Chapter 185 Leukoplakia Michael Traub, ND, DHANP, FABNO, Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary General Considerations Therapeutic Considerations Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene,  Lycopene,  Other Antioxidants,  Curcumin,  Therapeutic Approach…

Chapter 187 Macular Degeneration Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary General Considerations Types of Macular Degeneration,  Therapeutic Considerations Reducing and Preventing Atherosclerosis,  Diet,  Nutritional Supplements,  Therapeutic Approach Diet, …

Chapter 198 Peptic Ulcer—Duodenal and Gastric Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary General Considerations Aspirin and Other Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs,  Therapeutic Considerations Lifestyle Factors,  Nutritional Factors,  Miscellaneous,  Therapeutic…

Chapter 195 Otitis Media Pina LoGiudice, ND, LAc Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary General Considerations Standard Medical Treatment,  Causes,  Therapeutic Considerations Bottle-Feeding,  Food Allergy,  Reflux,  Thymus Gland Extract,  Naturopathic Ear Drops, …

Chapter 189 Menorrhagia Tori Hudson, ND Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary General Considerations Etiology,  Abnormalities in Prostaglandin Metabolism,  Thyroid Abnormalities,  Estimating Menstrual Blood Loss,  Therapeutic Considerations Psychological Considerations,  Nutrition,  Botanical Medicines, …

Chapter 68 Bee Products—Pollen, Propolis, and Royal Jelly Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology and Clinical Applications Bee Pollen,  Propolis,  Royal…

Chapter 95 Glutamine Peter B. Bongiorno, ND, LAc Chapter Contents Introduction Food Sources,  Forms,  Physiologic Effects,  Clinical Applications Intestinal Permeability–Related Conditions,  Infectious Diarrhea,  Postsurgical Complications of the Gastrointestinal Tract,  Chemotherapy…

Chapter 62 Allium cepa (Onion) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Antimicrobial Activity,  Cardiovascular Effects,  Diabetes,  Antiasthmatic Action,  Antitumor Effects,  Hair…

Chapter 103 Melatonin Ronald G. Reichert, BA, ND Chapter Contents Introduction Pharmacokinetics Clinical Applications Jet Lag,  Acute Sleep,  Insomnia in the Elderly,  Prolonged Release Melatonin in the Elderly,  Magnesium, Melatonin,…

Chapter 18 Heidelberg pH Capsule Gastric Analysis Michael T. Murray, ND, Stephen Barrie, ND Chapter Contents Introduction Physiology of Digestion in the Stomach Procedure Equipment,  Methods,  Interpretation Clinical Application Indications…