Prescription Alternatives

by Earl Mindell; Virginia Hopkins

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  Wander, R. C., et al. “Effects of Interaction of RRR-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate and Fish Oil on Low-Density-Lipoprotein Oxidation in Postmenopausal Women With and Without Hormone-Replacement Therapy.” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 63 (1996): 193–94.

  Chapter 11

  Drugs for the Digestive Tract and Their Natural Alternatives

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  Bachman, A. “Glutamine: Is It a Conditionally Required Nutrient for the Human Gastrointestinal System?” Journal of the American College of Nutrition 15, no. 3 (1996): 199–205.

  Batchelder, H. J., and R. Scalzo. “Naturopathic Specific Condition Review: Constipation.” Protocol Journal of Botanical Medicine 1, no. 1 (Summer 1995): 52–55.

  _____. “Allopathic Specific Condition Review: Peptic Ulcer.” Protocol Journal of Botanical Medicine 1, no. 3 (Winter 1996): 191–96.

  Beil, W., C. Birkholz, and K. F. Sewing. “Effects of Flavonoids on Parietal Cell Acid Secretion, Gastric Mucosal Prostaglandin Production and Helicobacter pylori Growth.” Arzneim-Forsch Drug Research 45 (1995): 697–700.

  Buddington, R. K., et al. “Dietary Supplement of Neosugar Alters the Fecal Flora and Decreases Activities of Some Reductive Enzymes in Human Subjects.” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 63 (1996): 709–16.

  Dunjic, B. S., et al. “Green Banana Protection of Gastric Mucosa Against Experimentally Induced Injuries in Rats.” Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology 28 (1993): 894–98.

  Goso, Y., et al. “Effects of Traditional Herbal Medicine on Gastric Mucin Against Ethanol-Induced Gastric Injury in Rats.” Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 113C (1996): 17–21.

  Ianoco, G., et al. “Chronic Constipation as a Symptom of Cow Milk Allergy.” Journal of Pediatrics 126 (1995): 34–39.

  Laheij, R. J. F., M. C. J. M. Sturkenboom, R.-J. Hassing, et al. “Risk of Community-Acquired Pneumonia and Use of Gastric Acid-Suppressive Drugs.” Journal of the American Medical Association 292, no. 16 (2004): 1955–60.

  LeVan, B. “New Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.” Life Extension 59 (November 2002): 57–60.

  Liva, R., N.D. “Naturopathic Specific Condition Review: Peptic Ulcer.” Protocol Journal of Botanical Medicine 1, no. 3 (winter 1996): 197–202.

  Salminen, S., E. Isolauri, and T. Onnela. “Gut Flora in Normal and Disordered States.” Chemotherapy 41, supp. 1 (1995): 5–15.

  Seppa, N. “Bad to the Bone: Acid Stoppers Appear to Have a Downside.” Science News 171, no. 1 (January 7, 2007): 3.

  Yang, Y. X., J. D. Lewis, S. Epstein, and D. C. Metz. “Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy and Risk of Hip Fracture.” Journal of the American Medical Association 296, no. 24: 2947–53.

  Walker, A. F., R. W. Middleton, and O. Petrowicz. “Artichoke Leaf Extract Reduces Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in a Post-Marketing Surveillance Study.” Phyto-therapy Research 15 (2001): 58–61.

  Chapter 12

  Cold, Cough, Asthma, and Allergy Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives

  Abulhosn, R. A., M.D., et al. “Passive Smoke Exposure Impairs Recovery After Hospitalization for Acute Asthma.” Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 151 (February 1997): 135–39.

  Aggarwal, B. B., and S. Shishodia. “Suppression of the Nuclear Factor-KappaB Activation Pathways by Spice-Derived Phytochemicals: Reasoning for Seasoning.” Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 1030 (December 2004): 434–41.

  Associated Press/Reuters, “FDA Wants Warnings on Flu Drugs for Kids: Tamiflu and Relenza Linked to Abnormal Behavior in Some Patients.” MSNBC News Services, updated 3:00 P.M. PT, November 23, 2007.

  Baker, B. “Patient History Often Fails to Uncover Allergies.” Skin & Allergy News, April 1997, 11.

  Ben-Yehuda, A., et al. “The Influence of Sequential Annual Vaccination and of DHEA Administration on the Efficacy of the Immune Response to Influenza Vaccine in the Elderly.” Mechanisms of Ageing and Development 102, nos. 2–3 (May 15, 1998): 299–306.

  Bogden, J. D. “Micronutrient Nutrition and Immunity.” Nutrition Report 13, no. 2 (February 1995): 1.

  Braun-Fahrlander, C., et al. “Environmental Exposure to Endotoxin and Its Relation to Asthma in School-Age Children.” New England Journal of Medicine 347, no. 12 (September 19, 2002): 869–77.

  Broughton, K. S., et al. “Reduced Asthma Symptoms with n-3 Fatty Acid Ingestion Are Related to 5-Series Leukotriene Production.” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 65 (1997): 1011–17.

  Cairns, C. B., M.D., and M. Kraft, M.D. “Magnesium Attenuates the Neutrophil Respiratory Burst in Adult Asthmatic Patients.” Academy of Emergency Medicine 3 (1996): 1093–97.

  Carroll, L. “Leukotriene Inhibitors Represent Important Class of Asthma Drugs.” Medical Tribune, March 6, 1997, 4.

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Leads from the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. “Pneumonia and Influenza Death Rates—United States, 1979–1994.” Journal of the American Medical Association 274, no. 7 (August 16, 1995): 532.

  Chatzi, L, et al. “Protective Effect of Fruits, Vegetables and the Mediterranean Diet on Asthma and Allergies Among Children in Crete.” Thorax, 2007.

  Dang, Devra K., “Inhaled Corticosteroids in Asthma: Less Is Better.” AphA Drug Info-Line (July 2005): 4.

  Derry S., and Y. K. Loke. “Risk of Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage with Long Term Use of Aspirin: Meta-Analysis.” British Medical Journal 321 (2000): 1183–87.

  Donahue, J., D.V.M., Ph.D. “Inhaled Steroids and the Risk of Hospitalization for Asthma.” Journal of the American Medical Association 277, no. 11 (March 19, 1997): 887–91.

  Donn, J. “Exposure to Germs Now and Then May Be Healthy.” Associated Press, September 19, 2002.

  Dowling, C. G., and A. Hollister. “An Epidemic of Sneezing and Wheezing.” Life, May 1997, 76–92.

  Eby, G. A. “Zinc Lozenges as Cure for Common Colds.” Annals of Pharmacotherapy 30 (November 1996): 1336–38.

  _____. “Linearity in Dose-Response from Zinc Lozenges in Treatment of Common Colds.” Journal of Pharmacy Technology 22 (May/June 1995): 110–22.

  Fantidis, P., et al. “Intracellular (Polymorpho-nuclear) Magnesium Content in Patients with Bronchial Asthma Between Attacks.” Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 88, no. 8 (August 1995): 441–45.

  Gilliland, F. D., et al. “Dietary Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, and Children’s Lung Function.” American Journal of Epidemiology 155, no. 2 (January 2002): 125–31.

  Govaert, T., et al. “The Efficacy of Influenza Vaccination in Elderly Individuals: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.” Journal of the American Medical Association 272 (December 7, 1994): 1661–65.

  Hill, D. J., et al. “The Melbourne House Dust Mite Study: Eliminating House Dust Mites in the Domestic Environment.” Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 99 (March 1997): 323–29.

  Holloway, E. A., and R. J. West. “Integrated Breathing and Relaxation Training (the Papworth Method) for Adults with Asthma in Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” Thorax 62 (2007):1039–42.

  Hurst, D. S., M.D. “The Association of Otitis Media with Effusion and Allergy as Demonstrated by Intradermal Skin Testing and Eosinophil Cationic Protein Levels in Both Middle Ear Effusions and Mucosal Biopsies.” Laryngoscope 106 (September 1996): 1128–37.

  Hurst, D. S., M.D., and P. Venge, M.D., Ph.D. “Levels of Eosinophil Cationic Protein and Myeloperoxidase from Chronic Middle Ear Effusion in Patients with Allergy and/or Acute Infection.” Otalaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery 114 (1996): 531–44.

  Jackson, B., et al. “Does Harboring Hostility Hurt? Associations Between Hostility and Pulmonary Function in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study.” Heal
th Psychology 26, no. 3 (2007): 333–40.

  Jefferson, T. “Influenza Vaccine: Policy Versus Evidence.” British Medical Journal (October 28, 2006): 912–15.

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  Kummeling, I., et al. “Early Life Exposure to Antibiotics and the Subsequent Development of Eczema, Wheeze, and Allergic Sensitization in the First Two Years of Life: The KOALA Birth Cohort Study.” Pediatrics 119, no. 1 (January 2007): e225–31.

  Little, P., et al. “Predictors of Poor Outcome and Benefits from Antibiotics in Children with Acute Otitis Media: Pragmatic Randomised Trial.” British Medical Journal 325, no. 7354 (July 6, 2002): 22.

  Majamaa, H., M.D., and E. Isolauri, M.D. “Probiotics: A Novel Approach in the Management of Food Allergy.” Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 99 (1997): 179–85.

  Margolis, K. L., et al. “Frequency of Adverse Reactions After Influenza Vaccination.” American Journal of Medicine (University of Minnesota) 88, no. 1 (January 1990): 27–30.

  Martin, M. “Flu Vaccine Shortage May Not Be a Real Crisis,” Health Care News, January 1, 2005, http://www.newcoalition.org/Article.cfm?artId=16132.

  McCann, J. “Conjugated Flu Vaccine Boosts Response in Elderly: Binding a Diphtheria Toxoid to the Standard Influenza Vaccine May Make Flu Shots More Effective for This Group.” Medical World News 29, no. 15 (August 8, 1988): 16(1).

  Mendell, J. J., et al. “Elevated Symptom Prevalence Associated with Ventilation Type in Office Buildings.” Epidemiology 7 (1996): 583–89.

  Millqvist, E., and O. Lowhagen. “Placebo-Controlled Challenges with Perfume in Patients with Asthma-Like Symptoms.” Allergy 51 (1996): 434–39.

  Moneret-Vautrin, D. A., and G. Kanny. “Food and Drug Additives: Hypersensitivity and Intolerance.” Human Toxicology, Amsterdam: Elsevier, 1996.

  Nemecz, G. “Hyssop.” U.S. Pharmacist 34 (July 2001).

  Peters, A., et al. “Acute Health Effects of Exposure to High Levels of Air Pollution in Eastern Europe.” American Journal of Epidemiology 144, no. 6 (1996): 570–81.

  Rubin, R. N., L. Navon, and P. A. Cassano, “Relationship of Serum Antioxidants to Asthma Prevalence in Youth.” American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 169 (2004): 398.

  Rumchev, K., et al. “Association of Domestic Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds with Asthma in Young Children.” Thorax 59 (2004): 746–51.

  Scaglione, F., et al. “Efficacy and Safety of the Standardized Ginseng Extract G 115 for Potentiating Vaccination Against Common Cold and/or Influenza Syndrome.” Drugs in Experimental and Clinical Research 22, no. 2 (1996): 65–72.

  Seelig, M. S. “Consequences of Magnesium Deficiency on the Enhancement of Stress Reactions: Preventive and Therapeutic Implications.” Journal of the American College of Nutrition 13, no. 5 (October 1994): 429–46.

  Suissa, S., Ph.D., and P. Ernst, M.D. “Albuterol in Mild Asthma.” New England Journal of Medicine 336, no. 10 (March 6, 1997): 729.

  Thijs, C., W. E. Beyer, P. M. Govaert, et al. “Mortality Benefits of Influenza Vaccination in Elderly People.” The Lancet 8 (August 8, 2008): 460–61; author reply, 463–65.

  Trenga, C. A. , J. K. Koenig, and P. V. Williams. “Dietary Antioxidants and Ozone-Induced Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness in Adults with Asthma.” Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health 56, no. 3 (May/June 2001): 242–49.

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  Vlaski, E., et al. “Acetaminophen Intake and Risk of Asthma, Hay Fever and Eczema in Early Adolescence.” Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 6, no. 3 (September 2007): 143–49.

  Weiss, S. T. “Eat Dirt—the Hygiene Hypothesis and Allergic Diseases.” New England Journal of Medicine 347, no. 12 (September 19, 2002): 930–31.

  Weitzberg, E., and Jon Lundberg. “Humming Greatly Increases Nitric Oxide.” American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 166 (July 2002): 144–45.

  Wjst, M., et al. “Early Antibiotic Therapy and Later Asthma.” European Journal of Medical Research 6, no. 6 (June 28, 2001): 263–71.

  Zakay-Rones, Z., et al. “Randomized Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Elderberry Extract in the Treatment of Influenza A and B Virus Infections.” Journal of International Medical Research 32, no. 2 (March/April 2004): 132–40.

  Chapter 13

  Drugs for Pain Relief and Their Natural Alternatives

  Altman, R. D., and K. C. Marcussen. “Effects of a Ginger Extract on Knee Pain in Patients with Osteoarthritis.” Arthritis and Rheumatism 44, no. 11 (November 2001): 2531–38.

  Associated Press. “Pediatricians Warn of Acetaminophen Overdose.” Los Angeles Times, October 1, 2001.

  Brater, D. C. “Effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs on Renal Function: Focus on Cyclooxygenase-2-selective Inhibition.” American Journal of Medicine 107, no. 6A (December 13, 1999): 65S–70S; discussion 70S–71S.

  Brown, S. J., et al. “Panel OKs Alternative Therapy for Chronic Pain.” Family Practice News (December 15, 1995): 4.

  Felson, D. T. “Weight and Osteoarthritis.” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 63, supp. (1996): 430S–32S.

  Ferris, D. G., et al. “Over-the-Counter Antifungal Drug Misuse Associated with Patient-Diagnosed Vaginal Candidiasis.” Obstetrics and Gynecology 99, no. 3 (March 2002): 41–49.

  Harris, G. “Study Finds Celebrex as Likely to Cause Ulcers as Older Drugs.” Los Angeles Times, June 10, 2002, B3.

  Hubner, W. D., and T. Kirste. “Experience with St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) in Children Under 12 Years with Symptoms of Depression and Psychovegetative Disturbances.” Phytotherapy Research 15 (2001): 367–70.

  Kjeldsen-Kragh, J. et al. “Changes in Laboratory Variables in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients During a Trial of Fasting and One-Year Vegetarian Diet.” Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology 24, no. 2 (1995): 85–93.

  Kremer, J. M., M.D. “Effects of Modulation of Inflammatory and Immune Parameters in Patients with Rheumatic and Inflammatory Disease Receiving Dietary Supplementation of N-3 and N-6 Fatty Acids.” Lipids 31, supp. (1996): S-243–S-47.

  McAlindon, T. E., et al. “Do Antioxidant Micronutrients Protect Against the Development and Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis?” Arthritis and Rheumatism 39, no. 4 (April 1996): 648–56.

  Messier, S. P., et al. “Exercise and Dietary Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis: The Arthritis, Diet, and Activity Promotion Trial.” Arthritis and Rheumatism 50, no. 5 (May 2004): 1501–10.

  Miller, G. D., et al. “Intensive Weight Loss Program Improves Physical Functions in Older Obese Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis.” Obesity 14, no. 7 (July 2006): 1219–30.

  Pavelka, K., et al. “Glucosamine Sulfate Use and Delay of Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis: A 3-Year, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study.” Archives of Internal Medicine 162, no. 18 (October 14, 2002): 2113–23.

  Peikert, A., et al. “Prophylaxis of Migraine with Oral Magnesium: Results from a Prospective, Multi-Center, Placebo-Controlled and Double-Blind Randomized Study.” Cephalalgia 16 (1996): 257–63.

  Ruane, R., and P. Griffiths. “Glucosamine Therapy Compared to Ibuprofen for Joint Pain.” British Journal of Community Nursing, no. 3 (March 2002): 148–52.

  Rubin, R. “FDA Sends a Warning Letter to Maker of Vioxx Painkiller.” USA Today (September 25, 2001): 7D.

  Shapiro, J. A., M.D., et al. “Diet and Rheumatoid Arthritis in Women: A Possible Protective Effect of Fish Consumption.” Epidemiology 7 (1996): 25
6–63.

  Silman, A. J., et al. “Cigarette Smoking Increases the Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis.” Arthritis and Rheumatism 39, no. 5 (May 1996): 732–35.

  Stevinson, C., and E. Ernst. “A Pilot Study of Hypericum perforatum for the Treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome.” British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 107 (2000): 870–76.

  Whitaker, J. “Prolotherapy: End Chronic Pain.” Health & Healing 11, no. 3 (March 2001): 1–3.

  Wilder, R. L. “Adrenal and Gonadal Steroid Hormone Deficiency in the Etiopathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis.” Journal of Rheumatology 23, supp. 44 (1996): 10–12.

  Chapter 14

  Antibiotics, Antifungals, and Their Natural Alternatives

  Bergus, G. R., M.D., et al. “Antibiotic Use During the First 200 Days of Life.” Archives of Family Medicine 5 (October 1996): 523–26.

  Goldman, E., et al. “Otitis Accounts for Bulk of Antibiotic Overuse.” Family Practice News (June 15, 1996): 43.

  Hansen, B. L., and K. Andersen. “Fungal Arthritis.” Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology 24 (1995): 248–50.

  Hoel, D., and D. N. Williams. “Antibiotics: Past, Present, and Future: Unearthing Nature’s Magic Bullets.” Postgraduate Medicine 101, no. 1 (January 1997): 114–22.

  Hooten, T. M., M.D., and S. B. Levy, M.D., “Confronting the Antibiotic Resistance Crisis: Making Appropriate Therapeutic Decisions in Community Medical Practice.” January 25, 2001. www.medscape.com/viewprogram/618

  Kaiser, L., et al. “Effects of Antibiotic Treatment in the Subset of Common-Cold Patients Who Have Bacteria in Nasopharyngeal Secretions.” The Lancet 347 (June 1, 1996): 1507–10.

  Mainous, A. G., III, Ph.D., et al. “Antibiotics and Upper Respiratory Infection: Do Some Folks Think There Is a Cure for the Common Cold?” Journal of Family Practice 42, no. 4 (April 1996): 357–61.

  Nidecker, A. “Antibiotic Use Linked to Resistant Organism.” Family Practice News, October 15, 1996, 55.

  Norrby, S. R. “Antibiotic Resistance: A Self-Inflicted Problem.” Journal of Internal Medicine 239 (1996): 373–75.

  Roos, K., E. G. Hakansson, and S. Holm. “Effect of Recolonisation with ‘Interfering’ Streptococci on Recurrences of Acute and Secretory Otitis Media in Children: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial.” British Medical Journal 322, no. 7280 (January 27, 2001): 210–12.