IMCJ 2009 Calendar*
Special Issues:
Issue 8.1 February-March 2009 Annual Editorial Index (referenced by users for years to come)Issue8.4 August-September Food as Medicine
Special Reports:
Issue 8.3 June-July FertilityIssue 8.5 October-November Obesity and Weight Management
Issue 8.6 December-January Cancer
Issue Calendar:
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8.1 February-March |
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2008 Annual Editorial Index (listing all articles run in issue 7 by author and topic) |
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Integrative Treatments to Reduce Risk for Cardiovascular Disease |
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Treatment of Urge Incontinence |
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8.2 April-May |
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Ménière'sDisease |
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Clinical Research on Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale and T. mongolicum) |
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Modulation of Neurogenic Inflammation in Osteoarthrosis |
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Bacterial Resistance and Antibiotic Overuse |
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8.3 June-July |
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Pre-Conception Planning |
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Infertility |
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Autism |
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Healthcare Reform under the New Presidential Administration: Policy Implications, Challenges, and Opportunities for Integrative Healthcare |
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8.4 August-September |
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Food as Medicine Overview |
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Current Research on Flavonoids With a Focus on Heart Health |
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Cardiovascular Benefits of Soy Supplements |
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Marketplace Dynamics and Its Implications For Integrative Medicine Providers |
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Clinical Research on Cinnamomum |
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Women’s Health |
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8.5 October-November |
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Integrative Gastroenterology: Digestive Illness |
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A Review of Integrative Healthcare in Cuba |
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Vaccination Controversies |
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Guiding Patients Through Stages of Healthy Lifestyle Changes |
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8.6 December 2008-January 2008 |
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Integrative Targeted Therapies for Breast Cancer |
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Dietary Supplements During Cancer Care |
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Compounding Pharmacy |
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Clinical Research on Echinacea angustifolia |
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Women’s Health |
2009 ViewPoints
Interviews with successful practitioners so others can learn trade secrets for successIncluded are respected practitioners such as Mary Hardy, MD; Badri G. Rickhi, MD; Julian Whitaker, MD; and David Wickes, DC
Original Research
IMCJ publishes original research in every issue, including randomized, controlled trials; outcome studies; intervention studies; cost-effectiveness analyses; case-control series; and surveys with high response rates.Rotating and Regular Review Articles for Each Issue
- Medical Conditions by Alan Gaby, MD: Manuscripts cover a single medical condition and how to treat it. Includes a Protocol Decision Chart on how to determine the right course of action
- Clinical Reviews by Erica Oberg, ND: The most recent research on a variety of important topics such as cancer, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and heart disease
- Botanical Medicine by Eric Yarnell, ND, RH (AHG) and Kathy Abascal, JD, RH (AHG): Essentially, an herb monograph with practical, clinical applications
- Patient Page for Treating Illness: A page designed for clinicians to xerox and give to their patients so they have a useable knowledge on how to treat a variety of illnesses and diseases
- Women’s Health by Bethany Hays, MD: A focus on integrative care for women
- News and Analysis by John Weeks: Reports on the latest news, policy, and legislation in the integrative medicine field
- Quality Assurance by Rick Liva, ND, RPh: Articles to educate practitioners, promote safe purchasing of nutritional supplements, and assure patient safety
- Conference Highlights: Top presentations from various conferences such as the “Annual Meeting of the Institute for Functional Foods” and the “North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine”
- The Path Ahead by Joseph Pizzorno, ND, IMCJ Editor in Chief: An editorial filled with insight and wisdom that discusses “issues du jour”
- BackTalk by Bill Benda, MD: A commentary page that investigates issues faced by integrative physicians—and offers potential solutions.
*Editorial content is subject to change