Spirituality and Healing
Chapter 48 Spirituality and Healing* Lara Pizzorno, MDiv, MA, LMT Chapter Contents Introduction The Conceptual Ground for the Efficacy of Spirit in Healing The Healing Effects of Prayer—Evidence of the…
Beta-Carotene and Other Carotenoids
Chapter 69 Beta-Carotene and Other Carotenoids Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Introduction Dietary Sources Metabolism Absorption, Transformation in the Intestinal Mucosa, Transport, Storage, and Excretion, Physiologic Roles Antioxidant Activity, …
Prebiotics, Synbiotics, and Colonic Foods
Chapter 115 Prebiotics, Synbiotics, and Colonic Foods Jason Hawrelak, ND, BNat(Hons), PhD Chapter Contents Introduction Fructooligosaccharides Description, Commercial Forms, Clinical Applications, Enhanced Growth of Bifidobacteria, Dosage, Toxicity, Galactooligosaccharides Description, Commercial…
Uva ursi (Bearberry)
Chapter 130 Uva ursi (Bearberry) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Antimicrobial Effects, Antiinflammatory Effects, Inhibition of Melanin Synthesis, Clinical Applications…
Crataegus oxyacantha (Hawthorn)
Chapter 82 Crataegus oxyacantha (Hawthorn) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Synergism with Vitamin C, Collagen-Stabilizing Action, Cardiovascular Effects, Clinical Applications…
Epilepsy
Chapter 163 Epilepsy Gaetano Morello, BSc, ND Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary General Considerations Epidemiology Etiology Classification Diagnosis Pathophysiology Therapeutic Considerations Environmental Toxins Dietary Considerations Leptin Mitochondrial ATP Nutritional Considerations Botanical…
Allium sativum (Garlic)
Chapter 63 Allium sativum (Garlic) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Antimicrobial Activity, Antimicrobial Effects, Immune-Enhancing Effects, Anticancer Effects, Cardiovascular Effects, …
Pregnancy Health and Primary Prevention of Adult Disease
Chapter 201 Pregnancy Health and Primary Prevention of Adult Disease Pina LoGiudice, ND, LAc, Peter B. Bongiorno, ND, LAc Chapter Contents Introduction Preconceptive Work, Pregnancy Death Rates and Premature Births, …
Sarsaparilla Species
Chapter 121 Sarsaparilla Species Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Historic Use in the Treatment of Syphilis, Pharmacology Endotoxin Binding, Clinical Application…
