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Hypersensitivity

Health educators Layna Berman and Jeffry Fawcett, PhD discuss hypersensitivity both to chemicals and electromagnetic fields. The hour includes a review of the science and practical solutions for identifying the source of symptoms and prudent mitigation. Resources: Scientific articles discussed on the show; resources on allergies, resources on environmental health, resources on EMF, resources on chronic illness, and The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron

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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

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Untreatable Chronic Illness: A Breakthrough

Professor of biochemistry and medical science Martin Pall, PhD, author of Explaining Unexplained Illness, discusses his discoveries for chronic illnesses formerly considered untreatable, including a discussion of effective nutrient therapies. Resources: Martin Pall, PhD Washington State University research page; Explaining Unexplained Illnesses by Martin Pall; Resources on chronic illness; Resources on environmental health

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Medical Decision Making

Oleg Reznik, MD, author of The Secrets of Medical Decision Making discusses how to avoid becoming a victim of the health care machine. Resources: Oleg Reznik, MD website www.olegreznikmd.com; The Secrets of Medical Decision Making: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of the Health Care Machine by Oleg Reznik

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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

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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

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Public Health and Toxic Waste

David O. Carpenter MD, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at the University of Albany, where he is also professor of environmental health and toxicology and former dean of the School of Public Health, discusses where and how people are exposed to environmental stressors and what role of public health institutions in protecting us. Resources: Institute for Health and the Environment www.albany.edu/ihe/; Resources on environmental health, resources on detoxification, resources on diabetes, resources on heart health, resources on chronic illness, and resources on EMF and radiation

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Body Pain

Health educator Layna Berman discusses underconsidered reasons for bodywide pain including unresolved infections, hormone imbalances, allergies, and postural problems and offers exercise, oral, and topical nutrient remedies. Resources: Resources on orthomolecular medicine; Resources on exercise; Resources on hormones; Resources on immunity

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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

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Hormone Balance and Chronic Illness

Dr. David Zava, endocrinological biochemist discusses how hormone imbalances affect chronic illness. Resources: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer by John Lee, MD and David Zava, PhD; ZRT Laboratory www.zrtlab.com

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Inflammation and Chronic Illness

Journalist Jack Challem discusses his book about the root cause of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Resources: The Inflammation Syndrome by Jack Challem

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Fibromyalgia

Dr. Peter Madill, MD, discusses the treatment of fibromyalgia

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Autism: A Natural Approach

Journalist Stephanie Marohn discusses her book, a compilation of natural approaches for treating autism. Resources: The Natural Medicine Guide to Autism by Stephanie Marohn

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Childhood Autism: A Nutritional Approach

Bernard Rimland, PhD, a research psychologist and founcer of the Autism Research Institute discusses the biological foundation for neurological disorders Resources: Autism Research Institute www.autismwebsite.com/ari/

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Preventing Sickle Cell and Cancer with Native Diet

West African researcher Dr. Oji Agbai, ND, PhD discusses how substances from traditional diets prevent and control sickle cell anemia and cancer. Resources: Sickle Cell Anemia: A Solution At Last by Oji Agbai

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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

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Treating Crohn's with Antibiotics

Dr. Ira Shafran, MD.

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Treating MS with Transdermal Histimine and Supplements

Researcher Dr. George Gillson, MD, PhD discusses new treatments for multiple sclerosis

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Preventing Arthritis

Science writer Martin Zucker discusses nonpharmaceutical arthritis prevention Resources: Preventing Arthritis by Ronald Lawrence and Martin Zucker

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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

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Role of Mycoplasmal Infections in Chronic Illness

Prof. Garth Nicolson, PhD

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Childhood Autism

Bernard Rimland, PhD, research psychologist and founder of the Autism Research Institute Resources: Autism Research Institute www.autismwebsite.com/ari/

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Meditation as a Treatment for Pain and Stress Disorders

Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD Resources: Wherever You Go There You Are and Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn

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Auto-Immunity and Lupus

Robert Lahita, MD and Henry Scammell Resources: Lupus: Everything You Need To Know by Robert Lahita and The New Arthritis Breakthrough and Scleroderma by Henry Scammell

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Living with Chronic Illness

Layna Berman, Health Integration Specialist

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Healing Arthritis the Natural Way

Luke Bucci PhD, CNS, CCN

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Chronic Fatigue

William Collinge MPH, PhD and Dr. Paul Chaney MD, PhD Resources: Recovering From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by William Collinge and Paul Chaney

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Nutrition for Chronic Illness

Robert Crayhon MS, nutritionist Resources: Robert Crayhon's Nutrition Made Simple by Robert Crayhon

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Supplements for Inflammation

Luke Bucci PhD Resources: Pain Free by Luke Bucci

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Training With a Chronic Illness

Layna Berman, Health Integration Specialist

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Arthritis: Everyday Life as a Healing

Darlene Cohen, MA Resources: Arthritis: Stop Suffering, Start Moving by Darlene Cohen

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