2005 KEYWORD INDEX for the Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients Anticatarrhals, phytotherapy, #268 p.101+ A Anticoagulants, cancer, #264 p.100–2+ Access to Medical Treatment Act (HR 2792), #265/266 p.70 Antioxidants, #261 p.24 Acetyl-L-carnitine, diabetic neuropathy, #269 p.48 Antioxidants, Adriamycin/Cytoxin, #267 p.120 Achievements in Research & Clinical Excellence Awards, Antioxidants, free radical theory of aging, #269 p.25+ Integrative medicine for anti-aging, #269 p.22 Anxiety, dialysis, #267 p.94 Acidity, bone loss, #261 p.18 Anxiety disorders, herbs, #261 p.44 Acne, #258 p.139 Anxiety disorders, orthomolecular treatment, #259/260 p.82–7 Acupuncture, #263 p.36–7 Arachidonic acid, inflammation, #265/266 p.80 Acupuncture, addiction, #269 p.81–4 Aravind Eye Care System, online, #265/266 p.16–17 Acupuncture, chemotherapy, #264 p.135 Artemisia annua (wormwood), cancer, #261 p.45–6 Acupuncture, chronic fatigue, #265/266 p.39–42 Arteries, vitamin K, #264 p.23+ Acupuncture, inflammation, #262 p.52–3 Arthritis, COX-2 alternatives, #269 p.120–2 Acupuncture, nephritis, #267 p.110–12 Arthritis, food sensitivities, #258 p.139 Acupuncture, osteoarthritis, #264 p.143 Arthritis, Nordic Naturals fish oil study, #267 p.16 Acupuncture, osteoporosis, #261 p.85 Ashwagandha, inflammation, #259/260 p.149+ Acupuncture, repetitive strain injuries, #259/260 p.139–43 Aspartame, #259/260 p.104, #262 p.89–90, #264 p.96 Acupuncture, sciatica, #258 p.128–9 Asthma, chemical hypersensitivity, #265/266 p.59–61 Acupuncture, tooth & mouth diseases, #263 p.83–5 Asthma, Chinese herbal medicine, #268 p.109–10 Acupuncture, urge incontinence & bladder overactivity, #267 Asthma, global warming, #268 p.25–6 p.21 Atherosclerosis, meditation, #269 p.128 Acupuncture, urinary incontinence, #269 p.142 Atrophic vaginitis, natural medicine treatment options, #265/266 Adaptogens, Rhodiola rosea, #262 p.26–8 p.117–19 Addiction, acupuncture, #263 p.36 Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, iron deficiency, #264 Addiction, acupuncture & auriculotherapy, #269 p.81–4 p.24 Adenomyosis, #258 p.138 Attitudes, cancer, #264 p.50+ Adrenal dysfunction, abnormal DNA methylation, #262 p.83 Attitudes, longevity, #259/260 p.49–50 Adrenal dysfunction, naturopathy, #259/260 p.59–62 Auriculotherapy, addiction, #269 p.81–4 Advanced Naturals MAX formulas, gastrointestinal problems, Autism, homeopathy, #265/266 p.107–8+ #259/260 p.123–6 Autism, mercury, #264 p.30–1 Aging, #269 p.114 Autoimmune disease, polyunsaturated fats, #258 p.112 Aging, calorie restriction, #269 p.62 Ayurvedic preparations, safety, #262 p.48 Aging, dysoxygenosis, #269 p.130–4 Azelaic acid, rosacea, #258 p.36 Aging, exercise program, #259/260 p.16 Aging, free radicals & mitochondria, #269 p.25+ Aging, Jalal ad-Din Rumi, #269 p.27 B AHCC (active hexose correlated compound), natural killer cell Back, #258 p.22–3 activity, #259/260 p.88–92 Back pain, hypnosis, #258 p.62 AIDS, Africa, #268 p.32–4, #269 p.33–6 Back pain, sound frequency, #258 p.119–20 AIDS, distance healing/prayer, #259/260 p.52 Bacterial infections, intravenous hydrochloric acid infusions, AIDS, Roberto Giraldo, MD, #267 p.44–5 #267 p.72+ AIDS, US (1981-1987), #265/266 p.88–9 Bacterial vaginosis, natural medicine treatment options, Air quality index, #268 p.27 #265/266 p.116–17 Alcoholism, kudzu, #259/260 p.22 Bastyr University, #259/260 p.20 Alcoholism, nutritional treatment, #258 p.83–8 Bee venom therapy, inflammations, #262 p.16 Alkylamides, immune effects, #259/260 p.42–4 Beljanski, Mirko, PhD, cancer DNA, #264 p.70–4 Alkylresorcinols, whole wheat & rye, #267 p.27+ Bell's palsy, B12, #258 p.36 Allergic reactivity, cromolyn sodium, #265/266 p.28 Berberine, cholesterol & triglyceride levels, #265/266 p.30 Allergies, enzyme activity, #261 p.64–5 Beta-amyloid, Alzheimer's, #265/266 p.92–4 Allergies, prevention, #262 p.118–20 Biofeedback, #265/266 p.102 Allergy & Environmental Health Association (Canada), Biofeedback, dialysis/congestive heart failure, #259/260 p.48 environmental illness, #265/266 p.70 Biofilms, #263 p.73–4 Alzheimer's, acetyl-L-carnitine & alpha lipoic acid, #269 p.24 BioniCare (R) Model BIO-1000 System, osteoarthritis, #258 Alzheimer's, PET scans, #259/260 p.23 p.121–2 Alzheimer's, sage, #265/266 p.46+ Bird flu virus, #269 p.14 Alzheimer's, whole foods, #265/266 p.92–4 Birth control pills, St. John's wort, #258 p.139 Ameba infection, rheumatoid disease, #262 p.20+ Bisphosphonate, osteonecrosis warning, #261 p.18 American Cancer Society, conspiracy myth, #267 p.34–5 Bladder fistula, prolonged labor, #267 p.24 American Cancer Society, myths, #268 p.46–8 Bladder infections, #258 p.138 American Society of Clinical Oncology, targeted drug therapies, Bladder overactivity, acupuncture, #267 p.21 #265/266 p.44–5 Bleeding, yarrow & ice water, #267 p.72 Ampligen, chronic fatigue syndrome, #265/266 p.24 Blood pH, metabolic balance, #259/260 p.114 Angina, Chinese herbal medicine, #262 p.38–42 Blood pressure, inaccurate measurement, #258 p.38 Angiogenesis inhibition, cancer, #264 p.60–4 Blue cohosh, perinatal stroke, #261 p.45 Animal medicines, homeopathy, #258 p.63–5 Body fat, tea catechins, #263 p.26 Animals, homeopathic care, #259/260 p.121 Bone broth, online, #259/260 p.74–81 Annapurna Center for Self Healing (Port Townsend, WA), #262 Bone bruises, lymphedema, #258 p.68–9 p.68–72 Bone cancer, fluoride, #268 p.23 Antibiotics, alternatives, #262 p.93, #263 p.77, #268 p.41–2 Bone disease, anthropology, #261 p.74–6 Antibiotic-sensitive infections, CFS/fibromyalgia, #262 p.116–17 Bone health, #261 p.68 1 2005 KEYWORD INDEX for the Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients Bone health, calcium-vitamin D, #261 p.102 Cancer, targeted drug therapies, #265/266 p.44–5 Bone health, internet, #261 p.82–3 Cancer, vitamin C, online, #269 p.18 Bone health, nutrition, #261 p.21+ Cancer, vitamins & supplements, #264 p.106 Bone health, oxygen homeostasis, #261 p.86–93 Cancer Control Society, #268 p.7+ Bone health, vitamin K, #261 p.24, #261 p.39–40 Cancer DNA, Beljanski, Mirko, PhD, #264 p.70–4, #265/266 Bone loss, acidity, #261 p.18 p.110–11 Borage oil, multiple sclerosis, #261 p.62–3 CancerGuides, 2005 conference, #263 p.21 Borrelia burgdorferi, detection & Bradford Institute therapy, Cancer industry, chemicals & pollution, #264 p.108–9 #258 p.70–9 Cancer prevention, Ayurveda, #264 p.41–2 Boswellia serrata, inflammation, #259/260 p.148 Cancer prevention, Formula #18 supplement, #264 p.66–9 Botanicals, cancer drug interactions, #264 p.110–12 Cancer prevention, green tea & turmeric, #264 p.41–2 Botanicals, pain management, #258 p.24–6 Candida albicans, #267 p.54–6 Bowen technique, #258 p.28 Candida, thiamine deficiency, #262 p.80–1 Bradford Research Institute, Lyme disease, #258 p.70–9 Candida vulvovaginitis, Lactobacillus, #261 p.102 Brain, fluoride, #261 p.56–7 Canker sores (Aphthous Stomatitis), nutrition, #269 p.144+ Brain tumor, nutrition & radiation, #259/260 p.112–13 Canker sores, toothpaste, #263 p.25 Breakfast, calorie intake & insulin response, #265/266 p.30 Capillary fragility, health effects, #267 p.114–16 Breast Cancer Awareness Month, #267 p.36–9 Capillary fragility, nutrition, #265/266 p.120 Breast cancer, sugars, #264 p.17 Carctol (Ayurvedic herbal remedy), cancer, #259/260 p.21 Breastfeeding, #262 p.126–7 Cardiac arrest, coenzyme Q10, #262 p.22 Breath control (BreathSounds), stress, #259/260 p.20 Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, #267 p.46–8 Breathing, hypertension, #259/260 p.48 Cardiovascular disease, garlic, #269 p.55–6 Breathing meditation, #267 p.83 Cardiovascular disease, green tea, #269 p.51–4 Bromelain, pain management, #258 p.24–5 Cardiovascular disease, linoleic acid, #264 p.97–8 Bronchitis, homeopathy, #268 p.59–60 Cardiovascular disease, Nattokinase NSK-SD, #267 p.17 Broth, #261 p.62 Cardiovascular disease, vascular endothelial growth factor, Broth, nutritional benefits, online, #259/260 p.74–81 #262 p.18+ Brownstein, Dr. David, #269 p.22 Caregiving, stress & infections, #262 p.46–7 Burns, heparin, online, #267 p.66–9+, #269 p.66 Carotid atherosclerosis, B-vitamins, #269 p.47 Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, spleen qi vacuity & liver-spleen Cavitations, insurance, #265/266 p.78–9 disharmony, #265/266 p.96–101 Cavities, saliva prediction test, #263 p.17 CEE (Premarin), urinary incontinence, #264 p.24 Cell phones (see also mobile phones), #264 p.77 C Cell phones, #265/266 p.79 Cadmium, renal tubular damage, #267 p.21+ Cell phones, cancer, #269 p.58–60 Caffeine, pain, #258 p.140 Cell phones, children, #264 p.26–8 Calcium intake, kidney stones, #267 p.22 Cell phones, health risks, #263 p.22–4 Calcium intake, weight loss, #259/260 p.35 Cellular aging, psychological stress, #269 p.28 Calcium supplements, bioavailability, #261 p.18+ Cellular wisdom, #263 p.70 Calcium-Vitamin D, bone loss, #261 p.102 Censorship, AIDS in Africa, #269 p.33–6 Calendula, radiation dermatitis, #261 p.103 Censorship, health information, #269 p.20 Calorie restriction, aging, #269 p.62 Center for Mind-Body Medicine, stress reduction program, Calorie restriction, longevity, #269 p.24+, #269 p.46 online, #269 p.38–9 Cambridge Heart Antioxidant Study, vitamin E, #259/260 p.107–8 Cerebral palsy, umbilical cord stem cells, #269 p.27+, #269 p.68– Cancer, adjunctive nutritional interventions, #264 p.144 9+ Cancer, alternative treatments, #264 p.13 CFS/fibromyalgia, antibiotic-sensitive infections, #262 p.116–17 Cancer, anticoagulants & fibrin, #264 p.100–2+ Checklists, #264 p.136–7 Cancer, Carctol (Ayurvedic herbal remedy), #259/260 p.21 Chelorex (oral chelator), heavy metal toxicity clinical trial, Cancer, chronic inflammation, #262 p.24–5 #265/266 p.62–9 Cancer, conspiracy, #267 p.34–5 Chemical toxins, #262 p.33–5 Cancer, coping styles, #264 p.14 Chemical toxins, cancer, #264 p.108–9 Cancer, Dr.