Vulvovaginal problems and vulvar pain are common patient complaints. Patient complaints may suggest urologic, dermatologic, dysesthetic, vaginal, or colorectal problems. The pelvic floor is a complex structure, composed of integrated local pelvic support muscle groups and nerves as well as the general postural support system. The astute clinician can correctly diagnose and offer appropriate therapies […]
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Summary of Surgical Treatment for Chronic Pelvic Pain (PDF)
The source of chronic pelvic pain may be reproductive organ, urological, musculoskeletal – neurological, gastrointestinal, or myofascial. A psychological component almost always is a factor whether as an antecedent event or presenting as depression as result of the pain.
Vulvodynia (PDF)
Trigger Points: Diagnosis and Management (PDF)
Trigger points are discrete, focal, hyper-irritable spots located in a taut band of skeletal muscle. They produce pain locally and in a referred pattern and often accompany chronic musculoskeletal disorders.
A Cross-Over Study of the Effect of a Single Oral Feeding of Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil vs. Canola Oil on Post-Ingestion Plasma Triglyceride Levels in Healthy Men (PDF)
Due to its unique absorption and metabolism characteristics, medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, consisting of fatty acids with 8-12 carbons, has been used therapeutically since the 1950s in the treatment of fat malabsorption, cystic fibrosis, epilepsy, weight control, and to increase exercise performance.
Anti-inflammatory Properties of Curcumin, a Major Constituent of Curcuma longa (PDF)
While numerous pharmacological activities, including antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, have been attributed to curcumin, this article focuses on curcumin’s anti-inflammatory properties and its use for inflammatory conditions. Curcumin’s effect on cancer (from an anti-inflammatory perspective) will also be discussed; however, an exhaustive review of its many anticancer mechanisms is outside the scope of this article.
Intravenous Nutrient Therapy: the “Myers’ Cocktail” (PDF)
This paper presents a rationale for the therapeutic use of intravenous nutrients, reviews the relevant published clinical research, describes the author’s clinical experiences, and discusses potential side effects and precautions.
Medium Chain Triglycerides (PDF)
Medium chain triglycerides are a class of lipids in which three fats are bound to a glycerol backbone. MCT’s have been used in malabsorption syndromes, including short bowel syndrome, celiac disease, and hepatic disease as well as HIV/AIDS, cachexia, weight loss program and diabetes.
The Long-term Survival of a Patient With Pancreatic Cancer With Metastases to the Liver After Treatment With the Intravenous Alpha Lipoic Acid/Low-Dose Naltrexone Protocol (PDF)
The authors describe the long-term survival of a patient with pancreatic cancer without any toxic adverse effects. The treatment regimen includes the intravenous alpha lipoic acid and low-dose naltrexone (ALA-N) protocol and a healthy lifestyle program.
The Role of Chronic Inflammation in its Regulation by Nutrients (PDF)
Multiple risk markers for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease act in a synergistic way through inflammatory pathways. This article discusses some of the key inflammatory biochemical risk markers for cardiovascular disease; in particular, the role of three basic cell types affected by these risk markers (endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, and immune cells), the crucial role […]