December 2009 Bacterial & Viral Infection
Sociocultural Impact of 2009 Influenza A(H1N1)
Marie-Sabine Thomas, ND, LMP Ibukun (Ibby) Omole ND, LAc Karen Hurley, ND
Discusses the inferred sociocultural implications of influenza A(H1N1) for various communities and the importance of NDs reaching out to them.
Flu Update 2009 : Clinical decisions for NDs
Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO Marianne Trevorrow, ND, MA
This article outlines the presentation of 2009 influenza A(H1N1) and some key strategies for prevention and treatment.
Bacterial and Viral Infections: Strengthen the body’s immunity and defense
Kevin C. Wilson, ND, DAAPM
The author describes preventive measures which can be taken to prevent infections and simple remedies in case infection does strike. Includes IV protocols.
Anxious Patient, Lucky Doctor
Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND
Persistence and good fortune leads to the correct prescription for this anxious patient.
Herbal Antivirals: Focus on Eupatorium perfoliatum and Sambucus nigra
Jillian Stansbury, ND
Our contributing editor of botanical medicine gives an overview of 2 of her top herbs for epidemic flus and communicable cold and respiratory viruses.
Association Spotlight
Donielle Wilson, ND
New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Nature Cure Clinical Pearls
The Spanish Lady of 1918
Sussanna Czeranko, ND
Gives a history of the Spanish Flu and some of the naturopathic treatments used, which are applicable to the current 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic.
A Baker’s Dozen by 2025: We Can Do This. We Have to Do This
David Schleich, PhD
Emphasizes the need for the naturopathic community to grow and establish footholds and strongholds in the states and provinces where growth is needed most.