Cardiovascular

Homocysteine and Cardiovascular Disease

• The Reasons for Elevated Homocysteine Levels
• The Relationship of This to Heart Attacks and Cardiovascular Disease
• Common Treatments

Allergies & Asthma

Quercetin

• Its Uses with Asthma, Allergies, and as An Anti-viral Agent
• How It Works
• References

Diabetes

Dysglycemia, Insulin Resistance, & Diabetes

Topics also covered include:

• Hypoglycemia
• Insulin Resistance
• Glycemic Index
• Exercise as Therapy
• Nutritional Supplements

Nutrition

Nutrition Basics

Liz covers the basics of proper diet in this short easy to read article. Includes:

• Eight Rules for Healthful Eating
• Foods That Help Lower Cholesterol
  

Fats and Oils: A Primer

A short introduction explaining why fats are essential to our well-being.

Snacking

• An Article Featuring Four Nutritionists
• The Pros and Cons of Snacking
• What to Avoid
• Recommended Snacks

Digestion

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

(Published in the Integrated Pharmacist Newsletter)
Describes the causes and recommended treatments for this malady that affects 10 to 20 percent of Americans. Includes:

• Summary of the Causes
• Short Summary of Five Natural Treatments
• Scientific References

Ulcerative Colitis

Provides an overview of the causes and recommended treatments for this genetic disease. Includes:

• Causes of the Disease
• Role of Diet
• Use of Probiotics

Women

Seven Essential Herbs for Women

Herbs to help stock your herbal medicine chest:

• Self-Care
• Medicinal Plants
• Healing Herbs
• Essential Herbs for Women
• Hormonal Balance
• PMS
• Boost Energy

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

• Effects
• Causes
• Treatments

Specific Needs of Women

• Why Women are Different
• Osteoporosis
• Thyroid Dysfunction
• Research Summary
  

Functional Medicine

Understanding Functional Medicine

A good introduction to Functional Medicine including:

• Patient Centered Care
• Common Categories of Functional Imbalance
• How Functional Medicine Differs from Conventional Medicine