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, 03 Mar 2010 16:28:54 GMT Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:28:54 GMT unified-health-journal.com 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 http://www.unified-health-journal.com/spring09-art-larken-bunce-herbs-for-prostate-health-01.html This is a must read for any clinician utilizing botanical and/or nutritional strategies for prostate health. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:51:57 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer09-art-larken-bunce-immunocompetence-maitake-mushroom-01.html Larken Bunce, MS, explores the modern research and traditional applications of maitake mushroom, a powerful therapeutic agent Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:23:23 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/spring09-int-whole-food-supplement-manufacturing-analysis-01.html Few clincians understand what analyzing and testing nutritional supplements entails. PhD chemist, Dr. Russell Rines explains the central elements of a critical aspect of whole food supplement manufacturing. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:23:23 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/spring09-int-maggie-callanan-nearing-death-awareness-01.html It is rare to speak with someone who has been with over 2000 individuals and their families in the final moments of life. In one of the most moving interviews I have had, Maggie Callanan - author of Final Gifts and Final Journeys - speaks to the essence of decades of hospice work and the phenomena of nearing death awareness Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:23:22 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall-08-int-shifting-metabolic-syndrome-with-mary-bove-nd-01.html This is a must read for clinicians addressing weight gain and metabolic syndrome pictures with nutritional interventions. Learn more about Dr. Mary Bove's shift in understanding about utilizing whole food nutrients in the treatment of obesity and metabolic syndrome Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:12:52 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall-08-art-hempseed-oil-and-atopic-dermatitis.html Editor's note: Most of us are aware of the health benefits of polyunsaturated fatty acids. To me, it is not a stretch to say that hempseeds are the perfect whole food source of omega oils. Give this review a read to learn more about the specific properties of this whole food and one of several clinical applications. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:16:21 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall-08-art-what-is-a-vitamin.html We've all been there! Every professional in holistic medicine knows how illuminating it can be to have to answer simple questiosn like - what is a vitamin? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:40:25 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall-08-art-hempseed-and-cardiovascular-risk.html Editor's note: As research continues to emerge on the nutritional value of hempseed more potential clinical applications present themselves. This kind of breadth is rare for individual constituents. Not so for whole foods. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:48:28 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/winter-09-art-dietary-fiber-and-breast-cancer.html Increasing dietary fiber intake may reduce the risk of breast cancer Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:25:51 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/winter09-art-flavonoid-rich-dark-chocolate-cardiovascular-health.html Flavonoid-rich dark chocolate consumption improves coronary circulation Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:25:08 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/winter09-art-dietary-hempseed-and-cardiac-tissue-function.html Dietary hempseed may improve cardiac tissue function Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:24:37 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/winter09-art-dietary-fiber-and-childhood-obesity.html Childhood obesity increases with low fiber, energy-dense, high-fat dietary patterns while high fiber patterns may reduce fat absorption Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:59:57 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/spring09-art-rhodiola-extract-and-depression.html Rhodiola extract may be clinically effective in the treatment of mild to moderate depression Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:50:48 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/spring09-art-dietary-potassium-bone-mineral-density-and-osteoporosis.html Dietary potassium increases bone mineral density and may help prevent osteoporosis Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:43:19 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer09-int-dick-thom-nd-dds-clinicians-as-entrepreneurs-01.html In Clinicians as Entrepreneurs Dr. Dick Thom ND DDS discusses the most critical elements of success for today's clinicians in health and wellness Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:52:35 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer09-int-fraser-smith-nd-future-of-naturopathy-01.html An inside look into the evolution of naturopathic medicine from the perspective of a leader in the field Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:45:37 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer09-int-dr-wayne-dyer-living-what-he-teaches.html Living what he teaches: a conversation with Dr. Wayne Dyer Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:12:25 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer09-art-faith-or-carrots-maria-cartwright-nd.html In her article, Faith or Carrotts, Dr Maria Cartwright ND explores a powerful and too often unnoticed factor in healing... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:09:35 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer09-art-why-therapy-techniques-alone-do-not-work.html Why therapy techniques alone don't work and what accounts for the transformative shifts in therapy... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:08:15 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/summer09-art-brad-lichtenstein-mythic-arc-of-healing-01.html In his intimate and revealing article, The Mythic Arc of Healing, Dr. Brad Lictenstein explores the mystery of the healing crisis Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:07:00 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall07-art-fruit-oxidative-damage-vitamin-c.html Fruit protects against oxidative damage to MNBC DNA while vitamin C alone shows no effect Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:46:09 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall07-antioxidant-activity-whole-apple-extract.html Antioxidant activity of whole apple extract - with 5.7 mg of vitamin C - equivalent to 1,500 mg of vitamin C alone. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:49:11 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/spring09-art-daily-cacao-reduces-blood-pressure.html Low daily cacao - 3.1 g - intake clinically effective in reducing blood pressure Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:31:10 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall09-art-polyphenols-higher-than-estimated.html Polyphenols in plant foods higher than previously estimated Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:56:40 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall09-int-thomas-moore-01.html Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul, talks about the meaning of the Gospels and the soul of medicine. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:26:47 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall09-art-whole-food-supplements-and-innate-response-01.html Whole food supplements and Innate Response: looking beyond common beliefs about supplements Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:23:44 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall09-int-tracy-mcdaniel-nd-naturopathic-midwife-interview-01.html A Conversation with Naturopathic Midwife, Tracy McDaniel, ND, LM: Helping women have the birth they want Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:20:37 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall09-art-nicholas-bitz-ayurveda-and-the-mind-01.html In his article, Freedom and Flow, Dr. Brad Lictenstein discusses what it is to find freedom from restriction... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:19:12 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall09-art-tara-shelby-nd-naturopathic-midwifery.html Tara Shelby ND: What Every Expectant Mother Should Know...and naturopathic midwifery Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:17:50 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall09-art-changing-the-playing-field.html Changing the playing field: on two essential contributors to clinical outcomes shared by naturopaths and therapists alike Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:15:52 GMT http://www.unified-health-journal.com/fall09-art-tara-shelby-nd-what-every-mother.html Tara Shelby ND: What Every Expectant Mother Should Know...and naturopathic midwifery Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:14:18 GMT