February 2012 | Geriatrics

2012 | February, NDNR Issues

feb12.pdf_1_thumbCommonly Presenting Illnesses in the Elderly………………….>> cover
Thomas A. Kruzel, ND


Older Adults Present Opportunity………………………………>> bottom of cover
Melissa Coats, ND


A Geriatric Perspective on Type 2 Diabetes………………………………>>6
Lucy Rojo, ND
Michael Almaraz, CCHT, NLP, RP
Laboratory tests, hypnosis, and bioflavonoids for T2DM.


Protecting Our Patients from Elder Abuse …………………………………….>>8
Helen C. Healy, ND
Case study exposes elder abuse and signs and symptoms NDs should be aware of.


Effects of Falls in the Elderly ………….>>10
Holly Lucille, ND, RN
Protocols to prevent devastating falls.


Recalcitrant Bilateral Osteoarthritis …………………………………>>11
Bryan Rade, ND
Injection treatments facilitate healing in a 63-year-old man’s thumbs.


As Health Goes, So Goes Sleep ………………………………>>12
Catherine Darley, ND
Ways that health conditions in the elderly can worsen sleep and how poor sleep can impact comorbid disease.


Medical Resources for NDs ……………>>15
Stacie Deyglio, ND
A review of current publications for the naturopathic industry.


Student Debt …………………………………>>26
David Schleich, PhD
Another monster under the bed.


Botanical Pearls for Geriatric Patients …………………………..>>17
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG)
Top health concerns in the elderly can be treated with botanicals and focusing on diet and lifestyle.


How to Grow Younger as You Grow Older ……………………………..>>20
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE
Steps to induce cell regeneration and institute healthy aging.


Melatonin Chronosynergy, Women, and Aging………………………..>>23
Mark Swanson, ND
Interview with Paula Witt-Enderby, PhD, and
Judith Balk, MPH, MD.


A Wrong Can Make A Right ……………>>25
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND
Case study of a seemingly healthy female in her 40s with sudden digestive issues and breast discharge.

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