Nutritional Medicine Update 2004

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TESTIMONIALS: Jay Wilson, Susan Holmburg, Jonny Bowden, Italian Doctors, Andreana Viana, Barbara Marquette, Joe Brasco, Roger Billica, David Getoff, John Hernandez

Guest: Dean Raffelock, DC,CCN,DIPL,DIBAK
Topic: Nutrition for Pregnancy and For Achieving Neurotransmitter and Adrenal Hormone Balance
Dr. Dean Raffelock completed his undergraduate requirements for Chiropractic College at Rutgers University and Dalhousie University. He received his four-year Doctor of Chiropractic degree (D.C.) from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon in 1976. Dr. Raffelock has earned post-graduate diplomates (Board certifications) in three different specialties; (1) Nutrition (DACBN-Dimplomate American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition), (2) Acupuncture (Dipl. Ac.-NCCAOM certified), and (3) Applied Kenisiology (DIBAK-Diplomate International Board of Applied Kinesiology). He is also certified by the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists to practice clinical nutrition.

Currently, Dr. Raffelock maintains a holistic, multidisciplinary practice in Boulder, Colorado that includes structural care, acupuncture, and metabolic/nutritional care. He interprets functional tests (blood levels of nutrients, hormone tests, digestive and cardiovascular tests) for patients nationwide. He has a particular interest in helping mothers recover their lost nutritional reserves after giving birth in order to prevent and resolve many postpartum disorders. Dr. Raffelock is author of the book, "A Natural Guide to Pregnancy and Postpartum Health."

Guest: Steven Ivan Baskin, Pharm.D, Ph.D.
Topic: Clinical Applications of Taurine
Steven Ivan Baskin is one of the world's leading experts on the clinical applications of the amino acid taurine. Dr. Baskin is a pharmacologist and toxicologist, with research areas that include drug recovery, antidotes, as well as analytical and biochemical research. He attended the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, where he graduated with honors with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. He then attended Ohio State University where he received a Ph.D. in Pharmacology-Toxicology. He then underwent post-doctoral training at Michigan State University in Pharmacology-Toxicology. Dr. Baskin is a Registered Pharmacist in Nevada and Pennsylvania, and is a diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology.

Dr. Baskin's groundbreaking research has provided evidence that taurine may function as neuromodulator in visual, cardiovascular and pathogenic cellular systems. Dr. Baskin has also discovered basic biochemical measurements that change during aging. He has developed methods for endotracheal administration of medicines which has been cited as the method of choice by the American Medical Association. He has also organized a cardiovascular pharmacology laboratory at United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense. Dr. Baskin is the President of the Association of Government Toxicology. He is author of chapters in two leading current texts in Toxicology.

Guest: Donald Yance, MH, CN
Topic: Nutrition and Cancer
Donald Yance is a practicing Clinical Master Herbalist and Certified Nutritionist, specializing in the use of nutritional and herbal approaches to cancer, AIDS, heart disease, and other chronic health conditions, as complementary and/or primary therapies, and in the prevention of these diseases. His training as a Secular Franciscan (SFO) equips him with the breadth and wisdom to touch on the spiritual aspects of healing. Through the conscientious application of herbal, nutritional, and emotional counseling, Donald has helped clients overcome health care challenges that other systems of medicine have all but given up on. Donald's mastery of the Eclectic Herbal Tradition, his wide readings in modern herbal research, and his effective usage of nutrition all contribute to his unique ability and success.

Guest: John Peldyak, D.M.D. , MH, CN
Topic: Xylitol and Fructose
John N. Perldyak is an expert on the effects of sweeteners on health and dental wellness in particular. Dr. Peldyak received his D.M.D. fro Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in 1980. He has maintained a private practice in dentistry, providing all general dental services from 1980 to present.

Dr. Peldyak was a clinical investigator from the University of Michigan Xylitol Program from 1986 to 1995. He is author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles on the metabolic effects of xylitol. Dr. Peldyak is also author of the books Beyond Brushing, Flossing an Flouride (1994), Sweet Smart - Xylitol (1996) and Xylitol - Stween your Smile (1997).

Guest: Dr. Michael A. Schmidt
Topic: Clinical Applications of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Dr. Michael A. Schmidt did his Ph.D. studies in Nutritional Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine with a specialization in Clinical Neuroscience. He has been a Visiting Scholar at NASA Ames Research Center, where he did hi Ph.D. research investigating the role of biological stressors on oxidative stress, cortisol induction, and molecular signaling in humans. He continues to do work with NASA human factors groups looking at autonomic and biochemical responses to various conditions, with emphasis on countermeasure development.
Dr. Schmidt is the author of 5 books, including Brain Building Nutrition, which reviews the influence of fatty acids on brain architecture, function and performance. He is a co-editor of the text Clinical Nutrition: A Functional Approach and is also co-editor, along with the Chief Medical Officer at NASA Ames Research Center, of the forthcoming book, Nutritional Pharmacology and Clinical Neuroscience.

Guest: Dr. Parris Kidd, Ph.D.
Topic: Brain Nutrients: PS, PC and GPC
Parris Kidd is a scientist and educator in nutrition and integrative medicine. Born in Jamaica, he earned his PhD in cell biology at the University of California and conducted academic teaching and research at that institution until 1983, when he became interested in the antioxidant nutrients, free radicals, and their relationships to aging. This interest moved him into integrative medicine, where his scientific training and teaching skills soon established him as a leading researcher and educator. He has since published numerous articles, reviews and book chapters on every category of nutrients used in supplements. Currently his scientific effort is focused mainly on the development of nutrient combinations to effectively fight aging and degenerative diseases. .

Guests: Jeremy Appleton, ND, Brian O'Connell, NMD
Topic: Clinical Applications of MSM
Jeremy Appleton, ND graduated with a doctor of naturopathic medicine degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, OR in 1995. He is chair of the department of nutrition at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, and is a licensed naturopath in the state of Oregon. He served as a senior science editor for Healthnotes, Inc., and has written over 600 articles and technical bulletins on nutritional and botanical supplements. Dr. Appleton is coauthor of the book, MSM: The Definitive Guide.
Brian E.P.B. O'Connell, NMD holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Masters of Science in Microbiology/Biochemistry, and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. He is Chief of Naturopathic Medicine at Applewood Chiropractic and Health Clinic and Denver, Colorado. Dr. O'Connell has over ten years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry, and two years of experience as Scientific Director and Chief of Toxicology for two forensic laboratories. He has been an expert witness in several forensic legal cases, maintained a clinical practice for fourteen years, and is currently involved with several research studies on herbs and nutrition. Dr. O'Connell is one of the country's leading experts on the clinical applications of MSM..

Guests: Bernard Jensen, D.C., Ph.D.
Topic: A 20th Century Pioneer of Nutritional Therapy
Bernard Jensen was a pioneer in the health field for more than 70 years since opening his practice as a chiropractor in 1929. As one of America's leading holistic nutritionists, Dr. Jensen wrote over 54 books and worked with over 350,000 patients around the world. He lectured widely and mentored many of today's leading nutritionists. He believed nutrition to be the greatest single therapy to be applied in the holistic healing arts. Dr. Jensen also stressed that one must treat the whole patient, not the disease, and that drugs were no the answer to ailments whose origin was a disorder of nutritional biochemistry and poor digestion.

Drs. Blemaker, Chengappa

Drs. Siebrecht, Benvenga

Ron Rosedale, MD