Table of Contents
Vol
5 No 6—NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2006
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Editorial
The regulatory imperative
Prof Stephen P Myers argues the case for regulating naturopathic and herbal practice
Letters
Yeast probiotic available in Australia, refuting the link between atopy and bottle feeding, and concern over a case study involving hypertension treatment
News
Developments in complementary health
Juice dilutes Alzheimer's risk; Probiotics reduce diarrhoea; Probiotics plug leaky gut; Prebiotics improve gut function; Treating fibromyalgia with exercise; A fifth of South Australian kids use CM; Virgin olive oil helps men's hearts; Supplements and cardiology function; Blood pressure rises with vitamin E; Bio-identical HRT scam; Light therapy for blue youth
Acute & Chronic
Stress
The mechanism and management of this part of everyday life is examined by Dr Tini Gruner
Insulin resistance
Nutritionist Christine Houghton explains diet and lifestyle measures that can help stall the 'diabesity' epidemic
At Work
In the surgery — natural sports medicine
Kellie Bisset outlines the CM options for GPs treating sports injuries and enhancing performance
In the pharmacy — boosting cognition
Nicole Trelour discusses the role of supplements for maximising mental acuity
Nutrition Notes
Omega—3 fatty acids
Profs Luis Vitetta and Avni Sali discusses the benefits of fish oil and advise on safe supplementation
Holistic Casebook
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Dr Anne Small treats a young mother suffering pregnancy complications, recurring illness and exhaustion
Lifestyle
Relaxation exercises for managing stress
Simple techniques patients can learn to deal with stress are outline by Prof Jennifer Jamison
To the Point
Healing the heart—mind split
Dr David Mitchell recommends acupoints for relieving patient anxiety
Botanical Medicine
CPE Pine-bark extract
Pharmacist Lesley Braun reviews the anti-inflammatory and other benefits of this ancient remedy
Journal Digest
Summaries of CM research by Jason Hawrelak, commentary by Prof Stephen P Myers
Yoga and meditation reduces seizures — Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Omega—3 improves kids' depression — Fertility and Sterility
Omega—3 fatty acids cheer new mums — American Journal of Psychiatry
Anti-oxidants mitigate migraines — Headache
Vitamin C spares steroids in asthma — Respiratory Medicine
Zinc, radiotherapy and mucositis — International Journal of Radiation, Oncology, Biology and Physics
Anti-oxidant equals HRT — Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research
Carnitine beats dysthymia neuroleptic — Chest
Cinnamon in type 2 diabetes — European Neuropsychopharmacology
Less hot flushes and better sleep with acupuncture — Fertility and Sterility
Supplementing hospitalised elders — American Journal of Medicine
Reference Section
CMs for Common Conditions: Part 2
Resource Review
A pharmacist and GP review a new text and DVD.
Homeopathic Pharmacy: Theory and Practice by Steven B Kayne — Ken Atherton
Learning Solutions in Hypnosis: Weight Management by Dr Robert McNeilly — Neil Peace
Professional Development
Ongoing, current and upcoming events
How, where and when to learn more about complementary medicine — courses, seminars and workshops for healthcare professionals around Australia
Positions Vacant
Referrals
A guide to the range of complementary services available
Complement Fixation
An irreverent column to kick the sacred cows and stampede the science. All feedback is most welcome
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