Biochemical Imbalances in Disease

Foreword by David Jones, President of The Institute for Functional Medicine, USA. 1. The Healthcare Futurescape - How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going? Lorraine Nicolle, Thames Valley University, UK, and Ann Woodriff Beirne, complementary therapist, Australia. 2. Gastro-Intestinal Imbalances. Laurence Trueman, University of Worcester, UK, and Justine Bold, Lecturer, Institute of Health, Social Care and Psychology, University of Worcester, UK. 3. Compromised Detoxification. Angelette Muller, Thames Valley University, UK, and Christabelle Yeoh, Specialist Physician, Breakspear Medical Group, UK. 4. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs): Imbalances in Status and Metabolism. Part 1. Lorraine Nicolle and Ada Hallam. Part 2. Smita Hanciles and Zeller Pimlott, Thames Valley University, UK. 5. The Metabolic Syndrome: Insulin Resistance, Dyslipidaemia and Dysglycaemia. T. Michael Culp, Medical Director of Integrative Health Solutions, Ltd, UK. 6. Compromised Thyroid and Adrenal Function. Jane Nodder, University of Westminster, UK. 7. Sex Hormone Imbalances. Kate Neil, Director of the Centre for Nutrition Education and Lifestyle Management, UK. 8. Dysregulation of the Immune System - A Gastro-Centric Perspective. Michael Ash, Clinical Consultant for Integrative Health Consulting, Ltd, UK. 9. Poor Energy Production and Increased Oxidative Stress. Surinder Phull, Thames Valley University, UK. 10. Dysregulated Neurotransmitter Function. Basant Puri, Imperial College London, UK, and Helen Lynam, Nutritional Therapist, UK. 11. Putting Knowledge into Practice - A Case Study. Lorraine Nicolle and Kate Neil. References.