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International Threats to Supplement Freedom
KPFA broadcast date January 26, 2010
Robert Verkerk, PhD of the Alliance for Natural Health, discusses international regulations that could restrict access to nutritional supplements and other natural health products. Resources: Alliance for Natural Health www.anhcampaign.org; Resources on nutrition, resources on orthomolecular medicine, resources on health politics, and resources on alternative healing.
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Megavitamin Therapy
KPFA broadcast date December 15, 2009
Richard Kunin, MD, president of the Orthomolecular Health Medicine Society, discusses the latest orthomolecular science and the use of nutrients in treating illness and promoting health. Resources: Orthomolecular Health Medicine Society www.ohmsociety.com; Orthomolecular Medicine News Service www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns; Resources on orthomolecular medicine and resources on food, diet, and nutrition
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Food Safety
KPFA broadcast date November 24, 2009
James Turner, consumer protection attorney and chairman of the board Citizen's For Health, discusses the hidden dangers in pending food safety legislation that would impose fees and regulations on organic farmers and possibly restrict access to supplements and herbs. Resources: Citizens for Health www.citizens.org; resources on food, diet, and nutrition, on nutrients for prevention and treatment, and on health politics, advocacy, prevention, and social health
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Pharmaceutical Cautions
KPFA broadcast date November 3, 2009
Health educator Layna Berman discusses commonly used pharmaceuticals, their effects and dangers including nutrient depletion and suppression of important physiologic pathways. Included will be non-pharmaceutical approaches to depression, insomnia, acne, reflux, and hypertension. Resources: Too Much Medicine, Not Enough Health by Jeffry Fawcett and Layna Berman; Resources on orthomolecular health medicine; resources on mind, mood, and stress; resources on hormones, women’s health, and men’s health; resources on cardiovascular and heart health; resources on homeopathy; and resources on alternative healing
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The Body as an Ecology
KPFA broadcast date September 1, 2009
Health educators Layna Berman and Jeffry Fawcett, PhD, authors of Too Much Medicine, Not Enough Health, discuss a core principle in their practice: the body works as an integrated whole. Selected health issues are used as examples including practical application of the principle to support and restore health. Resources: Too Much Medicine, Not Enough Health by Jeffry Fawcett and Layna Berman; Resources from Your Own Health And Fitness listed by topic
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Megavitamin Therapeutics
KPFA broadcast date June 30, 2009
Andrew Saul, PhD, author with Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD of Orthomolecular Medicine for Everyone, discusses orthomolecular health medicine, nutrient-based self-care, and the work of the late Abram Hoffer. Resources: Orthomolecular Medicine for Everyone by Abram Hoffer and Andrew Saul; Doctor Yourself www.doctoryourself.com; Orthomolecular Medicine News Service www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns; resources on orthomolecular medicine and resources on food, nutrition, and diet
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Childhood Brain Injuries
KPFA broadcast date March 24, 2009
A discussion with Richard Kunin, MD, about the causes of neurological brain injuries such as Autism, Tourette's, and ADHD, and their etiology, prevention and treatment. Resources: Richard Kunin, MD www.drinkyourminerals.com; resources on children’s health, resources on mind and mood, and resources on orthomolecular medicine
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Vitamin Supplementation, Part 2
KPFA broadcast date February 24, 2009
Health educators Layna Berman and Jeffry Fawcett, PhD continue their discussion of nutrient supplementation, including nutrient requirements and special attention to antioxidants. Resources: Resources on food, diet, and nutrition and resources on orthomolecular medicine; Orthomolecular Health Medicine Society www.ohmsociety.com; Orthomolecular Medicine News Service www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/; Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu; Clinical Pearls www.clinicalpearls.com
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Vitamin Supplementation, Part 1
KPFA broadcast date February 17, 2009
Health educators Layna Berman and Jeffry Fawcett, PhD counter the conventional media reports on the use of nutrient supplementation with a review of well designed research. Resources: Resources on food, diet, and nutrition and resources on orthomolecular medicine; Orthomolecular Health Medicine Society www.ohmsociety.com; Orthomolecular Medicine News Service www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/; Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu; Clinical Pearls www.clinicalpearls.com
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Health Care Change
KPFA broadcast date January 20, 2009
James Turner, Chair of the Board of Director of Citizen's For Health, what really needs to change in health care. Resources: Citizens for Health www.citizens.org; resources on health politics, advocacy, prevention, and social health, resources on alternative healing, resources on homeopathy, and resources on nutrients for prevention and treatment
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Supplement Access: An Update on Proposed Regulation
KPFA broadcast date January 22, 2008
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
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Autism and ADHD: Nutrient Therapies
KPFA broadcast date January 15, 2008
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
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Nutrient Basics
KPFA broadcast date December 18, 2007
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
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Clara Felix: A Memorial
KPFA broadcast date July 31, 2007
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.
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Treatment Alternatives
KPFA broadcast date May 8, 2007
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
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Explaining Unexplained Illnesses
KPFA broadcast date April 24, 2007
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
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Food and Mood
KPFA broadcast date February 6, 2007
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.
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Protecting Access to Natural Products
KPFA broadcast date June 20, 2006
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
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Preserving the Gut by Boosting Methylation
KPFA broadcast date July 5, 2005
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
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Smart Medicine for Your Eyes
KPFA broadcast date May 10, 2005
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
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Feed Your Genes Right
KPFA broadcast date March 15, 2005
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
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Genetics, Folate, and Disease
KPFA broadcast date January 25, 2005
Orthomolecular physician Dr. Richard Kunin, MD discusses how treating genetically based nutrient deficiencies prevents disease. Resources: Orthomolecular Health Medicine Society www.ohmsociety.com; Orthomolecular Medicine News Service www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns
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Healing the Whole Addict
KPFA broadcast date September 21, 2004
Medical journalist Stephanie Marohn discusses where traditional addiction treatments fall short. Resources: The Natural Medicine Guide to Addiction by Stephanie Marohn www.stephaniemarohn.com
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Orthomolecular Medicine: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies (two hour special)
KPFA broadcast date December 18, 2001
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
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The Antibiotic Alternative
KPFA broadcast date January 9, 2001
Biochemist Cindy Jones PhD discusses prevention and treatment of infection, including vaccination cautions
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Natural Healing For Mental Disorders
KPFA broadcast date November 7, 2000
Dr. Eva Edelman N.D. Resources: Natural Healing For Schizophrenia by Eva Edelman; Resources on mind, mood, and stress
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Memorial to the work of nutrient researcher Dr. Brian Leibovitz Phd
KPFA broadcast date October 10, 2000
Ed Fry Consumer Advocate in the vitamin industry
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Obscure Diagnoses - Often missed ailments and their treatments
KPFA broadcast date June 13, 2000
Orthomolecular Physican Dr. Richard Kunin Resources: Orthomolecular Health Medicine Society www.ohmsociety.com ; Orthomolecular Medicne News Service www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns
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Natural Treatments For the Eyes
KPFA broadcast date May 30, 2000
Dr. Jeffery Anshel, OD discusses his book Resources: Smart Medicine for Your Eyes by Jeffery Anshel, DO www.cvconsulting.com
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What Do We Know Now? Reviewing New Information on Nutrients As Treatments
KPFA broadcast date May 2, 2000
Layna Berman, Health Integrationist
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Reviewing Current Attacks on Antioxidants and Herbs
KPFA broadcast date April 11, 2000
Brian Leibovitz PhD Editor-in-Chief of "The Journal of Optimal Nutrition"
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The Best Nutrition Stories of 99
KPFA broadcast date January 4, 2000
Clara Felix Resources: The Felix Letter: A Commentary on Nutrition smartlifeforum.org/thefelixletter.htm
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Reviewing Health Literature
KPFA broadcast date December 28, 1999
Layna Berman, Health Integrationist
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Individualizing Your Nutrient Program
KPFA broadcast date October 19, 1999
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
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Nutritional Supplements For the Rest of Us (who just want to stay healthy)
KPFA broadcast date September 28, 1999
Layna Berman, Health Integration Specialist
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Orthomolecular Medicine: Treating with Targeted Nutrient Therapies
KPFA broadcast date September 14, 1999
Richard Kunin MD (S.F. Physican) Resources: Orthomolecular Health Medicine Society www.ohmsociety.com ; Orthomolecular Medicne News Service www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns
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Nutritional Therapy for Health Problems
KPFA broadcast date September 7, 1999
Robert Crayhon, M.A., Nutritionist Resources: Robert Crayhon's Nutrition Made Simple by Robert Crayhon
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Health Integration
KPFA broadcast date March 25, 1997
Health Educator Layna Berman
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The Art of Self-Care
KPFA broadcast date September 24, 1996
Layna Berman, Health Integration Specialist
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Articles

Antioxidant Myths
PHO #11
Antioxidant Myths: Biased reporting on biased research foster the myth that antioxidants don't work
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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.
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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.
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Clara Felix
PHO #1
This Newsletter is Dedicated to Clara Felix, Publisher of The Felix Letter: A Commentary on Nutrition
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