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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.
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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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Lectins
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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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