December 2007 | Infections

2007 | December, NDNR Issues

dec07.pdf_1_thumbLyme Disease as the New “Great Imitator”: Neurological and other non-arthritic cases……………………….cover
Shandor Weiss, ND


Treating MRSA History and a case study………………………….>> bottom of cover
Jacob Schor, ND


Toxoplasma gondii: A Mind/Body Parasite?……………………..>>8
Kurt Beil, ND, LAc
Could the “crazy cat lady” stereotype – people who seem mentally unstable and own vast numbers of cats – be harboring a T. gondii infection?


Using Blood Chemistry to Screen for Infections………………………………….>>9
Dicken Weatherby, ND
What to look for in a white blood cell count, including analyzing neutrophil, band, lymphocyte and monocyte readings.


Viral Infections of the Skin………………>>10
Juliette Soihl, ND
Effective treatment protocols for Human Papillomaviruses, Human Herpesviruses and Varicella-Zoster Virus.


Moving Beyond the Mind……………………. >>12
Cheryl A. Kasdorf, ND
The Ashayas’ Ascension can help take patients beyond a virus or other illness and into the silence of well-being.


Influenza Virus, Vaccination and Naturopathic Practice.……………………>>14
Hal Brown, BA, DC, ND, RAc
The ethical responsibility of NDs to assist patients in making their own decisions, without influence of the opinions or biases of the ND, and to continue care no matter the patients’ choice.


FDA’s New GMPs Will Not Ensure Quality Products……………………………>>16
Rick Liva, RPh, ND
A discussion of the purpose of the FDA’s new Dietary Supplement Good Manufacturing Practices and a few confusing issues that may make the rules difficult to enforce.


Association Spotlight: NHAND………….>>18
A rotating column highlighting ND organizations and licensure efforts.


What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community……………………….>>18


Botanical Medicines for Colds and Flus…………………… >>20
Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND
Many botanical medicines exist that have wonderful healing properties for use during cold and flu season, yet are relatively unknown.


Homeopathy in Microbial Illness………………..>>21
Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND
Two cases of infectious pathologies successfully resolved with homeopathic medicine.


What is “Governance”… and Why Do Our Naturopathic Programs and Colleges Need Some?…………………………….. >>22
David Schleich, PhD
A continuing series.


Medical Resources for NDs……………..>>23
Stacie Deyglio, ND
A review of current publications for the naturopathic industry.

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