Abstracts
Our Research In Depth
As one of Â鶹ÉçÇø’s core goals, expanding research relevant to enhancing naturopathic medicine and developing skills among faculty, students, and graduates that foster research activity, is of utmost importance. Our research department is a leader in advancing our understanding of complementary and naturopathic medicine as a contributor to a sustainable health-care system.
By fostering a culture of research, Â鶹ÉçÇø investigates a range of topics, from addiction to nutrition, in order to explore the strengths of naturopathic medicine, test therapies and influence policy.
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Safety and efficacy of chastetree (Vitex agnus-castus) during pregnancy and lactation.

Can J Clin Pharm, 2008;15(1):e74-9.

Cost-effectiveness of naturopathic care for chronic low back pain.

Alt Ther in Health and Med, 2008;14(2):32-9.

Acupuncture for treatment of HIV associated acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (Guillain-Barré syndrome)

Medical Acupuncture, 2008;20(3):191-5.

Problems with use of composite end points in cardiovascular trials: a systematic review.

BMJ, 2007;334(7597):786.

The Orthomolecular Treatment of Schizophrenia: A Primer for Clinicians.

Townsend Letter for Doctors, 2007;283:86-100.

Echinacea purpurea (L.) in children: safety, tolerability, compliance, clin. effectiveness in upper respiratory tract infections

Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2007;85(11):1195-9.

In vitro analysis of the herbal compound Essiac.

Anticancer Research, 2007;27(6B):3875-82.

Naturopathic care for chronic low back pain: a randomized trial.

PLoS ONE, 2007;2(9):e919.