Nutritional Medicine is a comprehensive textbook on the use of dietary modifications, nutritional supplements, and other natural substances for the prevention and treatment of more than 400 health conditions. Written by one of the worlds foremost authorities on nutritional therapy, this book has been widely acclaimed as the leading textbook in its field. Meticulously documented and clearly written, Nutritional Medicine combines an exhaustive review of the medical literature with Dr. Gaby's extensive clinical experience. While written for healthcare practitioners, Nutritional Medicine is also a valuable reference book for educated laypeople who are interested in viable alternatives to conventional medicine. "A landmark, a milestone in the history of 21st century medicine." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. "I recommend that Nutritional Medicine be on the desk of every healthcare practitioner." - William Manahan, M.D. "A formidable display of medical scholarship . . . . The essence of this fine book is that it is pragmatic, based on clinical experience, and supported by extensive literature." - Victor Sierpina, M.D. "Dr. Gaby's understanding of the clinical application of nutrition is unparalleled." - Joseph Pizzorno, N.D. "This is the single most valuable reference book on natural remedies I've ever come across." - Julian Whitaker, M.D.

Part 1: Fundamentals of Nutritional Medicine


Overview of nutritional medicine

Fundamentals of diet

Refined sugar

Food additives

Cooking methods

Hypoglycemia

Food allergy

Hypothyroidism

Candidiasis

Orthomolecular medicine

Part 2: Therapeutic Agents


Introduction

Part 2A: Vitamins


Vitamin A

Beta-carotene

Thiamine

Riboflavin

Vitamin B3

Folic acid

Pantothenic acid

Vitamin B6

Biotin

Vitamin B12

Choline

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

Part 2B: Minerals


Calcium

Magnesium

Potassium

Sodium

Iron

Zinc

Copper

Selenium

Manganese

Chromium

Iodine

Silicon

Boron

Molybdenum

Nickel

Part 2C: Amino Acids


Arginine

Glutamine

Lysine

Methionine

Phenylalanine

Taurine

Tryptophan

5-Hydroxytryptophan

Tyrosine

Part 2D: Other Therapeutic Agents


Acetyl-L-carnitine

N-Acetylcysteine

Azelaic acid

Betaine

L-Carnitine

Coenzyme Q10

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Fiber

Flavonoids

Selected herbal remedies

Inositol

Inositol hexanicotinate

Alpha-lipoic acid

Lutein

Lycopene

Melatonin

Omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-6 fatty acids

Pantethine

Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)

Probiotics

S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe)

Part 3: Cardiovascular Disease


Angina

Aortic aneurysm

Arrhythmia

Atherosclerosis

Cardiac arrest

Cardiovascular risk factors: cholesterol

Cardiovascular risk factors: triglycerides

Cardiovascular risk factors: homocysteine

Cardiovascular risk factors: C-reactive protein

Cardiovascular risk factors: platelet aggregation

Cardiovascular risk factors: other risk factors

Congestive heart failure

Hypertension

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Intermittent claudication

Mitral valve prolapse

Myocardial infarction

Postural hypotension

Raynaud's disease

Stroke

Thrombophlebitis/deep vein thrombosis

Venous insufficiency/varicose veins

Part 4: Pulmonary Diseases


Adult respiratory distress syndrome

Asthma

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Pulmonary fibrosis

Pulmonary hypertension

Other pulmonary conditions

Part 5: Gastroenterology


Celiac disease

Colic

Constipation

Crohn's disease

Diarrhea

Diverticular disease

Gallstones

Gastritis

Gastroesophageal reflux

Gastrointestinal symptoms (nonspecific)

Gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying)

Hemorrhoids

Hypochlorhydria

Irritable bowel syndrome

Lactose intolerance

Non-ulcer dyspepsia

Pancreatitis

Peptic ulcer

Proctitis

Ulcerative colitis

Other gastrointestinal conditions

Part 6: Liver Diseases


Cirrhosis

Hepatitis

Liver transplant

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Primary biliary cirrhosis

Part 7: Neurology


Akathisia

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Ataxia

Cluster headache

Epilepsy

Headache (excluding cluster, migraine)

Huntington's disease

Idiopathic facial paralysis (Bell's palsy)

Infantile spasms

Migraine

Multiple sclerosis

Narcolepsy

Parkinson's disease

Peripheral neuropathy

Restless legs syndrome

Sciatica

Tardive dyskinesia

Tremor

Trigeminal neuralgia

Other neurological conditions

Part 8: Rheumatology and Connective Tissue Disorders


Ankylosing spondylitis

Behcet's disease

Dermatomyositis

Fibromyalgia

Gout

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Osteoarthritis

Polymyositis

Psoriatic arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Scleroderma

Sjogren's syndrome

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Vasculitis

Part 9: Musculoskeletal Disorders


Back pain

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Herniated disc

Muscle cramps

Muscular dystrophy

Myopathies

Osteoporosis

Soft-tissue injuries

Other musculoskeletal conditions



Part 10: Dermatology

Acne vulgaris

Acrodermatitis enteropathica

Actinic keratosis

Alopecia

Brittle nails

Bullous pemphigoid

Chilblains

Dermatitis herpetiformis

Discoid lupus erythematosus

Dry skin

Eczema

Erythropoietic protoporphyria

Follicular hyperkeratosis

Furuncles (boils)

Herpes simplex

Herpes zoster

Ichthyosis

Insect repellent

Melasma

Pemphigus

Photosensitivity

Pressure sores

Pruritus

Psoriasis

Purpura

Rosacea

Seborrheic dermatitis

Stasis ulcer

Sunburn

Tinea

Urticaria

Vitiligo

Warts

Wrinkles, photoaging

Other dermatological conditions

Part 11: Renal Diseases


End-stage renal disease

Glomerulonephritis

Hemolytic-uremic syndrome

IgA nephropathy

Kidney transplant

Nephrotic syndrome

Part 12: Urology


Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Erectile dysfunction

Interstitial cystitis

Kidney stones

Peyronie's disease

Prostatitis

Urinary tract infection

Other urological conditions

Part 13: Gynecology


Amenorrhea

Cervical dysplasia

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Dysmenorrhea

Endometriosis

Fibrocystic breast changes

Mastalgia

Menopause

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome

Sexual dysfunction (female)

Vaginitis

Vulvar disorders

Part 14: Obstetrics


Normal pregnancy

Pregnancy complications

Postpartum depression

Birth defects

Part 15: Pediatrics


Breath holding

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Growth retardation

Infant feeding

Infant respiratory distress syndrome

Necrotizing enterocolitis

Sudden infant death syndrome

Vitamin K prophylaxis

Other pediatric conditions

Part 16: Ophthalmology


Cataract

Conjunctivitis

Glaucoma

Gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina

Macular degeneration

Night blindness

Optic neuropathy

Retinitis pigmentosa

Sicca syndrome

Uveitis

Visual acuity

Other ophthalmological conditions

Part 17: Oral Diseases


Aphthous ulcers

Burning mouth

Dental caries

Dry socket

Leukoplakia

Periodontal disease and gingivitis

Xerostomia

Other oral diseases

Part 18: Otolaryngology


Allergic rhinitis

Epistaxis

Hearing

Meniere's disease

Olfactory dysfunction

Otitis media

Sinusitis

Taste disorders

Tinnitus

Vasomotor rhinitis

Vertigo

Other ear, nose, and throat conditions

Part 19: Psychiatry


Addictions and substance abuse

Aggressive and violent behavior

Alzheimer's disease

Anorexia nervosa

Anxiety

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

Autism

Bipolar disorder

Bulimia

Cognitive function

Dementia/cognitive decline

Depression

Dysthymia

Intelligence

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Panic attacks

Schizophrenia

Seasonal affective disorder

Other psychiatric conditions

Part 20: Endocrine Disorders


Diabetes mellitus

Diabetic neuropathy

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Hyperthyroidism

Hypoadrenalism

Part 21: Hematology


Anemia

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Methemoglobinemia

Myelodysplasia

Myelofibrosis

Sickle cell disease

Thalassemia

Thrombocytopenia

Part 22: Infectious Disease


General principles

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Clostridium difficile

Common cold

Gastroenteritis

Influenza

Tuberculosis

Other infectious diseases

Part 23: Genetic Disorders


Introduction

Cystic fibrosis

Down syndrome

Hemochromatosis

Phenylketonuria

Other genetic disorders

Part 24: Miscellaneous Conditions


Anti-aging

Athletic performance

Body odor

Burns

Cancer

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Critical illness

Edema

Fatigue (excluding chronic fatigue syndrome)

Infertility

Insomnia

Lymphedema

Obesity

Pain

Stress

Part 25: Modalities


Anesthesiology

Radiation

Surgery

Detoxification

Intravenous nutrient therapy (Myers cocktail)

Intravenous vitamin C

Part 26: Drug-nutrient Interactions


Appendix A: Allergy elimination diet