Orthomolecular Medicine for Physicians (Keats/Pivot Health Book) - A Survey , introduction, textbook on Orthomolecular Medicine

264 Pages·2022·25.396 MB·English

by  Abram Hoffer, Linus Pauling

A comprehensive survey of an exciting therapeutic
approach by one of its chief developers
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Orthomolecular
Medicine
For
Physicians
Orthomolecular medicine is in
essence the treatment and preven-
tion of disease and the promotion
of health by adjustment of the
chemical constituents of the body,
primarily by nutritional manage-
ment. It has attracted much atten-
tion and aroused much controversy,
which it is one purpose of this
book to place in perspective.
Dr. Hoffer, whose experience in
orthomolecular medicine spans
nearly forty years—extending
back to long before it received its
name— here presents its elements
mainly for medical practitioners,
though the lay reader interested
in personal health management
will find much of interest. The
author makes two important initial
points. First, the orthomolecular
concept is easily tested. ‘A physi-
cian who wishes to become famil-
iar with orthomolecular medicine
may do so by simply beginning
with a sugar-free diet and one
or two vitamins. Even with this
simple approach, physicians who
have used this treatment are so
persuaded by the results that they
have become orthomolecular phy-
sicians. | know of none who, after
one year of practice, have reverted
to their previous methods”
(Continued on back flap)

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Orthomolecular
Medicine
OF
Physicians
ABRAM HOFFER, M.D., PH.D.
The information in this book is presented for education and in-
formation only and does not contain treatment recommendations for
the public. The treatment of illness must be supervised by a physi-
cian or other licensed health professional.
ORTHOMOLECULAR MEDICINE FOR PHYSICIANS
Copyright © 1989 by Abram Hoffer
All Rights Reserved
No part of this book may be copied or reproduced without the written consent
of the publisher.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Hoffer, Abram
Orthomolecular medicine for physicians.
Includes bibliographies and index.
1. Orthomolecular therapy. I. Title. [DNLM:
1, Orthomolecular Therapy. WB 330 H6980]
RM235.5.H64 1989 615.8'54 88-34192
ISBN 0-87983-390-4
Printed in the United States of America
Keats Publishing, Inc.
27 Pine Street, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840
DEDICATION
To Humphry Osmond, Margaret J. Callbeck and Irwin Kahan,
friends and colleagues. Together we explored the usefulness
of large doses of niacin and niacinamide in the treatment of
schizophrenia, using the first double-blind, controlled study
in psychiatry. Jointly we coauthored the first report describing
the results of our studies.*
And to Dr. Arthur M. Sackler for his foresight in publishing
our paper in his journal.
And, finally, to all my colleagues and associates in the
United States, Canada and Australia, who have added so
much to orthomolecular medicine. Without their dedicated
work, this book would not have been possible.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I wish to thank Frank Murray for his assistance
and enthusiasm in the publishing of this book.
Especial thanks go to Frances Fuller for her
skill, dedication and industry in preparing this
material for publication.
*Hoffer, A., Osmond, H., Callbeck, M. J. & Kahan, I. (1957). Treatment of schizo-
phrenia with nicotinic acid and nicotinamide. J. Clin. Exper. Psychopath., 18:131-158.