As I write this column, Connecticut has received its third dusting of snow. By the end of January, we should have had several large snowstorms dumping 6 to 18 inches each. However, instead we had record-breaking warm temperatures until the second week of January, with...
2007 | April
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Stimulating the Immune System
Autoimmune diseases are considered by allopathic physicians as incurable, life-long illnesses that they “manage” with painkillers, muscle relaxants, steroids, anxiolytics and chemotherapeutics. It is a blessing if the patient survives the therapy. Everything is done...
Book Review: Natural Choices for Women’s Health
Stacie Deyglio, ND Treating the whole person, Tolle Totum, signifies distinguishing the whole individual while relating the complex interactions of many factors to the person’s imbalance. Steelsmith’s book, Natural Choices for Women’s Health, embodies the truth of...
Book Review: Hypoallergenic Diet- A Complete Guide
Stacie Deyglio, ND After reading this book, I was inspired by how often naturopathic physicians advise patients of health that can be achieved by dietary modifications. I took a moment to put myself in the patient’s role, remembering that what I as an ND perceive as a...
Reversing the Autoimmune Process
Brian Davies, ND, BSc The immune system represents the body's primary physiological interface with our external environment. This interface occurs naturally when an environmental antigen contacts mucosal surfaces of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, vaginal or...
Premature Ovarian Failure: Diagnosis Within the Autoimmune Realm
Arlene Donar, ND Two female patients, 21 and 24 years old, recently presented to my office with idiopathic long-term cessation of menses. Secondary amenorrhea ranged from 15 months in the 21-year-old to 3+ years in the 24-year-old. Menopausal symptoms such as vaginal...
Using Zusanli (ST36) to Treat Autoimmune Disease
Leslie Axelrod, ND, LAc Naturopathic medicine is an art in which we can appreciate simplicity, especially when treating complicated conditions such as autoimmune disease. It is impressive to note that there is a single point on the body that can have a dramatic effect...
A Case of Lupus?
Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND Francine, 20 years old, presented in September 2006 complaining of pain, sores on the hands and severe exhaustion. These issues were associated with a diagnosis of Lupus, and she requested a homeopathic approach while considering her medical...
Heavy Metal Toxicity-Detoxification
David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN This article is one in a series of Clinical Rounds that has been appearing periodically in NDNR. Real case studies from Dr. Brady’s practice are presented. It is his aim to present interesting cases that will facilitate thought and...
Are Our Colleges Social Enterprises?
David Schleich, PhD Last issue we considered how identifying funding sources and social orientation could help classify our schools. There are a number of typologies into which our colleges might fit, though, apart from these two key variables. The “social enterprise”...