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In Memoriam: Konrad Kail, ND, 1949-2011

By Erik Goldman - Vol. 12, No. 3. , 2011

The naturopathic community lost one of its leading lights earlier this week, with the passing of Dr. Konrad Kail on Monday morning, July 18, at his home near Phoenix, AZ. Widely loved for his clinical acumen, wry wit, and can-do spirit, Dr. Kail was among the pioneers of modern naturopathic medicine, helping to formalize, codify, […]

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They Don’t Call it “Brain Food” for Nothin’!

By August West - Vol. 12, No. 3. , 2011

People who eat the most fish and have the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids and other polyunsaturated fats in their diets have the lowest risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other late-in-life dementias, according to a recently published systematic review.

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Are Organic Vegetables Really Responsible for Europe’s Deadly E. Coli Outbreak? Probably Not!

By Erik Goldman

Shortly after consumers in Europe started dying from a virulent and drug-resistant form of E. coli, the worldwide media began broadcasting the provisional conclusion from European health authorities that organic produce was to blame. Evidence for that conclusion–which as prompted reactive consumers to avoid organically grown fruits and vegetables–is flimsy at best, and there are […]

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Inhibition of Cellular Aging Becomes a Clinical Reality

By Erik Goldman

Cellular longevity is governed by the length of telomeres, the DNA caps on the ends of chromosomes. Telomere length, in turn, is regulated by an enzyme called telomerase. When telomerase activity is high, so is telomere length, and this delays cellular senescence. The discoverers of this principle won a Nobel Prize for Physiology & Medicine […]

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Are Private Practice Doctors an Endangered Species?

By Erik Goldman

According to the blue-suited stats-meisters who work at Accenture Health, less than one-third of all physicians will be in private practice by the year 2013. The management consulting company’s new report entitled, Clinical Transformation: Dramatic Changes as Physician Employment Grows, documents the steep rise in the number of doctors bailing out of private practice and […]

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Experts Will Gather in NYC to Explore Micronutrients in Mental Health

By August West

Clinicians and researchers from across the globe will gather at the New York Academy of Medicine this Fall, for the 2nd International Micronutrients in Mental Health Conference, sponsored by the International Association for Micronutrients in Mental Health. The program will explore the vital role of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and essential fatty acids in mental […]

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