http://www.unified-health-journal.com Unified Health: A Clinician's Forum, is a quarterly publication for health care professionals committed to the physical, mental and spiritual well-being.... en-us Unified Health Journal Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:59:47 GMT Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:59:47 GMT unified-health-journal.com http://www.unified-health-journal.com/specific-nutritional-requirements-of-seniors.html What are the specific nutritional requirements of seniors? In this article and her accompanying webinar, Dr. Tsnobiladze outline key physiolgic processes of seniors and key clinical interventions to ensure optimal health Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:59:46 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/calcium-and-cardiovascular-disease-risk.html A new study in one of the world's most influential medical journals, the British Medical Journal has clinicians reconsidering the value of isolated calcium supplements in the prevention of osteoporosis. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:02:29 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/webinars.html New Webinars on Elder Digestive Care and Relationship Health Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:00:15 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/pomegranate-and-cholesterol.html Researchers continue to seek pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to alter modifiable risk factors for CVD. In this double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial... Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:24:04 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/garlic-and-cholesterol.html Nutrition Research Reviews recently published a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials reporting the effects of a wide variety of garlic preparations on total cholesterol (TC), triacylglycerols (TAG), LDL or HDL. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:30:36 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/rachel-naomi-remen-interview.html In this inspiring interview, a true pioneer in holistic health and integrative medicine, Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen discusses the heart and soul of medicine Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:51:50 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/b-complex-arsenic.html In this study, investigators sought to evaluate whether a complex of B vitamins from foods may enhance the elimination of arsenic in a subgroup of this population based on measuring creatine adjusted urinary total arsenic concentrations among 9,833 individuals. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:31:15 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fiber-and-cardiovascular-disease-risk.html A recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health is among the first to evaluate the effects of dietary fiber intake on cardiovascular disease risk factors in free-living subjects at high risk. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:11:34 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/magnesium-and-colorectal-cancer.html A recent large prospective study published in the Journal of Nutrition, reports that magnesium from food may reduce colorectacl cancer risk. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:37:52 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/vitamin-b-6-colorectal-cancer-risk.html A recent multi study meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, reports that vitamin B-6 may reduce colorectal cancer risk by 20-49 percent. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:26:06 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/vitamin-b-6-inflammation.html In this recent study lower vitamin B-6 intake from foods was strongly associated with increased systematic inflammation, metabolic conditions and oxidative stress Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:21:14 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/Summer10-Emag.html Be sure to check out our new, digital reading format giving you easy and full access to Unified Health Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:14:26 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/probiotics-liver-health.html In an excellent review published early this year in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, Gratz et al present clinically significant findings on probiotics and liver health,... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:46:32 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/bill-mitchell-nd-two-part-interview-01.html Co-founder of Bastyr University and beloved Naturopathic Physician, Bill Mitchell ND, discusses the evolution and essence of natural medicine and his call to healing in this archived interview. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:40:46 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/probiotics-ibs-d-ibs.html In this randomized single blind placebo controlled study, researchers make significant observations in the treatment of D-IBS patients with probiotics Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:05:39 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer08-brad-lichtenstein-nd-spirituality-and-medicine.html Dr. Brad Lichtenstein explores the significant domain of spirituality and medicine, and the holistic practitioners role in taking into account the spiritual perspective of their patients Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:46:50 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer08-david-r-hawkins-interview-consciousness-and-medicine.html Dr. David R. Hawkins shares key elements and healing principles based on 50 years of psychiatric practice and discoveries in consciousness research Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:16:12 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/whole-foods-depression.html Whole food dietary patterns lower the odds of depression in middle age, while processed patterns increase the risk of depression symptoms. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:16:18 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer08-michael-friedman-nd-naturopathic-endocrinology.html Naturopathic physician and medical herbalist, Dr. Michael Friedman ND discusses his passion for medicine and key elements of naturopathic endocrinology and restorative medicine. Wed, 26 May 2010 16:17:21 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/folic-acid-may-cause-cancer.html New reports and studies about folic acid supplementation and cancer risk raise a significant question; are high doses of vitamins devoid of food and synthesized as isolated chemicals really good for us? Tue, 18 May 2010 21:34:27 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer10-the-unexamined-life-and-healing.html Though the unexamined life is not worth living was famously declared by Socrates on the eve of his death over 2,400 years ago, most of us are familiar with this dictum today. It couldn't be more relevant to health and healing... Tue, 11 May 2010 22:12:48 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/digestive-enzymes-by-innate-response.html Do you help patients restore digestive health? If so, be sure to take an inside look at two potent healing solutions by Innate Response. Wed, 05 May 2010 17:30:31 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer10-john-e-sarno-psychosomatic-medicine-01.html Best-selling author and pioneering physician in psychosomatic medicine discusses the unrecognized role of unconscious emotions in physical disorders and some of the central elements of psychosomatic processes. Wed, 05 May 2010 16:10:00 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer10-menopause-chinese-medicine-jessica-ahmed.html Chinese Medicine approaches Menopause in a distinctly holistic manner. This article by acupuncturist, Jessica Ahmed, captures the essence of such a perspective and offers clinicians practical protocol considerations. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:46:14 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer10-christiane-northrup-menopause-interview-01.html Best-selling author of The Wisdom of Menopause and Women's Bodies Women's Wisdom discusses her latest book, The Secret Pleasures of Menopause, and what it means to remove the inner obstacles to a life of greater joy, pleasure and sexual satisfaction. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:20:09 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer10-naturopathic-perimenopausal-case-amy-fasig-nd-01.html A Naturopathic Perimenopausal Case Review: Sara: 46 y/o, real estate agent, married, three children (22, 19, 17) Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:25:32 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer08-larken-bunce-wild-blueberry.html This is a very worthwhile overview of the many constituents (anthocyanins and others) and healing properties of blueberries. Learn about the latest research with regard to chemoprotection, neuroprotection, eye health, antimicrobial activity and clinical/traditional uses of blueberries and their cousins. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:08:08 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/multivitamins-and-aging-study.html The findings in this study are strikingly significant. It appears daily consumption of a multivitamin/herbal mix may significantly improve functioning and diminish age related losses in performance and health. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:58:10 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall-08-four-stages-of-healing-healing-crisis-friedman-01.html Dr Jeffrey Friedman explores some of the most fundamental healing principles observed by practitioners of all kinds. The Four Stages of Healing and The Healing Crisis is a great overview for the seasoned clinician and a valuable introduction for patients new to the healing journey. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:50:18 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall08-michael-beckwith-interview-01.html Rev Michael Beckwith discusses what it means to bring about health and/or recover from disease and struggles through spiritual practice. A powerful interview... Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:56:27 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/carotenoids-and-breast-cancer-risk.html Two forms of carotenoids may reduce breast cancer risk in two subgroups of women. Learn more... Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:23:40 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall08-brad-lichtenstein-the-art-of-knowing-in-medicine-01.html The Art of Knowing in Medicine. Holistic practitioners of many disciplines always seem to glean something valuable in Dr. Brad Lichtenstein's work. This is a thought provoking read for those practitioners seeking to master the art of medicine. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:28:54 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/bruce-ames-triage-theory-low-micronutrient-intake-and-disease.html This review focuses on a landmark theory explaining how low micronutrient intake may contribute to numerous long term degenerative diseases Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:15:34 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/coq10-absorption-grapefruit-juice.html CoQ10 is one of the most widely consumed supplements, yet bioavailability for most products is quite low. In this featured study, researchers attempted to improve intestinal absorption of CoQ10 by the introduction of a food supplement: Grapefruit Juice. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:14:03 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/winter09.html Our Winter 2009 issue is now available online! This issue includes feature interviews with David R. Hawkins, MD, PhD, and Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH. You will also find articles on creativity in healing, attending to suffering and, as always, significant research reviews in whole food nutrition. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:50:01 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/winter09-art-whole-food-supplements-01.html What distinguishes a 100 whole food supplements from isolates, and how is quality and potency assured in manufacturing? Read this article to find out... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:36:20 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/vitamin-d-dietary.html Estimates of the ideal dietary vitamin D requirements vary widely. In this study, investigators determine the ideal vitamin D requirements to reach various cutoff levels proposed, and when sun exposure lessens. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:08:29 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/winter09-art-creative-healing-by-scott-jeffrey.html Author of Creativity Revealed: Discovering the Source of Inspiration, Success Coach Scott Jeffrey applies timeless principles to the domain of medicine, giving clincians a new window to explore 'creative healing' Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:45:21 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/winter09-art-brad-lichtenstein-attending-to-suffering-01.html Dr. Brad Lichtenstein explores what it means to truly attend to suffering as a healthcare professional, and the challenge and value inherent in holding space for a patient in distress. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:12:37 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/total-antioxidant-activity.html Researchers note that single antioxidants may not reflect the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) power of food, and the corresponding health and disease measures related to TAC Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:37:19 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/winter09-int-healing-and-recovery-with-david-r-hawkins-md-phd-01.html Dr. David R. Hawkins' eigth book, Healing and Recovery, provides clinically proven self-healing methods - a powerful volume to share with patients seeking to renew health and happiness in their life. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:20:13 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/winter-09-int-carolyn-coker-ross-on-eating-disorders-integrative-medicine-01.html Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross - a nationally known author, speaker and expert in the field of eating disorders and integrative medicine - shares key elements of an integrative approach and what her own struggles have taught her.. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:22:42 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/vitamin-d-and-adolescent-bone-health.html Low vitamin D status is prevalent in a number of countries. In this study, researchers are among the first to assess teen bone health as it relates to vitamin D status Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:51:05 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/vitamin-d-and-cognitive-function.html This is among the first of studies to assess the effect of low vitamin D status on cognitive function in older adults. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:48:48 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/winter09-art-hemp-seed-as-food-and-medicine-01.html Hemp seed has a unique history. But what does scientific research suggest about its nutritional composition and medicine value? For a comphrehensive answer, be sure to read this article... Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:06:10 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/spring09.html Our spring 2009 issue is now available online. This issue of includes feature interviews on supplement manufacturing analysis as well as the special needs of the dying and hospice care. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:04:02 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/spring09-art-the-greatest-gift.html Discover one of the most uplifting and therapeutic gifts for the dying or recovering patient - the gift of music by a Certified Music Practitioner Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:25:21 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/spring09-art-endocrine-symphony-by-bev-maya-01.html This article by Bev Maya is a great read for clinicians addressing a number of hormonal and health imbalances by working directly with the endocrine organs. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:45:00 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/spring09-art-muscle-testing-and-kinesiology-with-dr-andrew-colyer-01.html Clinicians are increasingly discovering the therapeutic value of muscle testing. This is a great overview of the expanding scope and applications of kinesiology by Dr. Andrew Colyer - a chiropractor with significant expertise in muscle testing. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:40:01 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/spring09-art-brad-lichtenstein-wisdom-of-the-body-01.html Dr. Lichtenstein's articles bring clinicians palpably into the room with patients. In his hands, abstract concepts like 'the wisdom of the body' and the 'healing power of nature' become real. Discover how Dr. Lichtenstein helps his patients listen to their body, guiding them to uncover and release deeper struggles. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:43:55 GMT