Integrative Medicine Alert – October 1, 2007

October 1, 2007

• Valerian for Insomnia: The "Natural" Valium

  Kiefer D. Valerian for Insomnia: The "Natural" Valium. 2007;10(10):109109-113.

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• The Role of Diet and Nutrition in ADHD: Supplements

  Petty RG. The Role of Diet and Nutrition in ADHD: Supplements. 2007;10(10):113-116.

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• Clinical Briefs With Comments from Russell H. Greenfield, MD

  Greenfield RH. Selenium Too Sweet? Supplementation and Type 2 DM. 2007;10(10):117-118. Greenfield RH. My Knee is Stuck! Acupuncture and OA. 2007;10(10):118-119. Greenfield RH. Worth in Papworth? Breath Work and Asthma. 2007;10(10):119-120.

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• Supplement: Patient Handout: The Science of Soy

  The general impression is one of certainty that both soy and soy isoflavones deliver many health benefits, including prevention of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoporosis, as well as treatment of menopausal symptoms. The science is less absolute, however, and still evolving.

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