MSM the Definitive Guide : The Nutritional Breakthrough for Arthritis, Allergies and More

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Pub. Date: 2002-11-01
Publisher(s): Scb Distributors
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Summary

The availability of MSM, its safe reputation, and its enormous therapeutic potential for clinically challenging conditions are well known to thousands of healthcare practitioners and patients worldwide. Scientists have been studying this remarkable nutrient for more than fifty years. Now you can learn about the science behind the supplement and discover its potential through documented clinical case studies.

Author Biography

Stanley W. Jacob, M.D., F.A.C.S., is an investigator, teacher and professor at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. He is a board-certified surgeon and has served as instructor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Jacob has worked with methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) for 25 years and is the world's foremost expert on its research and clinical applications Jeremy Appleton, N.D., is a naturopathic physician, writer, and educator in the field of evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine. He received his doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, Oregon, and completed a residency at Bastyr University of Natural Health Sciences in Kenmore, Washington. Dr. Appleton is the nutrition department chair at NCNM and director of scientific affairs at Cardinal Nutrition

Table of Contents

Introduction 9(15)
Foreword 15(6)
Basic Science of MSM
MSM: The Basics
21(2)
The History of DMSO
23(4)
MSM as a Sulfur Source
27(7)
MSM Chemistry
34(3)
Metabolism of MSM
37(8)
Biological effects of DMSO and MSM
45(12)
Clinical Applications of MSM
Osteoarthritis
57(12)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
69(8)
Chronic Pain Syndromes
77(7)
Repetitive Stress Injuries and Inflammation
84(7)
Scleroderma
91(11)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
102(5)
Interstitial Cystitis
107(15)
Fibromyalgia
122(6)
Myasthenia Gravis
128(4)
Allergies and the Respiratory System
132(5)
Snoring
137(7)
Miscellaneous Conditions and Unique Cases
144(11)
Brain atrophy, Graft-versus-host disease, Acne rosacea, Eczema, Myositis ossificans generalis, Lichen planus, Radiation fibrosis, Plantar fasciitis, Calcaneal spurs, Nerve damage, Mesenteric panniculitis
Veterinary Uses for MSM
155(16)
Special Topics
MSM Dosage Protocols
171(10)
Toxicity, Side Effects and Drug Interactions
181(6)
Quality Issues
187(8)
A Critical Examination of MSM Myths
195(16)
Glossary of Technical Terms and Abbreviations 211(28)
References 239(22)
Index 261

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