April 2011 Newsletter at a glance:

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Understanding and Treating Chronic Lyme Disease
Mark Logan, MD
For those with Lyme disease or other chronic illnesses of post infectious etiology, research has revealed insights on the role of biotoxins, which can remain in tissues long after the infectious agents have been eradicated.  Biotoxins are thought to be responsible for dysregulation of the immune system, resulting in chronic inflammatory response and a cascade of symptoms.

Yoga and Longevity: Can yoga breathing and meditation reverse aging and prolong life?
Yoga is thought to have originated in India between 3300 and 1700 BCE, but in the last two decades the mental and physical discipline has exploded in western countries as a popular form of exercise and stress reduction. 

Nutritional Guidelines & Multiple Sclerosis: Benefits of reducing dietary-based inflammation
The etiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) remains somewhat of a medial enigma even though researchers have isolated a short list of suspected causative agents.  Recently, nutrition has been included in this list as a possible factor in the development and trajectory of MS.

Unhealthy Guts Implicated in Many Elusive Diseases
According to Dr. Mark Hyman, western medicine's reductionist approach to treating ailments by focusing on symptoms does not always get to the root of the medical problem.  He views the body as an "integrated ecosystem" where "symptoms appearing in one area of the body may be caused by imbalances in an entirely different system."

Chiropractic: Getting to the Root of the Problem with Kevin Andrews DC
There have been many studies on the effectiveness of chiropractic care, but what about the efficacy?  Is it actually worth going to see a chiropractor, or should I just go straight to my MD/DO?  Recent studies suggest that going straight to the chiropractor may save money. 

Food Spotlight:  Fiddleheads
A backyard gem!

January 2011 Newsletter at a glance:

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A discussion about Epigenetics and its role in the field of functional medicine
This newsletter explores emerging research in functional medicine which includes the field of epigenetics, and a related field, nutrigenomics.

Hearing Loss, Analgesics and Men
Possible ototoxic effects from over-the counter pain medications
In 2010 the American Journal of Medicine reported on a clinical research study that has implicated analgesic drugs as a possible contributor to hearing loss in men.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids:
Clarity amid the haze
Headlines about omega-3s run frequently in American medical news.  This article speaks to the facts regarding Omega-3s.

The Vitamin D dilemma: How much is enough?
Like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D has been portrayed in health news as a universally positive nutrient in which most Americans are deficient.

Acupuncture
Research makes it easier to pin down the how and why behind this five-thousand-year-old Chinese practice
According to Sanctuary acupuncturist Dalite Sancic, L.Ac., acupuncture is just one component of a larger ancient Chinese medical framework.

Food Spotlight:  Beets - A Nutritional  Powerhouse!
Root vegetables like beets are great fuel during harsh winter months.

October 2010 newsletter at a glance:

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Welcome From the Founder
Mark E. Logan, M.D.
Welcome to the first of many Sanctuary Integrative Medicine newsletters!

Inside Sanctuary Integrative Medicine
Ancient modalities meet modern medicine
Located in Rutland, VT, Sanctuary Integrative Medicine is a health care collaborative that enhances modern medicine and technology with ancient healing modalities.

The Truth About NSAIDs:
Pain relief versus injury repair
Authors from the website CaringMedical.com (2010) cite an arsenal of research backing their reasons for not recommending non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Impact of Soy Protein, Phytosterols, and Other Phytochemicals on Cardiovascular Disease
A 2010 study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology sheds light on the impact of plant-based supplements and soy protein on high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), the existence of metabolic syndrome, and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Soy Foods and Breast Cancer
JAMA Review
In a 2010 Journal of the American Medical Association article, researchers provided interesting insights on the impact of soy food intake on breast cancer survival.

Meditation in Movement
A look at Thai Massage Bodywork
If you have ever practiced yoga before, you may already know about the benefits of including a stretching, balancing, strengthening and meditation routine in daily life.

Food Spotlight: Zucchini
Zucchini and other types of summer squash are plentiful and cheap this time of year.