BS, JD, RH(AHG) Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Digestive Effects,  Hepatic Effects, …