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Orthomolecular medicine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Orthomolecular medicine or optimum nutrition emphasizes the use of natural substances found in a healthy diet such as vitamins, dietary minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, amino acids, essential fatty acids, dietary fiber and intestinal short chain fatty acids (SCFA) in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Orthomolecular medicine is defined as the provision of the optimum molecular constitution, especially the optimum concentration of substances that are normally present in the body, for the purposes of treating disease and preserving health. The field of orthomolecular psychiatry deals with the use of orthomolecular medicine to treat psychiatric problems. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Orthomolecular_medicine   (922 words)

Orthomolecular psychiatry: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Orthomolecular psychiatry: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic Orthomolecular techniques include juice fasting, EHandler: no quick summary. Orthomolecular psychiatry is obviously controversial, EHandler: no quick summary. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/o/or/orthomolecular_psychiatry.htm   (102 words)

Orthomolecular Psychiatry in Theory and Practice Orthomolecular psychiatry is one of two branches of psychiatry currently advocating chemotherapy for schizophrenia. Orthomolecular psychiatry, on the other hand, emphasizes a system of treatment, not any one drug or chemical. In general, the "medical model" of orthomolecular psychiatry is the basis for diagnosis and treatment. www.lightparty.com /Health/ORTHO.html   (804 words)

On the Orthomolecular Environment of the Mind Orthomolecular Theory The author defines orthomolecular psychiatry as the achievement and preservation of good mental health by the provision of the optimum molecular environment for the mind, especially the optimum concentrations of substances normally present in the human body, such as the vitamins. Neither the general theory of orthomolecular psychiatry, as presented in my 1968 paper (1) nor any of the special arguments about the value of ascorbic acid is presented or discussed in any significant way. Orthomolecular psychiatry is the achievement and preservation of good mental health by the provision of the optimum molecular environment for the mind, especially the optimum concentrations of substances normally present in the human body, such as the vitamins. www.laleva.cc /choice/orthomolecular_theory.html   (5436 words)

orthomolecular psychiatry Orthomolecular Psychiatry and Medicine treats mental disorders such as depressions, schizophrenias, attention deficit disorders, autism and more, from the perspective that the origin of the disorder is biological in nature--not caused by distorted thinking or personality dysfunctions of individuals. As their thinking about orthomolecular psychiatry evolved, Dr. Hoffer and others changed the name of the journal over the years from The Journal of Schizophrenia to The Journal of Orthomolecular Psychiatry to the present name, The Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine. Whole Psychiatry is what Robert J. Hedaya, M.D.,P.A., Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, refers to his treatment approach, which to a large extent involves orthomolecular psychiatry. www.personal.psu.edu /users/d/l/dlh174   (2323 words)

DoctorYourself.com - Megavitamin (Orthomolecular) Medicine In 1972 the title was changed to the Journal of Orthomolecular Psychiatry to reflect the widening use of nutrition in the treatment of many physical and psychiatric disorders. Linus Pauling in 1968 had proposed the term orthomolecular psychiatry which we recognised as the the correct word to define the total interest in nutrition, clinical ecology, and the use of supplements. Ross is one of the early pioneer psychiatrists of orthomolecular psychiatry. www.doctoryourself.com /hoffer_JOM.html   (1738 words)

On the Orthomolecular Environment of the Mind: Orthomolecular Theory By the use of orthomolecular methods in addition to the conventional treatment of schizophrenia, the fraction of patients hospitalized for the first time in whom the disease is controlled may be increased from about 40 percent to about 80 percent. The title of the report, Megavitamin and Orthomolecular Therapy in Psychiatry, is completely inappropriate, and the general condemnation of megavitamin and orthomolecular therapy is unjustified. I have talked with the leading orthomolecular psychiatrists and have found that they feel the principles of medical ethics prevent them from carrying out controlled clinical tests, with half of their patients receiving orthomolecular therapy in addition to the conventional treatment and the other half receiving only the conventional treatment. www.orthomolecularpsychiatry.com /library/articles/orthotheory.shtml   (5316 words)

Schizophrenia.org - The Huxley Institute for Biosocial Research - Orthomolecular Psychiatry Orthomolecular psychiatry is branch of orthomolecular medicine, a term coined by Dr. Linus Pauling. Orthomolecular theory not withstanding a significant majority of reputable doctors and their patients firmly believe that orthodox psychiatry and talking therapy have not gone bankrupt and are still helping those many people whose problems do not originate in a simple shortage of B vitamins. Orthomolecular therapy's apparently helping, so I am delighted it is in the field." Not long ago, Dr. Ben Burston, assistant professor of psychiatry at the Yale Medical College, sent a 26-year-old male patient, described as a "intractable schizophrenic," to the Brain Bio Center. www.schizophrenia.org /ortho.html   (4354 words)

What is Orthomolecular Medicine?, Linus Pauling Institute The word "orthomolecular" was introduced by Linus Pauling in "Orthomolecular Psychiatry", his seminal 1968 article published in the journal Science. Orthomolecular medicine is not "alternative"; rather, it should be considered as an adjunct to appropriate conventional medicine. Pauling became especially fascinated with vitamin C in the mid-1960s and quickly recognized that the intake of this vitamin and, consequently, its concentration in the body, significantly influences health and disease. lpi.oregonstate.edu /f-w99/orthomolecular.html   (561 words)

Orthomolecular Therapy Stephen Barrett, M.D. "Orthomolecular therapy" is defined by its proponents as "the treatment of disease by varying the concentrations of substances normally present in the human body." Its proponents claim that many diseases are caused by molecular imbalances that are correctable by administration of the "right" nutrient molecules at the right time. Orthomolecular therapy dates back to the early 1950s when a few psychiatrists began adding massive doses of nutrients to their treatment of severe mental problems. Their credibility is further diminished by a consistent refusal over the past decade to perform controlled experiments and to report their new results in a scientifically acceptable fashion. www.quackwatch.org /01QuackeryRelatedTopics/ortho.html   (1110 words)

Health Medicine Orthomolecular therapy consists in providing optimal amounts of substances normal to the body, by oral or parenteral administration. Although a full understanding of the aging process remains elusive, orthomolecular medicine offers a rational way to address the multiple cellular and metabolic derangements associated with aging, especially those related to oxidative stress. Orthomolecular medicine rests on the broad research base of the world’s scientific literature in nutrition, metabolism, endocrinology, biochemical genetics, and cell biology. www.huemer.com /medi1.htm   (646 words)

Welcome To Orthomolecular.org Orthomolecular is a term that comes from ortho, which is Greek for "correct" or "right," and "molecule," which is the simplest structure that displays the characteristics of a compound. Orthomolecular medicine describes the practice of preventing and treating disease by providing the body with optimal amounts of substances which are natural to the body. "Orthomolecular treatment does not lend itself to rapid drug-like control of symptoms, but patients get well to a degree not seen by tranquilizer therapists who believe orthomolecular therapists are prone to exaggeration. www.orthomolecular.org   (183 words)

index The term "orthomolecular" was first used by Linus Pauling in a paper he wrote in the journal Science in 1968. The key idea in orthomolecular medicine is that genetic factors affect not only to the physical characteristics of individuals, but also to their biochemical milieu. JOM: The Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine is our quarterly journal which publishes informative papers on all aspects of orthomolecular treatments for physical and mental disease. www.orthomed.org   (288 words)

Amazon.ca: Orthomolecular Treatment for Schizophrenia: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Orthomolecular psychiatry, a treatment strategy that uses megadoses of vitamins B-3 and C in conjunction with correct nutrition, yields a 90 percent recovery rate in acute cases and up to 50 percent in chronic patients. This guide by the cofounder of orthomolecular therapy offers a step-by-step approach so that patients and their families will get the maximum benefits from treatment. This guide, written by a cofounder of orthomolecular psychiatry, outlines the strategies you will need to get an informed diagnosis, proper treatment, and appropriate, flexible follow-up for the schizophrenic patient. www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0879839104   (633 words)

Mental Health - It's Not Just In Our Heads - Orthomolecular Psychiatry Thus, orthomolecular means "right molecules in the right amounts" or as Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling defined it, Orthomolecular Psychiatry means, "the preservation of good mental health and the treatment of disease by variation of the concentrations in the human body of substances normally present in the body." Along with providing optimal molecular concentrations of nutrients, orthomolecular physicians are concerned with removing toxic molecules from the body. Carl Pieiffer, an orthomolecular physician, believes those white spots are due to a zinc deficiency. www.luminet.net /~wenonah/new/mental-h.htm   (3096 words)

II. Middle and Later Years -- Orthomolecular Medicine - Reading Curriculum - CH 225H - Special Collections Collection materials relating to orthomolecular medicine are of a different nature from those which chronicle Pauling's early and middle career. Box 11.070, 1962-1988, has materials on orthomolecular psychiatry, and includes references to the Linus Pauling Institute having its beginnings in Pauling's interest in mental deficiency. In a research notebook, Pauling's notes for a paper on orthomolecular psychiatry read, "Basic idea: Provision of optimal molecular environment of the mind (optimal concentrations of substances normally present in the human body. oregonstate.edu /dept/spc/subpages/ahp/honorschem/orthomolecular.htm   (1431 words)

Amazon.com: Orthomolecular Treatment for Schizophrenia: Books: Abram Hoffer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) THE MAGIC OF ORTHOMOLECULAR TREATMENT - Orthomolecular treatment of schizophrenia is a comprehensive approach that includes megavitamin therapy, nutrition, and counseling of both patient and family members. The term "orthomolecular" was used for the first time in 1968 by Linus Pauling in his Science report called "Orthomolecular Psychiatry." Read the first page The primary orthomolecular approach to schizophrenia is niacin or niacinamide (vitamin B3) in > 2 g/d doeses. www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0879839104?v=glance   (2154 words)

Orthomolecular Psychiatry: Treatment of Schizophrenia by David R. Hawkins, Linus Pauling Orthomolecular Psychiatry: Treatment of Schizophrenia by David R. Hawkins, Linus Pauling This is one of the most important books on psychiatry ever written. Complete, from case histories to biochemical mechanisms, Orthomolecular Psychiatry, along with its many hundreds of included references, firmly establish very-high-dose vitamin therapy as the treatment of choice for schizophrenia, dementia, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and related illnesses. www.brightsurf.com /item.php?ASIN=0716708981   (1584 words)

biblio_hoffer Hoffer A. Orthomolecular psychiatry in theory and practice. Hoffer A and Osmond H. The adrenochrome hypothesis and psychiatry. Hoffer A. The Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine and its Development 1967-1996. www.doctoryourself.com /biblio_hoffer.html   (3694 words)

Curriculum Vitae - Abram Hoffer - HealthWorld Online Certificant, Psychiatry, Royal College of Physicians, Canada, 1954. Assistant Professor (Research) Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 1955-58. Associate Professor (Research) Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 1958-67. www.healthy.net /bios/hoffer/CV.htm   (176 words)

Article: Neurotransmitters,Amino Acids & Mental Health-I : The Role of L-Glutamine - by David Puchol Esparza Maximum safe dosages for young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease have not been fully determined.Be aware that although the names sound ‘similar’,Glutamine, Glutamic Acid,Glutamate,Glutathione,Gluten, and Monosodium Glutamate are all different substances. According to Linus Pauling (1968), Orthomolecular Psychiatric Therapy is the treatment of mental disease by the provision of the optimum molecular environment for the mind,especially the optimum concentrations of natural substances,normally present in the human body. As science advances, biochemical treatments to correct brain chemistry become better defined and researched.Nutrient therapy can be very effective and involve fewer and milder side effects or possible interactions than psychiatric drugs.This alternative and effective therapeutic approach may eventually reduce,or even eliminate,the need for most psychiatric medications used today worldwide. www.naturalhealthweb.com /articles/esparza1.html   (935 words)

RemedyFind: patient ratings of Orthomolecular Psychiatry for Autism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Orthomolecular Psychiatry is type of nutritional therapy for mood disorders and other mental health disorders (such as schizophrenia), which argues that optimal amounts of vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids are necessary for proper brain functioning. Created in the 1950's by A. Hoffer, PhD, in Victoria BC, Canada, the orthomolecular program focuses on nutrients, dietary changes, determining and removing allergens, and finding and treating chemical imbalances. Information on this site is provided for informational purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professionals. www.remedyfind.com /rem.asp?ID=7248   (288 words)

References - Dealing With Depression Naturally Abbey, L. C., "Agoraphobia," Journal of Orthomolecular Psychiatry, 11 (4, 1982): 243-259. Hoes, M. J., "L-Tryptophan in Depression and Strain," Journal of Orthomolecular Psychiatry, 11 (4, 1982): 231-242. Maes, M, et al., "Lower Serum Zinc in Major Depression is a Sensitive Marker of Treatment Resistance and of the Immune/Inflammatory Response in That Illness," Biological Psychiatry, 42 (September 1, 1997): 349-358. www.mts.net /~baumel/References.html   (11894 words)

Niacin, Orthomolecular Psychiatry, Mania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) She is Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine Pellagra was once a major cause of three behaviorally different mental disorders-schizophreniform, manic-depressive-like, and phobic neurotic - plus drying dermatoses, autonomic neuropathies, tinnitus, and fatigue. Analyzes studies that have found chronic schizophrenia to be the result of an underlying metabolic block on the dominant tryptophan niacin pathway, i.e., an inherited defect or insufficient activity of enzyme 3-hydroxyanthranilate-oxygenase. mv.lycaeum.org /mu/niacin_mania.html   (840 words)

The Beginnings of Orthomolecular Psychiatry. - Vitamin B-3 and Schizophrenia - Review - book review Townsend Letter for ... While in Britain, Dr. Osmond and Dr. John Smythies had hypothesized that a toxic compound, which was related to adrenalin, was responsible for the hallucinations found in schizophrenia. Psychoanalysis, not biochemistry, was the sanctioned focus for psychiatry at the time; but Hoffer and Osmond were practicing in Saskatchewan, which had no medical school to uphold that prejudice. Instead, the province had a mental health care system in desperate need of upgrading, government funding for psychiatric research, and far too many patients suffering from schizophrenia. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_2001_April/ai_72297186   (263 words)

Untitled Document The database below represents the sum total of the published papers of the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine. After 1968, the name was changed to Schizophrenia, and from 1971 the name was again changed to Orthomolecular Psychiatry to reflect the increased scope of this type of therapy to other mental illnesses. In 1986, as it became clear that nutritional therapy was widely applicable to both physical as well as mental disease, the publication underwent a final change to the more inclusive Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine and is presently published as such today. www.orthomed.org /jom/jomlist.htm   (158 words)

The Caffeine Web » Journal of Orthomolecular Psychiatry: Caffeine-induced psychosis may be mistaken for true ... The Caffeine Web » Journal of Orthomolecular Psychiatry: Caffeine-induced psychosis may be mistaken for true psychosis Journal of Orthomolecular Psychiatry: Caffeine-induced psychosis may be mistaken for true psychosis Coffee drinkers should mix decaf with regular, and slowly reduce their intake over a period of weeks to avoid such symptoms as headache and nausea. caffeineweb.com /?p=18   (329 words)

La Leva di Archimede (ENG): Orthomolecular psychiatry Archives La Leva di Archimede (ENG): Orthomolecular psychiatry Archives On Thursday, April 22, 2004, 8:00 PM Eastern, 5:00 PM Pacific, Brad Weeks, M.D. and Horace Simmons will discuss the treatment of these conditions without drugs on the webcast talk show “On the Path to Health, Your Mind is Key”. Weeks is a physician who has been involved for years in the orthomolecular treatment of many illnesses, and will provide an overview of the field of study and the treatments. www.laleva.org /eng/cures_galore/orthomolecular_psychiatry.html   (1016 words)

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