Integrative Approach to Actinic Keratosis and Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
Actinic keratosis (AK) is a cutaneous lesion that results from the proliferation of atypical epidermal keratinocytes. AKs represent early lesions on a continuum with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and occasionally progress to SCC. AKs often present as erythematous and scaly macules or papules; lesions are most commonly detected in adults with fair skin. Chronic sun […]
Managing Cancer Stem Cells -The Key to Survival
Stem cell properties include self-renewal, capacity to differentiate into various lineages, rapid proliferation, and the ability to go dormant for extended periods. These are critical to wound healing and other normal functions. However, when cancer cells acquire “stemness”, they become extremely dangerous. The ability of cancer stem cells to go dormant allows them to survive cytotoxic therapies and are a primary cause of […]
Integrative Approach to Melanoma
Dr Traub was recognized for his many years of service to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, including President from 2001-2003, when he was honored with the 2006 Physician of the Year Award. His father was a dermatologist, and this inspired Dr Traub to undertake extra study in this subject. He has taught dermatology at […]
Women’s Health Research Update – What’s new, what’s in, what’s out, what works
A steady stream of research on diet, individual nutrients and botanicals provides vital and relevant information for clinicians in everyday practice who are treating women for the plethora of primary care and/or gynecological issues they face. Staying up to date on this research can be challenging and even daunting. This lecture will highlight research from […]
Integrative Approach to Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a severe, common, multifaceted chronic immune-mediated systemic inflammatory disease resulting from genetic, epigenetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Inflammation driven by tumor necrosis factor-α/interleukin-23/interleukin-17 axis is now known to be the major mechanism in the development of psoriasis. In addition, psoriasis has an autoimmune nature that manifests as autoreactive T cells and is co-morbid […]
Top 10 Botanicals in Women’s Health
Women’s health includes a wide array of gynecological and primary care issues, with some being more important or only relevant in one decade of life versus another. This lecture will focus on my top 10 herbs for women’s issues, including the scientific research, as well as the historical and traditional uses in different decades and different health issues in a woman’s life. […]
Integrative Approach to Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases. It usually presents in childhood and may persist into adult years, and less frequently develops in midlife. It is characterized by recurrent pruritic, localized eczema, often with environmental fluctuations. Many patients have food allergies and other atopic disorders such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. The prevalence of AD […]
Integrative Approach to Acne
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases. It usually presents in childhood and may persist into adult years, and less frequently develops in midlife. It is characterized by recurrent pruritic, localized eczema, often with environmental fluctuations. Many patients have food allergies and other atopic disorders such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. […]
A Review of Natural Health Products and Their Antiviral Mechanisms
In the last 20 years, the world has seen several viral epidemics including severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), coronavirus (SARS-CoV-1) in 2003, the influenza disease called HIN1 in 2009, and the middle east respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in 2012 and now of course the current pandemic. As Naturopathic Doctors, we are uniquely positioned to […]
Mold & Mycotoxin Illness: Clinical Evaluation and Treatment Options
Mycotoxin-induced illness is a rapidly emerging area of interest in environmental medicine and complex chronic illness treatment. Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by microfungi that are capable of causing major health issues in humans and animals. Mycotoxins occurring in food and exposure to mold infected buildings have been linked to long-term effects on health, including the induction of cancers and immune […]
Saffron: A Broad Spectrum of Clinical Applications
The first exploration of saffron in humans was published in 1998, establishing that saffron imparted in vivo antioxidant protection. Subsequently a 2004 intervention trial suggested saffron may have a role as an antidepressant. Since this time an explosion of human research has focused on saffron for a wide array of important clinical applications. To date, approximately 80 human intervention trials examine the role of saffron for use in depression, […]
Beyond the Trend Uprooting Racism in Medicine & Wellness
In the midst of a global pandemic and civil unrest, numerous organizations and institutions published statements of solidarity. The glaring health disparities that exist in underserved and marginalized communities have once again taken center stage. Currently, on-trend, many in the integrative health realm, have pledged to take a deep and critical look at themselves in […]
Integrative Care of Colitis
Colitis includes inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease. These cause significant suffering, disability, and mortality. The standard therapeutic options such as surgery and immune-suppressing drugs are not typically curative and can cause significant harm. Naturopathic medicine offers support for these therapies, and enhancements that in some cases can be curative. Nutrition, nutraceuticals, botanicals, […]
Viva la Vagus: The Neural Control of Inflammation
It is well known that persistent inflammation is a key driver of many different chronic diseases. Our current scientific understanding of the inflammatory response now includes evidence that acute inflammation is actively controlled by a resolution phase, which uses different mediators as stop signals and checkpoints for pro-inflammatory signals. Moreover, neuroendocrine pathways, including those from […]
Multiple Sclerosis and Stroke – Two Studies in Naturopathic Neurology
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an auto-immune demyelinating disease of the nervous system, with intermittent or progressive course, often to disability, and even death. In contrast, cerebrovascular disease (CVD) events such as stroke can be insidious, or acute, often with morbid disability or death. The completely different patterns of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment across these two disorders call for a […]
Probiotics: From Scientific Evidence to Bedside Applications for Health Professionals
The human intestinal tract is colonized by several thousand species of bacteria. These species represent both beneficial bacteria as well as harmful ones. Beneficial bacteria are referred to as probiotics. Research over the years and more recent findings have shown the beneficial effects of probiotics in the prevention, treatment, and management of several human diseases including […]
Neuropathy and Pain Management
Neuropathy is an injury or disease of any CNS or peripheral nerve. Causes include diabetes, nerve impingement, toxins such as chemotherapy, stroke, and TBI. Preventative or protective measures include vitamins B-12 and B1, R-alpha lipoic acid, and L-glutamine. Neurodegenerative medicines include lion’s mane and acetyl-L-carnitine. CBD cannabinoids are proving useful for neuropathic pain. A new […]
Integrative Care of the Elderly From Restoring Vitality to Management of Neurodegenerative Disease
Several predictable metabolic changes occur through the aging process, including loss of muscle mass, increased risk of infection, and the potential for compromised neurological function. A selection of safe and evidence-based diet and lifestyle factors, as well as simple nutritional supplements, can restore vitality through the aging process. These same approaches, when applied to neurodegenerative […]
Update on Adjuvant Nutrients and Herbs for Patients with Cancer
The evidence basis for using dietary supplements and phytotherapy for supporting patients with cancer is rapidly evolving. This presentation will review recent advances in our understanding of best practices for a variety of supplements including acetyl-carnitine, alpha lipoic acid, artemisinin, ashwagandha, astragalus, berberine, black cumin seed, boswellia, co-enzyme 10, curcumin, EGCG, ginger root, grape seed, […]
Melatonin- More Than A Sleep Aid; Clinical Uses in Primary Care and Women’s Health
Melatonin has it’s most notable indications as a sleep aid. However, a host of other benefits are amongst it’s wide range of action and clinical benefit. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone produced in the human body by the pineal gland and secreted into the bloodstream. A number of conditions and medications have been shown […]
