Galen's Watch: Journal Watch for Naturopathic Doctors Newsletter #3

Free Newsletter Issue #3 - October 2009

Welcome,

This is the free newsletter of Galen's Watch. Galen's Watch is a journal watch focused on CAM advances. Written for professional health practitioners such as Naturopathic doctors.

Our unique selection process screens for studies pertinent to:

Botanical medicine or phytotherapy, homeopathy, acupuncture, vitamins, minerals, neutraceuticals and essential oils
The modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic Care, Orthomolecular Medicine, Medical Herbalism, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Clinical Nutrition, Midwifery and Aromatherapy
Diagnostic principles, therapeutic skills and techniques used by complementary and alternative medicine practitioners
Complementary treatments used by practitioners including hydrotherapy, massage, yoga, meditation and other lifestyle practices.

Galen's Watch proudly supports the CAND and its continuing effort to promote naturopathic medicine in Canada.

Sabra Way MNIMH
Editor in Chief and Founder, Galen's Watch

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Our Associated Blog:CAM Watcher

There are additional resources found on the blog, CAM Watcher associated with Galen's Watch. Posts cover a variety of topics, of interest to you and your patients. Posts are created with either the health practitioners increased knowledge in mind or as a possible tool to educate your patients.

Interesting CAM Watcher posts that have been published recently are below.

Wikipedia:Is it a Trust Worthy Source of Medical Information?

I do it and you probably do it too. We use Wikipedia as a source of medical information. We are not alone either. Medical students, doctors and patients rely on it for information... Read this artcle on CAM Watcher

Is This a Good Research Article?

How do you critically appraise an article?
Do you need to refresh yourself on how to critically appraise an article?

This Review presents a 10-step guide to critical appraisal that aims to assist clinicians to identify the most relevant high-quality studies available to guide their clinical practice.
... Read this artcle on CAM Watcher

Fish Oil Supplementation: Is it Sustainable?

An article on fish oil supplementation and its impact on the environment from the Canadian Medical Association Journal... Read this article on CAM Watcher

Human Microbiota: Environmental Effects

From Environmental Health Perspectives an excellent article about gut bacteria and environmental effects... Read this article on CAM Watcher

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