Townsend Letter The Examiner of Alternative Medicine

Author Index 1999 -to- 2003

Abbe, Winfield J., PhD Alternative Cancer Treatments Vilified (letter), #232, p.126+

Abdin, Maria Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease - A Brief Look at the Literature, #203, p.76 Etiology of Mad Cow Disease (letter), #219, p.95+ Finding Sources of Airborne Health Hazards in Buildings (letter), #238, p.100+ Informal Notes on a Case of Fibromyalgia Associated with Giardia (letter), #208, p.106-07 More on Fluoride Detoxification (letter), #204, p.122-23 Notes on Fluorine/Fluoride Detoxification, #202, p.38-39 Oppose Water Fluoridation in Tacoma (letter), #228, p.118 Treatment of Organophosphate Exposure (letter), #210, p.110-11

Abraham, Guy E., MD Iodine Supplementation Markedly Increases Urinary Excretion of Fluoride and Bromide (letter), #238, p.105-6 The Wolff-Chaikoff Effect of Increasing Iodide Intake on the Thyroid (letter), #245, p.100-01

Aladjem, Henrietta A Patient's Perspective, #193, p.17-21

Aldrich, R. L. Healthy Diet for Canine Longevity (letter), #204, p.128 Poison Ivy Relieved with Vinegar (letter), #193, p.145

Ali, Majid, MD Beyond Insulin Resistance and Syndrome X: The Oxidative- Dysoxygenative Insulin Dysfunction (ODID) Model - Part I, #229, p.86-95 Beyond Insulin Resistance and Syndrome X: The Oxidative-Dysoxygenative Insulin Dysfunction (ODID) Model - Part II, #231, p.78-87 Beyond Insulin Resistance and Syndrome X: The Oxidative-Dysoxygenative Insulin Dysfunction Model - Part III, #232, p.114-18

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Judges Rule "Appropriate Specialty" for Evaluating CAM Remedies (letter), #215, p.120+ True Integration at Work, #221, p.117-19

Ali, Majid, MD and Fanning, Rear Admiral Timothy O. Nation's First University of Integrative Medicine Graduates Its First Class, #189, p.12-14

Ali, Majid, MD; Ali, Omar, MD; Fayemi, Alfred, MD; Juco, Judy, MD; Greider- Brandenburger, Carol, RN; Carroll, Mary Ann, RN Efficacy of an Integrative Program Including Intravenous and Intramuscular Nutrient Therapies for Arrested Growth, #201, p.52-62

Ali, Majid, MD; Ali, Omar, MD; Fayemi, Alfred, MD; Juco, Judy, MD; Grieder- Brandenburger, Carol Ann, RN Improved Myocardial Perfusion in Patients with Advanced Ischemic Heart Disease with an Integrative Management Program including EDTA Chelation Therapy, #186, p.92-102

Alleger, Irene America's New War (ed), #221, p.95 Are We Still Burning 'Witches'? (ed), #226, p.113 Compassionate Living (ed), #220, p.98 Control of Plant Gene Expression (letter), #191, p.96 Enough Already! (ed), #214, p.126 Feminism, Ecology & Holistic Healing, #198, p.120+ Hazardous Medical Care, #209, p.118 Living the Good Life, #202, p.120 Playing God, #207, p.13 Self-Care=Prevention, #205, p.107 Support Health Care - Not Drugs (ed), #219, p.113 Virtual Reality and the Supreme Court: Real Children At Risk (ed), #231, p.102 What Else Could They Be Wrong About? (ed), #243, p.149 Whose Body Is It, Anyway?, #190, p.87

Allergy Research Group Rye Grass Extract and HIV Disease: A Report of Five Cases (letter), #225, p.129-31

Amar, Harriet 33Jerusalem versus Globe Artichoke (letter), #231, p.96

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Anders, George and McGinley, Laurie Actuarial Firm Helps Decide Just How Long You Spend in Hospital Its Next Set of Guidelines Concerns Sick Children, #187, p.18-20

Anderson, Jeffry L., MD; Brenner, Joseph, MD; Levine, Stephen A., PhD; Riordan, Hugh, MD Ascorbic Acid Use in Cancer Treatment (letter), #204, p.129-30

Anderson, Robert A., MD Abnormal mental health factors and vitamin B12 (abst), #219, p.141 Absenteeism/shift work (abst), #237, p.138 Acquired immune deficiency syndrome and distant healing, #191, p.38 Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and distance healing (abst), #225, p.36+ Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome/immunity-stress management (abst), #225, p.38 Activity in mid-life (abst), #228, p.35+ Adolescent criminal behavior and alcohol use and pregnancy and early childhood visitations (abst), #216, p.69 Adolescent criminal behavior/pregnancy and early childhood visitations, #201, p.47 Adult disease/childhood abuse (abst), #216, p.68 Adult social health and perception of childhood family connectedness (abst), #216, p.68 Adult symptoms and perceptions of parental caring (abst), #216, p.68 Alcoholism: genetics, anxiety, depression (abst), #216, p.69 Allergies and multiple personality disorder (abst), #214, p.49 American Board of Holistic Medicine, #205, p.140 American Board of Holistic Medicine to Have First Certifying Exam (letter), #204, p.119 Anxiety and constipation (abst), #235, p.34 Arterial insufficiency and hypnosis (abst), #241, p.56 Asthma and anxiety (abst), #214, p.48 Asthma and emotional expression (abst), #214, p.49 Asthma and emotional expression (abst), #234, p.31 Asthma and emotions (abst), #214, p.49 Asthma and hypnosis (abst), #214, p.49 Asthma and programmed Buteyko breathing (abst), #234, p.30 Asthma and relaxation-biofeedback (abst), #234, p.30 Asthma and sadness, #190, p.32 Asthma and sadness (abst), #214, p.48 Asthma and yoga (abst), #234, p.30 Asthma, placebos and beliefs (abst), #214, p.50

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Asthma/placebos (abst), #214, p.50 Atherosclerosis/meditation, #205, p.36 Atopic dermatitis and hypnotherapy (abst), #238, p.35 Atopic dermatitis and relaxation techniques and autogenic affirmations (abst), #238, p.34 Atopic dermatitis and stress (abst), #238, p.34 Attention Deficit Disorder, neurofeedback and cognitive therapy (abst), #243, p.40 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Lead (abst), #232, p.144 Attitudes in prevention, #205, p.36 Autoimmunity and psychological states, #195, p.45 Autonomic function/remote observation (abst), #244, p.151 B12 deficiency/vegetarianism (abst), #219, p.141 Behavior and hair mineral analysis (abst), #232, p.144 Beliefs and whiplash, #208, p.36 Benign prostatic hypertrophy/placebo, #207, p.121 Biofeedback and control of Lupus, #199, p.153 Biofeedback for Irritable bowel syndrome (abst), #215, p.42 Biofeedback in urge incontinence, #189, p.49 Biofeedback in urge incontinence, #198, p.32 Biomedical and psychosocial risk factors for heart attack and death (abst), #229, p.50 Bladder incontinence and behavioral treatment, #196, p.69 Blood brain barrier/stress (abst), #244, p.148 Blood pressure and anger (abst), #221, p.51 Brain atrophy/stress (abst), #244, p.148 Brain development and challenge, #187, p.46 Brain development and challenge in childhood, #201, p.49 Breast cancer and joy (abst), #217, p.169 Breast cancer and stress, #193, p.164 Breast cancer and stress, #198, p.31 Breast cancer and support groups (abst), #217, p.171 Bulimia and guided imagery (abst), #213, p.47 Cancer, #239, p.52-54 Cancer and mood, #193, p.164 Cancer and social health, #193, p.165 Cancer and social support (abst), #217, p.171 Cancer metastases and stress (abst), #217, p.170 Cancer, stress and depression (abst), #211, p.142 Cancer-breast/joy, #207, p.121 Cardiovascular and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis response to stress and relation to childhood attachment, #192, p.34 Cardiovascular disease/pets (abst), #237, p.136+

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Cardiovascular response and mood (abst), #241, p.57 Cardiovascular risk/hemoconcentration, stress, #209, p.32 Carpal tunnel/yoga (abst), #244, p.149 Childhood asthma deaths and risk factors, #201, p.48 Childhood experience of abuse and adolescent behavioral and emotional problems, #201, p.48 Childhood stress and adult health, #199, p.154 Chronic fatigue syndrome/cognitive therapy (abst), #220, p.26 Chronic illness and spiritual healing (abst), #245, p.113 Chronic musculoskeletal pain and a relaxation-stress management program, #208, p.36 Cognitive adaptation after angioplasty, #202, p.136 Cognitive performance and marijuana (abst), #245, p.114 Cognitive therapy vs. relaxation for CFS (abst), #220, p.26 Colds and stress (abst), #234, p.31 Color blindness (abst), #231, p.30 Congestive heart failure and biofeedback (abst), #241, p.55 Congestive heart failure and stress, #199, p.153 Congestive heart failure and stress, #209, p.32 Congestive heart failure and stress (abst), #211, p.142 Constipation and biofeedback (abst), #215, p.42 Coronary artery disease and angry temperament (abst), #229, p.50 Coronary artery disease and depression, #190, p.32 Coronary artery disease and hostility (abst), #229, p.52 Daily hassles and prognosis in heart disease, #205, p.37 Depression and cancer (abst), #213, p.48 Depression and congestive heart failure (abst), #229, p.51 Depression and diabetes (abst), #213, p.48 Depression and diabetes (abst), #233, p.34 Depression and eicosapentaenoic acid (abst), #245, p.114 Depression and multiple chemical sensitivity (abst), #232, p.144 Depression and risk for myocardial infarction and death, #190, p.32 Dermal reactions and hypnosis (abst), #238, p.35 Diabetes and depression, #190, p.33 Diabetes and hypnosis (abst), #233, p.35 Diabetes and stress (abst), #245, p.114 Diabetes and yoga (abst), #233, p.34 Diabetes, peripheral claudication and biofeedback (abst), #241, p.55 Diabetic ulcers and biofeedback (abst), #241, p.56 Distress of cancer in married couples, #196, p.69 Dying/choice (abst), #237, p.138

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Early intervention (abst), #243, p.42 EEG biofeedback in attention deficit disorder and learning disability (abst), #243, p.40 Emotional closeness to parents in childhood and adult incidence of cancer, #199, p.152 Emotional disclosure and predictors for health (abst), #221, p.50 Emotional expression and allergic/autoimmune disease, #192, p.34 Emotional expression and hepatitis B vaccination (abst), #233, p.35 Emotional status and cardiac hypertrophy, #199, p.154 Emotional status and cardiac hypertrophy (abst), #211, p.143 Epilepsy/biofeedback (abst), #244, p.149 Expression and suppression of thoughts and emotions and the immune system (abst), #225, p.38 Family of origin alcoholism and obesity (abst), #216, p.69 Foot ulcers and relaxation training (abst), #241, p.56 Glaucoma and stress (abst), #231, p.30 Grave's disease and stress, #198, p.31 Headache-tension/autogenics-hypnosis (abst), #244, p.150 Headache-tension/biofeedback (abst), #244, p.150 Headache/biofeedback (abst), #244, p.149 Headache/biofeedback (abst), #244, p.150 Healing in biofeedback, #202, p.135 Healing through Therapeutic Touch, #202, p.135 Heart attacks and emergency treatment, #209, p.33-34 Heavy metal contamination from fish (abst), #219, p.140 Helicobacter pylori and stress (abst), #215, p.43 Hives, stress, and anger (abst), #214, p.48 Hopelessness and atherosclerosis (abst), #221, p.51 Hostility and atherosclerosis, #190, p.33 Hostility and atherosclerosis, #198, p.32 Hostility and immune mitogenic activity, #196, p.68 Hyperactivity and Lead (abst), #232, p.144 Hyperactivity/biofeedback v. Ritalin (abst), #243, p.40 Hyperhomocysteinemia: hostility and anger (abst), #229, p.52 Hypertension and anger, #191, p.37 Hypertension and biofeedback (abst), #211, p.144 Hypertension/pets (abst), #237, p.137 Hypnosis and back pain, #189, p.50 Hypnosis and breech conversion in late-stage pregnancy, #198, p.31 Hypnosis influence in medical illness, #186, p.30 The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and autoimmunity, #195, p.44 Idea density (abst), #228, p.34

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Illness and sexual abuse history, #191, p.38 Illness and sexual abuse history, #198, p.33 Illness and traumatic grief (abst), #221, p.52 Illness/perceptions of childhood caring, #189, p.48 Illness/perceptions of childhood caring, #201, p.48 Immunity and biofeedback (abst), #220, p.26 Immunity and laughter (abst), #245, p.113 Immunity and meditation (abst), #220, p.27 Immunity and relaxation (abst), #220, p.27 Immunity and relaxation (abst), #220, p.27 Immunity and self-hypnosis, #201, p.47 Immunity, cancer and depression, #190, p.33 Immunity: compassion and anger, #196, p.68 Immunity/depression, #191, p.36 In vitro fertilization (abst), #235, p.34 Infections and stress (abst), #234, p.31 Infections in schizophrenia caregivers, #203, p.36 Infections in schizophrenia caregivers (abst), #227, p.142 Influence of optimism/pessimism on longevity, #202, p.134 Influenza and stress (abst), #234, p.32 Influenza vaccination responses in stressed dementia caregivers, #203, p.37 Influenza vaccination responses in stressed dementia caregivers (abst), #227, p.143 Intelligence and breast feeding (abst), #245, p.113 Intelligence and early life intervention, #201, p.47 Intense emotions and expression (abst), #221, p.50 Intermittent claudication/biofeedback (abst), #241, p.55 Irritable bowel syndrome, #186, p.30 Irritable bowel syndrome and hypnosis (abst), #215, p.43 Job satisfaction and low-back pain, #186, p.32 Joy and arthritic management (abst), #226, p.38 Labor and support (abst), #222, p.36 Labor and support (abst), #222, p.36 Laughter and rheumatoid arthritis (abst), #213, p.49 Leisure activity (abst), #228, p.36 Long term effects of severe stress, #187, p.47 Longevity and gardening (abst), #237, p.136 Longevity and optimism (abst), #211, p.144 Low back pain and meditation, #208, p.37 Low back pain and real causes, #208, p.37 Low back pain, education, and attitudes, #208, p.37 Low birthweight and stress (abst), #222, p.34

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Lung cancer and psychosocial disruption (abst), #217, p.170 Lupus, Raynaud's phenomenon and biofeedback, #195, p.44 Lupus symptoms, stress and depression, #195, p.44 Lymphosarcoma, Beliefs, and Placebo (abst), #217, p.170 Malignant melanoma and stress, #193, p.164+ Malignant melanoma and stress (abst), #217, p.169 Malignant melanoma, relaxation and imagery (abst), #217, p.170 Management of lupus, #195, p.45 Managing Alzheimer's (abst), #228, p.36 Managing depression in diabetes (abst), #233, p.35 Meditation (abst), #235, p.34 Meditation and free radicals, #186, p.32 Meditation as cancer treatment, #186, p.30 Meditation for anxiety and panic (abst), #221, p.52 Meditation in prostate cancer, #202, p.136 Meditation in the management of pain (abst), #213, p.47 Memory loss in post-traumatic stress disorder (abst), #228, p.34 Memory loss/stress (abst), #244, p.149 Mental disorders and multiple chemical sensitivity (abst), #232, p.145 Mental retardation/smoking (abst), #232, p.146 Mental symptoms and mercury (abst), #219, p.140 Migraine/biofeedback-relaxation (abst), #244, p.150 Migraine/guided imagery (abst), #244, p.149 Migraine/hypnosis (abst), #244, p.149 Millennial Issue, #197, p.15-16 Mood and cardiovascular response, #192, p.34 Mood/negative air ions (abst), #232, p.146 More colds and stress (abst), #234, p.31 More EEG biofeedback and ADHD (abst), #243, p.41 More gardening (abst), #237, p.136 More on anger-and cardiovascular events (abst), #221, p.51 More on asthma, hypnosis (abst), #214, p.50 More on attitudes and ill health, #205, p.37 More on diabetes and depression, #191, p.36 More on expression and writing in relation to health, #192, p.35 More on sudden death and catecholamines, #209, p.30 More stress and diabetes (abst), #233, p.34 More Therapeutic Touch and osteoarthritis (abst), #226, p.38 More yet on colds and stress (abst), #234, p.32 Music, music, music, #187, p.48 Myocardial infarction and depression in women, #191, p.36

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Myocardial infarction and stress, #209, p.32 Myocardial infarction/pets (abst), #237, p.137 Myocardial infarction/pets (abst), #237, p.138 Myocardial ischemia (abst), #235, p.36 Neurobehavioral dysfunction/mercury (abst), #232, p.146 Neurobehavioral effects/mercury (abst), #219, p.140 Neuroblastoma and Healing (abst), #217, p.171 Neurological Disorders (abst), #244, p.148 Neuropathy (abst), #241, p.57 New studies identify foods found to cause pain, swelling and stiffness, #226, p.50-51 Observations with Tom (abst), #215, p.43 Obsessive compulsive disorder and yoga (abst), #213, p.47 Osteoarthritis and Therapeutic Touch (abst), #226, p.38+ Osteoarthritis/placebos, #208, p.36 Other nutrients in brain function (abst), #219, p.141 Pain (abst), #244, p.151 Parenting styles and asthma (abst), #214, p.50 Patient objectives (abst), #243, p.42 Periodontitis and stress, #187, p.46 The physician and adolescent suicidal ideation (abst), #243, p.41 Physiological reactions/emotional disclosure (abst), #244, p.151 Physiological responses/companions and pets (abst), #237, p.138 Placebo knee arthroscopic surgery (abst), #235, p.35 Positional vertigo and behavioral therapy including biofeedback (abst), #231, p.31 Post surgical survival and social health, #189, p.48 Post-traumatic stress disorder and gene expression, #207, p.120 Pre-eclampsia (toxemia of pregnancy) and stress (abst), #222, p.34 Predictions of responses to harassment, #187, p.48 Pregnancy and altitude physiological stress, #204, p.34 Pregnancy and support (abst), #222, p.35 Prematurity and attitudes (abst), #222, p.36 Prematurity and stress (abst), #222, p.34 Psoriasis and meditation, #192, p.35 Psoriasis and meditation (abst), #238, p.36 Psoriasis and stress (abst), #238, p.35 Psychological factors and progression of AIDS (abst), #225, p.36 Recovering better from surgery, #198, p.32 Recovery from coronary artery bypass graft surgery (abst), #229, p.52 Recurrence in ulcerative colitis, #204, p.35 Reducing recurrences of headache with biofeedback, #205, p.36 Relaxation and psychotherapy for IBS (abst), #215, p.42

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Relaxation approaches (abst), #235, p.36 Relocation abroad and atopic dermatitis, #204, p.36 Review of stress factors and hypertension-cardiovascular disease (abst), #229, p.50 Rheumatoid arthritis and depression (abst), #226, p.38 Rheumatoid arthritis and yoga (abst), #226, p.39 Rheumatoid arthritis pain/progressive relaxation (abst), #226, p.39 Seasonal affective disorder and air ions (abst), #232, p.145 Senior health and social engagement (abst), #237, p.136 Smoking and the therapeutic relationship (abst), #243, p.42 Social isolation and coronary artery disease (abst), #235, p.36 Social support and glucose tolerance, #189, p.48 Stress and air travel, #204, p.34 Stress and behavior of H. pylori, #203, p.36 Stress and behavior of H. pylori (abst), #227, p.142 Stress and diabetes (abst), #233, p.34 Stress and genetics, #207, p.120 Stress and herpetic infection, #203, p.37 Stress and herpetic infection (abst), #227, p.143 Stress and hippocampal function (abst), #228, p.34 Stress and immunity in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (abst), #225, p.36 Stress and interleukin-6 (abst), #245, p.114 Stress and leisure time exercise (abst), #245, p.115 Stress and pre-eclampsia, #198, p.31 Stress and prognosis in breast cancer, #205, p.37 Stress and the high-mileage international business traveler, #204, p.36 Stress and wound healing (abst), #211, p.142 Stress, immunomodulation and infection, #203, p.37 Stress, immunomodulation and infection (abst), #227, p.143 Stress, travel, and melatonin, #204, p.35 Stress/hemoconcentration and cardiovascular risk, #187, p.47 Sudden death and catecholamines, #209, p.30 Sudden death and stress, #209, p.30 Sudden death, anger, #209, p.31 Sympathetic nervous system/music/progressive relaxation (abst), #244, p.150 Tension and inhibition of hearing/perceptions (abst), #231, p.30 Thought suppression, #196, p.68 Tinnitus and biofeedback (abst), #231, p.31 Tinnitus and hypnosis (abst), #231, p.31 Tinnitus/biofeedback, acupuncture, medical (abst), #244, p.150 Transformation and alternative medicine, #199, p.152 Upper respiratory infection/stress (abst), #234, p.32

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Urticaria and beliefs (abst), #238, p.36 The value of emotional expression, #187, p.48 Visiting New York City, #204, p.34 White coat hypertension, #186, p.31 Whither healing for depressed patients?, #202, p.134 Wound healing and stress (abst), #241, p.56 Wound healing/stress, #207, p.120 Yoga and organic diagnoses, #189, p.50

Anderson, Thomas, PhD Breast-Feeding Bad for Babies' Arteries? (letter), #215, p.114 Children Are Not Naturally Aggressive (letter), #203, p.120 Quality, Not Quantity, Considered Critical in Assessing Effect of Dietary Fats (letter), #186, p.114

Anker, Shari R. Chemical 'R' Us (letter), #216, p.97-99

Appleton, Nancy, PhD Bakery Illustration on May TLfDP Cover (letter), #229, p.147 Rapadura Evaporated Sugar Cane Juice (letter), #235, p.136

Asher, John Errol, MD Uninvited Dinner Guests, #215, p.94-98

Atkin, Pearl Bennette, RN, MA Jewel Weed for Poison Ivy (letter), #196, p.114

Austin, Steve, ND Angry with Sorting Through the Junk Published in TLfDP (letter), #237, p.100 Eat Right for Your School (letter), #234, p.80

Ayre, Steven G., MD Hoist by One's Own Petard (letter), #198, p.113 Hoist By One's Own Petard - The Design and the Demise of Cancer, #195, p.94-96

Babcock, Michael The Dangers of Soy Advocacy (letter), #222, p.106--08 Soy Controversy (letter), #229, p.134

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Badmaev, Vladimir, MD, PhD; Majeed, Muhammed, PhD; Conte, Anthony A., MD; Parker, John E., MD Diterpene Forskolin - A Possible New Compound for Reduction of Body Weight by Increasing Lean Body Mass (letter), #215, p.115

Baer, Stephen S., DDS Do Root Canals Need to be Cleaned Out? (letter), #196, p.116+

Baker, Derek V. Cancer - Its Final Defeat? (letter), #217, p.118-20

Balint, Tony Help for Post-Vaccination Brain Injury? (letter), #208, p.111

Ballentine, Rudolph, MD Radical Healing and the Rebirth of Science, #211, p.28-36

Banis, Reimar, MD Psychoenergetics - A New Model, #202, p.100-03

Banks, A. Nickel and Bromide for Psoriasis (letter), #241, p.145

Bare, James E., DC The Rife/Bare Device - A New Frequency Instrument, #202, p.96-99

Barker, Jason, ND and Meletis, Chris D., ND Enhancement of Exercise Performance, #243, p.136-39 Multiple Sclerosis: Approaches for a Complex Disease, #244, p.62-64 Peripheral Vascular Disease and Stasis Ulcers: Treatment from a Naturopathic Perspective, #241, p.76-78 Plans to Minimize the Risk of Viral Infections – It’s All a Matter of Susceptibility Part II: SARS, West Nile, and Monkeypox, #241, p.117-19

Barnes, David Schizophrenia: A Proposed Cause, #191, p.82-87

Batchelder, Tim Agrochemicals and Health: An Anthropological Perspective, #210, p.38-41 The Anthropology of Breast Cancer: CAM Usage, Narrative Methods, and

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Evolutionary Tactics, #227, p.42-44 The Anthropology of Hair Loss, #238, p.54-55 The Anthropology of HIV-AIDS, #225, p.32-34 The Anthropology of the World Trade Center Attack, #221, p.123-25 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Modern American Culture, #243, p.161- 63 Back Pain and Evolutionary Medicine, #208, p.38-39 Blood Pressure, Evolution & Culture, #209, p.36-38 Cannabis and Culture, #198, p.50-51 Cannibalism, Flying Foxes, Absinthe and White Bread: The Cultural Basis of Neurological Disorders, #244, p.40-41 Children's Health: An Anthropological Perspective, #201, p.38-39 The Cultural Biology of Sleep, #228, p.47-48 Death Without Weeping: Health and Healing in Northeastern Brazil - Part 1, #186, p.34-35 Death Without Weeping: Health and Healing in Northeastern Brazil - Part 2, #187, p.60-62 Depression: An Anthropological Perspective, #213, p.32-34 Drug Addictions, Hallucinogens and Shamanism: the View from Anthropology, #216, p.74-77 Entering the Lifeworld of the Disabled - a Review of the Work of Robert Murphy, #189, p.52-54 Environmental Health in Egypt and the Netherlands: an Anthropological Perspective, #214, p.32-33 The Ethnobotany of Gastrointestinal Disorders: Mexican Asteraceae, #215, p.46-48 Ethnomedical Approaches to the Common Cold, #203, p.32-33+ Ethnomedicine for Arthritis, #226, p.136-38 Female Reproductive Health: An Anthropological Perspective, #222, p.132-35 Food Safety in Anthropological Perspective, #232, p.148-49 Heart Disease, Obesity and Modernization, #229, p.38-41 High Altitude Adaptation, Coca Use and Health in the Andes, #234, p.44-46 Hormones, Health and Evolution, #223, p.32-34 Hypothyroidism, Temperature Regulation, and Ethnoscience, #240, p.46-49 Illness Narratives: The Work of Arthur Kleinman, #192, p.42-44 Landmark Conference on Eco-Labels at Tufts University, #235, p.50-52 Medical Ethnobotanicals of the Hawaiian Islands, #217, p.166-68 Metaphysical Fitness and Ayurvedic Medicine, #237, p.128-33 Native American Medicine, Cancer and Spirituality, #239, p.61-64 Natural Products from the Sea: Ethnopharmacology, Nutrition and Conservation, #211, p.136-41

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A Novel Mechanism of Liver Enhancement from a Traditional Bee Product, #233, p.46-48 Peripheral Circulation and Cold Adaptation in Raynaud’s Phenomenon, #241, p.52-54 Preventive Medicine in China: From Barefoot Doctors to Village Health Professionals, #205, p.30-31 Qualitative Research on Patient Experiences and Implications for Long-term Care Facilities, #196, p.56-61 Television Watching and Health in Brazil, #231, p.34-36 Testing, Quality Control, and Scientific Marketing for Non-Synthetic Pharmaceuticals, #245, p.34-36 The Thrifty Genotype Revisited, #207, p.42-44

Batmanghelidj, F., MD Waiting to Get Thirsty Is to Die Prematurely and Very Painfully (letter), #234, p.85- 86

Baumslag, Naomi, MD; Enig, Mary G., PhD; Fallon, Sally, MA Is Soy Really Safe? (letter), #225, p.121

Bayne, Thomas, DC Dietary Modifications and Live-Protein Therapy in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, #199, p.65-68 Live Protein Therapy in the Management of Liver Disease, #203, p.79-80 Psoriasis: An Integrated Natural Approach, #207, p.83-84

Beckham, Nancy, ND, DBM Adapted from Last Four Verses of the Isha Upanishad, #227, p.55 Anecdotal Stories and Inadequate Research on Soy (letter), #225, p.108-12 HRT and Alternatives (letter), #231, p.96 Soy Controversy Fueled by Author Inaccuracies (letter), #219, p.100-03 The Wild Yam Scam - When Not to Believe the Unbelievable, #223, p.68-73

Bedell, Berkley To: Members of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy (ed), #215, p.131 We Decided to Do It Ourselves (letter), #209, p.115-16

Beeber, Paul Studies Show Ingested Fluoride Needless: Children Dangerously Overdosed, #241, p.28

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Behr, Stephen, PhD General Preventative Maintenance of the Immune System: Brief Overview from a Behavioral and Nutritional Perspective, #223, p.101-02

Beinfield, Harriet, L.Ac Dreaming with Two Feet on the Ground: Acupuncture in Cuba, #226, p.22-24

Benedikt, Howard, MS, DC The Therapeutic Use of Live Proteins in the Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, #193, p.90-92

Benson, Deanna Mycotoxins: Etiology for Multiple Sclerosis (letter), #244, p.115-16

Berkowsky, Bruce, NMD Remembering an Extraordinary Doctor and Soul: Aldrick Chu Fong, MD, #217, p.131

Berry, Lois What Can We Do About Pain?, #227, p.18-21

Bertrand, F.R. (Frank), BDS AIDS, Fluoride, Vitamin E & Tartar (letter), #203, p.114 Biowarfare (letter), #233, p.117-19 A Bleak Future Millennium (letter), #197, p.110 Developmental and Mental Effects of Fluoride on the Body, #191, p.62-64 History Repeats Itself (letter), #229, p.137

Bess, Beth Do Root Canals Need to Be Cleaned Out? (letter), #193, p.139+

Billings, John A., Jr. Acupuncture in Treatment of Anxiety (letter), #205, p.96

Bilodeau, Diane, PhD New Therapeutic Strategies for Multiple Sclerosis, #244, p.59-61

Bland, Jeffrey S., PhD Founders of the "New Medicine" - The "Fabulous Five" of the 20th Century, #199, p.16-18 Metagenics Position on Medical Foods Labeling (ed), #237, p.115

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Blate, Michael Anthrax & Co.: Some Alternative Treatments, #222, p.38-39 Back Injuries and Near-Death Experiences, #201, p.130-31 A Bit More on Lower Back Pain, #208, p.32-33 Caring for Your Immune System, #214, p.146-48 A Case in Point, #191, p.20-21 The Dangerous Art of Self-Treating Depression, #213, p.36-37 During Which I Abuse Myself But Don't Need to Pay the Piper, #233, p.130-31 Healing, Karma and a Patient's Responsibility, #202, p.140-41 In Which I Argue Vigorously Against Common Cannibalism, #219, p.42-43 In Which I Spend A (Very) Small Fortune on Health Care, #225, p.160-61 In Which I Use My Nose to Treat My Gut, and Look Strange in the Process, #215, p.150-51 Jason Gets Twitchy and I Lend a Hand (Well, a Finger), #205, p.34-35 Of Grapes, the Buddha, and "Opposite Side" Therapy, #190, p.22-23 Of Tractors and Toothaches and Past-Life Recall, #196, p.48-49 Outdoor "Medicine" First-Aid Using Simple Remedies, #204, p.144-45 Pain, Fear and Simple Meditation, #197, p.42-43 A Patch in Time, #199, p.38-39 Rural Sanjeevini, #186, p.36-37 Self-Treating Lupus (and Other Auto-Immune Disorders), #193, p.46-47 Self-Treating Stiff and Sore Muscles, #210, p.134-35 Thoughts from a Man in a Samurai Bathrobe, #195, p.34-35 Trying to Arrest a Case of Poison Ivy (Or Was It Oak?), #187, p.58-59 A Vision of Healthcare in the New Millennium, #198, p.34-35 A Way of Eating for Pleasure and Health, #211, p.148-49 With Quixote, Riding Rampant in America, #203, p.152-53 A Y2K Medicine Cabinet for "Self-Healthers", #189, p.40-41 A Y2K Self-Health Kit Part 2, #192, p.124-25

Blaurock-Busch, E., PhD Attacking and Defending Hair Mineral Analysis, #215, p.86-89 The Dangers of Ingested Mercury (Hg) (letter), #201, p.100-01 The Dangers of Ingested Mercury (Hg) (letter), #203, p.119-20 Re: Variations in Hair Trace Element Concentrations - Importance of Proper Specimen Collection (letter), #211, p.88+ The Validity of Hair Analysis (letter), #196, p.117

Bock, Kenneth A., MD Photo Oxidation and Autoimmune Disease, #193, p.88-89

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Boik, John Natural Compounds and the Future of Cancer Chemotherapy, #217, p.115-17

Bolen, Tim Clark Update - The Clinic Closure and More (letter), #216, p.104+

Bone, Kerry Adverse Reactions to Kava - A Mini-Review, #192, p.131+ Alternatives to HRT - The Best Opportunity for Naturopathic Medicine in 2003, #235, p.41-2 Anaphylaxis to Chamomile, #207, p.124 Andrographis for Colds and Sinus Infection, #234, p.36-39 Assessing Herbal Hepatotoxicity, #210, p.139+ Autoimmune Disease: A Phytotherapeutic Perspective, #193, p.94-98 Avoid Aristolochia, #202, p.150 Bioterrorism: Is There a Role for Herbal Treatments?, #223, p.58-61 Blue Cohosh: Not for Labor?, #202, p.149 Boswellia (Boswellia serrata), #208, p.130+ Boswellia and Ulcerative Colitis, #191, p.116 Boswellia Effective for Asthma, #192, p.130 Butcher’s Broom: Evidence-Based Phytotherapy for Venous Conditions, #241, p.66- 70 Cardiovascular Activity of Garlic Powder Products, #229, p.46-48 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Its Herbal Treatment, #220, p.122-28 Claw Therapy for Arthritis and Muscular Pain (abst), #239, p.43 Clinical Trial with Echinacea Polysaccharides, #232, p.152 Clinical Trials on St John's Wort, #211, p.47-48 Common Names and False Concerns, #205, p.162 Common Quality Pitfalls for Tribulus Are Highlighted (abst), #239, p.43 Conference Report: Third International Congress on Phytomedicine, #211, p.47-52 The Cranberry Letters, #232, p.153 Debate Over Black Cohosh, #211, p.51-52 Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens), #208, p.131 Do Bitters Act Directly?, #190, p.122 Dong Quai Ineffective for Menopausal Symptoms, #191, p.116 Echinacea Quality Found Lacking in Recent US Survey (abst), #239, p.43 Effectiveness of St John's Wort in Major Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial, #225, p.146+ Estrogenic Activity of Black Cohosh, #199, p.170 Estrogenic Herbs and Hormone-related Cancer Risk, #232, p.152 Garlic Breath and Fat Metabolism, #190, p.122

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Ginger and Fenugreek Alter Risk Factors, #191, p.116 Ginkgo and Alzheimer's Disease, #210, p.140 Ginkgo and Colchicine: Curiouser and Curiouser, says Alice, #225, p.143+ Ginkgo and Ear Disorders, #231, p.39-40 Ginkgo and Korean Ginseng Combined Boost Brainpower, #227, p.92+ Ginkgo biloba and Alzheimer's Disease, #225, p.144-45 Ginkgo Clinical Studies, #211, p.48+ Ginkgo: Clinical Studies of Novel Applications, #207, p.122+ Ginkgo for Coronary Bypass Surgery, #190, p.120+ Ginseng and Cancer - A Review, #195, p.147+ Ginseng and High Blood Pressure, #192, p.131 Grape Seed Extract and Chronic Pancreatitis (abst), #227, p.93 Gymnema and Diabetes, #227, p.94 Gymnema: A Key Herb in the Management of Diabetes, #233, p.28-30 Hepatitis Induced by Greater Celandine, #207, p.125 Herb Interactions with Warfarin, #205, p.161+ Herbal and Other Strategies for the Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, #228, p.49-54 The Herbal Management of Cancer, #217, p.157-62 Herbs for the Ischemic Heart: Evidence from Clinical Trials, #209, p.138-141 Horse-chestnut - A Safe and Effective Vein Treatment, #202, p.152 Hypericin as an Anticancer Agent?, #190, p.122 The Impact of Quality Issues on the Safety of Herbal Products, #244, p.42-47 Kava and Liver Damage, #225, p.142+ Kava and Valerian Comparison Study, #232, p.153 Licorice: A Let-Down for Men?, #205, p.162-64 Memory Enhancing Effect of Bacopa Confirmed in Trial (abst), #227, p.92 Mucilage: Simple but Powerful, #192, p.130 A New Approach to Cancer?, #195, p.146 New Clinical Uses for Milk Thistle? (abst), #239, p.44 Painkilling Herbs, #202, p.150 Patent Review: Nontoxic Chaparral, #195, p.146 Pharmacokinetic Studies, #211, p.49-50+ Phytotherapy and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, #215, p.57-64 Phytotherapy: Challenges for the 21st Century, #197, p.64-71 Phytotherapy for Allergic Rhinitis, #214, p.54-57 Phytotherapy for Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema), #238, p.41-44 Phytotherapy for Children: Overview and Clinical Evidence, #201, p.132-34 Phytotherapy in the Treatment and Prevention of Stroke: A Review of Current Clinical Evidence, #196, p.18-21 Phytotherapy to Assist Opiate Withdrawal, #216, p.70-72

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A Pig in a Poke, #191, p.114+ Plants Active Against Helicobacter, #199, p.170 Progestogenic Herbs Still Elusive, #190, p.120 Propolis: Nature's Agent Against Infections, #203, p.158-64 Quality Issues with Echinacea Products, #225, p.145+ Relative Bioavailability of Flavonoids, #199, p.168 Respiratory Excretion of Essential Oils, #199, p.169 Safe Use of Herbs in Pregnancy, #222, p.54-58 Safety Issues in Herbal Medicine: Adulteration, Adverse Reactions and Organ Toxicities, #219, p.142+ Sage for the Wise?, #202, p.151 SARS: Breathe Easy with Herbal Solutions, #241, p.105-07 Saw Palmetto for Male Pattern Baldness? (abst), #239, p.45 Schisandra – The Complete Liver Herb, #245, p.108-12 Soy Isofavones: A Review of Their Influence on Women's Health, #198, p.130-34 Spring Cleaning? What About Intestinal Parasites?, #237, p.46-50 St. John's Wort: Quality and Efficacy, #199, p.170+ St. John's Wort: Quality Issues and Mechanism of Action, #213, p.38-40 St. John's Wort: The Good and Bad News from Britain, #205, p.160-61 Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica), #208, p.129+ Synergistic Enhancement of Antimicrobial Activity, #199, p.168 Tea Consumption and Deaths from Heart Attacks, #232, p.154 Thyme Tea Inhibits Helicobacter, #190, p.121 Topical Comfrey Helps Sprained Ankles, #210, p.140-42 Toxic Effects of Citrus aurantium Extracts, #207, p.123 Turmeric (Curcuma longa), #208, p.130 Turmeric and Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, #232, p.154 Valerian: Improved Sleep without the Hangover, #210, p.138+ Vascular Dementia, #196, p.20 Vitex and Dopaminergic Activity, #211, p.51 Wild Yam and DHEA, #191, p.117 Willow Bark: A High Potency Extract for Pain Management, #226, p.65-68

Bongiovanni, Bradley, ND and Feineman, Judy, MS, RD Amino Acid Profiling Clinical Guidelines for Determination of Preferred Specimen Choice, #245, p.38-42

Bouic, Prof. Patrick, JD Sterols/Sitosterolins from Plant Fats Induce Potent Human Immunmodulatory Improvement (letter), #199, p.86

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Sterols/Sterolins, Natural, Nontoxic Immunomodulators and Their Role in the Control of Rheumatoid Arthritis, #193, p.51-52

Bradford, Carole Patient Report - Carole Conquers Cancer…One Woman's Odyssey, #186, p.15-17

Bradford, Robert W., DSc and Allen, Henry W. Candida albicans as a Common Pathogen, #203, p.54-56 Multiple Sclerosis – Disease of Mystery, #244, p.76-78 Recent Progress in Clinical Applications and Research in Fibromyalgia - Part 1, #220, p.28-32 Recent Progress in Clinical Applications and Research in Fibromyalgia - Part 2, #221, p.104-10 Recent Progress in Clinical Applications and Research in Fibromyalgia - Part 3, #222, p.74-78

Bradley, Ronald Living Foods, #219, p.68-70 Wheatgrass Juice, #186, p.130-31 You Can Reduce Stress - Lose Weight - Detoxify - Stop Smoking - Increase Energy with Living Foods, #237, p.86-88

Bradlow, H. Leon, PhD DIM versus I3C Effect on Estrogen Metabolism (letter), #226, p.104

Bradshaw, V. Infant Feeding, #222, p.99-101 Jet Lag (letter), #229, p.140-41

Bradshaw, Vivienne, MRNT Detoxification and Its Erroneous Label of 'Infection", #203, p.106-10 Evidence Links Viruses and Bacteria to Gallstones (letter), #203, p.106

Bradshaw-Black, V. Autism: Causes Unknown or Causes Ignored?, #243, p.134-35 Diet and Nutrition Principles, #233, p.102-06

Brave-Woman, Kolodie Crimson Crescents in Mouth of Chronic Fatigue Patients (letter), #208, p.104-05

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Brayer, Ruth Chronic Discharge & Soreness of Mouth (letter), #203, p.115

Brecher, Arline Chelation Not Part of NCCAM Strategic Plan (letter), #204, p.127 ICIM (formerly GLCCM) Update, #234, p.24 News and Views Hot off the Wire, #234, p.120 News and Views Hot off the Wire, #237, p.140-41 News and Views Hot off the Wire, #239, p.150 News and Views Hot off the Wire, #240, p.24

Brendstrup, Eva Evaluation of Biological Medicine and Client Outcomes, #196, p.104-08

Brewitt, Barbara, PhD Aristolochic Acid for Weight Loss Nephrotoxic (letter), #208, p.110 Autism, MMR Vaccine, HIV Similarities and Growth Factor Cell Signaling, #222, p.70-73 Diabetes Breakthrough: Homeopathic Insulin Nearly Everything Needs Rethinking, #233, p.70-72 Glandular Growth Hormone vs Recombinant Human Growth Hormone - Have We Gone Mad?, #219, p.115-16 Homeopathic Recombinant Human Growth Hormone (rhGH) (letter), #196, p.110 Rethinking Hormone Therapy Strategies: Rationale for Homepathic hGH and IGF-1, #223, p.86-88 Toxicity, Placebo Effects and Clinical Studies of Homeopathic Recombinant Human Growth Hormone (rhGH), #205, p.78-81 Vaccines, Adjuvants and Potential Toxicity (letter), #244, p.124-26

Briggs, Brian E., MD Hypothyroidism Follows Recent Stressful Event (letter), #205, p.95-96

Brink, Will Nutrients and HIV (letter), #228, p.108-112+

Broughton, Diane A Nice Old-Fashioned Dying at Home, #217, p.30-35

Brown, Andrew, IV Dr. Emanuel Revici's Grand-Nephew Becomes Resident Physician at Revici Treatment Center in New York City (letter), #228, p.108

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Brown, Donald J., ND Standardized Butterbur Extract Petadolex - Herbal Approach to Migraine Prophylaxis, #231, p.74+ Standardized Hawthorn Extract WS 1442 - Herbal Approach to Congestive Heart Failure, #229, p.128

Brown, Ellen Magnetic Spa Therapy: Bringing the Healing Waters of Lourdes into the Home (letter), #234, p.90-92

Brown, Ellen, JD Furor Over Depleted Uranium: A Silent Nuclear War? (letter), #221, p.93-94

Brown, Robert S. Encouraging News, Asthma and Allergy Medications May Not Have Had 'Active' Medication in Them (letter), #226, p.110+

Brown, Robert S., N-TEC There Once Was a Medication, Thalidomide (or, another lesson not learned) (letter), #221, p.89-90

Brown, Susan E., PhD, CCN A Pilot Study Comparing AAACa and Calcium Citrate Supplementation in Menopausal US Women, #229, p.110-14

Brudnak, Mark A., PhD, ND Acid-Stable Probiotics and Their Application to Autism and the Other Spectrum Disorders, #243, p.118-23 Acrylamide in the Food Supply: Danger or Just Dander?, #241, p.170-71 Enzyme Supplement Formulation, #221, p.84-87 Enzyme Therapy - Part 1, #209, p.88-92 Enzyme Therapy - Part II, #210, p.94-98 High-Dose Probiotics for Detoxification, #232, p.110-13 Monoterpenes in Cancer Prevention and Therapy, #217, p.68-70 Natural Weight-Loss Supplements: Are Safe Alternatives Available?, #226, p.76-78 Nutrients Directed Toward the Genome: Gene-Level Nutrient-Sensing Pathways, #207, p.74-76 Peripheral Neuropathy: The Role of Probiotics and Other Nutrients in Neurodegenerative Disease, #241, p.58-59 Probiotic Applications: Pulse and Rotation, #219, p.80-81

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Probiotics and Autism, #213, p.66-67 Probiotics and Cancer, #227, p.62-65 Probiotics and Enzyme Therapy for Sports, #240, p.54-55

Brudnak, Mark A.; Dundero, Drew; Van Hecke, Fred M. Fall Preventing Effects of the Korean Martial Art, TaeKwon-Do, in Senior Citizens, #237, p.52-56

Brudnak, Mark A., PhD, ND and Hoener, Stephanie G., ND The Art of War (on cancer): Old Lessons for a New Age?, #239, p.68-70 Enzyme Therapy, Digestion, and Acidosis, #233, p.90-94

Brudnak, Mark A., PhD, ND et al Beneficial Effects of Enzyme-based Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorders, #243, p.104-07

Brunelle, Jan Headache Cure: Riboflavin and Magnesium (letter), #190, p.84

Buchholz, Ilene, RN Enzyme Therapy (letter), #211, p.94

Burchill, Tina Vitamins and Freedom of Choice, #221, p.92

Burdekin, Graham Injecting a New Wrinkle into the Fight Against Aging, #191, p.103

Burzynski, Stanislaw R., MD, PhD The Best of Alternative Medicine, #199, p.32

Buttram, Harold E., MD An Appeal for Clean Air in the Workplace, #229, p.115-17 Shaken Baby Syndrome or Vaccine-Induced Encephalitis?, #243, p.72-78 Vaccine Scene 1999 Overview and Update, #197, p.80-82 Vaccine Scene 2001 - Update and Overview, #215, p.70-79

Buttram, Harold E., MD; Kreider, Susan, RN; Yurko, Alan R. Vaccines and Genetic Mutation, #243, p.98-103

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Byrnes, Stephen C., ND Chewing the Fat: The Low-Carb Diet Phenomenon, #241, p.100-04 Dr. Stephen Byrnes Replies (letter), #207, p.94 The Myths of Vegetarianism, #204, p.72-81 Protease Inhibitors and AIDS (letter), #209, p.101

Byrnes, Stephen C., PhD HIV Antibody Testing: Assumptions & Realities, #191, p.66-67

Byrnes, Stephen, PhD Beef Bashing Is Inappropriate (letter), #222, p.105+ Fatal Reaction: The Horror of Stevens Johnson Syndrome (letter), #222, p.118-21 "I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts" Coconut Holds Promise for Immune- Suppressed People, #225, p.127-28+ The Skinny on Fats & Breast Cancer, #227, p.102-04

Cain, Leonard, MD Multi-Level Marketing (letter), #195, p.102

Callahan, James M. Testing with "Hanna Meter" Mistakenly Finds High Fluoride in Welch's Juice (letter), #191, p.87

Calvino, Nicholas, DC The Enzyme of Enzymes, #232, p.90-93 The Hepatitis C Patient: Functional Assessment and Effective Botanical Remedies, #233, p.74- 75 Nutrition Should Be Prescribed, Not Peddled! (letter), #211, p.87-88

Campbell, Candace APMA Director's Report, #193, p.154+ APMA Director's Report, #202, p.20+ The Year in Review, #211, p.18-19

Caradonna, Bill, RPh, ND Why Is Iridology So Misunderstood?, #238, p.80-81

Carlson, Susan, RPh Senate Bill S-722 Will Give Greater Authority by the FDA Over Supplements (letter), #241, p.146-47

Carrico, Noel, RPh GHB Illegal for Medical Use (letter), #219, p.97 Soy Formula Bad for Infants (letter), #222, p.109+

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Carson, Robert S., MD Allergy Protocols in Treatment of Mental Illness (letter), #216, p.100 Schizophrenia: A Proposed Cause and Cure (letter), #196, p.115 Treatment for Scleroderma (letter), #193, p.138+

Carter, George M. Gary Null's View of AIDS and HIV (letter), #190, p.78

Cartmell, John W., LMP Fibromyalgia: A Plausible Model for Cause and Cure, #220, p.38-40 Nutritional Considerations in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, #220, p.52-53

Casura, Lily G. Andrew Weil, MD, on Chinese Medicine for HIV & AIDS, #225, p.16-17 Bee Well: Holistic Physician Ralph Golan, MD Discusses an Unusual Treatment for a Case of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, #215, p.66-68 "Cancer is Just a Word and Not a Sentence" - Interview with Suzanne Marlatt, Breast Cancer Survivor, #199, p.52-56 Consumer Advocacy Resources on Mad Cow Disease, #219, p.39 The Cultural Creative and Other Faces of Holism: Interview with Stefani Quane, Holistic Attorney, #226, p.126-28 "(Don't) Touch Me in the Morning": Fibromyalgia Sufferers Want Natural Relief, #198, p.70-73 The EMF Controversy: Did Scientist Fake Data?, #196, p.76 Gunpowder, Peach Leaves & Turpentine: A Look at "Natural" Medicine in 19th Century America, #197, p.54-63 "Heck, No, We Won't Go!" Baby Boomers Take Aging by Storm, #208, p.122-23 The Holistic Doctor Is In: Seattle Sets National Pace in Alternative Medicine, #211, p.22-25 If the Future is on the Web, Is There a Website in Your Future? Helping the Holistic Healer (Hesitantly) Go High-Tech, #202, p.86-94 Interview with Craig Weatherby, #193, p.106-12 Interview with Gabriel de Santino, Founder of Gabriel Cosmetics, #203, p.140-145 Interview with James S. Gordon, MD, #190, p.96-104 Interview with Mikelann Valterra, Holistic Financial Counselor, #228, p.138-40 Interview with Nicholas Perricone, MD on Aging Skin and ALA, #223, p.126-28 Is Seattle or the Pacific Northwest Area a Hotbed of Natural Medicine in the United States?, #211, p.25-26 Lighten Up: Treating the Winter Blues Naturally, #187, p.22-30 Living "Libido Loca": Natural Libido Enhancers for Men & Women, #205, p.121-25 The Low-Tech De-Stress Toolkit, #221, p.32-33 The Lowly Nettle: An Original, Springtime Superfood, #214, p.39-40 Mad Cow in a Pill: What Are We Risking with Glandular Supplements? A Panel Discussion with Experts, #219, p.36-41 Mad Cow Now: The Risk of Disease Continues, #196, p.130-33 Making a Stink: Nova Scotia Strikes a Blow for the Chemically Sensitive, #210, p.42-45 Natural First Aid: Quick, Pleasant and Effective Remedies from Herbs, Homeopathy and Essential Oils, #204, p.140-42

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Natural Medicine in Canada: Does it Survive, or Thrive?, #213, p.140-42 Natural Stress Relief: Do-It-Yourself Spa Treatments That Relax Body and Soul, #221, p.33-34 The One Key That Unlocks the Door: An Interview about Five Element Acupuncture with Anne Jeffres, L Ac, #201, p.116-25 Other Faces of Holism: Interview with Stefani Quane, Holistic Attorney, Part II, #227, p.138-40 Portrait of a Healing Muse: Eileen Hadidian, #234, p.124-25 A Quick Look at Music, Medicine, Death & Dying, #233, p.136-37 Recovering from Chronic Fatigue, #220, p.45-47 Rescuing Wrinkles with Alpha-Lipoic Acid, #223, p.126-28 Rooting for the Roots - A Conversation with Ralph Moss, PhD, #186, p.38-50 Sneezing & Wheezing with Seasonal Allergies: How about Some Natural Relief?, #214, p.36-38 Sound Health: Music as Medicine for the New Millennium, #231, p.140-41 Sound Health: Music as Medicine for the New Millennium - Part II, #232, p.142-43 Springing into Spring, Naturally, #214, p.37 Strange Brew: What's Really in Our Drinking Water, Bottled and Otherwise, #229, p.170-72 To Bee or Not to Bee: A Brief Look at Propolis, #215, p.69 Using Auricular Acupuncture for Drug Detoxification in a Prison Setting: Unique Success of Baltimore, Maryland Program, #216, p.78-80+ Who Cares about Copyright? A Few Reasons Why Maybe You Should, #222, p.102-04

Chaitow, Leon, ND, DO British Research Connects Ankylosing Spondylitis to Bowel Dysbiosis, #193, p.114-15

Chalfin, R. Barry Lenair Technique Defended (letter), #243, p.142

Chapdelaine, Perry A. Foods That Cause Arthritis Pain (letter), #238, p.99+

Chapdelaine, Perry A., Sr. Frederick H. Binford, MA, #197, p.31-32 Helping Out Philippine Colleague (letter), #190, p.85 In Memoriam Jack M. Blount, MD # 245, p.15-17 Tennessee Medical Board to Rule Against EDTA Chelation (letter), #207, p.102

Chappell, L. Terry, MD Dr. Chappell Replies (letter), #211, p.93 Ohio Passes Health Freedom Legislation (letter), #208, p.111 A White Paper on Safety and Choice in Medicine, #208, p.92-97

Charles, Dr. Frank Are Vitamins Supportive of Tumor Growth? (letter), #208, p.111

Christenson, Connie, RDH Breast Cancer Survivors Walk John Muir Trail in 2001 (letter), #205, p.102

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Christie, Jonathan Sugar Busters (letter), #189, p.98

Church, A.J., PhD Genetically Engineered Soy a Factor in Soy Debate? (letter), #228, p.114

Clark, Harold W., PhD Autoimmune Diseases Caused by Mycoplasmas (letter), #243, p.143+ The Case for Mycoplasma's Role as a Cause of Autoimmune Rheumatoid Diseases, #208, p.78- 80 Multiple Uses of Antibiotics, #226, p.47-48 Mycoplasma Contaminated Vaccines (letter), #222, p.110 The Role of Chelation Therapy (letter), #209, p.111

Clark, Hulda Hulda Clark Responds (letter), #190, p.76

Clement, R.T., MD Cell Therapy Protein Analysis and Amino Acid Composition, #229, p.122

Clemetson, Alan, MD Was the Baby Shaken? (letter), #222, p.112-13

Cochran, Dr. Charles A Decrease in Cirrhosis of the Liver, #233, p.76-79

Cogswell, Christopher The Myths of Vegetarianism (letter), #207, p.93

Cohen, Bill New Health Books from Haworth Press (letter), #228, p.116

Cohen, Marcus A. Eulogy for Dr. Kenneth Korins, #221, p.103 New York State Assembly Holds Joint Hearing on Disciplinary Process for MDs, #225, p.98-101 New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct: Are Its Policies and Performance Becoming a Political Liability?, #217, p.132-138 New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct: Are Its Policies and Performance Becoming a Political Liability?, #219, p.128-34 New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct: Are Its Policies and Performance Becoming a Political Liability?, #223, p.136-43 New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct: Are Its Policies and Performance Becoming a Political Liability?, #233, p.54-57 New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct: Are Its Policies and Performance Becoming a Political Liability? – Part 4, #231, p.114-17 New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct: Are Its Policies and Performance

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Becoming a Political Liability? - Summaries of Articles, #234, p.116-19 Reforming New York's OPMC: Curative or Cosmetic Surgery? - Part 4, #228, p.105-07

Colbin, Annemarie Vegetarian Diet Not Necessarily More Loving and Humane (letter), #225, p.125+

Collett, Bernard M., PhD Flaxseed Lignans - Phytochemicals for the New Millennium, #239, p.115-19

Collin, Jonathan, MD Barefoot Doctors Spreading Hepatitis in China with Reused Needles (ed), #222, p.123 Chelation Mugged Once Again, #196, p.121-22 Comprehensive Lab Screens Are Prohibited by Medicare, #192, p.116+ EDTA Intravenous Chelation Demonstrated Effective in Coronary Artery Disease by Electron Beam Tomography (ed), #229, p.150 From the Publisher, #193, p.15 Hyperbaric Oxygen: It’s Fine for Burns, Okay for Horses, But Don’t Ask for It Just Because You Have a Leg Ulcer or Stroke! (ed), #241, p.20 The Last Word, #219, p.172 The Law of Similars, #204, p.131 Letter from the Publisher, #198, p.14 Letter from the Publisher, #202, p.15 Letter from the Publisher, #203, p.15 Letter from the Publisher, #205, p.15 Letter from the Publisher, #207, p.12 Letter from the Publisher, #209, p.12 Letter from the Publisher, #210, p.166 Letter from the Publisher, #213, p.12 Letter from the Publisher, #214, p.12 Letter from the Publisher, #215, p.15 Letter from the Publisher, #219, p.13 Letter from the Publisher, #221, p.13 Letter from the Publisher, #222, p.13 Letter from the Publisher, #223, p.15 Letter from the Publisher, #225, p.14 Letter from the Publisher, #226, p.14 Letter from the Publisher, #228, p.14 Letter from the Publisher, #229, p.14 Letter from the Publisher, #231, p.16-17 Letter from the Publisher, #232, p.18 Letter from the Publisher, #233, p.18 Letter from the Publisher, #234, p.18 Letter from the Publisher, #235, p.18 Letter from the Publisher, #237, p.16-17 Letter from the Publisher, #238, p.18 Letter from the Publisher, #241, p.22

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Letter from the Publisher, #243, p.20 Letter from the Publisher, #244, p.20-21 Letter from the Publisher, #245. p.14 Low Level Anthrax Exposure Is Tip of Iceberg (ed), #221, p.96 Lupus as an Adverse Effect of Cholesterol-Lowering Medication, #193, p.146 The Minefields of the War on Cancer, #239, p.18 Publisher's Note, #189, p.11 Supreme Court Ruling Against Medical Use of Marijuana is Contemptible (ed), #216, p.111 Uh Oh! SELF Magazine is Teaching Us About How to Use Herbal Medicine, #190, p.88-89 The Vatican Denies EMF's Role in Leukemia (ed), #214, p.124 Vice President Cheney Needs Chelation (Now!) (ed), #214, p.126-27 Vitamin Inc. Cartel: Editor's Comment, #199, p.101 Vitamins Inc. Cartel, #197, p.122 We Apologize for Defaming You, Dr. Herbert, #187, p.129-30 When Herbal Medicine Turns Nasty (ed), #238, p.109 Wisconsin State Medical Board Imposes Harsh Sanctions Against Chelation Physician (ed), #234, p.104-08

Corsello, Serafina, MD Stay Uplifted & Connected, #198, p.98-104

Courtney, Rosalba, ND, DO, Lic. Ac. Breathing Therapies for Asthma: Buteyko and Eucapnic Breathing Training, #237, p.62-64

Covert, Stanley B., MD IV Glutathione and Macular Degeneration (letter), #215, p.118-19 Macular Degeneration and Glutathione Revisited (letter), #231, p.95

Cram, Jeffrey R., PhD Flower Essence Therapy in the Treatment of Major Depression: Preliminary Findings (letter), #213, p.109-10

Crandall, Marjorie, PhD William Crook, MD & Candidiasis (letter), #234, p.100

Cranton, Elmer M., MD Alleged Nanobacteria Do Not Cause Calcification of Arterial Plaque (letter), #232, p.121+ Critique of the Calgary PATCH Study Using EDTA Chelation to Treat Heart Disease (letter), #227, p.107-08 Rapid Injection of Calcium-EDTA: Dangerous and Unproven (letter), #239, p.124 A Response to Dr. Kajander's Letter (letter), #234, p.83

Crayhon, Robert, MS The Clinical Benefits of Acetyl-L-Carnitine, #229, p.125-26 Natural Medicine and Cancer - A Natural Medicine Case History with Herbalist Donnie Yance, MHCN, #190, p.106-07

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The Synergistic Approach: The Future of Nutrition Therapy, #211, p.38-40 Using Inositol for Promoting Brain Wellness: An Interview with Robert Belmaker, MD, #228, p.134-37

Crinnion, Walter J., ND Environmental Medicine: Excerpts from Articles on Current Toxicity, Solvents, Pesticides and Heavy Metals, #210, p.64-72

Cristdahl, Richard, OMD, L.Ac Metabolic Balancing - The Key to Effective Weight Control, #238, p.82-86

Croley, Thomas E., PhD and Baird, Deborah N., MD The Desensitization of the Allergic Patient Using a New Technique of Bioresonance, #245, p.52- 57

Crook, William G., MD Anti-Fungal Drugs More Helpful than Ritalin in Autistic Children (letter), #213, p.99+ Regards to Dr. Lendon Smith (letter), #226, p.102

Crowe, David Mad Cows or Mad Scientists? (letter), #219, p.110-11

Crozier, J.T. and Maiangowi, Y. Pesticide Poisoning Inside the Home (letter), #210, p.100-01

Cutler, Paul, MD Effectiveness of Dicalcium EDTA Questioned (letter), #241, p.146

Czap, Al Grand Mal(practice) (ed), #231, p.100 Supplement Facts Not All the Facts: What the New Label Does - And Doesn't - Disclose, #192, p.117-19

D'Adamo, Peter J., ND Eat Right for Your Social Security Number (letter), #234, p.80

Daly, Roger I Was a Walking Time Bomb - Full of Nitroglycerin (letter), #232, p.125+

Danesch, Ulrich, PhD Petadolex for the Treatment of Headache, #237, p.82-84

D'Arcy, Geoff, Lic. Ac. Herbs and the Alphabet Soup of Hepatitis, #215, p.100-03

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Das, Arabinda, MD Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Diseases (letter), #220, p.92-95 My Turn: A Doctor's Case of High Blood Pressure, #229, p.60-66 Sinusitis Pain: An International Health Problem and Its Effective Evidence-Based Treatment (letter), #209, p.114 Sinusitis Pain: An International Health Problem and its Effective Evidence-Based Treatment (letter), #214, p.114-15

Dash, Dr. S. K. Selection Criteria for Probiotic Supplements, #235, p.99-101

Dauble, Janet History-Taking More Important Than Ever (letter), #222, p.118 Patients with a Myriad of Strange Symptoms are Not Crazy or Stressed Out - Just Allergic (letter), #210, p.102-03

Dean, Carolyn Fat Fight - Debate with Dean Ornish, MD & Robert Atkins, MD, #199, p.40-48

Dean, Jerrie Should We Give Our Children Bottled Water? (letter), #186, p.116

Dean, Ward, MD Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Nutrition and Aging, #235, p.102-06 Role of Novel Russian Adaptogenic Compounds in Restoration of Adrenal Function, #220, p.65- 68 Xylitol - Cavity-Fighting Sweetener: A Possible Solution for Osteoporosis, #226, p.80-82

Decker, Alison Kuglin Plans Walk to Promote Success of Chelation Therapy, #191, p.24-25

Dedrickson, Ross My Cancer Healing Journey (letter), #239, p.128-129+

DeFazio, Peter Congressman DeFazio Queries FDA Foot Dragging (letter), #201, p.104+

Denniston, George C., MD, MPH Circumcision Education (letter), #228, p.121 Women's Health Risks Associated with Orthodox Medicine (letter), #226, p.102

Dent, Raymond Smith, ND Autoimmunity: A Brief Overview of Current Theory, #193, p.60-62

Detweiler, Dr. Michael Organic Beef (letter), #228, p.125

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Deuel, Scott K., BSc., DC The Basics of Low Level Laser Therapy, #190, p.52-56

Dey, Fiona and Bone, Kerry The Potential Role of Phytotherapy for ADHD, #243, p.64-68+ di Fabio, Anthony, MA Nose, Eye, Throat & Urinary Infections: Old Fashioned Simple, Safe and Effective Cures! (letter), #223, p.118-20 On the Microbiology of Periodontal Infections, #193, p.104-05 A Treatment for Scleroderma & Lupus Erythematosus, #193, p.64-67 Universal Oral Vaccine: The Immune Milk Saga, #216, p.26-28 Universal Oral Vaccine: The Immune Milk Saga - Part 2, #217, p.92-95 Universal Oral Vaccine: The Immune Milk Saga - Part 3, #219, p.75-78 di Fabio, Anthony, MA and Prosch, Gus, Jr., MD Arthritis, #226, p.52-58

Dorman, Thomas, MRCP Pelvic Mechanics and Prolotherapy, #211, p.66-72 Pelvic Mechanics and Prolotherapy, #213, p.68-72 Pelvic Mechanics and Prolotherapy, #214, p.72-76 Pelvic Mechanics and Prolotherapy, #215, p.90-93+

DosSantos, Gary, MSc: Gersuk, Geoffrey M., PhD; Markus, Stephen, MD Improvements in Diagnostic Testing for Food Allergies, #209, p.64-67

Duehring, Jim Memorial to Cindy Duehring, Victim & Crusader for Chemical Sensitivity (letter), #201, p.103

Duff, Katherine Resolution on MCS Rejected by EPA (letter), #210, p.107-08 A Voice for People with MCS, #210, p.14

Duncan, Dr. R. Bruce Chronic Subcutaneous Mycoses (letter), #192, p.109

Dykema, Ravi MultiLevel Marketing - True Opportunity or False Promises? A Conversation with Robert Fitzpatrick, #191, p.13-17

Eaton, Barbara The Nose Knows - Or Does It? Questioning Our Sense of Smell (ed), #210, p.118-19

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Ecklund, Dan, MD Autism Could Have Bacterial Connection (letter), #209, p.117

Edelson, Stephen B., MD Exercise Detrimental in Autoimmune Disease (letter), #197, p.111 Explaining the Root Causes of the Chronic Fatigue Type Syndromes and their Reversal, #208, p.68-72

Eisenhauser, David Alternative Treatments for "Hyperactive Airways", #234, p.52-54

Eliaz, Isaac, MD, MS The Role of Modified Citrus Pectin in the Prevention of Cancer Metastasis, #192, p.64-66

Eliaz, Isaac, MD, L.Ac and Rosenbaum, Michael Eli, MSc, MD The Role of Padma Basic®, a Tibetan-Based Herbal Formula, in Circulatory and Cardiovascular Disease, #241, p.126-30

Ely, Elizabeth Protease Inhibitors Control HIV But Do Not Cure AIDS, #207, p.77-80

Emeka, Mauris Cancer – Back to Basics (letter), #240, p.99

Emord, Jonathan W.; Ferrenz, Andrea G.; Goodman, Jonathan R. Federation of State Medical Boards Regulation of CAM (letter), #229, p.142-44

Englender, Carol, MD Symptom Reduction in Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Pre-Digested Fish Protein Supplement, #205, p.60-64

Enig, Mary G., PhD Chocolate: Food for the Gods (letter), #231, p.96 Cocoa Butter Composition Requires Correction (letter), #229, p.134

Evans, Don Ellagic Acid from Berries Useful in Cancer Prevention (letter), #225, p.122

Fallon, Sally Dr. Weston Price's Examination of the African Dinka Diet (letter), #205, p.103 Soy Controversy: Reply to Mr. Bill Sardi (letter), #219, p.92+

Fallon, Sally and Enig, Mary G., PhD Soy Pros and Cons Debate Continued (letter), #213, p.100-03 Tragedy and Hope: The Third International Soy Symposium - Part I, #204, p.66-71

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Tragedy and Hype: The Third International Soy Symposium - Part II, #205, p.56-58

Fanning, Rear Admiral Timothy O. Hair Mineral Analysis (letter), #193, p.145 Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Needs Standardization (letter), #195, p.100

Faraclas, Hanna-Ian, MS, CCE A Position Paper on the Nature of the Counseling Relationship within the Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine, #235, p.64-6

Farr, Charles H., MD, PhD; White, Robert, NMD, PA, PhD; Maged, Maged, MD, NMD Patient Outcomes to Alternative Medicine Therapies as Measured by the SF-36 - Preliminary Report, #186, p.24-25

Farr, Richard L. Practical Homeotherapeutics: Clinical Protocols for Common Acute Respiratory Tract Conditions - Part 1, #198, p.66-69 Practical Homeotherapeutics: Clinical Protocols for Common Acute Respiratory Tract Conditions - Part 2, #199, p.83-85 Recommended Homeopathic Remedies Not Too Low (letter), #204, p.118+ Use of Flower Essences as Possible Resistance Enhancing Agents vs Infectious Conditions (letter), #227, p.112 Which "Homeopathy"?, #191, p.74-76

Farrington, Susan Natural Answers to Hemochromatosis? (letter), #207, p.100

Federal Trade Commission Federal Trade Commission Policing Alternative Medicine Approaches to SARS, #240, p.113

Feldman, Elliot Drug Testing Flawed (letter), #193, p.142

Ferreira, Anne Write to House Committee on Government Reform (letter), #204, p.130

Ferrie, Helke The Krop Case in Canada Begins Court Appeal, #199, p.120-23 Ontario Passes Health Freedom Bill (letter), #215, p.113+

Field, Stanford Antioxidants for Safer Testosterone Supplementation (letter), #223, p.115-17 Hypothyroidism and Iron Deficiency (letter), #191, p.90

Finkel, Maurice The Acupuncture Stimulator - How It Works (letter), #207, p.101

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Regulator Used in Detoxifying Addiction (letter), #186, p.116

Fitch, Harry L., CDR USN RET FTC Regulation of Chelation (letter), #192, p.114

Flaws, Bob, Dipl. Ac & CH Allergic Rhinitis & Chinese Medicine, #214, p.52-53 Alzheimer's Disease & Chinese Medicine, #228, p.38-42 The Cause & Treatment of AIDS According to Chinese Medicine, #225, p.156-159 The Chinese Medical Treatment of Lupus, #193, p.40-43 The Chinese Medical Treatment of Malignant Lymphoma, #217, p.176-78 The Chinese Medical Treatment of Psoriasis, #238, p.50-52 The Chinese Medicinal Treatment of Herpetic Neuralgia, #220, p.108-10 Chinese Medicine & Bone Marrow Suppression, #227, p.37-38 Chinese Medicine & Broken Bones, #202, p.138-39 Chinese Medicine & Broken Bones, #204, p.18-19 Chinese Medicine & Congestive Heart Failure, #209, p.128-130 Chinese Medicine & Diabetic Acromelic Gangrene, #241, p.48-51 Chinese Medicine & Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, #197, p.48-49 Chinese Medicine & Menopausal Functional Uterine Bleeding, #192, p.36-38 Chinese Medicine & Stroke, #196, p.28-30 Chinese Medicine & Teething, #201, p.32-34 Chinese Medicine and Surviving the Attack of Sept. 11th and Its Aftermath, #221, p.48-49 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, #215, p.152-53 Cortex Eucommiae Ulmoidis (Du Zhong) & Latex Allergy, #210, p.146-48 Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, #241, p.172-73 Diabetic Retinopathy, #231, p.118-22 Frequently Occurring &/or Multifocal Premature Ventricular Beats & Chinese Medicine, #229, p.30-31 Gao Lian's Spring-time Prevention of Liver Disease, #237, p.26-27 Hepatogenic Diabetes & Chinese Medicine, #233, p.42-45 The Integrated Chinese-Western Medical Treatment of Intracranial Hematomas due to Traumatic Injury, #240, p.44-45 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), #191, p.40-41 Menopausal Functional Uterine Bleeding, #198, p.36-38 Minor Bupleurum and the Prevention of Recurrent Infections in Children, #222, p.50-52 Modified Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Pearls Decoction) Combined with Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Digestive Tract Cancer, #239, p.66 Multiple Sclerosis & Chinese Medicine, #244, p.48 Opioid Addiction & Chinese Medicine, #216, p.88-92 Pediatric Post-antibiotic Spleen Vacuity Syndrome, #205, p.38-39 Pediatrics & Post-antibiotic Spleen Vacuity Syndrome, #232, p.150-51 Prolactin Secretion & Chinese Medicine, #223, p.38-40 Psychogenic Cough & Asthma and Chinese Medicine, #234, p.40-41 Pulse Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, #245, p.30-32 Recent Chinese Medical Research on the Treatment of ADHD, #243, p.48-50

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A Representative Treatment of Low Back Pain in the Middle-aged, #208, p.126-28 Sleep Apnea & Chinese Medicine, #235, p.43-5 The Treatment of Menopausal Palpitations with Chinese Medicine, #190, p.16-17 The Treatment of Sinus Tachycardia as a Result of Antipsychotic Drugs with Chinese Medicine, #226, p.139-40 Using Ginseng Wisely, #219, p.28-29 Why Yin Qiao San Is Rarely the Best Chinese Formula for Colds & Flus in Western Patients, #203, p.165-68 Withdrawal & Mania: The Yin & Yang of Psychiatric Disease in Chinese Medicine, #213, p.54- 57 Fleisher, Mitchell A., MD Beta-Alethine Approved for US Cancer Trials (letter), #199, p.109 Beta-Alethine: A Promising New Immunostimulatory and Anti-Cancer Therapy, #195, p.54-58 Clarifications About Homeopathy (letter), #208, p.108 Mercury Detoxification, #214, p.64-71 Nutritional Therapy for Bioterrorism (letter), #221, p.91 Update on Mercury Detox Protocol (letter), #220, p.90

Flickstein, Dr. Aaron M. Health Mate Infrared Saunas, #202, p.66-70

Flowers, S.W., MD Fructus Crataegi (Hawthorne), #215, p.24-25

Fonorow, Owen NEJM Vitamin A Study Flawed (letter), #238, p.104 Vitamin C and Magnesium Used as Placebo in Chelation Study (letter), #235, p.134-5

Fonorow, Owen R. Banning Pet Supplements (letter), #233, p.110+ The Long Neglected Theory of Cardiovascular and Heart Disease, #229, p.96-98 Lysine and Vitamin C Research Proposed for Cardiovascular Disease (letter), #196, p.118 Media Effort to Disparage Use of Antioxidants in Heart Patients (letter), #225, p.122 Oncology Community Mounts Campaign Against Antioxidants (letter), #201, p.106 Prescription Drug Benefit (letter), #211, p.93 Radiation Nullifies the Pauling Cure, #227, p.82-84 T.V. Pharmaceutical Advertising Teaches Children Drugs Are Okay (letter), #205, p.93-94 The Vast Ignorance of Modern Cardiology (letter), #216, p.103+ Vitamin C, Collagen, and the Pauling Therapy for Heart Disease, #209, p.58-63 What Makes Medical News and What Doesn't? (letter), #186, p.116

Fordham, Kenneth C., DDS Carcinoid Syndrome (letter), #228, p.114

Forsberg, Jan Ear Candling Ineffective (letter), #228, p.121

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Foster, Harold D., PhD AIDS and the "Selenium-CD4 T Cell Tailspin" The Geography of a Pandemic, #209, p.94-99 Aluminum Buildup Implicated in Diabetes (letter), #197, p.113 How HIV-1 Kills: Implications for the Treatment and Prevention of AIDS, #225, p.76-78

Foster, John, MD; Kane, Patricia, PhD; Speight, Neal, MD The Detoxx™ System: Detoxification of Biotoxins in Chronic Neurotoxic Syndromes, #232, p.77-82

Frawley, Kim Radiologist Readings of Mammograms Suspect (letter), #232, p.132

Frazier, Wade The Myths of Vegetarianism (letter), #207, p.93+

Fredin, Jerri Good News for Alternatives! (letter), #215, p.114

Freedenfeld, Stuart H., MD Chelation Study Criticized (letter), #232, p.128+

Frey, Helena Treatment of Bladder Cancer by Bladder Irrigation with Vitamin C. Hydrogen Peroxide and Minerals, #195, p.100

Friel, Patrick Laboratory Evaluation of Estrogen Metabolism, #245, p.62-66

Frodermann, Sheila, ND Incontinence in Women - Part 1, #192, p.134-35 Incontinence in Women - Part 2, #193, p.172-74

Fry, Edward Vitamin C Restrictions in Norway (letter), #205, p.103-04 Vitamins Inc. Cartel (letter), #199, p.97-100

Furth, Madeleine B. Pemphigus Vulgaris (letter), #199, p.108

Gaby, Alan R., MD Abstract thinking, #197, p.34 After the Attacks (ed), #221, p.95 Alfalfa exacerbates lupus, #193, p.29 Allergy to "inert" ingredients in medications (abst), #214, p.22

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Alpha-lipoic acid for burning mouth syndrome (abst) #240. p.32 Alpha-lipoic acid for diabetic neuropathy, #208, p.28 Alternative cancer clinics, #195, p.38 Amoebic infections and rheumatoid disease, #193, p.28 And do chromium supplements, too?, #202, p.24 And for reflex sympathetic dystrophy, #204, p.32 Anti-inflammatory effect of olive oil (abst), #223, p.30 Apparent cure of ulcerative colitis (abst), #245, p.22 Are chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine sulfate dangerous?, #207, p.104 Assessing the risks of testosterone therapy, #202, p.25 Atkins diet put to the test (abst), #241, p.46 Azelaic acid cream for rosacea, #203, p.40 B-vitamins and heart disease, #204, p.32 B-vitamins improve outcomes in heart patients (abst), #243, p.54 Battling Cancer (ed), #216, p.13 Before You Order that Lab Test…(ed), #245, p.102 The beneficial effects of thyroid hormone for people who "don't need it" (abst), #219, p.20 Benefits and Risks of Soy (ed), #220, p.96-97 Berberine for congestive heart failure (abst), #245, p.22 Beta-carotene and asthma, #199, p.156 Beta-carotene: effects differ in smokers and nonsmokers, #208, p.29 Beta-carotene supplements where there’s smoke, there’s fire (abst), #243, p.54 Beware of Binky, #209, p.119 Bias Against Alternative Medicine Strikes Again (ed), #211, p.99 Bias Against Nutritional Therapy, #187, p.128 Bioflavonoids for bleeding hemorrhoids (abst), #222, p.23 Biotin needed during pregnancy (abst), #227, p.31 Bogus Erin Brockovich department (abst), #217, p.150 Borage seed oil effective against rheumatoid arthritis (abst), #226, p.32 Borage-seed oil for rheumatoid arthritis, #193, p.28 Breast-feeding reduces risk of obesity (abst), #238, p.32 Bromelain for sinusitis (abst), #234, p.34 Bromelain for treatment of sports injuries (abst) #240, p.30 But probiotics are not entirely risk-free, #209, p.26 Buying the news media, #204, p.32 Caffeine may worsen glaucoma (abst), #231, p.26 Calcium, vitamin D, and polycystic ovaries, #202, p.24 Calcium-fortified orange juice blocks absorption of ciprofloxacin (abst), #228, p.26 Can a morning cup of coffee cause insomnia?, #208, p.29 Can burning candles cause lead poisoning?, #207, p.33 Can depressed people benefit from folic acid supplementation? (abst), #210, p.130 Can folic acid prevent Down's syndrome? (abst), #219, p.19 Can food allergy trigger myocardial infarction? (abst), #229, p.26 Can gluten-intolerant people tolerate oats?, #191, p.35 Can healthy people benefit from folic acid supplementation? (abst), #210, p.130 Can kava cause hepatitis? (abst), #215, p.20

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Can lycopene reverse prostate cancer? (abst), #221, p.22 Can monosodium glutamate trigger fibromyalgia? (abst), #221, p.24 Can nutritional therapy prevent fetal alcohol syndrome? (abst), #220, p.13 Can patients with celiac disease eat oats? (abst), #210, p.131 Can selenium supplementation reduce the severity of the flu? (abst), #220, p.14 The cancer got worse: a reportable case?, #187, p.40 Carnitine derivative for intermittent claudication (abst), #241, p.44 Candida albicans as a cause of asthma (abst), #222, p.24 Case of the month: viral pneumonia (abst), #234, p.35 Celiac disease and osteoporosis, #201, p.42 Celiac disease as a cause of severe liver disease (abst), #233, p.26 Celiac disease more common than generally recognized (abst), #241, p.44 Chelation therapy preserves renal function, #191, p.34 Chemotherapy side effect: still in the dark (ages), #186, p.77 Choline, parenteral nutrition, and cognitive decline (abst), #228, p.24 Chondroitin sulfate for osteoarthritis, #189, p.29 Chromium for dysthymic disorder, #201, p.40 Cod Liver oil during pregnancy (abst), #222, p.22 Coenzyme Q10 for chronic renal failure (abst), #217, p.150+ Coenzyme Q10 for chronic renal failure (abst), #243, p.52 Coenzyme Q10 for hypertensive heart patients, #201, p.40 Coenzyme Q10 for Parkinson's disease (abst), #235, p.30 Coffee consumption and homocysteine, #192, p.30 Compound in vegetables reverses cervical dysplasia, #209, p.28 Conflict of interest, #187, p.39 Consider St. John's wort as alternative to kava (abst), #226, p.34 Conventional medicine is based on shaky evidence, #187, p.39 Conventional Medicine's Failed Point of View (ed), #231, p.103 Cost effectiveness of nutritional supplements, #190, p.24 Cost-effectiveness of vitamin E, #197, p.34 Counteracting cyanide poisoning with hydroxocobalamin (abst), #234, p.35 Cow's milk and constipation, #186, p.76 Cow's milk and type I diabetes: solving the riddle?, #197, p.34 COX-2 inhibitors may increase heart-disease risk (abst), #221, p.23 Creatine treatment of muscular dystrophy, #205, p.33 Curing lupus with "witchcraft", #193, p.28 D-chiro-inositol, insulin resistance, and polycystic ovaries, #196, p.123 Deception among participants in clinical trials (abst), #232, p.38 Dehydroepiandrosterone treatment of lupus, #193, p.29 Dementia and Alzheimer's disease: environmental illnesses? (abst), #228, p.24 DHEA and the drug industry, #204, p.33 DHEA effective against osteoporosis (abst), #211, p.160 DHEA for AIDS patients (abst), #222, p.22 DHEA for depression, #199, p.157 DHEA for schizophrenia (abst), #244, p.32 DHEA improves mood and energy in HIV-infected patients (abst), #225, p.30

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DHEA may prevent heart disease in postmenopausal women (abst), #223, p.30 DHEA supplementation of menopausal women, #201, p.42 DHEA treatment of erectile dysfunction, #196, p.64 Diet affects anesthesia reaction, #190, p.24 Diet and exercise improves hepatitis C (abst), #229, p.28 Diet for gestational diabetes, #203, p.40 Dietary choline is important during pregnancy and lactation (abst), #222, p.22 Dietary factors in diabetes, #198, p.22 Dietary nickel causes skin lesions, #202, p.24 Dietary protein and osteoporosis, #190, p.24 Dietary treatment of IgA nephropathy and mixed cryoglobulinemia, #193, p.30 Dietary treatment of multiple sclerosis (abst), #210, p.132 Do hospitals starve patients to death?, #203, p.38 Do vaccinations make children allergic? (abst), #220, p.12 Doctor-induced illness, #198, p.22 Doctor negligence (abst), #215, p.20 Doctors and Spin Doctors, #192, p.13 Doctors ignorant about alternative remedies (abst), #220, p.12 Does betaine prevent heart disease?, #208, p.28 Does dietary fiber prevent colon cancer?, #190, p.86 Does eating eggs help your eyes?, #201, p.42 Does eating meat prevent heart disease?, #209, p.28 Does eating soy promote cognitive decline?, #209, p.26 Does estrogen replacement therapy cause lupus?, #193, p.30 Does estrogen replacement therapy prevent heart disease?, #205, p.108-09 Does homeopathy work?, #195, p.13-14 Does iron deficiency anemia cause recurrent ear infections? (abst), #227, p.31 Does margarine make babies stupid? (abst), #221, p.22 Does mega-dose vitamin C therapy help cancer patients?, #195, p.36 Does niacin worsen diabetes? (abst), #233, p.27 Does postmenopausal DHEA replacement cause cancer? (abst), #214, p.20 Does salt restriction aggravate diabetes? (abst), #221, p.22 Does vitamin A cause osteoporosis? (ed), #225, p.132-33 Does vitamin K deficiency cause arteries to calcify? (abst), #229, p.26 Don’t cook your goose (abst), #245, p.20 Dr. Gaby Responds, #199, p.104 Drinking tea as a treatment for hemochromatosis, #196, p.64 A Drug in Search of a Disease (ed), #227, p.116 Drug Interactions: Let the Buyer Beware (ed), #215, p.130 Dumping on St. John's wort (ed), #216, p.110 Dying from the blues (abst), #217, p.152 Eat Right for Your Social Security Number (ed), #232, p.134 Eating fish for a better pregnancy outcome (abst), #238, p.30 Eating nuts may reduce risk of heart disease, #192, p.32 Eating walnuts lowers serum cholesterol (abst), #210, p.132 Effective treatment for warts, #199, p.156

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Eicosapentaenoic acid effective in treatment-resistance depression (abst), #226, p.33 Environmental pollution and autoimmune disease, #193, p.28 Episiotomies do more harm than good, #187, p.40 Eradicating Helicobacter pylori: Don't forget the probiotics (abst), #215, p.22 Essential fatty acids for ADHD (abst), #237, p.43 Essential fatty acids, osteoporosis, and lab tests, #192, p.31 Estriol for menopausal symptoms (abst), #223, p.28 Estriol prevents postmenopausal osteoporosis (abst), #223, p.28 Evening primrose oil for pruritus of chronic renal failure, #205, p.32 Fighting radiation exposure with ginkgo (abst), #221, p.24 Fish oil plus vitamin B12 relieves dysmenorrhea (menstrual discomfort) (abst), #211, p.161 Fish oil prolongs life of cancer patients, #195, p.37 Flaxseed and breast cancer (abst), #227, p.30 Flaxseed and prostate cancer (abst), #227, p.30 Flaxseed for cyclic mastalgia (abst), #215, p.21 Folic acid and cancer, #186, p.78 Folic acid and cancer, #195, p.36 Fructose, glycosylation, and aging, #189, p.107-08 Fungus allergy as a cause of sinusitis (abst), #229, p.27 Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) for alcoholism (abst), #216, p.14 Garlic effective against warts (abst), #243, p.53 Garlic for hepatopulmonary syndrome, #190, p.25 Genistein reverses bone loss (abst), #238, p.30 Germinated barley for ulcerative colitis (abst), #215, p.20 Getting smart with soy (abst), #225, p.31 Ginger for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (abst), #217, p.150 Ginkgo biloba extract for normal tension glaucoma (abst), #241, p.45 Ginkgo biloba extract prevents altitude sickness (abst), #240, p.30 Ginkgo biloba for vitiligo (abst), #245, p.22 Ginkgo for schizophrenia (abst), #227, p.31 Giving new meaning to the placebo effect (abst), #226, p.34 Glandular supplement for uterine fibroids (abst), #219, p.21 Glucosamine hits the big time (abst), #216, p.12 Glucose affects the electrocardiogram, #191, p.35 Glutamine does not improve intestinal permeability, #198, p.23 Glutamine for alcohol cravings (abst), #216, p.14 Glutamine for chemotherapy side effects, #195, p.37 Glutamine supplementation not recommended for Crohn's disease (abst), #219, p.18 Glutathione and neurodegenerative diseases (abst), #215, p.22 Gluten-free diet for AIDS-related diarrhea, #207, p.33 Gluten-free diet for AIDS-related diarrhea (abst), #225, p.30 Grapefruit juice for pruritus due to liver disease, #202, p.25 Green tea extract for treatment of obesity (abst), #240, p.30 Green tea inhibits iron absorption (abst), #219, p.20 Hair analysis: an unreliable diagnostic test (abst), #217, p.151 Harvesting the Patient's Money (ed), #210, p.122

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Hawthorn (Crataegus) effective against heart failure double-blind study (abst), #238, p.32 A hazy shade of winter (abst), #241, p.46 Health Care Costs Out of Control Again (ed), #229, p.148 Herbal formula helpful for chronic active hepatitis B, #204, p.33 Herbal treatment for pain (abst), #211, p.160 Herbal treatment for parasitic infection (abst), #232, p.37 Herbal treatment of influenza (abst), #234, p.34 "Herbs Don't Work" (ed), #233, p.120 High-dose folic acid for psoriasis (abst), #238, p.30 High-dose vitamin K2 decreases mortality in patients with liver cancer (abst), #239, p.32 High-selenium yeast for cancer prevention (abst), #217, p.153 Hip protector prevents hip fractures (abst), #213, p.60 Honey for postoperative wound infection, #196, p.65 Huntington’s disease: improvement with fatty acid treatment (abst), #244, p.30 Hydration improves the course of labor (abst), #213, p.59 Hydrocortisone for chronic fatigue syndrome, #189, p.28 Hypothyroid heart (abst), #213, p.58 Hypothyroidism as a cause of headache, #191, p.34 Iatrogenesis department, #199, p.156 Ignorance in the information age (abst), #225, p.30 Improving surgery outcome, #201, p.41 Insulin to treat cancer? (abst), #213, p.60 Intravenous Magnesium for Acute Myocardial Infarction: The Controversy Continues (ed), #237, p.114 Intravenous magnesium for childhood asthma (abst), #234, p.34 Intravenous magnesium for neuropathic pain in cancer patients (abst), #213, p.59 Intravenous magnesium knocks out acute migraines (abst), #232, p.37 Intravenous nutrients relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia (abst), #220, p.14 Ipriflavone ineffective against osteoporosis (abst), #215, p.20 Iron and breath holding spells, #199, p.158 Iron deficiency without anemia impairs endurance (abst), #240, p.30 Iron depletion may improve insulin sensitivity (abst), #231, p.26 Iron restriction beneficial in hepatitis C (abst), #233, p.26 Is exposure to plastic causing precocious puberty? (abst), #216, p.14 Is the National Academy of Science Biased Against Megavitamin Therapy?, #204, p.132-33 Journal bashes alternative remedy (abst), #226, p.32 Krazy Glue for superficial cuts, #207, p.32 L-arginine and hypertension, #190, p.25 L-arginine for angina pectoris, #196, p.65 L-arginine for dementia (abst), #228, p.24 L-arginine for interstitial cystitis, #192, p.32 L-arginine for interstitial cystitis (abst), #213, p.58 L-carnitine benefits dialysis patients (abst), #235, p.30 L-carnitine for hyperthyroidism (abst), #243, p.54 L-carnitine prevents death due to adverse drug reaction, #205, p.33 L-carnitine treatment of ADHD (abst), #235, p.30

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L-carnitine treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome, #197, p.36 L-tryptophan for insomnia: resolving conflicting studies, #203, p.39 L-tryptophan for premenstrual tension, #191, p.34 Lactobacillus GG for prevention of childhood eczema (abst), #238, p.30 Lactobacillus GG prevents cavities (abst), #232, p.36 Laugh your allergies away (abst), #216, p.13+ License Naturopaths (ed), #226, p.114 Licorice affects testosterone metabolism, #203, p.38 Licorice does not lower testosterone levels (abst), #223, p.29 Low-carbohydrate diet for diabetes, #196, p.66 Low-dose vitamin A does not cause osteoporosis (abst), #239, p.34 Lutein improves vision in people with cataracts (abst), #240, p.32 Lycopene and saw palmetto treatment of prostate cancer (abst), #227, p.30 Lycopene for the heart, #196, p.66 Magnesium and mitral valve prolapse, #199, p.158 Magnesium deficiency and the metabolic syndrome (abst), #240, p.32 Magnesium oxide relieves premenstrual fluid retention, #192, p.31 Magnesium, Raynaud's phenomenon, and laboratory tests, #193, p.31 Magnesium supplementation enhances treatment of bipolar disorder, #208, p.28 Magnesium supplementation for sickle cell disease, #207, p.32 Magnesium: the still-forgotten ion (abst), #214, p.21 Magnesium treatment of narcotic addiction (abst), #245, p.20 Making fat kids thin (abst), #237, p.43 Many reported herb-drug interactions are questionable (abst), #225, p.31 Melatonin aids in benzodiazepine withdrawal, #207, p.33 Melatonin effective against tardive dyskinesia (abst), #223, p.28 Melatonin for cancer cachexia, #195, p.37 Melatonin for epilepsy (abst), #223, p.28 Melatonin lowers sperm counts (abst), #232, p.36 Melatonin: what is the appropriate dose for insomnia? (abst), #234, p.34 Merck Manual "gets tough" on food allergies, #192, p.30 Mercury and fish: the good and the bad (abst), #244, p.30 The Metaphor of Autoimmune Disease, #193, p.146 Milk allergy and lupus, #193, p.29 Milk and ankylosing spondylitis, #193, p.31 Millennium: State-of-the World, #198, p.120 More drugs to treat side effects of drugs (abst), #233, p.27 More on cost-effectiveness: glutamine, #197, p.34 More on cranberries and urinary tract infections, #189, p.29 More on quercetin and chronic prostatitis (abst), #226, p.34 More on the vitamin A/osteoporosis connection: margarine and vitamin K (abst), #228, p.26 The Myth of Infantile "Rebound Scurvy", #203, p.122 N-acetylcysteine for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (abst), #244, p.32 N-acetylcysteine, glutathione, and HIV, #189, p.28 NADH for chronic fatigue syndrome, #191, p.35 Natural alternative to Viagra (abst), #239, p.33

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Natural medicine getting new respect, #209, p.26 The New England Journal of Drugs (ed) #241, p.152 New treatment for itching (abst), #216, p.12 New treatment for multiple sclerosis (abst), #216, p.12+ Niacin raises homocysteine levels (abst), #211, p.162 Niacinamide for osteoarthritis (abst), #226, p.32 Not enough space to print the truth (abst), #219, p.18 Not tonight, dear, I have scurvy (abst), #235, p.32 Novel nutritional treatment for cancer, #203, p.38 Novel treatment for cluster headache, #207, p.32 Nutritional Medicine: New Interest Among Medical School Professors (ed), #239, p.134 Nutritional supplement effective against bipolar disorder (abst), #238, p.31 Nutritional supplement enhances cognitive function in the elderly (abst), #228, p.25 Nutritional supplement improves antisocial behavior among criminals (abst), #239, p.34 Nutritional supplement prevents infections among diabetics (abst), #244, p.31 Nutritional supplement relieves stress and anxiety (abst), #217, p.150 Nutritional support before surgery prevents infections (abst), #232, p.38 Obesity as a cause of sleep-disordered breathing (abst), #216, p.12 Olive oil: maintain her virginity, #207, p.33 Omega-3 fatty acid for depression (abst), #232, p.38 Omega-3 fatty acids for epilepsy (abst), #231, p.28 Omega-3 fatty acids lower blood pressure (abst), #210, p.132 Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, and heart disease, #199, p.158 Oolong tea for eczema (abst), #214, p.22 Opposition to Naturopathic Licensure Harms the Public (ed), #235, p.146 Oral magnesium supplementation for angina (abst), #244, p.32 Oral zinc for warts (abst), #241, p.44 Osteoporosis therapy: don't forget the phosphorus (abst), #239, p.34 Overlooking the dangers of prescription drugs (abst), #214, p.20 The Painter’s Wife (ed), #244, p.129 Pancreatic enzymes block food allergy reactions (abst), #232, p.36 Pancreatic enzymes improve digestion, #201, p.40 Passive smoke causes dental caries (abst), #243, p.52 Patients with adrenal insufficiency need DHEA, #205, p.32 PC-SPES for Prostate Cancer (ed), #213, p.116 Peanuts for Sale? (ed), #219, p.112 Peer reviewers are biased against alternative medicine, #187, p.38 Peppermint oil for abdominal pain in children (abst), #214, p.22 Perennial rhinitis due to food additives (abst), #245, p.22 Pesticides, Parkinson's disease, and biochemical individuality, #190, p.24 Phenylketonuria: a model for biochemical individuality and orthomolecular medicine (abst), #240, p.31 Phyllanthus amarus effective for hepatitis B (abst), #233, p.26 Plantago seeds for ulcerative colitis, #208, p.29 Plastic bottles leach toxins, #190, p.25 Political Wish List (editorial), #186, p.118

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Possible interaction between Ginkgo biloba and diabetes medications (abst), #222, p.24 Potential hazard of colloidal silver (abst), #211, p.160 Prescribe iron with caution, #207, p.32 Prescription-Drug Toxicity: A Major Epidemic (ed), #240, p.112 Prescription remedy that leaves one cold (abst), #227, p.31 Preventing complications of coronary angiography with N-acetylcysteine (abst), #237, p.44 Preventing diabetes by "living healthy" (abst), #233, p.27 Preventing diabetic nephropathy (abst), #243, p.20 Preventing migraine with coenzyme Q10 (abst), #234, p.35 Preventing preeclampsia with vitamins C and E, #203, p.39 Preventing side effects of radiographic contrast agents with N-acetylcysteine (abst), #211, p.160 Preventing sunburn with tomato paste (abst), #234, p.35 Primrose oil for scleroderma, #193, p.30 Probiotics beneficial for Crohn's disease (abst), #220, p.13 Probiotics improve eczema in infants, #209, p.26 Problem with American Heart Association "Step 1" diet (abst), #229, p.26 Progesterone Fails Osteoporosis Trial, #197, p.121 Progesterone therapy for cyclic seizures, #189, p.29 Proteolytic enzymes beneficial for multiple myeloma (abst), #239, p.32 Pseudoallergens in the diet as a cause of eczema, #205, p.33 Put the lime in the cocoa… (abst), #231, p.28 Quercetin for prostate disorders (abst), #222, p.24 Questioning the treatment of hemorrhagic shock (abst), #215, p.21 Recurrent kidney stones: do not restrict dietary calcium (abst), #226, p.34 Red pepper for heartburn (abst), #237, p.43 Red yeast rice: natural treatment for elevated cholesterol (abst), #211, p.162 Relieving headaches with pressure, heat, and cold (abst), #213, p.60 Respect for Tissue (ed), #223, p.124 Reversing tissue damage from radiation therapy, #199, p.156 The Role of Coenzyme Q10 in Clinical Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus and Infertility, #192, p.92-95 S-adenosylmethionine for alcoholic cirrhosis, #202, p.24 Saccharomyces therapy: risks, benefits, cost, #198, p.23 “Safe Upper Limits” for Nutritional Supplements: One Giant Step Backward (ed), #243, p.146- 48 Screen osteoporosis patients for celiac disease (abst), #219, p.18 Scrooge department (or, “please don’t take away grandma’s B12 shots”) (abst), #241, p.46 Second-hand cigarette smoke damages healthy hearts (abst), #220, p.12 Selenium effective against autoimmune thyroiditis (abst), #235, p.32 Selenium for infertility, #197, p.35 Selenium therapy for AIDS patients (abst), #225, p.30 Selenium treatment of radiation-induced lymphedema (abst), #243, p.52 Selenium-yeast prevents cancer, #195, p.37 Sesame oil relieves dry nose (abst), #225, p.31 Shedding light on bulimia, #204, p.33 Shedding light on insomnia and melatonin (abst), #225, p.31

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A simple treatment for Raynaud's phenomenon, #193, p.30 Smart suckers (abst), #231, p.27 Sophie's choice, #187, p.39 Soy does not relieve menopausal symptoms: bad treatment or bad research? (abst), #229, p.27 Soy isoflavones relieve menopausal symptoms and improve lipid levels (abst), #229, p.27 Soy milk for essential hypertension (abst), #239, p.33 Soy protein for postmenopausal osteoporosis (abst), #210, p.131 St. John's wort compared with Prozac, #198, p.22 St. John's wort compares favorably with Prozac, #205, p.32 St. John's wort flunks another test: or does it? (abst), #228, p.25 Stopping intestinal bleeding with rhubarb (abst), #221, p.22 Strange press release, #187, p.38 Strip teas (abst), #244, p.32 Successful alternative treatment for pancreatic cancer (abst), #211, p.162 Successful treatment of recurrent miscarriages (abst), #235, p.31 T'ai Chi improves balance, #204, p.33 Taking Advantage of a Terrorized Public (ed), #222, p.122 Taurine enhances treatment of iron-deficiency anemia (abst), #237, p.44 Tea tree oil for candidiasis in AIDS patients, #189, p.28 Testosterone therapy in HIV, #197, p.36 Therapeutic touch does work, #186, p.78 Thoughts on Adaptation and Evolution (ed), #228, p.126 Thoughts on Interpreting Research Papers, #201, p.107+ Thoughts on Interpreting Research Papers - Part 2, #202, p.121-22 Thyroid hormone decreases homocysteine levels, #208, p.28 Thyroid hormone for chronic hives (abst), #223, p.29 Thyroid Therapy Revisited, #191, p.100+ Thyroxine treatment of refractory depression, #198, p.23 Topical peppermint oil relieves postherpetic neuralgia (abst), #231, p.27 Topical vitamin C for photodamaged skin, #203, p.38 Toxic metals and cardiomyopathy, #198, p.23 Treating depression with exercise, #202, p.25 Treating pruritis ani (anal itching), #197, p.36 Treatment of breast cancer with coenzyme Q10 (abst), #227, p.30 Treatment of diabetic neuropathy, #189, p.28 Treatment of lupus with acupuncture, #193, p.29 Treatment of lupus with omega-3 fatty acids, #193, p.31 Treatment of multiple sclerosis with estriol (abst), #244, p.30 Treatment of scleroderma, #198, p.22 Treatment of scleroderma with potassium para-aminobenzoate (Potaba;PABA), #193, p.30 Treatment with hydrochloric acid, #186, p.77 Tryptophan and bulimia, #202, p.25 Twentieth-Century Medicine: Looking Back, #199, p.15 Unexplained dialysis dementia/encephalopathy caused by thiamine deficiency (abst), #228, p.24 Unsaturated fatty acids for Huntington's disease (abst), #237, p.44 Urea treatment of liver cancer, #195, p.38

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The vaccine that didn't work, #187, p.38 Vegan diet for fibromyalgia (abst), #219, p.20 Vegetarian source of vitamin B12 (abst), #238, p.32 Victor Herbert is still fighting, #186, p.77 Vitamin B6 and cardiovascular disease (abst), #213, p.58 Vitamin B6 for tardive dyskinesia and schizophrenia, #205, p.32 Vitamin B12 for migraine prevention (abst), #243, p.53 Vitamin B12 for tinnitus (abst), #231, p.26 Vitamin B12 prevents gentamicin-induced ototoxicity (abst), #220, p.12 Vitamin B12: Injectable versus Oral, #208, p.114 Vitamin C and complications of diabetes, #192, p.32 Vitamin C for furuncles, #189, p.29 Vitamin C for hypertension, #204, p.32 Vitamin C kills Helicobactor pylori, #192, p.30 Vitamin C reduces lead levels, #201, p.41 Vitamin C treatment of cancer: an unresolved issue (abst), #217, p.152 Vitamin D and seasonal affective disorder, #196, p.64 Vitamin D deficiency, #186, p.76 Vitamin D deficiency: a common but overlooked problem, #205, p.33 Vitamin D for bone pain in patients with prostate cancer, #208, p.29 Vitamin D prevents falls, #209, p.27 Vitamin D prevents falls, #245, p.21 Vitamin E for hepatitis B, #186, p.76 Vitamin E increases severity of respiratory infections (abst), #235, p.32 Vitamin E prevents chemotherapy side effect (abst), #241, p.45 Vitamin E prevents drug side effect, #209, p.27 Vitamin E: the importance of gamma-tocopherol (abst), #235, p.31 Vitamin E treatment of tardive dyskinesia, #190, p.25 Vitamin therapy produces regression of atherosclerosis (abst), #210, p.130 Vitamin therapy reverses atherosclerosis, #191, p.35 Vitamins C and E prevent life-threatening complications in critically ill surgical patients (abst), #237, p.44 Warning about Chinese red yeast rice (abst), #222, p.22 What rats have to go through (abst), #214, p.20 Wheat grass juice for ulcerative colitis (abst), #229, p.28 Which oils are preferable for frying? (abst), #237, p.45 Who defines "complementary and alternative medicine"? (abst), #214, p.22 Who Killed Alan Yurko: His Father or His Doctors? (ed), #238, p.108 Whole grains increase insulin sensitivity (abst), #233, p.27 Whole oats for a healthy heart (abst), #232, p.38 Why All the Violence? (ed), #214, p.125 William Crook, MD Remembered, #234, p.19 Zinc and antioxidants slow progression of macular degeneration (abst), #231, p.26 Zinc and copper interaction: more complicated than previously thought (abst), #221, p.24 Zinc and selenium improve health of cancer patients (abst), #239, p.32 Zinc supplements during pregnancy, #191, p.34

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Zinc treatment of anemia, #196, p.66 Zinc treatment of hepatitis C (abst), #233, p.26

Gaeddert, Andrew Administering Herbs to Children, #201, p.31 Are Standardized Herbs Better?, #190, p.20 Can Chinese Herbs Help Breast Cancer Patients?, #195, p.90-91 Can Chinese Herbs Help Clients with Depression?, #213, p.26-29 Can Chinese Herbs Offer Hope to Stroke Patients?, #196, p.22 Can Herbal Medicine Help People with Anxiety, Panic & PTSD?, #229, p.173-75 Can Herbs Help Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients?, #193, p.44 Herb-Drug Interactions: An Herbalist's Perspective, #221, p.30-31 How Do You Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFIDS) in the Clinic?, #220, p.118-19 How Do You Treat Diabetes and Syndrome X? - Part 1, #233, p.138-40 How Do You Treat Heartburn and GERD?, #211, p.155-56 How Do You Treat IBS?, #205, p.141-42 How Do You Treat Intestinal Gas?, #215, p.39 How Do You Work with Highly Sensitive Patients?, #210, p.32-33 Is Ephedra (Ma Huang) Safe and Effective?, #239, p.145-47 The Many Medical Uses for Cordyceps, #204, p.40 My Favorite Herbalist, #199, p.36 “Treating Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease”, #244, p.136-38 What Are Herbal Approaches to Treating Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease?, #237, p.134-35 What Are Important Tips in Chinese Herbology?, #197, p.38 What Are Key Blood Building Strategies?, #198, p.28 What Chinese Herbs are Used for Back Pain?, #208, p.34 What Is Coriolus Versicolor?, #217, p.154 What Is SAMe?, #203, p.149 What Is the Difference Between the Types of Ginseng?, #191, p.22 What Is the Safety and Benefit of Kava?, #228, p.142-43 What Is your Favorite Liver Formula?, #216, p.24 When Do You Use Teas and When Do You Use Tablets?, #214, p.138-39 Why Do Chinese Formulas Have So Many Herbs?, #192, p.54

Galitzer, Michael, MD A Quick and Easy Way to Discover a Person’s Metabolic Type (letter), #241, p.149

Garcia, Greg, ND, L.Ac The Role of Teaching in Naturopathic Medicine, #235, p.62-3

Gard, Zane R., MD and Brown, Erma J., BSN, PhN Literature Review & Comparison Studies of Sauna/Hyperthermia in Detoxification, #193, p.76-86

Geiger, A. John, DO On the Etiology and Treatment of Scleroderma (letter), #193, p.131-36

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Georges, Christopher Split Decisions - A Youngster has HIV, Poor Attention Span; Is He Really Disabled?, #201, p.36-37

Gervang, Dr. Bodean and Plummer, Dr. Nigel Calcium Revisited, #232, p.102-09

Ghoneum, Mamdooh, PhD One Sizeable Step for Immunology, One Giant Leap for Cancer Patients, #198, p.58-62

Gignac, Mark A., ND Antioxidants and Chemotherapy What You Need to Know Before Following Dr. Labriola's Advice (letter), #199, p.88-89

Gilbere, Gloria, ND The Road to Reversing MCS/EI Is Paved With Good Intestines (letter), #210, p.104-05

Gisson, Adam and Morgenthaler, John Riboflavin: The Dose Makes the Poison (ed), #239, p.135

Glade, Michael J., PhD Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists (letter), #187, p.118+

Glasser, Dr. Harvey Tribute to Dr. Ross Gordon, #202, p.164

Glasser, George Indoor Air Pollution (letter), #214, p.120

Godfrey, Mike Patient's Inquiry About Amalgam Causing Disease Ridiculed (letter), #214, p.116-18

Golan, Ralph, MD Case History - Inflammatory Bowel Disease, #215, p.66+

Goldberg, Burton Mad Cows, Mad People, #219, p.114-15 Vision Disorders, #231, p.54-62 You Don't Have to Be Sick: On the Edge with Burton Goldberg (ed), #213, p.117

Goldberg, Burton and editors of Alternative Medicine Fibroids: An Alternative Approach, #198, p.84-96

Goldberg, Dr. Gerald The Charge in Food (letter), #189, p.99

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Goldberg, Dr. Paul, MPH, DC From Tragedy to Triumph – One Man’s Journey Back to Health, #241, p.140-43 Homeostatic Soil Organisms as a Treatment for Chronic Disease Conditions - A Pilot Study, #232, p.70-74 The Reduction of Candida albicans “Yeast” Overgrowth Using Fungal Defense and Primal Defense Along with Lifestyle Modifications – A 23 Patient Pilot Study, #244, p.80-82

Gordon, Garry F., MD Heart Disease: America's No. 1 Killer, #196, p.70-74 Infection, Heart Disease and Chelation: A Promising New Relationship, #209, p.77-80

Gore, Arnold A New Endangered Species in New York State: Holistic Doctors (letter), #216, p.105-09

Gracer, Richard I., MD Overview of Orthopedic Medicine, #208, p.42-44

Grant, Andrew Neuroendocrine Effects of Overtraining Syndrome in Endurance Athletes, #240, p.56-58+ Treating Immune Suppression and Overtraining Syndrome in Endurance Athletes, #204, p.150- 57

Grant, William B., PhD Aluminum Accumulates in Body with High-Acid Diet (letter), #191, p.92 Animal Products, Not Total Dietary Fat, Implicated in Breast and Prostate Cancer Risk (letter), #229, p.136 Dietary Fiber and Colorectal Cancer (letter), #192, p.112-13

Grant, William B., PhD and Moore, Ann, PhD The Role of Sugars in Ischemic Heart Disease, #187, p.80-86

Grazian, Frank Fluoridation Interpretation Erroneous (letter), #207, p.94

Green, Jen, ND Ecological Perspectives on Naturopathic and Allopathic Medicine, #235, p.76-8

Green, Steven N., DDS Migraine: Alkalosis and Tetany, Sensitivity to Light or Noise, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, Cold, Clammy Hands and Feet, Introverted, Depressed, Pain, Panic Attack, Anxiety, Angina, High Blood Pressure, #208, p.85- 88

Greene, Winston W., DC Preventing Colon Cancer with Calcium (letter), #187, p.112

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Gregory, Kim Lamb Apitherapist Uses Bee Venom to Treat Arthritis, #229, p.18

Gregory, Ted Internet Libel Suit Is Tossed Out: Decency Act Protection Cited by DuPage Judge, #227, p.58

Greypower, D.H.R. Togetherness (letter), #228, p.122-25

Griffin, Ed HIV Not Causative in AIDS (letter), #228, p.114

Guarino, E. Toni, Esq. FTC Settlement - Discussion and Analysis, #197, p.86

Guia, David M. Caregiver Stress Syndrome (letter), #235, p.144-5

Gupta, Chris Coconut Butter and Olive Oil to Reduce Cholesterol (letter), #216, p.101 Health Canada Harassment of Vitamin Supplements That Work (letter), #241, p.148 World Without Cancer (letter), #207, p.101

Halpern, Georges M., MD, PhD, DSc Anti-inflammatory Effects of a Stabilized Lipid Extract of Perna Canaliculus (Lyprinol), #202, p.109-13 Correction Notice, #222, p.105

Halverson, Chip, M.Ed Rochlitz' Applied Kinesiology is Useful for MCS (letter), #217, p.123+

Hammell, John Urgent Appeal from an Orthomolecular Psychiatric Survivor: Vitamin Access Threatened Globally (letter), #234, p.98-99

Hancock, Elise Community Health Initiative - Bare-Bones Acupuncture, Big-Time Recoveries, #216, p.84-86

Hart, Jeannine Medical Intuitive Rhonda Lenair (letter), #241, p.145

Hattersley, Joseph G., MA Correction Notice, #229, p.134 Drinking Chlorinated Water Related to Heart Attacks (letter), #232, p.120 In Memoriam: Dr. Lendon Smith (obituary), #223, p.125

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The Nearest Thing to a Perfect Food: Part 1, #226, p.70-74 The Nearest Thing to a Perfect Food: Part 2, #227, p.86-90 The Negative Health Effects of Chlorine, #238, p.60-63 A Possible Solution to AIDS in Africa (letter), #225, p.116-17 Suggestions for Avoiding Macular Degeneration (letter), #187, p.122-23

Hauser, Ross A., MD Successful Treatment of Pemphigus (letter), #202, p.117

Haux, Johan, MD Cardiac Glycosides vs Alkylating Agents in Medical Oncology (letter), #209, p.112

Hayashida, Ted, MD Post-Cholecystectomy Biliary Dyskinesis - Theory as to Its Cause and Treatment (letter), #215, p.108

Hayes, K.C., PhD Nutrition Experts Renew Focus on the Health Risks of Trans Fatty Acids, #240, p.23

Haywood, C. Obesity Not Responsive to Diet and Exercise (letter), #205, p.99

Head, Kathleen A., ND Inositol Hexaniacinate: A Safer Alternative to Niacin, #201, p.88-92

Heffernan, Michael, PhD Measurement of Electromagnetic Field in the Healing Response, #189, p.90-93

Heffley, James, PhD Clinical Nutrition Certification Board (letter), #192, p.110+

Heltman, Robert Open Letter to Congress (letter), #219, p.98 Toxorthodoxy (letter), #222, p.116

Heltman, Robert F. HIV Needle Terrorism or Hoax? (letter), #192, p.112

Henman, Karen Crohn's Disease Successfully Treated with Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (letter), #238, p.101

Heuser, Gunnar, MD, PhD The Role of the Brain and Mast Cells in MCS, #210, p.74-75

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Hildebrandt, Ray Aluminum Content of Marine Coral Calcium (letter), #232, p.132

Hitt, Hillary A Shock to the System, A Shock to the Mind (letter), #214, p.119

Hitt, Hillary Adrian Fasting as a Cure for PMS and Menopause Symptoms (letter), #237, p.100-04

Hoang, Ba X., MD, PhD; Hoang, Cuong, MD; Shaw, Graeme, MD Crohn's Disease (letter), #222, p.116

Hoffer, A., MD, PhD High Doses of Antioxidants Including Vitamin C Do Not Decrease the Efficacy of Chemotherapy (letter), #204, p.120-21 Lupus Erythematosus, #193, p.22-23 More Good News for Alternatives (letter), #217, p.124 The Value of Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM), #199, p.24-25 Vitamin B-3 and Schizophrenia, #213, p.20-22 Vitamin B-3 Dependency: Chronic Pellagra, #207, p.66-73 Vitamin B-3 Does Not Cure Tranquilizer Psychoses, #213, p.88-91

Hoffman, E. J. American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), File No. 9623147 (letter), #191, p.98 Cancer and Biochemical Inhibitors (letter), #198, p.114 Garlic and Allicin and Other Sulfur-Containing Compounds as Anticancer Agents, #186, p.54-59

Hollingsworth, Elaine Armour Thyroid Needed for Australian Patients (letter), #202, p.115 TLfDP Professionals Not of Cut/Burn/Poison School (letter), #211, p.91

Holt, Stephen, MD Shark Cartilage: Research Status, #219, p.86-90

Horn-Ross, PL; Hoggatt, KJ; Lee, MM Phytoestrogens and Thyroid Cancer Risk: The San Francisco Bay Area Thyroid Cancer Study, #227, p.56

Horwin, Raphaele and Michael Burzynski Treatment Denied to 4 Year-old with Brain Cancer (letter), #201, p.98 Link Between Increasing Rate of Pediatric Cancers and Childhood Vaccines, #197, p.72-79 Nightline's Koppel Reassures the Public that Vaccines are Safe (letter), #205, p.100-01 No Rights for a Child Diagnosed with Cancer, #201, p.68-73+

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Houston, Reagan, MS, PE Two Anticancer Mechanisms of Vitamins in Humans - A Review, #239, p.104-06

Hudson, Tori, ND Alcohol Consumption Increases the Risk for Breast Cancer, #204, p.170 Alzheimer's Disease and Women, #228, p.165-67 Association of dietary intake of fat and risk of breast cancer, #191, p.123+ Beta-carotene and Breast Cancer Risk, #195, p.157 Black Cohosh: A New Report Raising Some Concern (abst), #245, p.139 Black Cohosh for Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Survivors (abst), #226, p.146 Body Piercing, #214, p.156 Breast cancer, #207, p.135 Breast Cancer and Hormone-Replacement Therapy (abst), #245, p.139 Breast Cancer Considerations to Assist the Practitioner in Clinical Recommendations, #227, p.46-50 Breast Cancer Prevention with Nutrition, #221, p.134-36+ Breast Cancer Risk in Women Who Work at Night (abst), #214, p.155 Caffeine and Parkinson's (abst), #226, p.146 Calcium and PMS, #191, p.124 Chaste Tree and PMS (abst), #214, p.155 Clinical Effects of a Standardized Soy Extract in Menopausal Women, #204, p.169 Constipation in Women, #239, p.164-67 Current Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Options, #214, p.156+ Dangerous Supplements, #195, p.156 Data Watch, #195, p.156 Early Pregnancy Detection, #214, p.156 Eating disorders and increased fracture risk (abst), #235, p.178 Effect of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Sleep in Menopause (abst), #214, p.155 Effects of DHEA on bone mineral density (abst), #235, p.179 Essential Fatty Acids and Breast Cancer, #190, p.129-31 Essential Fatty Acids and Osteoporosis, #217, p.186-87 Essential Fatty Acids and Women's Health - Part 2, #187, p.162-63+ Estriol and pelvic floor muscle exercise for stress incontinence (abst), #216, p.130 Estrogen and Alzheimer's Disease, #204, p.168 Estrogen replacement therapy and reduced risk of Alzheimer's, #191, p.124 Estrogenic Activity of Herbs (abst), #233, p.145 Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera biennis L.), #210, p.160-62 Female Condoms Equally Effective as Male Condoms in Preventing STDs (abst), #245, p.138 Fibrocystic Breasts, #198, p.142-43 Fibromyalgia in Resistant Vestibulitis, #204, p.169 Fish Oils and Strokes in Women (abst), #214, p.155 Flaxseed for menopause (abst), #235, p.177 Frequently Asked Questions: What women want to know, #244, p.157-59 Gonorrhea rates on the rise (abst), #216, p.129 Guidelines for Osteoporosis Screening (abst), #237, p.149+ High Blood Pressure - Lifestyle Factors, Dietary Considerations, Selected Botanicals and

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Supplements, #215, p.165-66+ Hormone Replacement Therapy, #227, p.50+ Hormone Replacement Therapy Update, #243, p.174 HRT and ovarian cancer (abst), #216, p.128 HRT increases Osteoarthritis (abst), #235, p.178 Interstitial Cystitis: A New Approach, #211, p.172-73 Ipriflavone and postmenopausal osteoporosis (abst), #216, p.128 Isoflavones and Cognition (abst), #243, p.173 Isoflavones in red clover may affect coronary artery disease, #191, p.125 Isoflavones in Red Clover May Affect Coronary Artery Disease, #195, p.157 Journal Reviews, #189, p.120 Kava Kava for menopausal symptoms, #191, p.124 Literature Watch, Clinical Issues, and Resources and New Products, #209, p.142-44 Low Dietary Fat and Serum Estradiol Levels, #195, p.156 Menstrual Cramps, (Dysmenorrhea); An Alternative Approach, #225, p.168-71 More good news about calcium (abst), #235, p.177 Music and insomnia (abst), #243, p.173 Natural Progesterone: Clinical Indications in Women's Health, #197, p.140-43 Naturopathic Medicine, Integrative Medicine and Women's Health, #220, p.136-39 New American Cancer Society Guidelines for Early Detection of Breast Cancer (abst), #243, p.174 New Blood Pressure Guidelines (abst), #245, p.138 New ideas and research for the brain, #204, p.169 New method approved for testing STDs (abst), #235, p.178 New once-a-week regimen for osteoporosis prevention and treatment (abst), #235, p.177 New Terminology for Reporting Cervical Cytology: Bethesda 2001, #233, p.146 No Link Between Antiperspirants and Breast Cancer (abst), #243, p.173 Obesity in Women, #229, p.184-86+ Oral Contraceptives and Risk of Breast Cancer (abst), #237, p.150 Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis in Women, #205, p.168-71 Osteoporosis - Part 2, #186, p.135-37 Osteoporosis and essential fatty acids, #191, p.124 Patient Assistance Programs, #204, p.170 Perimenopause and Menopause, #232, p.160-63 Physical Activity and Coronary Heart Disease (abst), #226, p.147 Physical Therapy and Vulvodynia, #204, p.168 Postmenopausal Estrogen Replacement Therapy: Understanding the Benefits and the Risks, #223, p.166-71 Postmenopausal HRT and Uterine Fibroids (abst), #226, p.145 Pregnancy and the Use of Nutritional Supplements, #222, p.140-45 Premenstrual Syndrome, #203, p.176-79 Progesterone cream and menopausal vasomotor symptoms, #191, p.124 Propolis Ointment for Genital Herpes (abst), #226, p.147 Questions & Answers, #207, p.135+ Questions and Answers in Women's Health, #208, p.140+ Red Clover and Hot Flashes (abst), #226, p.146

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Red Clover and hot flashes (abst), #235, p.178 Red Clover Isoflavone Extract No More Effective than Placebo (abst), #245, p.138 Red clover update, #207, p.135 Red Clover: A Review of its Use in the Menopausal Woman, #196, p.148-51 Restless Legs Syndrome, #241, p.182-83 Screening Mammograms, #227, p.51+ Smoking During Pregnancy and Infant Colic (abst), #226, p.147 Soy and lipids (abst), #216, p.130 Soy Extract and Hot Flushes (abst), #233, p.145 Soy Isoflavones in the Management of Breast Cancer Survivors: A Judgment Call, #219, p.166- 69 Soy Isoflavones Not Effective in Reducing Menopausal Symptoms (abst), #214, p.156 Soy, Lipids, BMD and Menopausal Symptoms in Japanese Women (abst), #216, p.130 Speculum Lubrication Does Not Adversely Affect Pap Smear Results (abst), #237, p.150 Support-Group Therapy Enhances Quality of Life for Breast Cancer Survivors (abst), #226, p.145 Tea Drinking and Improved Survival after Heart Attacks (abst), #233, p.147 Teen Sexual Health Site, #204, p.170 Too Much Exercise May Be Problematic for Bone Health (abst), #226, p.145 Transdermal Progesterone and Menopause Issues (abst), #237, p.151 Urge Incontinence and Behavioral Training (abst), #237, p.150 Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy, #231, p.148-50 Uterine Fibroids - An Integrative Approach, #202, p.153-57 Vitamin B12 deficiency, infertility and miscarriage (abst), #216, p.129 Vitamin D deficiency among African American and Caucasian Women, #235, p.179 Vitamins and risk of ovarian cancer (abst), #235, p.179 Walking and Cognition (abst), #226, p.146 When Soy Meets Girl - Part 1, #199, p.166-67 When Soy Meets Girl - Part 2 Clinical Effects, #201, p.147-150 Women and Skin Conditions, #238, p.146-48 Women's Health Update News, #189, p.120 Women's Health Update New Products, #189, p.121 Y2K Precautions for the Office-Based Physician, #195, p.156 Yeast VulvoVaginitis, #234, p.140-43

Hudson, Tori, ND and Cullen, Laurie, ND Sports Supplementation for Women, #240, p.145-47

Hummel, Eugene F., NMD and Eaton, Barbara, MEd Bowen Therapy: An Innovative Modality That Completes Our Holistic Practice (letter), #240, p.106-08

Humpherys, Dale Dr. F.R. Klenner's Protocol for MS (letter), #238, p.102 Injectable Liver Extract Available for MS and ALS (letter), #219, p.98 Injectable Liver Extract Embargoed (letter), #214, p.120

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Multiple Sclerosis Treated with Injectable Vitamin B1 and Liver Extract, #199, p.58-62 Patient Report: Hypertension and Osteoarthritis (letter), #241, p.150 The True Story of FDA Terrorism (letter), #228, p.115

Hunter, Beatrice Trum Thalidomide Beneficial Applications Dependent on Safe Synthetic Form (letter), #225, p.118

Hyland, Carl A. New "First Aid Kits" for the New Millennium Now with Natural Devices to Do Battle with the Creepy Tick!, #216, p.18-19

Hyle, Jack O., PhD, PMD Postpartum Psychosis (letter), #222, p.110-11

Ibarra, Raul, MD Chronobiology and Homeopathy: Periodicity of Pollen Counts, and its Relationship with Human Allergies (letter), #214, p.112+

Ionescu, Prof. John G., PhD; Merk, M., PhD; Bradford, Prof. R., DSc Clinical Applications of Free Radical Assessment in Blood, #197, p.102-04

Isaacs, Linda L., MD Deciding Whether to Pursue an Alternative Cancer Therapy, #227, p.14-16

Jacobs, John Fluoride Testing with Hanna Meter (letter), #186, p.117

Jacques, Brett, ND Urinary Growth Hormone - Clinical Value and Applications, #223, p.74-78

Jaffe, Russell, MD, PhD, CCN Clinical importance of delayed immune reactions to antigens and haptens detected by functional Lymphocyte Response Assays (LRA by ELISA/ACT tests) in primary management of chronic disease – Part I, #245, p.72-77

Janson, Michael, MD The Doctor as Patient (letter), #240, p.98

Ja'vega, Eduard Pardo, PhD The Hegemonic Medical Model and Alternative Models, #213, p.62-64

Jester, John S., MD, PhD, DSc Differential Diagnosis of Von Recklinghausen Disease (letter), #244, p.117

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Johnson, Alison MCS Information Exchange (letter), #210, p.106

Johnson, Christine Plagiarism in TLfDP Cited (letter), #199, p.106 Why the "AIDS Test" Doesn't Work in Africa, #225, p.56-59

Johnson, Teri and Teta, John Keoni (ND candidates 2003) The Healthy Side of Saturated Fats, #235, p.68-70

Johnston, Jana Is Your Alternative Medicine Therapy Helping Cancer Patients?, #207, p.101

Jones, A. H. "Lon", DO Xylitol or Sinus and Ear Infections (letter), #214, p.120

Jones, John W., MD, MPH DHA for Infants (letter), #201, p.100

Josephs, Gordon, MD(H) Aspirin: An Example of Bad Science (letter), #209, p.102-03 Chelation Article Critiqued (letter), #240, p.105+ Shark Cartilage Okay for Hypertensives? (letter), #227, p.106

Jurasunas, Prof. Serge Cancer Clinical Cases Protocol Developed Under the Work of Prof. Serge Jurasunas, #195, p.72- 79 Correction Notice, #198, p.118 A Far-Infrared Ray Emitting Stone (SGES) to Treat Cancer and Degenerative Diseases, #203, p.123-34 A Naturopathic Approach to Breast Cancer, #239, p.98-103 Orthomolecular Treatment of Cancer, #187, p.102-06

Kadish, Alan, ND, NMD bodyCushion™, #235, p.166 CardioVision, #207, p.118 Cognometer, #204, p.160 EDTA and Osmolarity Calculating Software, #214, p.136 HP STETHOS™, Electronic Stethoscope, #211, p.132 Tools for Physicians, #203, p.24-25

Kajander, E. Olavi, MD Nanobacteria Do Exist and Actively Participate in the Calcification of Arterial Plaque (letter), #234, p.80-82

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Kaminski, Mitchell V., Jr., MD Systemic Chlamydia Pneumoniae Could Be Factor X in Many Chronic Diseases of Unknown Etiology, #203, p.50-52

Kane, Daniel J. Bacteria as Healing Agent (letter), #203, p.111

Kane, Patricia, PhD Eulogy – David Horrobin, MD, PhD, #240, p.18

Kane, Patricia, PhD and Mohr, Nancy New Hope, New Haven for the Mentally Ill, #213, p.13

Kaufman, Stephen J., DC Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Post Viral Fatigue): A Highly Effective Approach Using Manipulative Treatment (letter), #244, p.120-22 A Cure for Vertigo, Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Car Sickness: Correcting Inner Ear Dysfunction with a New Applied Kinesiological Method, #231, p.97-98 Trigger Point Acupuncture and Sports Injuries – Exciting New Developments!, #240, p.68-70 Visceral Release Massage: An Effective Approach for Some Liver, Stomach, Gall Bladder and Heart Problems, Including Chronic Fatigue, #235, p.90-1

Keller, Helmut, MD Carnivora: Pharmacology and Clinical Efficacy of a Most Diverse Natural Plant Extract, #220, p.77-80

Kelly, Denis Hepatitis-C Treatment (letter), #238, p.104

Kendall, Roger V., PhD and Lawson, John W., PhD Recent Findings on N,N-Dimethylglycine (DMG) - A Nutrient for the New Millennium, #202, p.75-85

Kendall, Roger V., PhD; Lawson, John W., PhD; Hurley, Lloyd A., MD New Research and a Clinical Report on the Use of Perna Canaliculus in the Management of Arthritis, #204, p.98-111

Kenner, Dan, OMD, L.Ac Research in Japanese Botanical Medicine (Kampo) and Immune Modulating Cancer Therapy, #217, p.102-04

Kenner, Dan, PhD, L.Ac The Future of Naturopathy is in Whole Systems Education and Research, #235, p.86-89 Treatment for Immune Dysfunction from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Chronic Disease with AHCC, #221, p.68-72

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Kenyon, Julian, MD, MB, ChB A Descriptive Questionnaire-Based Study on the Use of Biobran (MGN3), in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, #220, p.48-50

Keogh, Quilla MoonFlower Healing the Gallbladder Blues (letter), #215, p.106-07+

Kessler, Michael, DC and Becchetti, Sondra, DC The Need for Objective Testing in Your Complementary Medicine Practice (letter), #227, p.110

Khalsa, Dharma Singh, MD Brain Nutrients, #205, p.132-33

Khosh, Farhang, ND A Natural Approach to Diabetes, #222, p.66-69 A Natural Approach to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, #204, p.62-64 Naturopathic Approach to Alzheimer's Disease, #216, p.38-40

Khosh, Farhang, ND and Beneda, Deena, ND Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, #234, p.68-71

Khosh, Dr. Farhang and Khosh, Dr. Mehdi Naturopathic Approach to Hypertension, #227, p.71-77

Khosh, Dr. Farhang; Khosh, Dr. Mehdi; Beneda, Dr. Deena Natural Approach to Migraine Headaches, #229, p.118-21

Kilbourn, J.P., PhD Cranberry Juice Proven Effective in Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections (letter), #196, p.113

Kirsch, Daniel L., PhD and Lerner, Fred N., PhD Excerpts from Electromedicine: The Other Side of Physiology, #208, p.46-48

Kitaeff, Richard, ND, OMD Help for Peyronies Disease (letter), #193, p.142

Kitchen, Judy Dysfunction of Iron Utilization (letter), #244, p.128 Hypochlorhydria: A Review - Part 1, #219, p.56-60 Hypochlorhydria: A Review - Part 2, #220, p.58-60 Hypochlorhydria: A Review - Part 3, #221, p.112-16 Niacin, Heme Synthesis and Porphyria (letter), #239, p.127 Optimum Digestion & A Vital Diet Necessary for Treating Porphyria (letter), #204, p.124-26 Predigested Liver Supplements for Anemia (letter), #233, p.109+

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Klatz, Ronald M., DO, MD Rough-ing It, #209, p.24-25

Klatz, Ronald M., DO, MD with Beth Counihan Facts About Cancer, #187, p.64 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Report 69 Viagra-Related Deaths in the US, #187, p.64 Media and Cancer Statistics Misinformation, #187, p.63 New Research Results on Alzheimer's Disease, #187, p.63 Researchers in India Investigate Anti-Cancer Properties of Curry, #187, p.64 Study Shows Men Need to Walk, #187, p.64 UN Population Fund (UNFPA) Highlights the New Challenges to Policy Makers, #187, p.64 Why Some Age Gracefully, and Others Don't, #187, p.63

Klenner, Frederich R., BS, MS, MD Response of Peripheral and Central Nerve Pathology to Mega-Doses of the Vitamin B-Complex and Other Metabolites, #203, p.86-93 Response of Peripheral and Central Nerve Pathology to Mega-Doses of the Vitamin B-Complex and Other Metabolites - Part 2, #204, p.52-58

Kline, Monte, PhD Electrodermal Testing Prevails in Oregon (letter), #225, p.123-24+

Klotter, Jule 1999 Subject Index, #199, p.132-43 2000 Subject & Author Index, #211, p.114-30 2001 Subject Index, #223, p.149-59 Academic Performance & Gender, #205, p.106+ ADD & Ritalin in Canada, #205, p.20 Addictions (abst), #216, p.60+ Addictive Drugs & the Brain (abst), #216, p.59 ADHD "Epidemic", #205, p.20+ Adrenals & Fatigue (abst), #223, p.24 Aggressive Cancer Cells (abst), #217, p.17 Aging Sewers & Water Quality (abst), #232, p.34 AIDS & Nutrition, #187, p.15 Alternative Interpretation of Nanobacteria-induced Biomineralization (abst), #245, p.26 Alzheimer’s & Preventative Drugs (abst), #244, p.24 Andrographis paniculata (abst), #225, p.22 Animal-Assisted Therapy (abst), #213, p.18 Animal Vaccinations & Titer Testing (abst), #237, p.25 Anthrax (abst), #221, p.18 Anthrax Vaccine (abst), #222, p.16 Antibiotics, and Risk of Subsequent First-time Acute Myocardial Infarction, #209, p.16 Antibiotics & Yeast Overgrowth in Children, #201, p.16 Anti-Psychotic Drugs & Diabetes (abst), #241, p.39 Arginine & Heart Disease (abst), #229, p.22

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Arsenic Poisoning (abst), #232, p.32 Arthritis Medicine as Cancer Treatment, #208, p.16 Artificial Butter Flavoring Risk (abst), #223, p.24 Artificial Hearts, #209, p.14 Artificial Light, Melatonin, & Cancer, #192, p.24 Aspartame (abst), #244, p.24 Aspartame & Lupus, #193, p.27 Asthma, #205, p.22 Atherosclerosis Risk & Retinal Arteriolar Narrowing (abst), #231, p.24 Autism & Gastrointestinal Symptoms (abst), #243, p.30 Autism Rates in California (abst), #243, p.31 Autism-vaccine Lawsuits (abst), #243, p.30 Baby Formula Oils (abst), #243, p.32 Bacteria & Heart Disease, #209, p.16 Bacteria-Induced Kidney Stones, #189, p.24 Bacterial Colonies, #189, p.26 Bad Behavior & Biochemical Imbalances, #201, p.20 Bastyr University's Spirituality,Health & Medicine Program (abst), #217, p.17 Bastyr's AIDS Research, #199, p.145 Belgian Fluoride Supplement Ban (abst), #243, p.30 Beta Blockers - A Golfing Boost? (abst), #216, p.61 Biodynamics (abst), #237, p.22 Bioengineered Medical Solutions, #207, p.29 Bioengineered Microbes, #207, p.29 Bioengineering Smart Mice, #207, p.29 Biological Weapons (abst), #221, p.16 Bioweapon Defense (abst), #222, p.16 Blood Test for Colon Cancer Risk (abst), #239, p.28 Brain disease (abst), #213, p.16 Brain Perfusion in CFS (abst), #220, p.16 Brain Scans & Chemical Injury (abst), #228, p.23 Breast Examinations (abst), #227, p.22 Breastfeeding (abst), #222, p.17 Breathing (abst), #234, p.26 The Buteyko Breathing Method, #209, p.14 California Dental Board Dismissed (abst), #226, p.29 Cancer & Radiation (abst), #227, p.26 Cancer Drug Profits (abst), #239, p.28 Cancer Electromagnetic Frequency Therapy (abst), #239, p.29 Cancer Risk & Antioxidants (abst), #217, p.17 Cancer Treatment Affects Sexual Activity (abst), #227, p.26 Care Teams (abst), #235, p.28 Cargill Dow’s Natureworks (abst), #240, p.26 Castor Oil (abst), #235, p.26 Cat Leukemia, #189, p.26 Cayce Recommendations for ALS, #193, p.26

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Cayce's Treatment for Depression, #189, p.25 Cell salts, #208, p.16 Cerebral Cysticercosis (abst), #244, p.28 CFIDS Education (abst), #220, p.17 CFS in Animals & Thiacetarsamide Sodium (abst), #220, p.17 CFS Pain Treatment (abst), #220, p.17 Chelation Therapy (abst), #229, p.22 Chemical Contaminants in Food (abst), #219, p.17 Chemical Contamination & Human Detoxification (abst), #210, p.15 Chemical Sensitivity & the Courts, #204, p.21 Chemotherapy & Gerson Therapy (abst), #217, p.16 Children & Diet, #201, p.18 Children & Overeating (abst), #243, p.31 Cholesterol Lowering Drugs in Our Waters, #192, p.22 Chronic pain, #208, p.14 Cloned Pets (abst), #231, p.25 Cochlear Implants (abst), #231, p.23 Cocoa Prevents Hypertension (abst), #229, p.23 Codex Alimentarius Commission (abst), #226, p.29 Colloidal Silver, #189, p.27 Colloidal Silver (abst), #234, p.26 Colonic Irrigation Project (abst), #239, p.28 Color Pollution, #186, p.62 Compliance of AIDS Drug Therapy, #204, p.21 Computer Work Stress, #195, p.25 Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), #186, p.62 Court-Ordered Drug Treatment (abst), #216, p.59 Creatine for Muscle Building (abst), #240, p.26 CSPI Review of Diet and ADHD Research, #201, p.17 Cultural Values & CFIDS (abst), #240, p.26 Danish Autism Study (abst), #243, p.32 Deluxe Physician Services (abst), #226, p.30 Depleted Uranium Munitions (abst), #239, p.28 Depo-Provera Lowers Pregnancy Rate, #195, p.23 Dietary Supplements (abst), #233, p.24 Doctor Visits by E-Mail (abst), #241, p.39 Doctors Voice Frustrations & Solutions, #191, p.28 Double-Bind Clinical Trials (abst), #227, p.27+ Drug Costs (abst), #240, p.27 Drug Industry Control of Medical Research (abst), #214, p.26 Drug Shortage (abst), #226, p.28 Drumming and the Immune System (abst), #233, p.24 Dust Mites, #196, p.63 Early Puberty in Girls (abst), #222, p.20 Ecopsychology, #189, p.25 Eczema & Dermatitis (abst), #238, p.26

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Editorial Shifts at AMA's Journal, #195, p.24 Elderplan, #202, p.16 EMPOWER Asthma Management Program for Children (abst), #234, p.26 Encouraging Exercise in Schools (abst), #235, p.27 The Energetics of the Heart (abst), #229, p.25 “Energy” Drinks (abst), #243, p.32 Environmental Lead Exposure and Progression of Chronic Renal Diseases in Patients Without Diabetes (abst), #241, p.41 Environmental Testing Fraud (abst), #210, p.18 Epilepsy & the Ketogenic Diet (abst), #244, p.27 Estriol & Relapsing-Remitting MS (abst), #244, p.26 Estrogenic Chemicals in Plastics, #199, p.146 Ethics, Patient Protection & Medical Research (abst), #225, p.22 Exercise Start-up (abst), #240, p.27 Eye Drugs (abst), #231, p.22 Fasting & Autoimmune Disease (abst), #238, p.26 Fasting & Neurodegenerative Disease (abst), #244, p.26 FDA Raids Florida Alternative Cancer Clinics (abst), #223, p.24 Federal Crackdown on Medicinal Marijuana (abst), #227, p.24 Fetal Cells & Parkinson’s (abst), #244, p.27 Fibromyalgia, #208, p.15 Field Burning Particulate Pollution & Asthma (abst), #234, p.27 Flower Essences Ease Neurological Disorder, #196, p.63 Fluke Infestation, #187, p.14 Food & Arthritic Pain (abst), #220, p.16 Food Combining, #187, p.14 Food Poisoning (abst), #219, p.16 Forgiveness Research (abst), #221, p.19 Freedom of Information Act Restricted (abst), #225, p.18 Gaia Herbs (abst), #237, p.22 Gastric Bypass Surgery for Adolescents (abst), #241, p.42 GE Salmon Blocked (abst), #232, p.32 Gene Therapy for ALS, #207, p.28 Genetic Factors in Alzheimer's Disease (abst), #228, p.20 Genetic Risk for Organophosphate Toxicity (abst), #232, p.33 Germ Exposure & Asthma Risk (abst), #234, p.27 Germs & Common Illnesses, #204, p.22 Gerson Therapy - Melanoma Study, #189, p.24 Ghostwritten Medical Journal Articles (abst), #228, p.20 Glaucoma & H. pylori Infection (abst), #231, p.22 Gleevec (abst), #217, p.15 GMO Crop Safety, #207, p.28 Going Barefoot (abst), #210, p.17 Gonzalez-Kelley Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer (abst), #217, p.14 Grapefruit-Drug Interactions (abst), #221, p.20 Grapefruit Pectin and Cholesterol Levels (abst), #229, p.24

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Growing Mold Problem (abst), #238, p.27 Gulf War Syndrome (abst), #221, p.17 Healing & Altered States of Consciousness, #202, p.16 Healing & Environmental Illness, #202, p.17 Healing Arts, #202, p.18 Healing Harps, #189, p.24 Health Canada Rejects rBGH, #199, p.146 Health Care Spending, #191, p.29 Health Concerns & GMO Food (abst), #219, p.14 Healthier Infants from Uneducated Immigrants, #189, p.24 Hearing Loss Risk Factors (abst), #231, p.22 Heart Attacks During Sleep, #209, p.16 Heart Disease in the Young, #209, p.14 Heart Repair, #209, p.14 Heavy Metals & Resistant Infections (abst), #225, p.19 Heavy Metals in Fertilizer (abst), #234, p.27 Hepatitis B Vaccine (abst), #222, p.18 Hepatitis C (abst), #233, p.22 Herbal History in the US (abst), #245, p.24 Herbs for Chronic Fatigue, #204, p.20 Hereditary Hearing Loss (abst), #231, p.23 Heroin (abst), #213, p.16 High Blood Pressure (abst), #241, p.40 High-Dose Antioxidants & Cancer Treatment (abst), #217, p.16 High Incidence of Mastectomy (abst), #227, p.24 A History of Monsanto, #198, p.121-22 HIV & AIDS (abst), #225, p.18 HIV & Pregnancy (abst), #222, p.17 HIV Testing (abst), #225, p.19 HIV Vaccine (abst), #225, p.20 Holistic Law, #204, p.20 Holistic Menopause Treatment, #186, p.64 Homeopathy & Acute Childhood Diarrhea (abst), #215, p.40 Hormones & Breast Cancer, #187, p.16 Hospital Costs for the Uninsured (abst), #240, p.28 Hospitals Raise Rates (abst), #229, p.23 Household Mold (abst), #220, p.18 How Safe Are Genetically-Engineered Crops? (abst), #219, p.14 Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals (abst), #245, p.24 I Illinois Medical Board's Stand on Alternative Therapies, #192, p.23 Immigrant Latinas & Infant Health (abst), #243, p.37 Immunity & Personality Traits (abst), #225, p.19 Immunological Treatment for Alzheimer's (abst), #228, p.22 Infection Epidemic in Hospitals (abst), #232, p.33 Infertility & Vitamin C, #187, p.16 In-Flight Radiation Exposure (abst), #232, p.33

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Insulin Resistance & Periodontal Disease (abst), #231, p.24 Insurance Fraud (abst), #214, p.25 Integrated Defense Systems & MCS (abst), #210, p.18 Intention & Healing (abst), #235, p.26 Interaction of Environmental Chemicals, #186, p.62 Iodine Deficiency in China (abst), #219, p.16 Irradiation (abst), #245, p.25 Is Breast Milk Safe?, #190, p.19 The Jaffe Mellor Technique - JMT, #197, p.29 The Kelley Metabolic Cancer Cure (abst), #227, p.22 Kidney Transplants Leads to Cancer (abst), #239, p.29 A Kinder, Gentler Death, #209, p.48+ Labeling Trans Fat Content (abst), #232, p.34 Labor & Delivery (abst), #222, p.19 Laetrile (abst), #227, p.23 Laser Eye Surgery (abst), #231, p.23 Latex Sensitivity, #196, p.62 Lead-Linked Hypertension (abst), #241, p.40 A Life or Death Decision, #195, p.22 Lithium (abst), #213, p.16 Live Transplant Donors (abst), #245, p.26 Long Nails, Bacteria, & Baby Deaths (abst), #222, p.18 Looking for New Solutions (ed), #226, p.115 Lotronex (abst), #215, p.40 Low-Fat Diet & Diabetes (abst), #215, p.41 Lymphatic System & Exercise (abst), #238, p.27 Macular Degeneration (abst), #231, p.22 Maggot Therapy (abst), #233, p.22 Magnet Therapy, #192, p.22 Magnet Therapy, #208, p.15 Magnet Therapy (abst), #235, p.26 Magnets and Blood (abst), #220, p.19 Male Hormones in Water (abst), #219, p.15 Mammography (abst), #227, p.25+ Manic Depression & Genetics, #186, p.63 Marketing Aricept for Alzheimer's (abst), #228, p.20 McDonald's French Fries (abst), #219, p.15 McDonald's Orders Egg Producers to Change (abst), #228, p.21 MCS and Muscle Weakness (abst), #210, p.15 MCS and SPECT Scans (abst), #210, p.16 Measuring the Heart Wall, #209, p.16 Meat & Drug-Resistant Bacteria (abst), #225, p.20 Meat Inspections (abst), #237, p.22 Medical Certainty and Second Opinions (abst), #217, p.15 A Medical Nightmare (abst), #222, p.21 Medical Supply & Demand (abst), #235, p.27

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Medicare Fraud at UW (abst), #238, p.27 A Medicinal "Weed", #192, p.24 Medicinal Marijuana (abst), #216, p.60 Medicine Balls, #208, p.16 Mental Health Research, #186, p.62 Mercury Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier (abst), #210, p.15 Mercury Pollution (abst), #241, p.41 Meridian Stress Assessment (abst), #245, p.24 Methamphetamine & OTC Decongestants, #190, p.18 MICOM (abst), #217, p.16 Milk Proteins, Infectious Agents & Autism (abst), #243, p.37 Mis-informed Consent (abst), #217, p.14 Mold-Resistant Steel (abst), #226, p.30 Monsanto PCB Legacy (abst), #232, p.34 More JuicePlus Research, #192, p.22 Multiple Chemical Sensitivities & Roadblocks to Research (abst), #210, p.17 Multiple Sclerosis Healing Journey, #186, p.64 Munchausen By Proxy Syndrome, #201, p.20 Music & Alzheimer's (abst), #213, p.16 Mycoplasma Experiments (abst), #226, p.28 Mycoplasmas (abst), #225, p.20 Mycoremediation - Fungi to the Rescue (abst), #232, p.32 Nasal Pathology in Patients with Chronic Airway Inflammation (abst), #214, p.24 The National Foundation for Alternative Medicine (abst), #226, p.30 Native American Healing, #190, p.18 Natural Air Purifiers (abst), #234, p.28 Natural Environments (abst), #240, p.28 Naturopathic Approach to HIV, #204, p.22 Naturopathy Movement Afoot, #195, p.24 NCCAM Cancer Research Grants (abst), #217, p.14 NEJM & Conflict-of-Interest, #187, p.14 Neurotoxicity and Fluoride (abst), #214, p.24 New Psoriasis Drug (abst), #238, p.28 New Transplant Drug Regimen (abst), #245, p.27 Nitric Oxide/Peroxynitrite Mechanism & MCS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Post-traumatic Stress (abst), #220, p.18 Noni Juice & Kidney Disease (abst), #214, p.26 Norman Cousins' Other Medicine, #190, p.19 Nurse Shortage (abst), #237, p.23 Nursing Homes (abst), #237, p.23 Nutrition for Cancer Patients, #186, p.62 Nutrition, Learning, & Behavior (abst), #243, p.37 Nuts & Cholesterol, #189, p.27 Nyvatex Health-Mat (abst), #223, p.25 Obesity Virus (abst), #215, p.41 Oolong Tea & Recalcitrant Atopic Dermatitis (abst), #238, p.27

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Oral Tolerization, #193, p.27 Organic Boom in Baja (abst), #219, p.15 Osteoarthritis, #187, p.15 An Osteopathic View of Healing, #202, p.16 OxyContin (abst), #216, p.61 Oxygen Deprivation, Fibromyalgia & CFS (abst), #220, p.17 Pain & Children, #208, p.14 Pain & Sympathy (abst), #235, p.28 Pain Care (abst), #227, p.22 Pain Study, #208, p.14 Panic Disorder (abst), #213, p.17 Parathyroid Hypertensive Factor (abst), #229, p.23 Parkinson’s Disease (abst), #244, p.28 Parkinson's Disease & Pesticides (abst), #228, p.21 Past Life Therapy, #190, p.18 Patents on Life, #207, p.30 PCBs and IQ (abst), #214, p.24 Pediarix vaccine (abst), #243, p.38 Pesticide Effect on Preschool Children in Mexico (abst), #244, p.25 Pfiesteria piscicida Outbreak (abst), #221, p.20 Physician Training, #195, p.23+ Pig Feed for Bipolar Disorder (abst), #228, p.22 Plague (abst), #221, p.18 Plastic Wrap Toxins (abst), #210, p.16 Plastics & Point of View, #199, p.145 Polyvinyl Chloride & Breast Milk (abst), #229, p.24 Power Plant Mercury Emissions (abst), #210, p.16 Power vs. Force (abst), #221, p.20 Predicting Alzheimer's (abst), #228, p.22 Pregnancy & Older Women (abst), #222, p.17 Prescription Drug Dosage (abst), #245, p.24 Preventing Colds (abst), #223, p.27 Preventing Food Poisoning (abst), #215, p.40 Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research (PEAR), #204, p.20 Protein Kills Cancer Cells (abst), #239, p.28 Psoriasis (abst), #238, p.28 Psychedelic Plants (abst), #216, p.60 Psychiatric Drugs & School Violence, #201, p.16 Public Relations & Genetically Modified Food, #207, p.31 Qigong, #208, p.14 Questioning the Low Fat-High Carbohydrate Diet (abst), #241, p.39 Radiation & Cancer (abst), #239, p.29 Raspberry Leaf in Pregnancy (abst), #222, p.20 Raw Food Diet for Pets (abst), #237, p.24 Real Butter, #191, p.28 Recycling Sewage, #199, p.144

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Red Blood Cells & CFIDS (abst), #220, p.16 Reports of Chemical Contrails, #199, p.145 Retinitis Pigmentosa Incurable?, #199, p.144 Rheumatoid Arthritis, Type B Blood & Chicken, #193, p.26 Rimadyl (abst), #226, p.31 Ritalin - An Addict's Story, #205, p.20 Round-up Ready Crops, #196, p.62 Rubella Vaccine (abst), #222, p.20 Schizophrenia & Orthomolecular Treatment (abst), #213, p.18 Scientific Evidence in the Courtroom, #204, p.22 Scientific Investigation of Meditation, #186, p.63 Scrapie Transmission via Vaccine (abst), #237, p.24 Sea Salt (abst), #229, p.24 Seacure & Intestinal Integrity (abst), #225, p.22 Seaweed (abst), #239, p.30 Secondhand Smoke (abst), #234, p.28 Selenium & Disease (abst), #221, p.16 Serotonin & Aggression, #192, p.24 Sick Sea Life, #193, p.26 Sleep Deprivation & Diabetes (abst), #233, p.23 Smaller Heart-Lung Machine (abst), #229, p.23 Smallpox, #205, p.22 Smallpox Vaccine (abst), #222, p.16 Snake Oil, #187, p.16 Sound & Healing (abst), #235, p.28 Spindrift's Research on Prayer (abst), #221, p.18 Stem Cell Migration (abst), #245, p.26 Stevia (abst), #219, p.14 Sugar & Cancer (abst), #227, p.27 Sugar & Heart Disease, #192, p.25 Suicide & Somatic Disorders, #199, p.144 Supporting Endocrine Function with Herbs (abst), #223, p.26 Synthetic Progesterone & Heart Disease (abst), #229, p.22 Synthroid (abst), #223, p.26 Terminator Seeds, #196, p.62 Testing for Enzyme Deficiency (abst), #245, p.25 Theories on the Cause of Mad Cow Disease (abst), #219, p.16 Therapeutic Hypothermia (abst), #244, p.28 Therapy for Brain-Injured Children, #189, p.25 Thioctic Acid & Diabetic Neuropathy (abst), #241,p.42 Time, #195, p.22 Tomatoes Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk, #195, p.22 Too Clean? (abst), #223, p.25 Toxic Air Near Ground Zero (abst), #226, p.31 Traditional Diets & Health in African Tribes, #201, p.17 Trauma Units & Alcohol/Drug Testing (abst), #240, p.28

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Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy, #193, p.27 Transplant Organs (abst), #233, p.23 Trauma & Stress (abst), #221, p.16 Treating Addiction with Drugs (abst), #216, p.59 Union of EPA Professionals Oppose Fluoridation (abst), #214, p.25 US Mad Cow Risks (abst), #227, p.28 Vaccination Tracking Programs, #195, p.23 Vaccinations & Ascorbic Acid (abst), #223, p.26 Vascular Birthmarks (abst), #223, p.26 Vibrational Frequencies that Heal (abst), #226, p.28 Vitamin B12 & Vaccine Effectiveness (abst), #214, p.26 Vitamin C & Cancer (abst), #239, p.30 Vitamin C & Congestive Heart Failure (abst), #229, p.25 Vitamin K & Anticoagulant Medications, #190, p.18 War on Drugs (abst), #216, p.59 Water Privatization (abst), #234, p.28 The Witches of Bolivia, #191, p.28 Women & Stress (abst), #238, p.28 Working It Through (abst), #221, p.17 Xylitol (abst), #240, p.29 Zonulin & Permeable Gut (abst), #215, p.41

Ko, Daniel Prayer Appears to Benefit Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (letter), #244, p.123+

Kollman, Marta C. Internet Article on Blue Green Algae Inaccurate (letter), #207, p.95+

Kondrot, Edward C., MD(H), CCH Initial Results of Microcurrent Stimulation in the Treatment of Age Related Macular Degeneration, #231, p.65-67

Konno, Sensuke, PhD Maitake D-Fraction: A Potent Mushroom Extract Product Against Human Malignancies, #233, p.96-100

Kosta, Louise Caring for People with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities: Creating Access to Health Care, #210, p.46-48

Koster, Judy, RN Osteonecrosis of Jaw (letter), #195, p.105

Kratz, Allen M., PharmD Clarifications About Homeopathy (letter), #209, p.100 A Commentary on Homeopathy in the US (letter), #213, p.110-11

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Contemporary Homeopathic Practices, #214, p.140-41 Homeopathic Nutraceuticals…The Best of Both Worlds, #205, p.166-67 Homeopathics and Nutraceuticals (letter), #191, p.94-96 Homeopathy and Electro-Dermal Screening (EDS), #210, p.144-45 Homeopathy and Nutritionals…Closer than You Think, #204, p.158-59 How Does Homeopathy Work?, #208, p.124-25 Interview with a Natural Pharmacist: David Goodlaxson, RPh, #209, p.131-32 Like Cures Like Wrongly Attributed (letter), #197, p.110 The Natural Pharmacy - New Column, #202, p.132-33 Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals: Clinically Significant Interactions, #203, p.150 Pharmaceutical Compounding of Natural Products, #207, p.126-27 The Pharmacist and Homeopathy, #211, p.134-35

Kraucak, Nelson, MD Anti-Hypertension Protocol Using Shark Cartilage and Cordyceps sinesis, #223, p.82-84

Krause, Christine Natural Childbirth and Nursing Article Offensive (letter), #191, p.81

Kreisberg, Joel, DC Homeopathic Treatment of Poison Oak and Ivy, #195, p.130-31

Kristal, Harold J., DDS Insulin and Diabetes: A Metabolic Typing Perspective, #233, p.67-69

Kristal, Harold J., DDS and Haig, James M., NC Diabetes, Cancer and Weight: A Metabolic Typing Survey, #235, p.108-10 Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide and the Krebs Cycle: A Metabolic Typing Perspective (letter), #223, p.112-14 Syndrome X: A Metabolic Typing Perspective, #204, p.60-61

Kristal, Harold J., DDS and Wolcott, Bill Allopathic Nutrition vs. Metabolic Nutrition, #186, p.126-29

Kroboth, Robert A. Incinerators (letter), #232, p.132

Kühnau, Wolfram M., MD Shark Fetal Cell Injection - Case Studies (letter), #192, p.111

Kunin, Richard, MD Orthomolecular Health-Medicine Nutrition-Pollution-Stress, #199, p.26-28

Kupsinel, Roy B., MD Credible Medicine, #187, p.88-94 Help Free Alan Yurko (letter), #234, p.89

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Shaken Baby Syndrome (letter), #219, p.107

Kwong, Raymond Why American May Be Overconfident about SARS and its Worsening Global Trend (ed), #240, p.114

Labriola, Dan, ND Antioxidants and Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know Before Combining Them, #196, p.120+ Clinical Considerations Regarding Dietary Supplements: Possible Interactions Between Dietary Antioxidants and Chemotherapy, #195, p.92 Nutritional Supplement Studies Cannot Be Broadly Interpreted (letter), #204, p.122 Response to the Letters to the Editor from Drs. Gignac and Reilly of Cancer Treatment Centers of America (letter), #199, p.91-96

Lahoz, S. Colet, RN, MS, LAc Chinese Medicine, Candida Cleanse, Diet and Hypnotherapy Reverses Shy-Drager Syndrome also known as MSA (Multisystem Atrophy), #215, p.82-84

Lamson, Davis W., MS, ND Shades of Woody Allen (letter), #201, p.104

Lane, I. William, PhD How Many People Will Be Killed by Misused Chemotherapy?, #191, p.101-02

Lang, Robert, MD T3 Therapy in Hypothyroidism (letter), #193, p.140+

Langer, Stephen E., MD Comprehensive Search Engine (letter), #244, p.127

Langgaard, Henrik, MD; Launsø, Laila, M.Sc, D.Sc; Haugaard, Camilla, BA Main Themes in Research on Unconventional Cancer Treatment, #217, p.57-66

Lashley, Gretchen I Remember Migraines, #187, p.12-13 Now Sleep! (letter), #213, p.106-07

Lawson, Lynn, MA Chemical Sensitivity Legislation Needs Supporters (letter), #213, p.104-05

Ledbetter, John C. How Magnets Work (letter), #211, p.90

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Lee, John R., MD Progesterone Fails Osteoporosis Trial (letter), #199, p.103-04

Lee, Laura Interview with Arline Brecher on Chelation Therapy, #232, p.64-68

Lee, Thomas S., ND Dr. Terry Lee (letter), #187, p.123

Lemmo, Walter, ND Nutritional Medicine and Addictions: An Important Overlooked Component in Detoxification & Recovery (letter), #235, p.136+ Unraveling Antidepressant Medications: What You & Your Physician May Not Know (ed), #216, p.111-12 Vitamin B6 & Tardive Dyskinesia: It's About Time! (letter), #225, p.112

Levin, Warren M., MD DMSA and DMPS Administered Orally or IV to Detoxify Mercury (letter), #243, p.141+ Re: The Nurses Study and 'Estrogen' and 'Progesterone' (letter), #238, p.103 Whole Body Hyperthermia for Hepatitis C (letter), #203, p.112

Levine, Stephen A., PhD Anatomy of Anthrax Infection from a REDOX Perspective, #221, p.73 Parasitic Worm May Be Beneficial in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (letter), #210, p.114-15 Zen in a Bottle: The Anti-Stress Effects of L-Theanine, #221, p.76

Lieberman, Shari, PhD, CNS Overcoming Oncologists' Objections: Safe & Effective Non-Drug Support for Prostate and Breast Cancers, #227, p.78-80

Light Party Guest Editorial - On the War on Drugs, #216, p.58

Lindblom, Pauline M., RN Benefit from Avoiding Food Allergens (letter), #219, p.97 Wheat Sprayed with Pesticides in Most Breads and Prepared Foods (letter), #234, p.88

Linsteadt, Stephen, ND New Applications in Identifying Platelet Markers of Chronic Illnesses, #234, p.66-67

Liska, DeAnn J., PhD and Bland, Jeffrey S., PhD Emerging Clinical Science of Bifunctional Support for Detoxification, #231, p.42-46

Litell, David Nasty Herbal Medicine (letter), #243, p.140

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Lord, Richard S., PhD Urinary Markers of Intestinal Yeast (letter), #245, p.96-97

Lucidi, Edgar A., MD Accommodation Does Not Cause Ocular Elongation (letter), #190, p.78

Lynda Requesting Home Visit for Chronic Illness, #193, p.142

Mabel, Judith A. Medical Intuitive Rhonda Lenair (letter), #241, p.145

MacArthur, John D. Cell Phones and the Brain, #228, p.88-93

Macgregor, John Babies Remember Birth (letter), #186, p.116

MacIntosh, Anna, PhD, ND Exercise and Autoimmune Diseases, #193, p.34-36 Exercise and Caffeine, #186, p.74-75 Exercise and Cancer, #189, p.34-36 Exercise and Water, #192, p.46-48 Exercise as a Detoxification Technique, thereby its effectiveness in the Prevention of Cancer, #202, p.26-29 Response to Dr. Edelson (letter), #197, p.111 Understanding the Differences Between Conventional, Alternative, Complementary, Integrative and Natural Medicine, #192, p.60-62

Manning, R.D., MD Letter from Dr. Manning, #197, p.112

Manthey, Merrily, MS Film Star Margot Kidder Supports Proposed New Seattle/King County Ordinance for Mental Health, #205, p.14 Harborview Board Considering Expansion of Choices for Patients, #204, p.29

Margolin, Shoshana, ND Why Holism? (letter), #198, p.118

Maricela Powdered Sulphur for Anthrax (letter), #222, p.105

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Marlatt, Suzanne and Casura, Lily G. My Recovery from Breast Cancer, #199, p.50-51

Marshall, R.J., PhD Mounting Evidence Links Viruses and Bacteria to Everything From Cancer to Gallstones, #195, p.39

Martin, Mark L., DO Neuromuscular Disorder Following Severe Upper Respiratory Infection (letter), #223, p.120

Martin, Wayne Alternatives to Aspirin for Prevention of Heart Attack and Stroke (letter), #226, p.104-07 American Heart Association Diet Bad for Heart (letter), #240, p.111 Anti-Cancer Effect of Azelaic Acid (letter), #217, p.128 The Anti-Cancer Effect of Digitalis (letter), #191, p.93 Anti-Cancer Effect of Dipyridamole (letter), #202, p.114+ Anti-Cancer Effect of Water with Low Deuterium Content (letter), #192, p.108 Breast Cancer (letter), #231, p.92-94 Breast Cancer Recurrence Reduced by Digitalis (letter), #214, p.121-22 A Brief Look at Alzheimer’s Disease (letter), #243, p.142 Cimetidine (Tagamet) in Treating Cancer (letter), #201, p.102 Coley's Toxins for Sarcoma and Intractable Cancer (letter), #235, p.140-44 Colorectal Cancer (letter), #225, p.113-15 CoQ10 Enzyme Most Effective Melted in Hot Coffee or Tea with Fat (letter), #219, p.97 CoQ10 for Congestive Heart Failure (letter), #239, p.131 Correction Notice, #209, p.100 Correction Notice, #235, p.128 Correction Notice, #244, p.115 Coxsackie Virus and Myocardial Infarction (letter), #228, p.114 Effective Natural Protocols in the Treatment of AIDS (letter), #209, p.106-09 Effectiveness of Oral Urea in Treating Liver Cancer (letter), #197, p.112+ Fiber Benefit Questioned in Preventing Colon Cancer (letter), #217, p.125 Further Strategies in Treating Advanced Cancer (letter), #240, p.100-04 Intravenous Hydrochloric Acid for Treatment of Bacterial Infection (letter), #203, p.113+ Intravenous Hydrogen Peroxide and Ascorbic Acid for Viral Disease (letter), #193, p.143-44 Iron in High Meat Diet Promotes Cancer and Heart Disease (letter), #207, p.96-99 Iron in High Meat Diet Promotes Cancer and Heart Disease, Continued (letter), #210, p.116 IV Hydrochloric Acid for Bacterial Infections (letter), #221, p.88 IV Hydrochloric Acid for Untreatable Bacterial Infection (letter), #198, p.115-16 Liver Cancer and Oral Urea (Continued) (letter), #199, p.106 On Theophylline and Evening Primrose Oil in the Treatment of Cancer (letter), #227, p.109 Preventing Amputations for Peripheral Vascular Disease (letter), #245, p.94-95+ Prevention of Thrombotic Stroke (letter), #196, p.112 Proteolytic Enzymes in Cancer Prevention and Treatment (letter), #195, p.98-99 The Prudent Diet Doesn't Prevent Heart Attacks - Part II (letter), #232, p.122-24 The Prudent Heart Diet and Cholesterol Lowering Drugs: Why They Don't Prevent Heart

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Disease, #229, p.100-07 Report on Visit to BioPulse Clinic in Tijuana, #203, p.83-85 The Role of Dietary Polyunsaturated Fats in Heart Disease and Atherosclerosis, #241, p.80-84 Selenium as a Protectant (letter), #227, p.111 Sokoloff's Approach to High Triglycerides (letter), #237, p.110-12 Some Real Causes of Heart Disease and Cancer, #213, p.73-77 Soy Protease Inhibitor Important in Reducing Tumor Progression (letter), #215, p.117 Sunflower Oil for Autoimmune Disease (letter), #233, p.112 Theophylline and Evening Primrose Oil for Treatment of Cancer (letter), #220, p.91+ Thiamine and B12 for Glaucoma and Myasthenia Gravis (letter), #205, p.96 Toxoplasmosis, Cats and Pregnant Women (letter), #187, p.119 Treating Arthritic Pain with Ginger (letter), #208, p.106 Treating Tumor Masses by Injections of Alcohol (letter), #189, p.97+ Vitamin A Reduces Ischemic Damage in Thrombotic Stroke (letter), #204, p.128 When Being Anemic and Eating Blue Corn May Prevent Cancer (letter), #234, p.92-96

Martin, Wayne and Haux, Johan Cancer Treatment: Coley Toxins Explored in Norway (letter), #190, p.79

Martini, Betty The FDA Raid of the Stevita Company (letter), #186, p.113+

Marx, Andreas, OMD, L.Ac and Luke, Robin L., CPhT The European Alternative to Cholesterol Blockers, #226, p.94-98

Marx, L.J., MD Essential Fatty Acids (letter), #215, p.126 Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (letter), #191, p.94 Spirochete Bacterial Infections (letter), #189, p.96 Treating Herpes Simplex #1 and #2 (letter), #196, p.119

Mason, Roger Home Hormone Testing (letter), #196, p.119

Mauskop, Alexander, MD Petasites hybridus: Ancient Medicinal Plant is Effective Prophylactic Treatment for Migraine, #202, p.104-06

Maxwell, Curt, DC, ND Cancer Treatment Alternatives (letter), #205, p.91-93 Holistic Nursing Home Care Criticized (letter), #199, p.102+ Medicine is Business! (letter), #225, p.115-16 On Injection Therapies for Pain and Chiropractic Manipulation (letter), #214, p.106-10 Vegetarian Diet Unhealthy for Most Individuals - Atkins Diet Will Be Vindicated (letter), #203, p.116-18 What Is Correct Salivary pH? (letter), #216, p.104

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Why Medicare Has Not Developed a Basic Means for Detoxification (letter), #234, p.96-97 "Zappers' and Rife Technology Not Gimmicks (letter), #217, p.121

Mayer, Jill R., CT Information Desired on Scleroderma (letter), #193, p.138 Relaxin's Role in Fibromyalgia (letter), #202, p.117

McCampbell, Ann, MD Multiple Chemical Sensitivities Under Siege, #210, p.20-27

McDonagh, E.W., DO Reversal of Total Arterial Occlusion (letter), #217, p.126

McGrady, Patrick "Blinded" Is Right, #205, p.110 Eulogy for Glenn Warner, MD, #210, p.164-65

McGuire, Eva Playing Chess with MCS (poem), #210, p.121

McPartland, John, DO, MS Charles Mraz, #197, p.30

McPartland, John, DO, MS Visions of a Dark Star at the End of the Tunnel Third-Party Payment for Alternative Medicine, #197, p.123-25

McRearden, Benjamin What Is Coming Through That Needle? The Problem of Pathogenic Vaccine Contamination, #243, p.80-89

Meiss, Dennis, PhD White Bean Extract Safely Decreases Starch Absorption, Promotes Weight Loss (letter), #228, p.119-20

Meiss, Dennis, PhD and Cranton, Elmer, MD Current Recommended Safe Levels of Vitamin A Intake Do Not Cause Increased Fracture Rate, #240, p.84-85

Meletis, Chris D., ND and Barker, Jason, ND SARS: Plans to Minimize the Risk of Viral Respiratory Infections – “It’s All a Matter of Susceptibility”, #240, p.91-93 Skin Health, Eczema, and Preventative Strategies, #238, p.56-58 Whole Foods - Getting Back to the Basics Our Foundation as Physicians, #235, p.147-8

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Merchant, Randall E., PhD and Andre, Cynthia A., MSc Dietary Supplementation with Chlorella pyrenoidosa Produces Positive Results in Patients with Cancer or Suffering From Certain Common Chronic Illnesses, #211, p.74-80

Mercola, Joseph M., DO 75% of Americans 'Diseased' Under New Definitions, #192, p.27 1,500 Children Die Every Year From CT Scans (abst), #215, p.148 ABC Forced to Apologize for Lying About Evidence on Organic Food, #208, p.31 Adrenals Affect Survival of Breast Cancer Patients, #207, p.26 Age-Related Brain Cell Loss Reversed in Animals, #197, p.22 Air Duct Cleaning Unnecessary for Preventing Allergies, #203, p.148 Alternative Medicine Usually Added to Conventional Care, #196, p.51 Alternatives to Using Pesticides, #207, p.24 Anti-Fever Drugs May Prolong Flu (abst), #211, p.158 Antibiotic Minocin Reverses Disfiguring and Debilitating Skin Disease, #189, p.18 Antibiotics Not Necessary For Ear Infections (abst), #215, p.145 Antibiotics Not Needed for Most Dental Treatments, #187, p.55 Antiepileptic Therapy Can Cause Carnitine Deficiency in Children, #189, p.21 Antioxidants in Vegetables Slow Brain Aging, #186, p.66 Are Mobile Phones Really Safe? (abst), #211, p.158 Are New No Trans Fat Margarines Healthier than Butter?, #186, p.69 An Aspirin a Day May Not Keep the Doctor Away (abst), #213, p.144 Association between Type 1 Diabetes and HiB Vaccine, #198, p.26 Attention Deficit Drug Withdrawn in Canada, #197, p.22 Autism May Be Caused by an Immune System Response to a Virus, #189, p.18 Avoiding Grains May Be Good for Fetus Along with Solutions for Morning Sickness, #205, p.43 Babies of Vaccinated Mothers Susceptible to Measles, #201, p.26 Baby Walkers May Delay Children's Development, #198, p.26 Berries May Fight Arterial Disease, #186, p.66 Beta-Carotene Risk in Smokers Explained, #192, p.28 Birth Control Pill Cancer Risk May Be Underestimated, #192, p.29 Black Cats are Much More Likely than Lighter Colored Cats to Trigger Allergic Reactions (abst), #213, p.143 Blueberries Reverse Certain Aging Characteristics, #197, p.21 Bone Disorder Linked to Iodine Deficiency, #186, p.70 Cabbage, Broccoli Lower Bladder Cancer Risk, #192, p.27 Calcium Channel Blockers Found Ineffective and May Increase Death Rate, #209, p.43 Calcium May Reduce Heart Attack Risk, #190, p.35 Calcium Reduces Risk of Colon Cancer, #190, p.35 Can't Sleep? Warm Your Feet, #196, p.50 Canadian Dental Association Advises Against Fluoride Supplements in Young Children, #208, p.31 Cancer Rise May Be Linked to Farm Chemicals, #186, p.70 CDC Warns about Lamp Oil Risk (Potential Y2K Risk), #186, p.67 Cell Phone-Like Microwave Exposure Reduces Memory in Rats, #201, p.26 Cell Phones and Cancer, #198, p.24

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Cherries Cut Carcinogens in Beef, #189, p.20 Chicken Pox Vaccine Will Soon be Required, #193, p.167 Children With Persistent Diarrhea Benefit from Zinc Therapy, #197, p.22 Cholesterol Drugs May Increase Cancer Risk, #209, p.42 Cholesterol Lowering Drugs Suppress Immune System (abst), #211, p.157 Chronic Tiredness May Be Due to Wheat or Gluten Intolerance, #190, p.34 Church Attendance Shows Dose-dependent Correlation with Life Expectancy, #193, p.167 The Color of Your Urine Can Be Helpful to Diagnosis Problems (abst), #213, p.144 Colostrum Heals Drug-induced Stomach Damage, #192, p.28 Combs, Not Lotions, May Be Best for Head Lice, #193, p.166 Creatine Prevents Damage From Brain Injury (abst), #213, p.143 A Cure for Asthma, #191, p.32 Declining Fertility Will Affect Rich Nations, #186, p.70 Delayed 'Glue Ear' Surgery Does Not Affect Speech, #191, p.31 DES Granddaughters May Be at Risk, #186, p.70 Diabetes Rates Soaring and Occurring at a Younger Age, #208, p.30 Diabetic Drug Causes More Side Effects, #191, p.30 Diabetic Pills Increase Heart Attacks by 300% in Bypass Patients, #190, p.35 Disease Starts Long Before You Have Symptoms (abst), #214, p.30 Dishwashing Liquid Helps Prevent Virus Spread, #190, p.34 Dissatisfaction with Heartburn Drugs Common (abst), #211, p.157 Do You Have Low Back Pain? Forget the X-rays (abst), #215, p.147 Doctor Visits by Youngsters With ADHD Up 90%, #201, p.25 Doctors Are the Third Leading Cause of Death in the US, Killing 250,000 People Every Year, #207, p.24 Don't Be Chicken of the Egg (abst), #213, p.143 Dr. Klinghardt: Innovator and Teacher Extraordinaire, #199, p.30-31 Drinking Water Decreases Heart Disease and Stroke Risk, #187, p.55 Drug Company Gifts May Affect the Way Doctors Practice Medicine, #201, p.22 Drug Sales Will Boom in Coming Years, #195, p.33 Drug Treats High Insulin States Like Obesity, #193, p.168 Drugs Frequently Potent Past Expiration, #205, p.40 Dysfunctions of the GI Tract Spur Many Arthritides, #189, p.18 Eat Your Vegetables - They're Good for Your Bones!, #197, p.22 Egg a Day OK for Healthy People, #192, p.29 Elevated Homocysteine Levels Treated if Hypothyroidism is Normalized, #197, p.20 Encyclopaedia Britannica Opens Its Book to the Internet for Free, #198, p.25 Estrogen Boosts Risk in Women with Heart Disease, #191, p.30 Estrogen Does Not Reduce Heart Disease, #203, p.147 Estrogen Linked to Breast Cancer Risk, #195, p.32 Estrogen Not Protective Against Brain Decline, #193, p.167 Even Modest Weight Loss is Good for Your Health, #197, p.23 Every Cigarette Takes 11 Minutes Off Man's Life, #201, p.24 Experts Change Low Thyroid Diagnosis Criteria (abst), #214, p.28 FDA Clears a Medicinal Margarine, #193, p.168 FDA Fraudulently Approved Food Irradiation (abst), #213, p.145

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FDA: Painkillers Need Alcohol Warning Label, #186, p.68 FDA Panel Votes to Approve New Celebrex Alternate, #192, p.27 Fish Oil Improves DHA Status of Malnourished Infants, #205, p.42 Fish Oil Is New Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis, #197, p.23 Fish or EPA/DHA Supplements May Help Protect Vision, #203, p.147 Folic Acid Only Helpful at Higher Doses, #201, p.23 Fosamax Increases Ulcer Risk Especially if Taken with Anti-Inflammatories (abst), #214, p.28 Four Factors Predict "Healthy Aging" All Related to Carbs, #186, p.66 Frequent Flying May Cause Chromosome Damage and Cancer (abst), #211, p.157 Fruit Juice May Cause Restlessness in Infants, #198, p.25 Gallbladder Surgery Alternative, #201, p.23 Garlic, Jalapeno Peppers Do Not Inhibit H. Pylori Infection, #193, p.166 Genes Raise Pesticide Cancer Risk in Children, #196, p.51 Genetically Altered Plants Might Alter You, #190, p.36 Genetically Modified Crops Worry Some Scientists, #192, p.27 Get Your Vitamin D for Healthy Bones, #209, p.42 Good Bacteria Prevent Ear Infections (abst), #215, p.148 Green Tea Antioxidants May Fight Arthritis, #195, p.30 Guide to a Good Night's Sleep (letter), #213, p.108 Half Million Kids Given Prozac-like Drugs, #193, p.167 Healthcare Industry Not Prepared for Y2K, #192, p.26 Hepatitis B Vaccine Linked to Autoimmune Rheumatoid Diseases, #187, p.54 Hepatitis B Vaccine Linked to Autoimmune Rheumatoid Diseases, #189, p.20 HIB Vaccine Causes Diabetes, #187, p.54 HIB Vaccine Causes Diabetes, #189, p.19 High Fluid Intake Reduces Bladder Cancer Risk, #193, p.168 High Fruit and Vegetable Intake Reduces Stroke Risk, #197, p.23 High Normal Glucose Levels Tied to Heart Risk, #190, p.36 High Uric Acid Linked to Heart Disease Deaths, #205, p.41 Higher Cancer Risk on Planes, #201, p.25 Homocysteine Also Increases Women's Stroke Risk, #197, p.20 Homocysteine Link to Heart Disease, #197, p.20 Hormone Replacement (HRT) Does Not Reduce Heart Disease, #208, p.30 How the Media Deceives You About Health Issues (abst), #215, p.145 Immunotherapy Benefits Last, #196, p.52 Infant Formula Increases Diabetes Risk, #207, p.24 Infections Protect Babies Against Asthma, #209, p.42 Interferon Therapy Adversely Alters Lipid Levels in Hepatitis C Patients, #187, p.56 Ireland Considering Ending Mandatory Water Fluoridation, #208, p.31 Is DHA the Secret of Breast Milk's Success?, #196, p.53 Isoflavones in Red Clover May Be Great Substitute for Premarin, #191, p.30 L-arginine Improves Symptoms of Intermittent Claudication, #187, p.56 Lack of Sleep Affects Hormone Levels, #209, p.42 Let the Sunshine In - Especially When Pregnant (abst), #213, p.143 Light Treatment in Morning Best for SAD, #186, p.68 Link Between Folic Acid and Down Syndrome, #197, p.23

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Low Carb Support Group, #191, p.32 Low Cholesterol and Albumin Bad Sign in Elderly, #192, p.26 Low Cholesterol Causes Aggressive Behavior and Depression (abst), #214, p.30 Low Cholesterol Linked to Depression, #193, p.167 Low Cholesterol Linked to Depression, #203, p.146 Low Fat Diets Worsen Heartburn (abst), #214, p.29 Low Level of Vitamin B-12 or Folate Increases Risk of Losing Hearing When Older, #191, p.32 Low Magnesium a Risk Factor for Death from Heart Disease, #196, p.50 Low Magnesium Also Increases Insulin Resistance, #196, p.50 Low-carbohydrate Diet Improves Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetics, #189, p.20 Low Testosterone Linked to Atherosclerosis in Men, #207, p.25 Many People May Be Deficient in Vitamin B-12 (abst), #214, p.29 Many US Adults Low in Vitamin E, #196, p.52 Mercury Reaches Brain Directly Through Nerves, #197, p.22 Mercury to be Removed From Vaccines, #195, p.32 Microchip Could Restore Vision, #196, p.53 Migraine Linked to Stroke Risk, #189, p.20 Mitral Valve Prolapse Less Common Than Thought, #195, p.32 MMR Links to 170 Cases of Autism (abst), #214, p.28 Mobile Phones Affect Brain Response Patterns, #187, p.56 Mom's Beliefs May Cause Child Obesity, #186, p.66 More on Cell Phones: Dizziness, Nausea and Headaches, #205, p.41 The Most Prevalent Inherited Disease - Hemochromatosis, #201, p.23 NAC and Water Useful in Preventing Kidney Failure, #207, p.25 National Academy of Sciences Backs Stricter Mercury Standards, #207, p.26 National Library of Medicine Now Has Alternative Medicine Information Selector (abst), #215, p.146 Nearly ALL Children Can Qualify for the Religious Vaccine Exemption (abst), #211, p.158 NEJM Study Proves Armour Thyroid Better than Synthroid, #190, p.34 New Insights on Secretin for Autism, #191, p.32 New Painkiller Celebrex Should Be Avoided, #190, p.34 Night-time Light in Infancy linked to Nearsightedness, #193, p.166 No Link Between Fat Intake, Breast Cancer, #191, p.31 No More Pain, #191, p.33 Non-Breast Milk in Infancy Increases Asthma Risk, #197, p.20 Nutrients in Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Bone Health, #201, p.23 Obesity Experts Urge More Exercise, #201, p.24 Old Drug Appears Useful for Heart Failure, #195, p.30 The Old Reliable Treadmill May Be Better than High Technology, #198, p.25 Once-daily Amoxicillin Effective for Patients with Strep Throat, #190, p.36 One Out of Every Ten Patients Admitted to the ICU Because of a Doctor Related Side Effect, #190, p.36 Pacifiers May Contribute to Ear Infections, Tooth Decay, and Thrush, #209, p.44 Pain Relievers Kill Thousands Every Year, #195, p.32 Parathyroid Hormone Helps Reverse Osteoporosis, #195, p.32 Piano Lessons Boost Math Scores, #191, p.30

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Pollution Indoor Air, #195, p.31 A Powerful Technique for Maximizing Optimal Health Neurostructural Therapy, #214, p.98-100 Practical Y2K Preparation, #189, p.21+ Pregnant Women Should Not Eat Soy Products, #197, p.20 Prevnar, Pneumococcal (Strep) Vaccine Does NOT Prevent Ear Infections and Has Major Side Effects (abst), #215, p.146 Protein in Diet May Reduce Heart Disease Risk, #196, p.52 Radioactive Iodine for Hyperthyroidism Increases Cancer Risk, #198, p.25 Recent, Not Past, Physical Activity Lowers Death Risk, #201, p.24 Recipe for Making Browned Meats Less of a Cancer Risk, #192, p.26 Regular Exercise May Prevent Gallstone Surgery, #197, p.21 Regular Exercise Protects Women From Diabetes, #201, p.24 Research for Sale, #205, p.42 Researchers Link Suicide to Electromagnetic Fields, #203, p.147 Rotavirus Vaccine Withdrawn from Market, #198, p.26 Search Engine Now on my Web Site, #191, p.33 Short-Term Benefit in Treating Autism with Antibiotics, #207, p.24 Single-Dose Alternative to Penicillin for Syphilis, #197, p.22 Single Injection of Secretin Does Not Treat Autism, #201, p.25 Sleep in Complete Darkness to Decrease Cancer Risk, #186, p.68 Small Reduction in Blood Sugar Can Improve Health (abst), #214, p.30 Smart Scalpel Quickly Identifies Cancer Cells, #203, p.146 Soy For Hot Flashes May Not Work, #203, p.147 Spiritual Connection Improves Health, #195, p.30 Starchy Foods May Trigger Overeating, #191, p.31 Stop Chewing and You Could Lose Your Memory!, #203, p.148 Stress Can Cause Wrinkles (abst), #215, p.149 Strict Vegetarians Can Develop Blindness and Brain Damage, #203, p.146 Study Finds Fiber Useless in Preventing Colon Cancer, #190, p.35 Study Implicates Fungus as Cause of Chronic Sinusitis, #197, p.22 Study Links Cell Phones to Brain Cancer Risk, #205, p.40 Sunlight Exposure Beneficial in Multiple Sclerosis, #205, p.42 Sweetener May Prevent Ear Infections?, #186, p.67 Synthetic Pillows Worse for Allergies, #207, p.25 Tea Drinkers Have Lower Risk of Heart Attack, #190, p.35 Testosterone Linked to Depression, #195, p.31 Therapeutic Touch Eases Knee Arthritis Pain, #187, p.57 Tofu Increases Heart Disease (abst), #215, p.147 Tofu Linked to Mental Decline in the Elderly, #205, p.40 Too Little Sleep May Accelerate Aging, #198, p.24 Tooth Decay May Slow Child's Growth, #192, p.26 Toxic Mercury Found in New England Rain and Snow, #209, p.44 TV and Lack of Parenting Contribute to Violent Child Behavior, #201, p.22 TV Viewing Tied to Child Sleep Disturbances, #201, p.22 Tylenol May Cause Asthma (abst), #211, p.159 Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic in American Children, #209, p.43

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Ulcer Bacteria Treatment Helps Rosacea, #191, p.30 Ultimate Treatment for Nail Fungus, #197, p.23 Ultrasound Scans May Harm Fetuses, #195, p.32 Undertreatment of Anxiety Disorders Costs Billions, #195, p.30 US "Food Pyramid" Invalid as It Was Made by Experts with Conflicts of Interest (abst), #213, p.144 US Health System Most Expensive in World, #189, p.18 US Teens Drinking More Soda, #186, p.67 Vaseline May Increase Yeast Infections in Babies, #205, p.43 Vegetables and Olive Oil May Cut Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk, #201, p.26 Vegetarians Have Elevated Homocysteine Levels (abst), #213, p.144 Vegetarians Told to Increase Intake of Vitamin A and Iron (abst), #214, p.29 Vitamin B May Reduce Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy, #197, p.21 Vitamin B12 Deficiency Widespread, #208, p.30 Vitamin C May Lower Blood Pressure, #201, p.24 Vitamin Companies Fined Record $725 Million for Price-fixing, #193, p.166 Vitamin E Lack Linked to Memory Loss, #196, p.50 Vitamin E May Help Aging Memory, #187, p.57 Vitamin E May Slow Arterial Plaque Formation, #192, p.28 Vitamin E Shows Promise in Type 1 Diabetes, #196, p.52 Vitamin E Supplements Reduce Stroke Risk, #192, p.28 Want to Live to 100? Get Your Good Cholesterol Level Up (abst), #214, p.28 Watch TV and Go into Debt!, #187, p.56 Water and Exercise Cut Men's Cancer Risk, #196, p.52 Western Diet Protects Blood Vessels in Stroke, #196, p.50 Wheat Can Cause Severe Headaches (abst), #215, p.147 Wheat Can Destroy Your Brain, #187, p.54 Wheat Sensitivity (Subclinical Gluten Intolerance) Linked to Repeated Miscarriages, #208, p.31 Why Doctors Are 9,000 Times More Likely to Accidentally Kill You Than Gun Owners, #205, p.40 Why Is it Impossible to Tickle Yourself?, #186, p.67 Why You Should Avoid Microwave Cooking (ed), #215, p.128-29 Why You Should Not Get Flu Shots (abst), #213, p.143 Women in the US Not Properly Informed About Mammography (abst), #211, p.158

Mermer, Cory A. Just Say NO!, #209, p.72-74 Potential Dangers of Childbirth Interventions, #201, p.74-78

Miller, Claudia S., MD The QEESI, #210, p.85-88 Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance - An Emerging Theory of Disease?, #210, p.76-84

Miller, Mary E. MSW The Gentle Wind Project - Healing Emotional Wounds, #186, p.26-28

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Miller, Monica CPR: Campaign for Patients Rights, #223, p.21-22 Medical Misconduct Reform in New York State, #229, p.162-63

Milowe, George, MD MMR Vaccination, the Gut and Autism (letter), #201, p.105

Mintz, Sandy The Institute of Medicine Review of SV40 Contamination of Polio Vaccine and Cancer (letter), #237, p.108-10

Misner, William D., PhD Does Glutathione Enhance Exercise Performance? A Case Study, #240, p.66-67

Mittelstaedt, Dr. Brian, DC Chiropractic Treatment Compared to a $1 Pamphlet - The Real Story, #208, p.12-13

Monbiot, George Copper-Bottomed Answers to Mad Cow Disease?, #213, p.139

Montgomery, Allen, RPh Response to a New England Journal of Medicine Letter and Other Issues Dealing with Dietary Supplements (letter), #209, p.104-05

Moore, Paula Premarin Mares Fare Poorly on the Farm (letter), #189, p.98

Moser, Robert H., MD Aspartame Unrelated to Pulmonary Hypertension (letter), #241, p.151 The NutraSweet Company Responds (letter), #217, p.127

Moss Reports Dr. Ralph Moss Returns to Sloan-Kettering (letter), #195, p.101

Moss, Ralph W., PhD A is for Artichoke, #226, p.36 The AACR Meeting, #215, p.26 The Abscopal Effect, #238, p.37 Adjuvant Radiation for Rectal Cancer?, #222, p.31+ Advanced HCC, #238, p.37 Against the Double Standard: A Reply to the ACS (Part 1), #216, p.20-21 Against the Double Standard: A Reply to the ACS (Part 2), #217, p.21+ Antioxidants and Cancer, #219, p.25 Antioxidants Make Progress, #221, p.37 Are Large Clinical Trials Ethical?, #239, p.36+ Bacterial Therapies Are Nothing New, #235, p.171

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The Beard Centenary, #229, p.108-09 Black Raspberries Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer (abst), #220, p.22 A Bowl of Cherries…and Antioxidants, #223, p.41 BRCA Picture Becomes Cloudier (abst), #220, p.23 Breast Self-Examination: Another "Pillar" Falls, #234, p.50 British Hospital Patients also Suffer 'Adverse Events' (abst), #215, p.27 CAM Makes Progress Around the Country, #213, p.147 CAM Use on the Rise (abst), #220, p.23 Cancer and the Immune System, #238, p.38 Cancer as a Disease of Civilization, #232, p.46-47 Chemotherapy and Lung Cancer (abst), #211, p.13 The Chemotherapy Concession, #216, p.21 Chemotherapy: "How Low Should We Go?" (abst), #220, p.23 Chocolate: Food of the Gods, #227, p.33+ Clinical Trials and the "Therapeutic Misconception", #223, p.41+ CLT Update, #239, p.38 Complementary Medicine Section, #219, p.24+ Cytoluminescent Therapy, #233, p.36 Dandelion: Bane or Boon?, #227, p.34 Dangers of Phase II Trials, #245, p.28-29 Data on Side Effects Lacking (abst), #214, p.63 Diarrhea May Protect Against Colon Cancer, #238, p.38 Does It Work?, #226, p.37 Does Screening Mammography Work?, #222, p.30 Does Traveling for Treatment Increase Survival?, #245, p.28 The End of Endostatin?, #213, p.146 Expansion of Patients' Rights, #239, p.38 Fair Through and Through, #225, p.47+ Fate of Endostatin, #217, p.20 FDA Approves Test of Traditional Chinese Medicine, #231, p.32 Fear of Fluoride, #221, p.37 Fish Protects Against Cancer and Heart Disease, #228, p.28 Flaxseed and Cancer, #219, p.26 A Friendly Skeptic Looks at Graviola, #244, p.34 G Is for Garlic, #228, p.28 Garlic May Prevent Stomach Cancer, #210, p.136 Germany: A Mecca for Cancer Patients, #211, p.12 Glee Over Gleevec, #217, p.20 Gonzalez Cancer Treatment Attacked in Washington Post Article (letter), #201, p.103 Green Tea Protects Against Prostate Cancer, #221, p.36 H Is for Herbs, #228, p.29 Harvard Professors Question Biopsies, #216, p.22 Helen Coley Nauts, #213, p.147 How Are Things in Vanuatu?, #211, p.13 How Big is Big?, #213, p.147 Hydrazine Sulfate Unfairly Blamed for Patient's Death, #213, p.147

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ImClone's Troubles, #225, p.48 Immune Surveillance Confirmed (abst), #211, p.13 Indo-Mediterranean Diet Prevents Heart Disease, #235, p.171 Inhibiting Telomerase, #215, p.26 In Memory of Robert A. Good, #243, p.28-29 An Innovative Cancer Course in Philadelphia, #219, p.24 Irritation of Immune System Blamed for Cancer (abst), #220, p.22 Jefferson Conference, #231, p.33 Jefferson Course a Big Success, #223, p.42 Keeping Active Helps Prevent Breast and Pancreatic Cancer (abst), #220, p.22 The Lancet Debate, #227, p.32 Macrobiotics, #226, p.37 The Marienlyst Conference, #219, p.24 Medicines from a Vacant Lot, #215, p.27 Medizinische Woche, #211, p.12 More Praise for Vitamin C, #215, p.27 NCCAM Gears Up, #210, p.137 Newsletter Endorses Supplements, #221, p.37 Novel Antitumor Agents, #215, p.26 Now, Whales are Dying of Cancer, #210, p.137 An Old Treatment - Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer, #233, p.36-38 The Olive Branch Bears Fruit, #226, p.37 The Potential Danger of Mammograms, #231, p.33 The Power of Honey, #213, p.146 Prescription for Healthy Skin: Hot Tea with a Twist (abst), #220, p.22 Protein from Bacteria Shrinks Tumors, #235, p.171 PSA Use Sharply Questioned, #244, p.35 Quercetin vs. Prostate Cancer, #215, p.26 Radiation Advocated After Surgery for DCIS, #243, p.44 Richard Klausner Resigns, #221, p.36 The Rooibos Cantata, #243, p.44-45 Satisfaction Guaranteed (abst), #213, p.147 Scientists Identify Stem Cells As Hidden Cause of Cancer, #240, p.34-35 Special Warning for Parents, #221, p.37 SPES and PC SPES Recalled, #226, p.36 Spirulina Against Cancer, #235, p.170 Spirulina Reverses Precancerous Mouth Lesions, #235, p.170+ The Strange Saga of Biopulse International, #214, p.62-63 Teas, Black, Green and Now White, #241, p.64-65 The Tightening Grip of Big Pharma, #216, p.22 A Tragic Accident, #228, p.29 Traumeel S and Stomatitis (abst), #220, p.23 Update on Screening Mammograms, #231, p.32 The Virtues of Beer, #227, p.32 A Visit to the Hospital, #225, p.48 Vitamins Can Prevent Stomach Cancer (abst), #213, p.146

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The War on Cancer, #209, p.20-22 The War on Cancer, #210, p.136-37 The War on Cancer, #229, p.36 The War on Cancer, #234, p.49-50 Whatever Happened to Endostatin and Angiostatin?, #222, p.32 Worms Show Antioxidant Power, #210, p.137

Mulvain, David, MS, LN Estrogen and Breast Cancer in Women (letter), #239, p.125-26

Munson, Laurie Chiropractor Sentenced for Administering Ozone Treatment for Cancer (letter), #197, p.117+

Murphy, Patricia The Role of Sugar in Epileptic Seizures (letter), #214, p.110+

Musnick, David, MD Integrative Orthopedics and Pain Management Part 1, #244, p.90-92

Nair, Vijaya, MD, MS and Hernandez, Vic, MPH Haelan951 - A Novel Fermented Soya Beverage and Safe Nutritive Adjunct in Prostate Cancer Therapies, #228, p.98-102

Namaya, Thom, FNP The First Year in Practice (letter), #209, p.110 Objects to Name: "For Doctors and Patients" (letter), #192, p.110 The Rx Is Joy, #214, p.115+

Nash, Robert A., MD Ten Deadly Sins, #214, p.14-16

Nelson, Steve Living with Multiple Sclerosis, #193, p.141-42 Pseudomonas Infection on Indwelling Catheter Eliminated by Magnet Therapy (letter), #189, p.96

Neubauer, Richard A., MD and Yutsis, Pavel I., MD New Frontiers: Anti-Aging Properties of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, #192, p.68-69

Neustaedter, Randall, OMD Smallpox Vaccine: Does It Work?, #235, p.122-27

Newberry, Peter, MD Atrial Fibrillation (letter), #190, p.76

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Newell, John A. Unjust Medical License Revocations (letter), #216, p.100

Nick, Gina L., PhD, ND Addressing Human Exposure to Environmental Toxins with Chlorella pyrenoidosa, #237, p.28- 32 An Apple a Day Keeps…Lung Cancer at Bay?, #234, p.132-33 Assessing Individual Susceptibility to Endocrine Disruption Caused by the Ingestion of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): Part 1, #245, p.116-17 The Capsicum Fruit, #227, p.128-33 Chemoprevention and the Crucifers, #217, p.72-76 Chlorophyll-Rich Foods and Wheat Germ: Preventing Neonatal Intracranial Hemorrhage, Spontaneous Abortion and Miscarriage in At-Risk Women, #222, p.60-64 Consuming Whole Foods in their Raw, Uncooked State: A Personal Interview with Raw Food Nutrition Expert, David Wolfe, #240, p.50-52 Creatine Phosphate Complex and Creatine Serum, #235, p.160-65 Dietary Restriction: A Fundamental Key to Supporting Detoxification and Ensuring Health and Longevity, #232, p.56-60

The Effects of Living, Whole Foods on Women with Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis, #231, p.124-25 Enhancing the Effects of Folate with Whole Foods that Prevent Colon Cancer and Maintain Intestinal Integrity, #239, p.46-50 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Cardioprotection and Whole Foods, #223, p.47-52 How Vital Nutrients Function Together to Improve Health, #238, p.134-38 Impact of Glutamine-Rich Foods on Immune Function, #225, p.148-54 Stress-Related Eating and Metabolic Syndrome: An Important Cause of Obesity among Women, #233, p.50-52 Supporting Our Children’s Physical and Mental Health with Whole Foods, #241, p.163-65 Whole Food Nutrition and Neurodegenerative Disorders, #244, p.52-54+ Whole Food Nutrition for ADHD, #243, p.60-63 Whole Food Nutrition for Depression, Anxiety, and Mood: Coping with Post-Traumatic Stress, #221, p.38-40 Whole Food Protection from Age-Related Cognitive and Neurodegenerative Disorders, #228, p.144-47 Whole Food Protection: Regulating Insulin Levels and Preventing Atherosclerosis, #229, p.42- 45

Nicolson, Prof. Garth L. Chronic Fatigue, Aging, Mitochondrial Function and Nutritional Supplements, #240, p.72-75 Protection from Bioterror and Biological Warfare Agents, #221, p.62-67

Nicolson, Prof. Garth L. and Ngwenya, Dr. Richard Dietary Considerations for Patients with Chronic Illnesses and Multiple Chronic Infections, #219, p.62-65

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Nissen, Thomas Environmental Toxicity: An Alternative Way of Assessing Heavy Metals (letter), #245, p.98-99

Noble, Rudolf E., MD, PhD Lysozyme Activity of Red vs. Green Grapes (letter), #229, p.142

Nordstrom, Darick NICO (Bone Cavitations of the Jaw) (letter), #203, p.116

Null, Gary, PhD AIDS: A Second Opinion - Part 1, #203, p.58-64 AIDS: A Second Opinion - Part 2, #204, p.82-90 Gary Null Responds (letter), #191, p.80+ The Good News About AIDS and HIV Patients Speak Out, #186, p.18-22 Nursing Home Study, #196, p.36-37 Sugar, Sweet Suicide – Part I, #240, p.86-90 Sugar, Sweet Suicide – Part II, #241, p.86-93

Null, Gary, PhD and Feldman, Martin, MD The Fluoride Controversy Continues: An Update - Part 1, #233, p.58-62 The Fluoride Controversy Continues: An Update - Part 2, #234, p.72-78 The Fluoride Controversy Continues: An Update - Part 3, #235, p.117-21 Vaccination: An Analysis of the Health Risks – Part I, #243, p. 90-96 Vaccination: An Analysis of the Health Risks – Part II, #244, p.94-99 Vaccination: An Analysis of the Health Risks – Part III, #245, p.78-85

Null, Gary, PhD; Rasio, Debora, MD; Feldman, Martin, MD Women's Health Risks Associated with Orthodox Medicine - Part 1, #222, p.80-85 Women's Health Risks Associated with Orthodox Medicine - Part 2, #223, p.107-10 Women's Health Risks Associated with Orthodox Medicine - Part 3, #225, p.93-96

O'Brien, Chris Alkylglycerols: Mysterious Immune Stimulators From the Deep, #213, p.84-86

O'Connor, Susan Abnormal Gastric Motility (letter), #233, p.117

Odell, Dr. Stephen, DDS, NMD Cell Wall Deficient Forms and Their Association with Root Canaled Teeth and Cavitational Osteonecrosis (letter), #187, p.116-17+

Odell, James, OMD, ND Vaccines - What's in the Next Cauldron? (letter), #222, p.113-15

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Olarsch, I.G., ND Research on Edgar Cayce Cancer Work Appreciated (letter), #195, p.104

Olarsch, I. Gerald, ND and Stockton, Susan, MA Why Are Kids Killing? The Nutrition-Mind Connection, #201, p.108-11

Parslow, Kathy Interview with Elizabeth Baker, #229, p.75-78

Paterson, Erik T., MB, ChB Vitamin B3 and Liver Toxicity, #213, p.22

Patrick, Lyn, ND Nutrients and HIV: N-Acetylcysteine, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, L-Glutamine, and L-Carnitine, #225, p.60-62+

Paul, Stephen M., PhD Take a Hint From Those With Lactose Intolerance: Limit Problem Foods from Your Diet, #229, p.19

Payne, Anthony G., NMD, PhD The Green Lung: The Maybe Miracle for Some Lung Disease (letter), #197, p.115 Living Longer, Yes! But Living Well? (Simple measures that will help keep you healthy), #241, p.94-98 Treating Congestive Heart Failure: Naturopathic Protocols (letter), #187, p.114-15+

Payne, Anthony G., NMD, PhD, MD (hon) The Revised Metabolic Oncolytic Regimen for Effecting Lysis in Solid Tumors, #217, p.78-85

Peat, Raymond Progesterone Content Corrected (letter), #203, p.106

Pepino, Ralph Learning From Our Elders (letter), #233, p.111

Perlmutter, David, MD Alzheimer's Disease - A Functional Approach, #228, p.56-62 Multiple Sclerosis – Functional Approaches, #244, p.66-74 New Advances in Parkinson's Disease, #216, p.52-57 New Hope in Post-Polio Syndrome, #197, p.106-08

Petersen, Inez Mycoplasma and CFS (letter), #187, p.121

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Pettit, Janet Von Recklinghausen Disease (letter), #240, p.111

Pizzorno, Joseph E., Jr., ND The Best, and Worst, of Natural and Alternative Medicine, #199, p.20-21

Plechner, Alfred J., DVM Chaos in the Cortex, #237, p.58-61 Chaos in the Cortex: Adrenal-Immune Disturbance in Pets May Offer Insights for Immune Deficiency Disorders in Humans (letter), #239, p.122-23+ Unsuspected Adrenal-Immune Disturbances in Pets May Explain Vaccination Failures and Adverse Reactions in Humans, #244, p.100-103

Plummer, Dr. Nigel; Quilt, Dr. Peter; Crockett, Catherine Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and other Prebiotics, #239, p.89-97

Plummer, Nigel, PhD and Wood, Cathryn, BA The Neonatal Immune System and Risk of Allergy - A Delicate Balancing Act, Positively Influenced by Probiotics and Fatty Acids, #223, p.94-98

Pocock, Robert Kildare Councilors Reveal Alarmingly High Fluoride Intake (letter), #226, p.109

Poleszynski, Dag Viljen, dr. philos. Correction Notice: Vitamin C Is Allowed in Norway (letter), #203, p.115

Pope, Alexandra Please List Non-"800" Number for Australian Readers (letter), #186, p.117

Positive Futures Network YES! A Journal of Positive Futures, #207, p.113

Potter, Gordon E., MD Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation: Clinical Results (letter), #213, p.114 Ultraviolet Photo-Oxidation in Treatment of AIDS (letter), #203, p.120

Pouls, Maile, PhD Oral Chelation and Nutritional Replacement Therapy for Chemical & Heavy Metal Toxicity and Cardiovascular Disease, #192, p.82-91

Prince, Jack, DDS Mad Cow Disease, A Case Report Overview of Homeopathic Diagnosis by EAV (Electroacupuncture by Voll), #219, p.44-46

Prousky, Jonathan E., ND and Seely, Dugald, BSc, ND Follow-up Report on the Use of Inositol Hexaniacinate for the Treatment of Achlorhydria: Is a

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Vitamin B-3 Dependency the Cause of this Patient's Gastrointestinal Symptoms?, #238, p.70-71

Prousky, Jonathan E., ND and Seely, Dugald, BSc, ND (candidate) A Case Report on the Successful Use of Inositol Hexaniacinate for the Treatment of Achlorhydria: Its Possible Mechanism of Action Upon the Central Nervous System and Parietal Cell-Adenosine Triphosphate-Dependent K+/H+ Pump, #235, p.72-5

Quig, David W., PhD and Bass, Dean, PhD Chromium Status and Health: Accurate and Precise Analysis Using High Resolution ICP-MS, #245, p.58-61

Raible, Hans Dupuytren's Contracture--Another Hypothesis, #190, p.76-77 Natural Answers to Hemochromatosis (letter), #215, p.122-24

Railey, Karen J., CNC The Myths of Vegetarianism (letter), #207, p.93

Rakow, Madeline, PhD Candidate Heavy Metals Relationship to Behavioral Disorders (letter), #232, p.131

Rangwani, Shanti B., MBBS Tackling the Chronic Candida Syndrome, Naturally (letter), #216, p.101+

Ranheim, Philip D., MD Justice in the Workplace and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ed), #210, p.120-21

Rasmussen, William Rocky Mountain Flu/Fungus (letter), #204, p.124

Ray, Timothy, OMD, L.Ac A Child's Inheritance: The Modern Miasm Identification and Treatment Strategy, #223, p.90-93 The Mitigation of Methyl Mercury Vapor Inhalation and Exhalation in People with Dental Amalgam Fillings, #232, p.86-88

Redemske, Sandra Colostrum May Trigger Hyperthyroid Storm (letter), #191, p.87

Rehm, Donald Stop Toenail Fungus (letter), #186, p.114+ The Truth About Nearsightedness (letter), #187, p.112-14

Reichenberg-Ullman, Judyth, ND Response from Dr. Ullman (letter), #199, p.103

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Reichenberg-Ullman, Judyth, ND and Ullman, Robert, ND The ADHD Pressure Cooker - Kids, Teachers, Parents, and Doctors, All Feel the Heat, #205, p.144-47 An Adolescent with PANDAS, #225, p.50+ All in the Family: Two Fascinating Children and How Homeopathy Changed Their Lives, #201, p.28-30 Analyzing Homeopathic Cases Effectively, #199, p.148-51 The Art of Homeopathic Casetaking, #228, p.148-50 The Best of Homeopathy Learning Directly from a Master, #235, p.56-61 The Bowen Technique: The Homeopathy of Bodywork, #208, p.40-41 A Case of Airplane Phobia, #233, p.40-41+ The Case of Challenging Adolescent with Failing Grades, #234, p.122-23+ A Case of School Phobia and Recurrent Stomach Flu, #215, p.44+ A Cold-Hearted Kid, #192, p.52+ A Compassionate Woman Who Cared Too Much, #190, p.26+ Dispelling Myths About Homeopathic Treatment, #237, p.125-27 Dramatic Cure for Depression: A Case of Red-tailed Hawk, #238, p.46-49 Everything in Its Place - The Torment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, #195, p.132-35 The Evolution of a Longterm Case, #229, p.169+ An Extreme Child, #186, p.86+ Graduating from Homeopathic Treatment: Multiple Chemical Sensitivities Following Dental Amalgam Removal, #210, p.34-37 The Healing Power of Homeopathic Animal Medicines - Part 1: From Dog's Milk to the Saliva of a Rabid Dog, #219, p.136-38 The Healing Power of Homeopathic Animal Medicines - Part 2: Barnyard Animals Used as Homeopathic Medicines: Lac Equinum (Mare's Milk), #220, p.24-25 Hereditary Homeopathy, #207, p.46-47 Homeopathic Animal Medicines: Part 3, #223, p.54-57 Homeopathic Treatment of Cancer General Considerations, #217, p.163-65 The Homeopathic Treatment of Mastitis, #227, p.134-36 Homeopathy as an Effective Alternative to Antibiotics, #203, p.28-30+ Homeopathy for Hot Flashes - A Highly Effective Alternative, #232, p.43-44+ Homeopathy, Healing, and Enlightenment, #202, p.129-31 Homeopathy: A Highly Effective Alternative to Antidepressants, #213, p.30-31+ Homeopathy: Highly Effective for Hay Fever, #214, p.58-61 Homeopathy: The Safest Medicine for Pregnancy and Labor, #222, p.26-29 A Matter of Life and Death, #209, p.39-40 Our Vision for the Millennium: A Thriving Homeopathic Profession, #197, p.50-52 Out on a Limb: Cases We Never Would Have Gotten Without the 'New" Homeopathic Thinking, #226, p.130-34 A Perfectionist Child with ADD: A Picture of Carcinosin, #241, p.162+ Please, Doctor, I Need Your Help! A Woman with Chronic Fatigue, Anxiety, Depression, and a Number of Other Diagnoses, #189, p.42-43+ Quirky, Out of Proportion, and Over the Top, #195, p.110-11 Reviving Essie - How to Graduate From Hospice with the Help of Homeopathy, #196, p.38-40

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A Sensitive Medicine for a Sensitive Woman, #191, p.54+ Six Indispensable Medicines for Post-Attack PTSD, #221, p.45-46 A Spidery Kind of Kid, #211, p.150-53 A Sweet Homeopathic Remedy for Adopted Kids, #239, p.152+ Think Homeopathy for Sports Injuries, #240, p.61-65 Two Children Who Just Couldn't Get It, #187, p.52+ Using Homeopathy with Conventional Medications, #216, p.30-33 The Value of Families in Homeopathy, #231, p.126-27 Women and Homeopathy: A Marriage of Similars, #198, p.40-42 Your Homeopathic Kit - Essential Equipment for Outdoor Adventure, #204, p.42-51

Reilly, Paul, ND, L Ac Dr. Labriola's Editorial on Antioxidants and Chemotherapy (letter), #199, p.90+

Reinhardt, Jeffrey H., MSc 'Staking a Claim to Good Health' - An Update on FDA's Agenda to Control Dietary Supplements, #231, p.90+ Reinhart, Mary H. Cellular Detox as an Anti-Aging Strategy (letter), #197, p.116

Reuben, Carolyn, L.Ac Other Kinesiology Techniques Effective (letter), #231, p.89

Rimland, Bernard, PhD and Pangborn, Jon, PhD, ChE Autism Is Treatable: An Open Letter to the FDA (ed), #243, p.150-51

Rittinghausen, Reiner, MD Natural Treatment for Otitis Media, #208, p.98-100

Rizov, Vladimir, MD Acoustic Neuroma (letter), #207, p.100

Roberts, H.J., MD Aspartame (NutraSweet) Addiction, #198, p.52-57 Aspartame-Induced Dyspnea and Pulmonary Hypertension, #234, p.64-65 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Due to Aspartame Disease, #208, p.82-84 The Ongoing Arsenic Enigma (letter), #219, p.96 The Origin of the Atkins Diet (letter), #240, p.100 Peppermint for IBS May Cause Adverse Effects (letter), #217, p.122 A Perspective on Ciprofloxacin (letter), #225, p.118 Pseudotumor cerebri Due to Aspartame Disease, #227, p.66-68 Reply and Commentary to the Nutrasweet Company's Senior Medical Consultant (letter), #219, p.93-94+ Response to the Assessment by the Alzheimer's Association Concerning Research and Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease (letter), #214, p.111+ Unrecognized Aspartame Disease in Silicone Breast Implant Patients, #190, p.74-75

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When Herbal Medicine Turns Nasty (letter), #243, p.140

Roberts, Melina A., BSc A Critique of the Kelley Nutritional-Metabolic Cancer Program, #239, p.76-84

Rochlitz, Steven, PhD Breakthroughs for Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia, Allergic Disorders, Candidiasis, Parasites and Permeability, #214, p.94-97 Correction Notice, #228, p.108 A Missing Link to Chronic Illness, Allergies and Longevity? Vagus Nerve Imbalance/Hiatal Hernia Syndrome, #241, p.120-25 On "Allergy Elimination" and So-Called Permanent Kinesiological "Cures" Towards a Science of Kinesiology, #228, p.84-87

Rogers, Sherry A., MD A Simple Treatment for Flu (letter), #244, p.118+

Ronzio, Robert A., PhD Aging decreases the antioxidant protection in the lens of the eye, #192, p.50 Antimicrobial properties in honey are due to phenolic acids in addition to flavonoids, #195, p.42 Antioxidant properties of bilberry may account for its ophthalmic and vasoprotective actions, #192, p.50 Antioxidant supplements can counteract effects of air pollution on the lung, #190, p.28 Antioxidants protect cyclists from ozone, #196, p.47 Borderline vitamin B12 deficiency is common among elderly people, #189, p.31 Botanical antioxidants may counter the toxicity of certain chemotherapeutic agents, #191, p.50 Children with rheumatoid arthritis experience increased oxidative stress, #193, p.39 Coenzyme Q10 can improve antibody titers, #197, p.40 Coenzyme Q10 supplementation increases cellular vitamin E, #197, p.41 A Combination of sulfur antioxidants and zinc may regulate viral infection, #197, p.41 Common phenolic acids in food are absorbed by the intestine and are readily bioavailable, #195, p.42 Culinary spices can inhibit several food-borne pathogens, #191, p.50 Current trends in nutraceuticals, #190, p.30 Diabetic patients may not consume enough carotenoids, #190, p.30 Diabetics may not recycle vitamin C (ascorbic acid) effectively, #190, p.28 Diets enriched in beta carotene are linked to a decreased prevalence of arterial plaque formation, #187, p.42 Do high levels of antioxidant enzymes signal an increased risk for cataract and macular degeneration?, #192, p.51 Does detoxification increase oxidative stress?, #196, p.47 Does vitamin E promote intestinal integrity during strenuous exercise?, #196, p.46 Elderly diabetic patients may need more antioxidants, #189, p.30 Elderly people may not get enough Vitamin B12, #190, p.30 Extra chromium may help people with adult onset diabetes, #189, p.30 Extra micronutrients can help normalize blood sugar, #189, p.30

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Flavonoids in tea and onions protect immune cells against free radicals, #190, p.29 Focus: Potential physiologic roles of simple phenolic ingredients found in foods, #195, p.42 Folate and vitamin B6 consumption above the RDAs lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease in women, #186, p.82 Folate deficiency induces DNA breakage in a gene responsible for suppressing the development of tumors, #187, p.42 Folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 may reverse the progression of atherosclerosis, #186, p.83 Food consumption can increase oxidative stress in people with adult onset diabetes, #190, p.28 Fortification of cereal with folic acid at levels greater than the RDA effectively lowers homocysteine in patients with heart disease, #186, p.84 Free radical damage is linked to the development of type (juvenile) diabetes, #193, p.38 Gamma oryzanol inhibits chemically-induced tumors in mouse skin, #195, p.43 Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate and manganese for knee osteoarthritis, #196, p.47 An increased serum copper/zinc ratio is associated with oxidative stress in aging and age-related degenerative diseases, #187, p.44 Increased vitamin E status may lower the risk of cataracts, #192, p.50 Ingested polyphenols alter gut bacteria to decrease the colonic production of mutagens, #195, p.42 Lack of improvement in resistance training with gamma oryzanol supplementation, #195, p.43 Large amounts of lipoic acid improved eye health in diabetic animals, #190, p.30 Lens vitamin C levels decrease with the increased severity of cataracts, #192, p.51 Less than one-third of premenopausal women consume supplemental folate regularly, #186, p.84 Lifestyle change and decreased risk of infections are keys to increased longevity of diabetic patients, #189, p.32 Lipoic acid can limit oxidative damage to sensory nerves due to arterial ischemia-reperfusion, #196, p.47 Low serum vitamin E and zinc levels suggest an increased risk of macular degeneration, #192, p.50 Low vitamin A status reduces natural killer cell activity, #197, p.41 Lutein, but not lycopene, can interfere with the uptake of beta carotene and decrease its conversion to vitamin A, #187, p.42 Markers of oxidative stress increase in rheumatoid arthritis, while some antioxidant defenses decrease, #193, p.38 Microwave cooking can inactivate vitamin B12 in foods, #186, p.83 Modest supplementation with trace minerals and antioxidants significantly improves immune function in elderly patients, #197, p.40 Modest supplementation with vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 do not reduce oxidative stress induced by exhaustive exercise, #196, p.46 Monounsaturates as olive oil may help muscle resist oxidative stress of exercise more than polyunsaturated oils, #187, p.43 N-3 fatty acids may increase fat breakdown, thus increasing the clearance of serum triglycerides and improving lipoprotein metabolism, #187, p.44 Neglected native grains are potential global food sources, #186, p.84 Nitric oxide is further implicated in multiple sclerosis, #193, p.38 Nitric oxide-related damage is associated with multiple sclerosis and experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, #193, p.38

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No association between macular degeneration and dietary antioxidants?, #192, p.51 Olive oil may benefit diabetic patients, #189, p.32 Organic acids of fruits and vegetables may limit the bioavailability of folate in foods, #187, p.44 Patients with rheumatoid arthritis may not consume enough antioxidants, B vitamins and calcium, #193, p.39 Pau d'arco may induce differentiation in de-differentiated cells, #191, p.51 Polyphenols can regulate toxin-processing enzymes of the liver, #195, p.42 Proanthocyanidins can block nitric oxide (NO) production in activated macrophages in vitro, #193, p.39 Proteolytic enzymes increase nonspecific uptake by gut epithelial cells, #196, p.47 Selenium and copper may be low in diabetic patients, #190, p.29 Simple dietary polyphenols inhibit tumor promotion in animals, #195, p.42 Simple phenolics neutralize peroxynitrite, the cytotoxic chemical formed by the free radicals superoxide and nitric oxide, #195, p.43 Strenuous aerobic exercise increases LDL susceptibility to oxidation long after a marathon, #196, p.46 Successful influenza vaccination of frail, elderly people depends upon their nutritional status, #197, p.40 Sulfite, a common food preservative, can be converted to free radicals in the intestine, #197, p.41 Supplemental riboflavin can correct imbalanced liver metabolism, #189, p.32 A variety of herbs and spices possess estrogen-like and progesterone-like properties, #191, p.50 Vitamin B6 supplementation may promote coenzyme Q10 production, #197, p.40 Vitamin C and glutathione may protect coenzyme Q and vitamin E, the "ultimate" antioxidants of the heart, #186, p.82 Vitamin C may reduce the risk of cataract development, #192, p.51 Vitamin C with citrus can lower elevated serum lipids, reduce lipid peroxidation and decrease atherosclerosis in hamsters, #186, p.82 Vitamin E decreased eye damage due to cigarette smoke, #192, p.51 Vitamin E may decrease pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis, #193, p.39 What is the long term impact of genetically modified crops?, #191, p.51

Rosenbaum, Michael, MD Nutritional Immune Modulation Therapies for CFIDS – Part I, #241, p.115-16 Nutritional Immune Modulation Therapies for CFIDS – Part II, #243, p.124-25 Nutritional Immune Modulation Therapies for CFIDS – Part III, #244, p.113-14

Ross, David M., LCSW Prostate Cancer: Crisis and Transformation, #239, p.72-75

Ross, Julia Marijuana as Medicine (letter), #211, p.93

Roswell, Marjorie Cancer Prevention Coalition, #239, p.143 Chemical Body Burden – Part I, #245, p.140 PCRM Healthy School Lunch Campaign, #239, p.143

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Sites Which Discourage/Encourage Vaccination, #235, p.37-8 Web Page Potpourri, #232, p.45 Web Page Potpourri, #234, p.42 Web Page Potpourri, #240, p.139 Web Page Potpourri, #241, p.168 Web Page Potpourri, #243, p.166 Web Page Potpourri, #244, p.139+ Rothschild, Peter R., MD, PhD Complementary Treatment of Chronic Digestive Disorders with Malabsorption Syndrome Using HSOs, #237, p.71-74

Rowen, Robert Jay, MD Artemisinin and Oxidative Therapies (letter), #237, p.104 Artemisinin: From Malaria to Cancer Treatment, #233, p.86-88 Kristal and Wolcott Metabolic Typing Effective (letter), #191, p.88

Rubin, Daniel, ND Natural Products Reduce Plasma VEGF in Cancer Patients (letter), #231, p.91 Study Maligning Vitamin C Flawed (letter), #219, p.104

Rubin, Jordan, NMD, CNC Attacking the Seven Causes of Inflammation, #235, p.111-14

Rubin, Paul G., DDS FDA Reconsiders Safety and Effectiveness of Dental Amalgam (letter), #234, p.88

Russell, Don R., DO Medical Fees Compared to Take-Out Pizza (letter), #229, p.137+

Ryan, Mary, MSc, PhD Report on the Efficacy of the Gentle Wind Healing Instruments (letter), #239, p.131

Saenz, Amanda M. and Meehan, Chris Prostate Cancer Patient Advocate Dies at 79, #186, p.140

Sage, Donna Haelan Fermented Soy Product Nutritional Supplementation for the Cancer Patient, #195, p.80- 85

Sahley, Billie Jay, PhD and Birkner, Katherine M., CRNA, PhD Alcoholism and Its Treatment, #216, p.62-67

Salanda, Rachel Fresco, L.Ac The Anti-Pathogenic Arsenal: Winning the War Against Infectious Diseases with Botanical Medicine, #221, p.74-75

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Sancier, Kenneth M., PhD Search for Medical Applications of Qigong with the Qigong DatabaseÔ (letter), #222, p.116-17+

Sardi, Bill Calcium Supplementation Detrimental to Long-Term Survival (letter), #234, p.84 Cure for SARS Found in Red Onions? (letter), #241, p.149 Followup on Soy Rebuttal (letter), #216, p.102+ Is High-Dose Vitamin C Risky? (letter), #213, p.112-13 The Mineral That Could Have Saved 4 Million Women (letter), #240, p.108-10 Minimum Magnesium Standard for Drinking and Bottled Water Would Save 150,000 Lives Annually, #190, p.58-60 The Perils and Pitfalls of Harmonized Food Supplements, #219, p.82-85 Re: Objections to US Draft Positions CODEX Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (letter), #235, p.137-9 Research Flawed on Vitamin C Causing DNA Damage (letter), #227, p.106 They're Taking the Joy Out of Soy, #207, p.105-08 Who Is Behind the Negative News Reports on Vitamin C? (letter), #219, p.108-09

Saul, Andrew Better Informed Consent for Vaccinations (letter), #213, p.109

Saul, Andrew, MS, PhD B-Informed About B-Vitamins (letter), #199, p.107-08

Savva, Savely Biofield and a Cybernetic Model of the Organism: Suggestion for Empirical Study, #202, p.47- 52 Monterey Institute for the Study of Alternative Healing Arts, #209, p.113 Who Does the Healing?, #187, p.11

Schaefer, Al Some Characteristics of Cancer Survivors, #195, p.70-71

Schaefer, Al, M.Ed and Majnarich, John J., PhD The Coming Destruction of Cancer Myths, #217, p.86-91

Schaller, James L., MD Well Water, Heavy Metal Synergy, and Impaired Child Functioning (letter), #232, p.129-31+

Schaller, James L., MD; Briggs, Ben, RPh; Briggs, Michael, PharmD Sublingual CoQ10 in Fibromyalgia Treatment (letter), #215, p.116

Scheim, David E., PhD Disputes Alternative Therapies Heal One Woman's Cancer (letter), #192, p.108

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Scher, Jack O. Drug Patent Abuse (letter), #225, p.118 The FDA's Irrational Exuberance (letter), #223, p.115 Medical Journals Need to Stop Exaggerating Study Results (letter), #217, p.122 Need for Unbiased Medical Reporting (letter), #228, p.113

Schmid, Ron, ND Francis M. Pottenger, MD and "The Hazards of a Health Fetish" (letter), #237, p.105-08

Schor, Jacob, ND Ear Candles Not Effective (letter), #226, p.103

Schorr, Andrew A Patient's Journal with CLL [Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia], #217, p.36-40

Schuldt, Hartwig, Dr.Med. Bio-Energetic Medicine (letter), #204, p.117 BioEnergetic Medicine (letter), #221, p.93 Bio-energetic Medicine Is Sufficiently Mature to Be Incorporated into Standard Medical Practice, #228, p.78-81 Bio-energetic Medicine is Sufficiently Mature to be Incorporated into Standard Medical Practice, #229, p.130-32 Coxsackie Virus and Myocardial Infarction (letter), #232, p.120 The Cure of Cancer Based on Bio-Energetic Analysis, #195, p.86-88 Homeopathy Best Treatment in Pregnancy (letter), #226, p.103

Schwabl, H., PhD; Stampfli, S.; Brommeli, C. The Antioxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of PADMA 28R/PADMA BasicR, #220, p.86-88

Scott, D Organic Bovine Bone Meal? (letter), #203, p.118

Scott, Don Lab to Test Omega 3/6 Levels (letter), #227, p.107

Scruggs, Ramon, MD Cell Extracts: A Natural Approach to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, #237, p.77-81

Seeley, Gregory D., Esq. Compounding Controversy Another Threat to CAM Providers (letter), #217, p.124

Seeley, Gregory E., Esq. Recent Changes to Medicare Opt Out Requirements Necessitate Review of Documents, #207, p.20

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Sehnert, Keith W., MD; Jacobson, Gary, DDS; Sullivan, Kip, JD Is Mercury Toxicity an Autoimmune Disorder?, #193, p.100-03

Sehnert, Sarah Tribute to Dr. Keith W. Sehnert by his Daughter (letter), #229, p.135

Seif, Brother Bernard, SMC, EdD, NMD Ginkgo for Prevention of High Altitude Illness (letter), #237, p.112 Nystagmus/Liver-Wind Affecting the Eyes: A Case History, #239, p.107-09 Shingles East and West: A Case Conference with the Doctor as Patient, #244, p.85-88

Seltzer, Ondre A Healer's Perspective, #221, p.81-83

Sempell, Pennie, JD, CMT Integrating the Ancient Healing Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, a Physio-Philosophy, with Modern Medical Care, #202, p.40-42

Seroy, Skip Response to JAMA HCA Report (letter), #187, p.120-21

Sever, Kenneth T. Help Requested to Quit Smoking (letter), #226, p.103

Sharan, Robin Healing is Real in the Middle of the Israeli Desert (letter), #237, p.98-99

Shaul, Stacy Astor, MA Gluten Intolerance: A Paradigm of an Epidemic, #233, p.80-84

Shaw, George Bernard George Bernard Shaw on Vaccine Voice from the Past, #197, p.84

Shayne, Vic, PhD Symptoms of Cold and Flu, or Toxic Poisoning? (letter), #187, p.124-26

Sherman, Janette D., MD Cecilia: A Reminder of the Precautionary Principle (letter), #210, p.112

Shorey, Ananda Inmates Defend Acupuncture Treatment of Drug Abuse, #216, p.81

Showler, Linda, ND Three Common Toxin Miasms: Ergot, Botulism & Rhus Cases and Discussions, #195, p.112-14 Two Cases of Asthma, #234, p.56-62

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Simontacchi, Carol, CCN, MS Weight Management as a Holistic Syndrome, #189, p.66-69

Singer, Judy and Bone, Kerry Herbal Support for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, #221, p.54-61

Slagel, Kirk R., NMD, M.Ed Pleo Muc Eye Drops: A Product Worthy of a Second Look, #231, p.68-69 SANUM Therapy: Puzzling Medicine Putting the Pieces Together, #225, p.72-74

Smith, A. Robert Patient Beware Allopathic vs. Alternative, #205, p.44-48

Smith, Katherine, DHS Input Requested for Treatment of Children with Cancer (letter), #216, p.103

Smith, Lendon H., MD with Joseph G. Hattersley, MA Victory Over Crib Death (SIDS: Sudden Infant Death "Syndrome"), #205, p.50-54+

Smith, Steven A., MD Lecture to General Session American Osteopathic College of Dermatology - Mid-Year Meeting, March 2002, #238, p.88-91

Snyder, Donald G., PhD Protein Fundamentals - Part 3: Quality Determinants, #187, p.95-96 Protein Fundamentals - Part 4: Dietary Protein Requirements - Principles Involved and Recommended Daily Allowances, #189, p.71-72

Sobel, Henry, H, ND Barnes' Paper Appreciated (letter), #195, p.105

Solomon, Herbert A., OD Gulf War, Chronic Fatigue, and the Miotic Syndromes, #231, p.70-72

Solorzano, Carlos A., MD Antidiuretic Hormone for Bedwetting (letter), #201, p.104

Son, Dr. John D., NMD Mechanism of Action of Chelation (letter), #237, p.97

Sosin, Allan E., MD Beating Chemotherapy-Induced Immune Suppression, #228, p.94+

Sosonkin, Isaac, PhD Are Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Pans Carcinogenic? (letter), #195, p.104

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Spence, Judith, RN The EISC's Environmentally Induced (EI) Homelessness Project (letter), #215, p.119

Staley, Ann Ewing's Sarcoma (letter), #225, p.127

Steele, Jane New AHRQ Report on Milk Thistle and its Effects on Liver Disease (letter), #215, p.112

Steenblock, David A., MS, DO Insulin-Induced Hypoglycemia: A Treatment for Terminal Cancer? (letter), #192, p.106-07 New Theory Proposed on Autism Treatment (letter), #201, p.96-97 Synergistic Therapies for Maximizing Brain Injury Rehabilitation, #196, p.42-45

Stengler, Mark, ND Maitake, #237, p.66-68

Stockton, Susan, MA Correction Notice: Jawbone Cavitations, #226, p.111 Jawbone Cavitations: Infarction, Infection & Systemic Disease, #225, p.102-05

Stoddard, Darrell J. Most Breast Cancer Can Now Be Prevented! (letter), #195, p.105-07

Stoff, Jesse A., MD An Examination of Immune Response Modulation in Humans by Antigen Infused Dialyzable Bovine Colostrum/Whey Extract Utilizing a Double Blind Study, #225, p.80-84 Immune Modulation, #237, p.89-92 Immune Modulation - Maintain or Regain Good Health Through Our Own Immune Function, #238, p.111-14 The Use of Biomune OSF Express for Otitis Media, #201, p.64-67

Stoll, Alexander Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Review Criticized (letter), #209, p.102

Stoller, Kenneth P., MD and Wrinkles, Audrey Sacred Cow/Mad Cow (letter), #219, p.105-06

Stone, Thomas L., MD Open Letter to Pediatricians on Flu Vaccines (letter), #189, p.104-05

Stone, Tom European Breakthrough in Allergy Therapy, #214, p.90-92

Stradford, Dan In Memory of My Father, #231, p.20

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Study Group for AIDS Therapy AIDS Defining Illnesses, Their Causes and Treatment (letter), #225, p.119-20+

Sturgeon, Bill Are Your Fillings Making You Sick? (letter), #197, p.118+

Suarez, Marcelo, MD; Ku, Prof. Seung-Yup, MD; Marinescu, Gabriela, BS Biometric Analysis of Controlled Clinical Study for Sleep Formulation on Multiple Parameters of Aging-related Dysfunctions, #240, p.78-82+

Suen, Raymond M., MT and Gordon, Shalima, ND A Critical Review of IgG Immunoglobulins and Food Allergy – Implications in Systemic Health, #241, p.134-38

Sullivan, Charles, DO Women's Iron Stores Contribute to Heart Disease (letter), #208, p.109

Susser, Murray, MD and Campbell, Candace Federation of State Medical Boards Regulation of CAM (letter), #229, p.145-47

Swanson, Murray A. D-Mannose for Urinary Tract Infection (letter), #239, p.133

Takaharu, Araki Does Eating Soy Promote Cognitive Decline? (letter), #211, p.89

Takemoto, Sir Arnold Six Case Histories of Cancer, #195, p.64-66

Tamari, George M., PhD Aluminum - Toxicity and Prevention, #187, p.98-100

Tapert, Richard E., DO Sudden Restoration of Hearing by Heparin Injection (letter), #191, p.89+

Taylor, Leslie Herbal Secrets of the Rainforest (letter), #189, p.100-02+

Tazaki, Hiroshi, MD, PhD; Konno, Sensuke, PhD; Fullerton, Sean, MD; Samadi, Albert, MD; Tortorelis, Dean, MD; Mallouth, Camille, MD Apoptosis in Prostatic Cancer Cells with Maitake D-fraction Extract: Potential Alternative Therapy, #217, p.100

Teitelbaum, Jacob, MD Adrenal Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue Diagnosis, #243, p.164-65

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Highly Effective Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Results of a Placebo Controlled Study and How to Apply the Protocol, #231, p.48-53 Highly Effective Treatments for Pain and Fatigue, #234, p.126-27 How to Safely & Effectively Use Adrenal Hormones and Glandulars, #245, p.118-20 The Importance of Nutrition in Fatigue and Pain Part 3 - Jump-Starting Your Body's Energy Furnaces, #238, p.130-32 The Importance of Nutrition in Fatigue and Pain Part 4 - Enzymes and How to Get Off Prescription Antacids Naturally!, #239, p.148-49 Nutritional Support: Part 1, #235, p.54-5

Part 2 – Protocols for Treating an Under Active Thyroid – Despite Normal Blood Tests, #241, p.174-75 Protocol for Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia (letter), #203, p.121 Simplifying Nutritional Support in CFS/Fibromyalgia, #237, p.34-35 Treating Adrenal Insufficiency Naturally, #244, p.141-42 Treating Hormonal Deficiencies in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Part I, #240, p.134-35

Telleen, Carl L., DVM Difficulties Experienced in Convincing MD's of Alternative Diagnoses (letter), #193, p.139

Thibodeau, Alain, PhD and Behr, Stephen, PhD Liquid Cartilage Extract Decreases Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, #226, p.59-62

Thibodeau, Alain, PhD and Bilodeau, Diane, PhD Angiogenesis and P-glycoprotein: Their Roles in Cancer, #227, p.97-101

Thiel, Robert J., PhD, ND Bioelectrical Stimulation for People with Patterns Consistent with Certain Chronic Infections, #203, p.65-67 Musculoskeletal Pain Relief for People with Arthritis, Lupus, and Fibromyalgia (letter), #193, p.136-38 Natural Interventions for People with Fibromyalgia, #208, p.66-67 Nutrition-Based Interventions for Attention-Deficit Disorder and Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, #201, p.93-95

Thill, John Reducing the Toxic Effects of Chemotherapy New Research Reports a Significant Decrease in Chemo Toxicity with a Natural, Ayurvedic Herbal Formula, #205, p.134-38

Thomas, Phil The Cayce Cure for Cancer Animated and Carbon Ash, #190, p.68-72

Thompson, Donald C., DPh, MD Mosquito, Mosquito Go Away! (letter), #190, p.81

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Till, Mike Recent Media Story Linking Vitamin C "Pills" with "Clogged" Arteries (letter), #203, p.105

Tomsho, Robert A Trail of Complaints Slows But Can't Stop Nursing-Home Mogul, #196, p.32-34

Townsend, Gordon L., DC Sternal-Costal (SC) and Vertebro-Costal (VC) Syndrome -A Typical Case History (letter), #216, p.96

Trowbridge, John, MD Help for Brown Recluse Spiders (letter), #199, p.108

Ullman, Dana, MPH Arthritis and Its Homeopathic Treatment, #240, p.117-18 Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions on Homeopathic Medicine, #195, p.20-21 What Skeptics Say About Homeopathy and How to Respond to Them, #195, p.124-28

Ullman, Robert, ND and Reichenberg-Ullman, Judyth, ND A Case of School Phobia, #243, p.58+ How Do You Know If Homeopathy Is for You? Ten Questions to Ask Yourself to See If It Is a Good Match, #244, p.143 Treating Psychiatric Patients in Your Homeopathic Practice, #245, p.122-26

Ullmann, Ronald A Modern Scientific Perspective on Prof. Dr. Enderlein's Concept of Microbial Life Cycles, #238, p.72-79

Upadhyay, Rajendra Prakash, MSc, PhD Need of Frequent Repetition of the Remedy in High Potency in Chronic Cases with Causal Hypothesis, #235, p.80-4

US General Accounting Office Pesticides, EPA's Efforts to Collect and Take Action on Exposure Incidence Data, #225, p.135

Valentine, Tom Harmony Blanket Employs Electric Not Electromagnetic Fields (letter), #202, p.118-19 Nyvatex Health Mat to be Studied (letter), #211, p.94-96

Van Overloop, Ed Rife/Bare Ray Generator Patient Outcomes (letter), #196, p.118

Varona, Verne Eat Right For Your Social Security Number (letter), #239, p.125

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Velicheti, Rama K., PhD; Catanzaro, John A., ND; Suen, Raymond M., MT Physiology and Clinical Relevance of Salivary Adrenal Steroids (Cortisol, DHEA & DHEAS), #193, p.68-74

VERIS Research Information Service Summary Finds Superiority of Natural Vitamin E Supplements Over Synthetic Forms, #192, p.100-105

Vitale, Joseph J., ScD, MD and Larson, David M., PhD ABVA-1, Purified Phosphatidylcholine, and Immune Function, #225, p.52-55

Vojdani, Aristo, PhD, MT The Role of Periodontal Disease and Other Infections in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis and Systemic Diseases, #209, p.52-56

Vojdani, Aristo; Ghoneum, Mamdooh; Choppa, Paul Minimizing Cancer Risk Using Molecular Techniques: A Review - Part 1, #195, p.46-52 Minimizing Cancer Risk Using Molecular Techniques: A Review - Part 2, #196, p.97-102 Minimizing Cancer Risk Using Molecular Techniques: A Review - Part 3, #197, p.97-101

Voyvodic, Blair, MD Gesundheit! Institute Bringing Fun, Friendship and the Joy of Service Back into Health Care! (letter), #195, p.108

Walker, Mary Galvanic Shock from Dental Procedure (letter), #189, p.99+

Walker, Morton, DPM American Biologics Conducts Its Elegant 2001 Conference in Malta, #219, p.30-34 American Biologics' 12th International Integrative Medicine Symposium Takes Place in Lisbon, Portugal, #207, p.48-55 American Biologics' 14th International Symposium, #225, p.26 The American Biologics' 14th International Symposium on "Integrative Medicine" 2002 Takes Place in Rhodes, Greece, #231, p.134-38 The American Biologics' Forthcoming 13th International Integrative Medicine Symposium 2001 Will Take Place in Malta with a Post-Conference Excursion to Tunisia, #211, p.56 Angiogenesis Inhibition Derived from Bindweed Herbal Extract, #226, p.85-88 Anticancer Therapy Administered at Tijuana's International Bio Care Hospital and Medical Center, #199, p.70-78 The Beneficial Applications of Low Level Laser Therapy, #232, p.94-100 Biological Testing & Detoxification of Illnesses in the Central & Enteral Nervous Systems, #238, p.92-96 Botanical Solutions for Effective Patient Care, #222, p.86-92 Bovine Colostrum Offers Broad-Spectrum Benefits for Wide-Ranging Ailments, #189, p.74-80

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Cancer Remission Rates Increase from Use of the Safe and Effective Lipoic Acid Palladium Complex Ply-MVA, #235, p.92-6 Carnivora Capsules Newly Arrived in the USA, #193, p.126 Cavitational Causes of Jaw Bone Deterioration, #201, p.80-86 The Centers for Cell Specific Cancer Therapy, #187, p.65-72 Clinical Applications of Frozen Bovine Liver Growth Factors, #191, p.68-73 Clinically Proven Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome RM-10Ô: The Newest Breakthrough in Immune System Enhancement - Part 3, #229, p.80-85 Conquering Cancer at the Bavarian Klinik Winnerhof, #193, p.116-28 Dental Elements of Danger, #203, p.94-100 Dr. Helmut Keller's View of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, #193, p.119 Dr. Morton Walker Responds to Dr. Bouic's Criticism (letter), #199, p.87+ Dr. Walker Replies (letter), #196, p.111 The Epidemic of Indigestion in America, #186, p.104-10 Fluoridation Brings Hazards to Human Health, #202, p.30-36 Found: Nature's Perfect Food, #217, p.108-12 Galvanotherapy Percutaneous Bio-Electrotherapy for the Elimination of Malignant Tumors, #220, p.54-57 Goatein Provides Optimal Amounts of Absorbable Protein, #215, p.50-54 Harvesting Olive Leaf Antimicrobials and the Infectious Diseases They Act Against, #204, p.92- 96 Homeostatic Soil Organisms for One's Primal Defense, #211, p.58-63 How Polyerga Immune Stabilizer & Biologic Response Modifier Helps in Cancer Management at Bad Wiessee's Klinik Winnerhof and in Other Countries, #196, p.80-95 How to Eliminate Toxic Metals from Your Body, #239, p.110-14 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) offers viable treatment for children living with cerebral palsy and brain injury, #240, p.94-97 Ingesting hGH Secretagogues to be YOUNG AGAIN, #192, p.70-74 Liver Detoxification with Coffee Enemas as Employed in the Gerson Therapy, #216, p.45-50 Multiple Attributes of the Magnetic Mattress, #208, p.56-64 The New Canadian Therapeutic Herbal Tea for Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, #190, p.62-66 Olive Leaf Extract as a Main Therapy in the Antimicrobial Supermarket, #214, p.79-82 A Personal Profile: Addiction Treatment Specialist & Medical Intuitive, Rhonda Lenair, #233, p.132-35 Profile of the Holistic Cancer Therapist W. Douglas Brodie, MD, HMD, #223, p.130-34 The Restoration of L-Tryptophan with Its Numerous Physiological Benefits, #241, p.108-12 RM-10™: The Newest Breakthrough in Immune System Enhancement - Part 1, #225, p.85-90 RM-10™: The Newest Breakthrough in Immune System Enhancement - Part 2, #227, p.149-52 Special Features of Oral, Homeopathic, Recombinant Human Growth Hormone (rhGH), #195, p.116-22 Sterols/Sitosterolins from Plant Fats Induce Potent Human Immunomodulatory Improvements, #197, p.87-94 Two Florida Dental Conferences Converge on the Poisonous Practices of Allopathic Dentistry, #228, p.152-53 The Urologist with Zero Tolerance for Prostate Problems, #213, p.78-82

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Value of Colon Hydrotherapy Verified by Medical Professionals, #205, p.66-71 What Baldness Is and Why It Develops, #198, p.106-10

Walker, Morton, DPM with Randall Walker AMA & Consumers Union Join in Attacks on DSHEA Using Senate Bill S.722 as their Weapon: A Call to Arms for Defeating US Senate Bill S. 722, #245, p.87-92 DNA Destabilization as a Major Source of Metabolic Pathology, #244, p.105-10

Human Bloodprinting – A Sensitivity Assay that Proves Food Is the First and Best Medicine, #243, p.128-32

Wallach, Jerome M. Can Insulin Potentiation of Drugs Be Cancer's Demise? (letter), #202, p.118

Waters, Robert S., MD Six-Year-Old with Malignant Ependymoma (letter), #189, p.97

Watkins, R.W., MD, MPH New Diagnostic Tools for Evaluating Digestive Function, #245, p.45-50

Watts, David L., PhD Answers to Criticism of Hair Mineral Analysis, #191, p.58-60 Autoimmune Disease and Women, #238, p.64-69 Trace Elements and Glucose Disorders, #245, p.68-71 Variations in Hair Trace Element Concentrations Importance of Proper Specimen Collection, #208, p.89-91

Weber, Charles Potassium Deficiency as a Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis, #208, p.74-76

Weber, Holly A. Retaining & Maintaining the Training -- Keeping Wilderness Medical Knowledge, Skills, and Certifications Current, #204, p.14-15

Webster, Laurence S., MD Alternative to Allergy Therapy (letter), #233, p.113-16+

Wedam, Norene F. Charting a Course for Recovery (letter), #208, p.112-13 Should the Government Know the Name of Your Doctor? (letter), #187, p.122 Speculation on an Herbal Cure for Smallpox (letter), #239, p.130 Strategies for Survival (letter), #202, p.116+

Weeks, John Adverse Events Not Reported (abst), #217, p.18 Aetna:Robbing Peter to Pay Paul (abst), #217, p.19

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Alternative Medicine Expands in Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans, #193, p.160 AMA Delegates Support Dis-Integrative Care, #203, p.42 AMA Opposes New Insurance Mandates, #196, p.55 American Hospital Association in Agreement for Expanded CAM Education, #196, p.54 American WholeHealth, #187, p.51 Analysis of 1998 HMO Premium Rises, #187, p.50 Anatomy of an Integrative Clinic Failure, #190, p.38 Are They Actually Sick? Do They Get Better? (abst), #213, p.149 Boomers and the Diseases of Aging: Will the Data Hold?, #192, p.41 California Blue Shield: Positive Returns on Guided Imagery Program (abst), #219, p.23 CAM "Add-on" or "Replacement" Question Possible Dose-Response Relationship?, #187, p.50 CAM Increasingly a Touchstone in Care Discussions for the Managed Care Industry, #195, p.40 CAM Industry Self-Perception (abst), #216, p.36 CAM Projects: Last Hired, First Fired?, #186, p.72 CAM Providers: Enhance Community Health? (abst), #215, p.32 CDC/Yale: Integration Research Model Cares about CAM as Actually Delivered (abst), #211, p.20 Cherkin Team: (Finally) Learning about CAM Providers and Their Patients (abst), #211, p.20 Chiro to Chair MCO Accrediting Group Panel, #186, p.72 The Collapse of MedPartners: On the Lack of Evidence-Based Bathwater, #191, p.57 Congressional Caucus on CAM Formed (abst), #215, p.32 Consumer Views of Healthcare: Getting Worse (abst), #219, p.22 Consumers and Health Plan Reports: FACCT, #190, p.38 Control-Alt-Delete: California's Group Practice Failures, #201, p.141 Dancing Between the Poles: Evidence-based Medicine and CAM (abst), #213, p.149 Defined Contributions: Employer Benefit Strategy May Promote Covered CAM, #207, p.22 Depressed Individuals Reach for Herbs - Even More Than the Rest of Us, #189, p.38 Discounts, Discounts, Discounts and a CAM Starter Kit for HMOs, #199, p.165 Disintermediation: Insurers Threatened by "Consumerized, Digitized Health Plan", #207, p.23 drkoop.com Takes Partner to Develop Alternative Medicine (Virtual) Center, #203, p.42 Drugs, Drugs and More Drugs (abst), #213, p.148 Eisenberg, Pelletier and Greenfield Consulting with Federation of State Medical Boards (abst), #213, p.149 Ellwood: Distancing from Managed Competition (abst), #214, p.19 Employee Benefits Plans Survey: CAM Use and Interest High, #201, p.141 Employer Savings: High Risk, Modifiable Behaviors, #192, p.40 Employer Survey: CAM Inclusion Rises (abst), #213, p.148 Employers Views: Getting Worse - Health Care Costs to Soar in 2002 (abst), #219, p.22 Employers, Employer Consultants and CAM: The River Rises, #190, p.40 Experts Collide on Economics of Chiropractic, #209, p.19 Fetzer Institute Sponsors Meeting to Create Consortium of Medical Schools with CAM, #195, p.41 Friendly Fire, #199, p.165 George Lundberg Speaks Out, Again (abst), #215, p.34 Guild War, HCFA Sides with Non-Physicians: Implications for CAM Providers?, #203, p.43 Harkin, Gordon and the White House Commission: Blueprint for Future Integration?, #211, p.21

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Harvard Vanguard Physician Group Selection Process on Botanical Supplier, #195, p.41 HCFA Prediction: Health Care to Double in Decade, #186, p.72 Health Net Oregon: Core CAM Benefits Offered (abst), #211, p.21 Healthcare Forum: "The Healing Spirit: Delivering Health Alternatives", #187, p.51 Healthcare System Destabilization: Systemic Collage Disease?, #207, p.22 Healthcare's Future: Institute of Medicine (abst), #214, p.18 Healthwise: Data Shows Success of Education and Empowerment Strategies, #193, p.161 HIPAA May Restrict CAM Exploration (abst), #216, p.37 Hold the Trigger on Those Magic Bullets!, #186, p.73 Huge Turnout for CAM Research Conference (abst), #216, p.36 Implications for CAM in Debates Over Who Determines Medical Necessity, #195, p.40 Industry View of the Reform Debate, #187, p.51 Insurance, Mind-Body and Medical Education, #192, p.40 JAMA CAM Issue Spawns Additional CAM Features, #187, p.50 JAMA Editor Offed: Preparation for Groundhog Day Action?, #189, p.38 JCAHO Non-Pharmacological Pain Guidelines: New Place for CAM (abst), #217, p.19 King County 2010: Endorsed, County-wide Integration Initiative, #211, p.21 Landmark II: HMOs and CAM Coverage, #190, p.40 Major Breakthrough for CAM Practitioners in Community Health Centers (abst), #213, p.148 Managed Care Squelches Chiro Usage, #207, p.22 Managed Pastoral Counselors for Spiritual Care, #192, p.40 Medical Boards Renew Regulation of CAM, #209, p.18 Medicare Plus Choice and Alternative Medicine: Room to Explore, #191, p.56 Membership Still Sags at the AMA (abst), #215, p.34 Mercy Health Partners: CAM-Smart Benefit Developed (abst), #211, p.21 Mission and Money in PCP-Hospitalist Relations (abst), #214, p.19 Name That Medicine: Is a Warning Label Needed for All Medical Media?, #201, p.140 New York Beth Israel: Integrative Medicine Future Embraced (abst), #211, p.20 NIH NCCAM Antes-up First "Real World" Research Grants: More Needed, #204, p.24 NIH NCCAM: Health Services Research Program (Finally) Commenced (abst), #211, p.20 Nurse Care Found Equal to MD/DO Care, #203, p.43 Nurse Midwives Protest Use of C-Sections, #209, p.18 The Nursing Shortage and the Image of Nursing (abst), #215, p.33 On Reporting Detachments of Wrong Legs (abst), #219, p.23 Only 6% of Serious Gene Therapy Problems Properly Disclosed, #203, p.43 Only 6% of Serious Gene Therapy Problems Properly Disclosed, #204, p.25 Organizing Integration via Holistic Principles (abst), #214, p.18 Oxford Founder Among Leaders of Announced Internet-based Health Plans, #207, p.23 Paternalistic Push toward Health Creation: Health Care University at Pitney Bowes, #189, p.39 Patient Empowerment, Practitioner "Band-Width" and Financial Savings: A Positive Paradox in Group Delivered Services?, #191, p.57 Physician Deception of 3rd Party Payers Rising, #196, p.55 The Physician Executive, #187, p.50 Physician Payment Rises, #199, p.164 Physician Payment Rises, #201, p.140 Physician Views: Dissatisfaction Got Worse between 1986 and 1997 (abst), #219, p.22

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Physicians Move toward Center Stage in Patient's CAM Experience (abst), #215, p.34 Physicians Rave about Group Focused Services, #193, p.161 Potential CAM-related Cost Savings Rank High in Employer Survey, #204, p.24 Practice Guidelines I: Quality Challenges, #201, p.140 Practice Guidelines II: Who is Using Them?, #201, p.140 Primary Care as Social Policy, #192, p.41 Properly Prescribed Drugs Kill 100,000 Year, #186, p.72 Provider Pay and 'Medical Cost Ratios' (abst), #216, p.36 Provider Types Vary in Views of CAM for Cancer (abst), #217, p.19 Quote(s) of the Month: Huge Increases in CAM Expected in Employee Benefits, #196, p.54 Rare HMO Action: Broad CAM Benefit Covered as Core Benefit, #204, p.25 Review: Shallow Pool of CAM Cost Studies, #209, p.19 Rolfers Boast of Savings to Employer, #193, p.161 Seniors and CAM: High Use, Uncertain Value, #191, p.56 Shadow Benefits and Strategies for Limiting Financial Risk in Covered CAM Benefits, #203, p.42 Shattering the Myth of Perfection, #186, p.73 Spiritual Advisor Viewed as Cutting MCO's Mental Health Inpatient Costs (abst), #214, p.19 Sports Talk Therapy: Chatting is Good for Patient Care, #186, p.73 Therapeutic Order: The First Shall Be Last (abst), #214, p.18+ Trickle Down Health Care: Quote of the Month, #199, p.164 Two New York CAM Centers Down, One Up, #207, p.22 United Dumps Pre-Auth: Care Still Managed, #199, p.164 Update: Employer Links $8.7 Savings to CAM/Health Benefit (abst), #217, p.18 Update on HCFA and CAM Payment (abst), #216, p.37 Who Is Responsible for the Common Good in a Competitive Market?, #193, p.160 Whole Person Program: Big Savings for Employer (abst), #215, p.32 Will Get Worse: Health Care Staffing (abst), #219, p.23 Year 2000 Presidential Politics and Managed Care, #189, p.39 Your Guidelines are Not My Guidelines: AAFP Sets Double Standard on CAM CME, #209, p.18

Weiniger, Dr. Steven P. Preventing Student Back Pain, #232, p.24

Weintraub, Eileen "Beef Bashing is Inappropriate" (letter), #225, p.126

Wellington, Terra Build Yourself As an Expert and Gain Media Exposure, #237, p.142-43 Credibility and Trust Two Important Success Words, #238, p.126 Increase Word-Of-Mouth Advertising with Décor and Communications, #241, p.166-67 Marketing Tips - Give Your Viewpoint a Voice, #239, p.153 Office Experience Impacts Your Success, #235, p.158-59 What Is Positioning for Success?, #240, p.138 What Is Positioning for Success?, #243, p.167

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Werbach, Melvyn R., MD Accelerating the Healing of Injuries with Nutrients, #240, p.148 Are Natural Food Supplements Superior to Synthetic Nutrients?, #199, p.172 Atherosclerosis and Vitamin E, #229, p.188+ Cancer and Conjugated Linoleic Acid, #217, p.188 Combating Depression with Neurotransmitter Precursors, #221, p.138+ Combating Osteoporosis with Nutrients - Part 1, #201, p.151 Combating Osteoporosis with Nutrients - Part 2, #202, p.163 A Diet for a Healthy Pregnancy, #222, p.146 A Diet for Multiple Sclerosis, #189, p.122 A Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis, #226, p.148 Dietary Fat and Cancer, #227, p.144 Dietary Protection Against Breast Cancer, #195, p.160 Dietary Protection Against Colon Cancer, #239, p.168 The Effects of Dietary Lithium upon Mood and Behavior, #232, p.164 Essential Fatty Acids in Multiple Sclerosis, #244, p.160 Fish Consumption to Combat Heart Disease, #191, p.126 Food Sensitivities as a Cause of Bronchial Asthma, #234, p.144 How Diet Influences Immune Function, #223, p.172 How to Reduce Arrhythmias through Diet, #197, p.144 How Vitamins Influence Immune Function, #225, p.172 The Importance of Vitamin C in Diabetes Mellitus, #233, p.148 Inositol for Emotional Disorders, #192, p.136 Irritable Bowel Syndrome, #215, p.168+ Is Chocolate a Health Food?, #211, p.174 Is It Healthy to Eat Meat and Poultry?, #219, p.170 Laboratory Testing in Nutritional Medicine – Part I, #245, p.130-33 Lactobacillus Acidophilus for Vaginal Infections, #203, p.180 Menorrhagia, #235, p.180 Myopia (nearsightedness) and Diet, #237, p.152 Nutrients to Reduce Allergic Symptoms, #214, p.158+ Nutrients to Reduce Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal, #216, p.132+ Nutritional Influences on Eating Disorders, #207, p.138 Nutritional Influences on Lupus, #193, p.176 Nutritional Strategies for Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, #208, p.144 Nutritional Strategies for Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Part 2: Minerals, #209, p.146 Nutritional Strategies for Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Part 3: Accessory Nutrients, #210, p.166 Nutritional Treatments for Autism, #243, p.176 Reducing Stroke Risk by Lowering Homocysteine, #196, p.152 Serotonin in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia, #220, p.140 Treating Benign Breast Disease with Diet and Supplements, #198, p.144 Treating Eczema with Nutrients, #238, p.150+ Treating Glaucoma with Nutrition, #231, p.152+ Vitamin B Complex and Dementia, #228, p.168 Vitamin E and Neuromuscular Disorders - Part 1, #204, p.172

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Vitamin E and Neuromuscular Disorders - Part 2, #205, p.172 Vitamins and Minerals to Combat Peripheral Vascular Disease, #241, p.184 Vitamins for Treating Schizophrenia, #213, p.161-62 When is Depression Due to a Mineral Deficiency?, #187, p.108 When is Depression Due to a Vitamin Deficiency?, #186, p.80-81

Wertheim, Alfred H. The Ubiquitous, Toxic Flavor-Enhancer Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), #205, p.97-98

West, Jim Images of Poliomyelitis - A Critique of Scientific Literature, #203, p.68-75

West Nile Virus Positives and MTBE Analysis of NYSDEC Wildlife Pathology Unit's West Nile Virus Database 1999, #228, p.64-76

Wetter, Rachelle Ear Candles (letter), #223, p.120

Whalen, Ruth, MLT Caffeine-Generated Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) and Bruxism (letter), #234, p.89

Whitcomb, Dan Dental Groups Sued Over Mercury in Fillings, #217, p.26

White, Jeffrey D., MD Indole-3-Carbinol Effective in Pre-Malignant, Not Malignant Cervical Cancer (letter), #209, p.100

White, Robert L., ND, PhD Correction Notice, #187, p.113 Oxidative Medicine, #199, p.34-35

Williams, Rose Marie, MA Antibiotics: Wonder Drugs to Wonder Bugs, #203, p.26-27 Atrazine’s Assault on Health and the Environment, #240, p.36-38 Beef Controversy (letter), #225, p.126 Breast and Prostate Cancer: A Look at the Environment, #227, p.39-41 Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Look at the Environment, #195, p.158-59 Carpet Politics and Alternatives, #217, p.172-74 Codex Alimentarius, #225, p.40-42 Community-Supported Agriculture Comes of Age, #190, p.124-25 DEET Alert!!, #204, p.38-39 Dioxin: A Universal Toxin - Part 1, #213, p.158-60 Dioxin: A Universal Toxin - Part 2, #214, p.142-45 Dursban Controversy, #208, p.24-26

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Environmental Clues to Prostate Cancer, #196, p.144-46 "Frankenfish" Await FDA Approval, #238, p.127-29 Gifts of Frankincense and Myrrh, #221, p.26-28 GMOs - The Debate Heats Up, #207, p.34-36 Hazards of Pressure Treated Wood, #241, p.73-75 Head Lice Are Not Nice, But Using Lindane is Insane, #201, p.50-51 The Health Emergency Powers Act, #233, p.32-33 Heart Disease and Environment, #229, p.32-34 Hidden Dangers of Carpeting, #215, p.28-30 Irradiated Food Controversy, #244, p.36-38 Irradiated Food in School Lunches, #243, p.56-57 Lupus and Environmental Risk Factors, #193, p.48-50 Malathion - Cure Worse than Disease, #202, p.145-48 More Milk Myths, #232, p.48-50 Municipalities Phase Out Chemical Use, #191, p.120 People-Safe Mosquito Control, #216, p.16-17 Pesticide Neurotoxicity, #228, p.30-32 Plastics: The Sixth Basic Food Group - Part 1, #210, p.28-29 Plastics: The Sixth Basic Food Group - Part 2, #211, p.145-47 RM-10: An Anecdotal Story, #239, p.154-55 Safe Flea Control & Organic Labeling, #237, p.36-38 School Environment - Healthy or Hazardous?, #205, p.24-26 The Second World Conference on Breast Cancer, #195, p.144-45 Slow Food USA, #223, p.36 Thermography vs. Mammography, #198, p.140-41 The Tooth Fairy Project, #222, p.46-48 Tracking Chronic Diseases, #220, p.20-21 West Nile Virus Heads West (letter), #240, p.106 What's in the Beef?, #219, p.150-52 What's Milk Got?, #231, p.128-30 Wild Salmon Don't Do Drugs, and Other Fish Stories, #235, p.46

Willmington, Sunny First Longevity and Preventive Medicine Symposium Sets Precedents, #226, p.16-17

Willmington, Sunny; Hagglund, Howard, MD; Shomon, Mary Treating Hypothyroidism Naturally, #223, p.80-81

Wilson, James L., DC, ND, PhD The Use of Adrenal Cortical Extracts in Adrenal Fatigue, #209, p.83-87

Wilson, James L., ND, PhD A Brief Overview of Immunity, #214, p.102-04 Live Cell Tissue Extracts: Little Known Therapy with Great Promise, #205, p.73-77

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Wilson, Lawrence D., MD Washing Hair Samples (letter), #217, p.121+

Wilson, Lawrence, MD Far-Infrared Sauna Therapy, #232, p.84-85 Vitamins Inc. Cartel (letter), #199, p.97 White Paper on Safety and Choice in Medicine (letter), #211, p.91-92+

Wishnow, Peipei Wu, PhD Erectile Dysfunction: Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula [BetterMAN] Shown Effective in Scientific Studies, #220, p.70-74

Wolfe, Honora Lee, Dipl. Ac., Lic. Ac. Acupuncture & Osteoporosis, #238, p.133 Acupuncture for Meniere’s Disease, #244, p.146-47 The Effect of Puncturing the Network Vessels and Cupping on the Partial Pressure of Oxygen & Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide in Persistent Asthma, #245, p.127-28 Electroacupuncture Compared to Maprotiline in the Treatment of Depression, #235, p.168-69 An Electroacupuncture Treatment for TMJ, #239, p.144 Hysterical Aphonia & Electroacupuncture, #237, p.139 Piriformis Syndrome & Acupuncture, #240, p.136-37 Warm Needle Method in the Treatment of Post-Cervical-Cancer Bladder Numbness after Radical Surgery, #234, p.136-37

Wong, William, ND, PhD Creating Happy, Pain-Free and Functional Fibromyalgia Patients, #220, p.34-36

Woodruff, Croft Calgary Chelation Therapy Trial (letter), #216, p.100 Politics in Medicine (letter), #226, p.108+

Woodruff, Croft, MH A British Columbia Physician's Right to Prescribe Natural Thyroid Hormone (letter), #231, p.88

Worthington, Virginia, ScD Is Organically Grown Food More Nutritious?, #219, p.66-67

Wright, Jonathan V., MD Cabbages et al. And Cancer Risk, Sex Hormones, and Sex Hormone Metabolites, #202, p.54-59 D-Mannose for Bladder and Kidney Infections, #192, p.96-98 Multiple Sclerosis: A Revival of Hope, #207, p.56-63 Preventing and Curing Cancer of the Cervix, #204, p.113-14 Procarin Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis: Update of Results, #207, p.64

Wright, Jonathan V., MD and Lenard, Lane, PhD Testosterone: Hormone of the Heart, #189, p.56-65

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Wunderlich, Ray C., Jr., MD The Real Doctor Becomes Medicated, #191, p.18-19 The Real Doctor Talks to His Fellow Alimentary Creatures (letter), #215, p.109-12 Undoing the Gordian Knot (letter), #197, p.114

Yanick, Paul, Jr., PhD Alternative Medicine 2000: Highlights and Challenges for Assessing and Treating Chronic Inflammatory Syndromes, #211, p.14-16 Auto-Immune Disease and Xenobiotic Toxicity, #193, p.32-33 Boosting Nutrient Uptake in Chronic Illness, #209, p.125-27 Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disorders - The Estrogen Dominance Syndrome, #196, p.24-26 Detoxification Breakthroughs for Addictions & Chronic Toxicity, #216, p.93-95 Food and Supplementation Benefits and Risks in Carcinogenesis - Part 1, #219, p.154-57 Food and Supplementation Benefits and Risks in Carcinogenesis - Part 2, #220, p.112-16 Homeopathic/Bioresonance Treatment of Tinnitus, Allergies, Depression, Anxiety, Headaches, Lyme Disease, Hepatitis C, Viral Syndromes and other Disorders, #195, p.136-39 Hormone Resistance and the Ground Regulation System, #186, p.88-90 Immune System Protection Against BioTerrorism, #221, p.120-22 In Memoriam - Larry Yanick, LNP, #209, p.47 Maintaining Mental Health & Well Being with an Integrated Health Care Approach, #213, p.23- 24 Meridian/Organ Nutraceutic Resonant Complexes: New Hope for Chronically-Sick Individuals, #201, p.136-39 Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Understanding Causative Factors, #210, p.55-57 Mycoplasma: Its Hidden Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Clinical Syndromes, #226, p.40-42 Mycotoxicosis: A New Emerging CoFactor in Alzheimer's, Environmental Illness, and Treatment-resistant Syndromes, #228, p.154-56 The Need for Advanced Diagnostic Tests in Alternative Medicine, #202, p.142-44 New Breakthroughs in Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome, #215, p.154-56 New Insights into Brain Fog, Memory & Learning Disorders, Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression and Immune Disorders, #203, p.154-56 New Perspectives on Allergies & Seasonal Disorders, #214, p.45-47 Novel Anti-Viral Strategies Against BioTerrorist Agents, #223, p.62-64 Novel Detoxification Methods to Counteract Global Pollution, #191, p.52-53 Oral Chelation of the Biliary Tract and Circulatory System in CV Disease, #232, p.52-54 Polygenic Illness: Novel Ways to Improve Genetic Expression in Chronic Illness, #207, p.38-41 The Role of Insulin Resistance in Peripheral Vascular Disease, #241, p.60-62 Quantum Medicine & Female Urogenital Disorders, #198, p.48-49 Quantum Medicine 2000 and Beyond, #197, p.44-46 The Quantum NaturopathÔ: Activating Quantum Healing with New Flexoelectric Technology, #235, p.154-56 The Quantum Repatterning TechniqueÔ: Assessing Immunological Unresponsiveness in

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Prolonged Viral Illness, #234, p.128-30 The Scientific Validation of Quantum Medicine, #204, p.146-49 Selenoproteins, Stealth Infections, and Faulty Brain Proprioception in Cardiovascular Disease, #229, p.54-58 Successful Treatment of Carcinogenesis with Phytochemicals, #239, p.56-58

Undetected HypoThyroidism and Xenobiotic Toxicity as Missing Links in Parkinson's and other Neurodegenerative Disorders, #189, p.44-46

Yasgur, Jay, RPh, MSc Homeopathic Remedies Advised Too Low in Potency (letter), #202, p.114

Yates-Poff, Traci L. Infantile Autism, Diet & Schizophrenia (letter), #191, p.82 Retraction on Autism Cure Letter from June 1999 Issue (letter), #193, p.130

Young, Donna Wrong Persons are on Trial (letter), #223, p.121-22

Yue, Samuel K., MD Relaxin - Its Role in the Pathogenesis of Fibromyalgia, #198, p.76-82

Yurkovsky, Savely, MD Autism, ADD, ADHD, LD and the Power of Digital Medicine, #243, p.108-16 Hulda Clark and The Cure for All Cancers (letter), #214, p.114 Infectious Disease: What Are We Treating?, #203, p.102-04 Multiple Chemical Sensitivity - From Treatments to Cure, #210, p.58-62 The Spleen Epidemic and Non-Disease Treatment of Diseases, #207, p.86-91 The Thyroid Gland: Cures, Fallacies and Fixes, #214, p.84-89

Yutsis, Pavel I., MD and Dimant, Iosif N., PhD Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), #209, p.68-70

Zakharov, Michelle Motor Vehicle Licensing (letter), #232, p.127

Zeitman, Linda Correction Notice, #235, p.128

Zeligs, Michael A., MD The Cruciferous Choice: DIM or I3C? Phytonutrient Supplements for Cancer Prevention and Health Promotion, #217, p.47-54 Safer Estrogen with Phytonutrition, #189, p.83-88

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Zook, Sylvia W., PhD Glycosylation (letter), #195, p.107+

Zucker, Martin Healing with Vedic Sounds - East Meets West on the Quantum Level, #202, p.60-64 Today's Unconventional Conflicts Call for Unconventional Solutions (ed), #231, p.100-01+

Zussman, Dr. H.L. Correction Notice: Macular Degeneration Reversal, #195, p.101 Lutein for Age Related Macular Degeneration (letter), #192, p.109

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