A Patient's Perspective...17

An excerpt from the author's book, The Challenges of Lupus, relates first-hand experience with this disease, and offers hope to lupus patients.

Lupus Erythematosus...22

A noted orthomolecular physician presents several cases of SLE which he treated successfully with dietary changes and vitamins.

Sterols/Sterolins, Natural, Nontoxic Immunomodulators and Their Role in the Control of Rheumatoid Arthritis...51

Newly researched plant "fats" offer effective anti-inflammatory inhibition at sites of inflammation, such as RA and other chronic inflammatory conditions.

Autoimmunity: A Brief Overview of Current Theory...60

The field of immunology is producing important new research on the treatment of disease related to environmental toxins.

A Treatment for Scleroderma and Lupus Erythematosus...64

A successful protocol using Chelation therapy and DMSO therapy has been used for over 15 years with notable results. Yet conventional physicians still consider these often severely debilitating diseases incurable, offering the patient little hope for recovery.

Physiology and Clinical Relevance of Salivary Adrenal Steroids in Natural Medicine...68

A discussion of the hormones cortisol, DHEA and DHEAS, their functions, supplementation use, and the clinical benefits of salivary assessment Ð economical and convenient.

Literature Review & Comparison Studies of Sauna/Hyperthermia in Detoxification...76

Case reports of detoxification by sauna show dramatic improvement in diseases such as MS, SLE (Lupus), arthritic conditions, and chemical exposures.

Photo Oxidation and Autoimmune Disease...88

Ultraviolet blood irradiation is being used to treat chronic infections as well as autoimmune diseases, with good results.

The Therapeutic Use of Live Proteins in the Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome...90

Most patients with CFS have a functional abnormality of the hypothalamic-pituitary system resulting in impairment of adrenal function. Glandular support with live proteins is an effective therapy for CFS, strengthening the patients' own glandular functions.

Is Mercury Toxicity an Autoimmune Disorder?...100

The causes of immune disorders are largely unknown, but there are many clues to their possible origin. Mercury amalgams produce systemic pathology compatible with the symptoms of many immune disorders such as MS, ALS, and other connective tissue diseases.

On The Microbiology of Periodontal Infections...104

A discussion of the links between periodontal disease, rheumatoid diseases, and protozoa.

Interview with Craig Weatherby, author of The Arthritis Bible ...106

The author of this encyclopedic overview of arthritis and related afflictions, shares his experience and insights.

British Research Connects Ankylosing Spondylitis to Bowel Dysbiosis...114

AS is considered by many to be an autoimmune disease, with no medical treatment. Now, new research reveals the link between Klebsiella and other bacterial overgrowth in the gut to AS and other autoimmune disorders.

Regular Features

Shorts...26

briefed by Jule Klotter

by Alan R. Gaby, MD

Quantum Medicine Update...32

Auto-Immune Disease and Xenobiotic Toxicity

by Paul Yanick, Jr., PhD

Exercise Therapeutics Update & Commentary...34

Exercise and Autoimmune Diseases

by Anna MacIntosh, PhD, ND

by Robert A. Ronzio, PhD

The Chinese Medical Treatment of Lupus

by Bob Flaws, Dipl. Ac & CH, FNAAOM

by Andrew Gaeddert

Self-Treating Lupus (and Other Auto-Immune Disorders)

by Michael Blate

Lupus and Environmental Risk Factors

by Rose Marie Williams, MA

Autoimmune Disease: A Phytotherapeutic Perspective

by Kerry Bone, FNIMH, FNHAA

Conquering Cancer at the Bavarian Klinik Winnerhof

by Morton Walker, DPM

by John Weeks

by Robert A. Anderson, MD

by Joseph M. Mercola, DO

Incontinence in Women Ð Part 2

by Sheila Frodermann, ND, Guest Author

Nutritional Influences on Lupus

by Melvyn R. Werbach, MD

by Alan R. Gaby, MD

by Jonathan Collin, MD

The Bernard Jensen Holistic Library...56

UB Gets State Approval to Begin Offering Degree in Acupuncture...56

APMA Director's Report...154

Consumer Right to Know Campaign Delivers 500,000 Signatures to Capitol Hill...162

Citizens' For Health Chairman Joins Congressional Leaders and Health Professionals

on Capitol Hill...162

Retraction on Autism Cure Letter...130

Correction Notice...130

Congratulations Graduates!...130

On the Etiology and Treatment of Scleroderma...131

Musculoskeletal Pain Relief for People with Arthritis, Lupus and Fibromyalgia...136

Information Desired on Scleroderma...138

Difficulties Experienced in Convincing MD's of Alternative Diagnoses...139

Do Root Canals Need To Be Cleaned Out?...139

T3 Therapy in Hypothyroidism...140

Living with Multiple Sclerosis...141

Help for Peyronies Disease...142

Drug Testing Flawed...142

Requesting Home Visit for Chronic Illness...142

Intravenous Hydrogen Peroxide and

Ascorbic Acid for Viral Disease...143

Poison Ivy Relieved with Vinegar...145

Hair Mineral Analysis...145

by Henrietta Aladjem

Lupus Novice: Toward Self-Healing...24

by Laura Chester

The Miracle of MSM: The Natural Solution for Pain...148

by Stanley W. Jacob, MD; Ronald M. Lawrence, MD, PhD; and Martin Zucker

by Michael Loes, MD; Gary Wikholm, MD; Megan Shields, MD; and David Steinman, MA

by David Brownstein, MD

by Andrew W. Saul, MS, PhD

by Irene Kessel and John T. O'Connor