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Articles

Antioxidant Myths
PHO #11

Antioxidant Myths: Biased reporting on biased research foster the myth that antioxidants don't work


Nutrient Supplements
PHO #10

Nutrient Supplements are Good for You: A biased report from the National Institutes of Health is the latest in a long history of distortion and misrepresentation.


Epigenetics and Proteomics
PHO #9

Epigenetics and Proteomics: The human genome was mapped 10 years ago. It's unlocked far less than expected. Researchers have turned to the complicated science of how gene expression is controlled... with nutrients.


Clara Felix
PHO #1

This Newsletter is Dedicated to Clara Felix, Publisher of The Felix Letter: A Commentary on Nutrition


Shows

Supplement Access: An Update on Proposed Regulation

Attorney James Turner of Swankin and Turner and Citizen's For Health discusses our access to and freedom of choice in healthcare products, foods, and supplements. Resources: Citizens for Health www.citizens.org; resources on nutrition and on nutrients for prevention and treatment


Autism and ADHD: Nutrient Therapies

Julie Matthews, CNC and author of Nourishing Hope discusses nutrient approaches for treatment of autism and ADHD. Resources: Nourishing Hope by Julie Matthews; Resources on nutrition, children, chronic illness, and mind, mood, and stress


Nutrient Basics

Orthomolecular physician Richard Kunin, MD discusses what's needed for basic nutrient supplementation and the actions of individual nutrients. Resources: Orthomolecular Health Medicine Society www.ohmsociety.com ; Orthomolecular Medicne News Service www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns, resources on food, diet, and nutrition, and resources on orthomolecular medicine


Clara Felix: A Memorial

Joined by Elliot Wagner, LAc, Clara Felix's son, health educator Layna Berman discusses the life and work of nutrition expert Clara Felix. Resources: Resources on food, nutrition, and diet.


Treatment Alternatives

Janet Zand, ND, OMD, LAc, co-author of Smart Medicine for Healthier Living discusses alternative treatment therapies for a wide variety of conditions both acute and chronic, including herbal, homeopathic and nutrient. Resources: Smart Medicine for Healthier Living by Janet Zand, Allan Spreen, and James LaValle, and Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child by Janet Zand, Rachel Walton, and Bob Rountree


Explaining Unexplained Illnesses

Martin Pall, PhD discusses his upcoming book which offers a new model for how people with chronic fatigue, multiple chemical sensitivities, gulf war syndrome and fibromyalgia become sick. Resources: Martin Pall, PhD Washington State University research page; Explaining Unexplained Illnesses: Disease Paradigm for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Fibomyalgia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Gulf War Syndrome, and Others by Martin Pall


Food and Mood

Journalist Jack Challem discusses how food affects mood, including neuronutrients and anger, anxiety, depression, and addiction Resources: The Food-Mood Solution by Jack Challem; Resources on food, nutrition, and diet; Resources on mind, mood, and stress.


Protecting Access to Natural Products

Robert Verkerk, PhD of the Alliance for Natural Health discusses the campaign in Europe to prevent European Union regulations from restricting access to supplements, herbs, and other natural health products. Resources: Alliance for Natural Health http://www.alliance-natural-health.org


Preserving the Gut by Boosting Methylation

Orthomolecular physician and researcher Richard Kunin, MD discusses the role of methylation in preserving the health of the gastrointestinal system Resources: Orthomolecular Health Medicine Society www.ohmsociety.com ; Orthomolecular Medicne News Service www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns


Smart Medicine for Your Eyes

Jeffery Anshel, OD discusses non-pharmaceutical approaches to eye protection and care, including nutrients, herbs, and homeopathy. Resources: Smart Medicine for Your Eyes by Jeffery Anshel, DO www.cvconsulting.com


Feed Your Genes Right

Nutrional journalist Jack Challem discusses his new book about a nutritional approach to turning off disease-causing genes Resources: Feed Your Genes Right by Jack Challem


Genetics, Folate, and Disease

Orthomolecular physician Dr. Richard Kunin, MD discusses how treating genetically based nutrient deficiencies prevents disease. Resources: Orthomolecular Health Medicine Society www.ohmsociety.com ; Orthomolecular Medicne News Service www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns


Orthomolecular Medicine: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies (two hour special)

Orthomolecular Physican Dr. Richard Kunin MD compares conventional medicine to nutrient based medicine. Resources: Orthomolecular Health Medicine Society www.ohmsociety.com ; Orthomolecular Medicne News Service www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns


The Antibiotic Alternative

Biochemist Cindy Jones PhD discusses prevention and treatment of infection, including vaccination cautions


Obscure Diagnoses - Often missed ailments and their treatments

Orthomolecular Physican Dr. Richard Kunin Resources: Orthomolecular Health Medicine Society www.ohmsociety.com ; Orthomolecular Medicne News Service www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns


Natural Treatments For the Eyes

Dr. Jeffery Anshel, OD discusses his book Resources: Smart Medicine for Your Eyes by Jeffery Anshel, DO www.cvconsulting.com


What Do We Know Now? Reviewing New Information on Nutrients As Treatments

Layna Berman, Health Integrationist


The Best Nutrition Stories of 99

Clara Felix Resources: The Felix Letter: A Commentary on Nutrition smartlifeforum.org/thefelixletter.htm


Reviewing Health Literature

Layna Berman, Health Integrationist


Individualizing Your Nutrient Program

Dr. Richard Kunin, MD Founder: The Society of Orthomolecular Medicine Resources: Orthomolecular Health Medicine Society www.ohmsociety.com ; Orthomolecular Medicne News Service www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns


Nutritional Supplements For the Rest of Us (who just want to stay healthy)

Layna Berman, Health Integration Specialist


Orthomolecular Medicine: Treating with Targeted Nutrient Therapies

Richard Kunin MD (S.F. Physican) Resources: Orthomolecular Health Medicine Society www.ohmsociety.com ; Orthomolecular Medicne News Service www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns


Nutritional Therapy for Health Problems

Robert Crayhon, M.A., Nutritionist Resources: Robert Crayhon's Nutrition Made Simple by Robert Crayhon


Health Integration

Health Educator Layna Berman


The Art of Self-Care

Layna Berman, Health Integration Specialist