Chapter 57 Intestinal Protozoan Infestation and Systemic Illness Leo Galland, MD, FACP, FACN Chapter Contents Introduction Protozoa Giardia spp., Entamoeba histolytica, Diagnostic Considerations Therapeutic Considerations Artemisia annua, Berberine, Allium sativum…
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, …
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, …
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…
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…
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…
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, …
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, …
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…
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…
