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The Serotonin Connection

Published in the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, this article by Senior Fellow Dr. Robert A. Nash, MD, investigates the connections between serotonin and health. Serotonin metabolism is disordered in a variety of clinical states. These include addictions, attention deficit disorder, chronic pain, depression, dysthymia, eating disorders, headache, obsessive-compulsive disorders, panic, poor impulse control, post-traumatic stress […]

C Calibration Protocol

Contributed by Senior Fellow Dr. Russell M. Jaffe, MD, Ph.D., CCN, this paper provides instruction on how to conduct an Ascorbate (Vitamin C) Calibration Protocol (“C Cleanse”) to determine individual, functional need for ascorbate in order to enhance sustainable health. The recommended form of “ascorbate” is a 100-percent l-ascorbate, fully reduced, buffered mineral ascorbate form […]

Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease: The Alkaline Way in Digestive Health

Excerpted from the recent book contribution by Senior Fellow Dr. Russell M. Jaffe, MD, Ph.D., CCN investigating the use of bioactive food as a therapy in treating liver and gastrointestinal diseases, this chapter focuses on the Alkaline Way as related to digestive health. The biochemical consequences of diet are the greatest influence on overall metabolism […]

Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease: Functional Assessment of Gastrointestinal Health

Excerpted from the recent book contribution by Senior Fellow Dr. Russell M. Jaffe, MD, Ph.D., CCN investigating the use of bioactive food as a therapy in treating liver and gastrointestinal diseases, this chapter focuses on functional assessments. Digestion is a series of sophisticated metabolic processes that convert plant carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and other nutrients into […]