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Acid Reflux Disease – Americans are exposed daily to numerous commercials for medications to stop acid reflux. We are lead to believe that this is a disease state rather than a condition of abnormal digestion and that instant relief is available by going to the nearest drug or grocery store and picking up antacids. The over use of these over-the-counter medicines only serve to make the condition worse. This article discussed the how’s, why’s and what can be done naturally to relieve this common condition.

Allergies – this article discusses allergic reactions and what causes them while providing information on how to lower the risk of developing them.
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Anal Fissure – the article covers the natural treatment of this painful condition.

Asthma – this article is the testimony draft authored by Dr Kruzel for the AANP at the request of Senator Dan Burton for his hearings on alternative and complementary medicine. The article reviews the evidence on how naturopathic medicine can not only treat asthma but cut health care costs as well.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
Often times children are diagnosed with ADHD when they do not fit the criteria. This article by Dr Kruzel discusses the reasons why children are diagnosed and the reasons that many of them do not have this condition.
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Avian Flu – this article discusses the possible complications resulting from the Avian Influenza and preventive measures should it strike.

Breast Feeding and the Introduction of Solid Foods
Ever wonder why breast feeding is so important and why physicians recommend introducing solid foods in an incremental manner? This article reviews the how’s and why’s of immune system development and its dependence on breast feeding and good childhood nutrition.
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Cancer: Awareness, Prevention & Natural Therapies - The article discusses the warning signs of cancer, how to recognize them, development of preventive medicine programs to decrease ones risk of cancer, and how natural and conventional medical therapies can be utilized to fight cancer.
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Cancer of the Prostate - A Naturopathic Perspective - Many men diagnosed with CAP are offered surgery or drug therapy as the only treatments. This article discusses the natural medicine approach to cancer of the prostate as well as some of the newer diagnostic and monitoring techniques.
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Childhood Nutrition -Childhood nutrition is a vital part of growth and development as well as ensuring proper immune system function. What constitutes proper nutrition for children and why is it so important that good nutritional habits be developed early in life. This article by Dr Kruzel will provide some answers.
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Colds & Flu – this article dispels some myths regarding colds and flu’s and provides suggestions for prevention.

Connecting the Dots – Or How to Put Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again Functional Medicine and Naturopathic Medicine: Can we ³connect the dots² to create the big picture?
This article by Thomas A. Kruzel, N D and Zora De Grandpre, M.S., N.D.
Recently appeared in a natural medicine publication and discusses the emerging and changing roles of medicine as they relate to allopathic, functional and naturopathic medicine.
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Depression: A Common Problem
Depression is something that most everyone experiences at one time or another during their life but are able to over come it without too much difficulty. About 5% of the population (15 million people) are depressed at any given time while the incidence and severity of depression increases dramatically during the holiday season. How does one recognize depression and what treatments are available. This article by Dr Ardolf provides some answers. Download Article | View Article

Diet and Nutrition ­ A Naturopathic Perspective - This article by Dr Kruzel discusses the various aspects of how and why we make individual food choices, dietary changes associated with aging, and how to determine which diet is best for you.
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Earaches/Otitis Media – this article discusses this common childhood ailment, how to prevent them and natural therapies should they occur.

Enzymes, Not Just Food Anymore – this article discusses the actions of enzymes, their role in digestion, and their use clinically to treat disease

Erectile Dysfunction – this article discussed the causes of ED as well as natural therapies for its treatment.

Eczema – This article by Katie Stage, ND discusses the presentation and causes of Eczema as well as how naturopathic medicine can positively affect clinical out comes.
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Fevers – this article discussed the how’s, whys, and benefits of fevers as well as therapies for managing them.

Food Additives - this article by Dr Kruzel discussed what food additives are, whether they are safe and what to look for when shopping.
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Gardasil – Reasons for Caution - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that is spread through sexual contact. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), it is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the country, with more than 20 million people currently infected and another 6.2 million contracting the virus each year. Every year, about 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and almost 4,000 women die from this disease in the U.S. alone. The vaccine Gardasil was initially introduced to vaccinate girls before they become sexually active in order to prevent cervical cancer later in life. But reactions to this vaccine have reached levels that haven’t been seen before with other immunizations.
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GERD: TOUGH FINANCIAL TIMES UPSETTING AMERICA'S STOMACH. Are Doctors Providing a Cure or a Band-Aid?
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Headaches –Headaches are a commonly encountered condition suffered by many. He article discussed the naturopathic therapeutic approach with an emphasis on the use of  homeopathic medicine.

Heat Stroke – Heat stroke and exhaustion occur more often than is appreciated in part because each individual will be affected somewhat differently and the classic symptoms may not be fully present. The complications of either condition can be severe and their recognition, management, and prevention are discussed in this article.
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Balancing Hormone Function in Women - This article by Dr Meghna Thacker discusses the major endocrine glands function and interconnectedness in women. Knowing that they interact and are dependent upon optimal function to maintain homeostasis, the evaluation and natural treatments are discussed.
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Immune System – ever wonder why your immune system seems to be on the “frtiz”? This article provides the answers.

Immunizations & Vaccinations – The controversy around vaccinations has been present since they were developed. This article discusses some natural alternatives to conventional immunization programs for those parents who are seeking alternatives.

Kidney Stones – This is a summation of a chapter written for a textbook on natural therapeutics for primary care physicians. It discusses the how’s and why’s of kidney stone formation as well as treatments and preventive measures.

Menorrhagia - What Every Woman Should Know - This article discusses a commonly encountered problem that often goes unrecognized until it results in low energy and changes in ones normal activities of daily living. Download Article | View Article

Multiple Sclerosis – this article discusses the benefits of natural therapies for the treatment of MS.

Natural Medicine and the Treatment of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus – MRSA A normal bacterium found on the body, Staphylococcus aureus, has developed into a deadly warrior against current antibiotic treatment. Download Article | View Article

Non-Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids – Natural and non-invasive treatments for both internal and external hemorrhoids are discussed.

Osteoporosis- Avoidable or Inevitable
­ This article by Dr Debra Ardolf discusses the reasons behind the rising numbers of osteoperosis in general and in younger women in particular. Strategies for prevention and reversal are discussed.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ­ This article discusses the reasons that PCOS is commonly missed resulting in infertility and the development of diabetes. Conventional treatments are discussed and compared to natural therapies.
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Preventive Medicine – This article discusses the need for prevention of disease and provides suggestions as to how a patient can begin to develop their own health maintenance plan.

Psoriasis ­ is an extremely common skin disorder affecting between 2% to 4% of the United States population. Psoriasis affects men and women equally, with the mean age of onset being 28. It is not uncommon for children to develop psoriasis as well as 2% percent of children by the age of 2 years of age will present with psoriasis usually located in the elbows and will move to the crease of the arms if not corrected. This article by Dr Deborah Ardolf discusses natural treatments for this common condition.
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Porphyrias – Porphyrias are a group of diseases involving the liver and its response to a toxic environment. Previously thought to be a rare disorder, it is now recognized as having a greater prevalence than once thought. This article is a summation of a chapter written for the Textbook of Natural Medicine.

Swine Flu - The recent concern about the Swine Influenza outbreak and the possibilities that it will become a pandemic influenza similar to that of the 1918 outbreak that resulted in the deaths of over 50 million people are discussed in this article. Natural therapies can play a major role in prevention as well as treatment. Download Article | View Article

Suggestions for Optimizing Nutrient Value of Your Diet - An optimal diet would be a seasonal diet that is free from pesticides and consumed with a relaxed attitude. Unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world, many of us need to eat on the run or eat prepared meals. By following a few helpful suggestions you can optimize vitamin and mineral intake, and digestion. Download Article | View Article

Serotyping & Diet – Ever notice how certain foods just seem to upset your digestive system while others don’t? This article discusses the reasons for this and the relationship between genetics and what we eat.

Spring Cleaning – This article is not about how to clean ones house. It is about how to clear ones body of toxins however.

Statins - Are the Risks Worth the Benefits? As statin medications are one of the most widely prescribed medicines, the article discusses the reasons for buildup of atherosclerotic plaque, the side effects of statin use, and the role natural medicines and diet play in reversing coronary artery disease.
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Tough Financial Times Impact Health - Across the country clinics are seeing a rise in patients complaining of heartburn.
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To Screen or Not to Screen for Prostate Cancer
This article by Phranq Tamburri, NMD discusses current trends in prostate cancer screening and thoughts about treatment protocols. Recognized as an expert in the area of prostate disease the article helps men to make informed choices regarding prostate disease.
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Urethritis – this article discussed the natural treatments for acute and chronic urethritis.

Urinary Tract Infections - Urinary tract infections (UTI) account for a considerable number of visits to physicians every year and are more commonly seen in women than men (10:1 ratio).

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Vitamin D Supplementation: A New Look at the ³Sunshine² Vitamin By Meghna Thacker, NMD - Vitamin D is a very important vitamin but an estimated 1 billion people worldwide, across all ethnicities and age groups, have been found to have a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D has been found in recent studies to provide much more than treatment for ricketts and osteomalacia. This article by Dr Meghna Thacker discusses the importance of vitamin D in maintenance of health and prevention of disease.
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