SupplementNews.org is dedicated to informing consumers about the benefits and precautions of using dietary supplements to help people live healthier lives.   Meet the doctors and content writers who contributed to SupplementNews.org and continue to provide information for our newsletter.   Dr. Christina Gutierrez Dr. Jason Barker Dr. Jennifer Stagg Elaine Gavalas Kris Foster Dr. Christina Gutierrez Dr. Christina Gutierrez is a naturopathic physician and a licensed midwife. She graduated from Bastyr University in Kenmore Washington with her doctorate and a Certificate in Midwifery after obtaining her undergraduate degree from the University of Washington. Dr. Gutierrez practices natural family medicine with a focus on women's health and pediatrics. She is also provides prenatal and postpartum care and attends home and birth center births. She has a solo private practice in Seattle Washington and also practices part-time in Mt. Vernon Washington with two other Naturopathic Physicians.   Dr. Gutierrez believes that health can only be achieved when the mental, spiritual and physical aspects of wellness are addressed. She believes strongly in the ability of the body and soul to connect and guide each other through health as well as disease. She uses many treatment modalities tailored to the individual needs of each person including botanical medicine, homeopathy, diet, and lifestyle.   Contact Info:   Dr. Christina Gutierrez ND LM Ground Floor Health 6300 9th Avenue NE, Ste 100 Seattle WA 98115 206.624.6627 [drchristinag@earthlink.net] (remove brackets [] when emailing)   Contributing Articles:   Acne Angina Autism Celiac disease Cervical dysplasia Crohn's disease Depression Fibroids Fibromyalgia Gallstones Herpes zoster Hypertension Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism IBS Lupus Macular degeneration Migraine Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Peptic ulcer disease PMS Pneumonia Raynauds disease Rosacea Sinusitis Stress TMJ Ulcerative Colitis UTI Vitiligo Varicose veins Dr. Jason Barker Dr. Barker received his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Upon completing his Internship in Medicine at Southwest College, he completed steps I and II of his Board Certification in Naturopathic Medicine. He is among an elite group of Naturopathic Physicians to have completed two years of post-graduate medical education in the National College of Naturopathic Medicine's Post-Doctoral Family Practice Residency Program. Currently Dr. Barker is pursuing his Master's degree in Clinical Research at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU), maintains a private practice and serves as a clinical consultant to the nutraceutical and sportsmedicine industry. As a junior investigator at Helfgott Research Institute (HRI), Dr. Barker's research is focused on exploring the role of adaptogenic botanical medicines on human performance and immune function.   Dr. Barker has written numerous scientific medical articles for these journals: Alternative and Complementary Therapies Natural Pharmacy and The Townsend Letter He is also the co-author of the book "Herbs and Nutrients for the Mind: A Guide to Natural Brain Enhancers", and recently lectured in Japan on the use of natural medicines and their incorporation into mainstream medicine.   Contact Info:   Jason Barker, ND Integrative SportsMedicine @ HealthMax LLC 2050 NW Lovejoy Portland, OR 97209 503.243.6614 [jasonebarker1@msn.com] (remove brackets [] when emailing) Contributing Articles:   Aging Alzheimer's disease Bursitis Cerebral Palsy Constipation Deer Antler Velvet Devil's Claw DHEA Digestive Enzymes DMAE DHA (Docosahexanoic acid) Dong Quai Down's Syndrome Eating Disorders Echinacea EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) Elder Epilepsy Fatigue Gymnema Hawthorn Hops Horse chestnut Horsetail Huperzine A Hyperlipidemia Inositol Iron Kava L-Carnitine Panax ginseng Passionflower Peppermint Phellodendron Policosanol Psyllium Pygeum Pyruvate Red clover Reishi Restless Leg Syndrome Tuberculosis Vertigo   Dr. Jennifer Stagg Dr. Stagg was born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. She attended Memorial University of Newfoundland and received a bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Nutrition. As an undergrad, she trained in lab research focusing on medicinal plants and immunology. Following graduation, she attended the University of Iowa as a doctoral student in biochemistry. Dr. Stagg left the field of research to pursue a career in natural medicine at the leading institution for science-based natural medicine, Bastyr University in Seattle, WA, graduating with a doctorate in naturopathic medicine. She continued with her research in medicinal plants at the NIH-funded Bastyr Research Center. Dr. Stagg is a licensed naturopathic physician in Washington State, Connecticut, and an active member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is Associate Editor of the Journal of Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants. Currently, Dr. Stagg practices at the Hartford Hospital Wellness Center in Avon, CT. Learn more about Dr. Stagg and her practice here: http://www.wholehealthllc.com/   Contributing Articles:   Aloe Cayenne Chamomile Chasteberry Choline Chronic cough Dong Quai Eleuthero Evening Primrose Feverfew Garcinia Garlic Ginger Gingko Glaucoma Glucosamine Glutamine Kidney Stones Melatonin MSM NADH Periodontal disease Phosphatidylcholine Phosphatidylserine Phyllanthus Picrorrhiza Psoriasis Quercetin Sam-E Saw Palmetto Uva Ursi Valerian Vinpocetine Zeaxanthin Elaine Gavalas Elaine Gavalas received her Master's degree from Columbia University, New York and is an exercise physiologist, sports nutritionist, and weight management specialist. She's the author of over 100 health articles and 6 books, including: Yogi In The Kitchen (Penguin Putnam Avery, 2005) The Yoga Minibook Series for Weight Loss (Simon & Schuster Fireside, 2003) The Yoga Minibook For Stress Relief (Simon & Schuster Fireside, 2003) The Yoga Minibook For Longevity (Simon & Schuster Fireside, 2003) The Yoga Minibook For Energy And Strength (Simon & Schuster Fireside 2003) Secrets of Fat-Free Greek Cooking (Penguin Putnam Avery, 1998) You can reach Elaine Gavalas at www.elainegavalas.com. Contributing Articles:   Acid Reflux ADHD AIDS Allergies Androstenedione Anemia Arabinoxylane  Arthritis RA Asthma BCAA Boswellia Breast Cancer Bromelain Bronchitis, Chronic Burns Calendula Candidisasis Carpal Tunnel Cascara Cats Claw Cellulitis CHF Cholesterol Cognitive Function Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diarrhea Diverticular Disease Flaxseed FOS Gamma Oryzanol GLA Halitosis Hemorrhoids Impotence Menopause Obesity, Weight Loss Ocular Health Parkinsons Disease  Stinging Nettle Tea Tree Tocotrienols Tumeric Tylophora   Kris Foster Kristopher transferred to Boise State University in the fall of '99, and "walked on" to the Bronco football team.  After two years in Boise (2001), Foster was granted a full-scholarship and assumed the starting position at weak-side (Will) linebacker for the Boise State Broncos.  2001 was equally special in academics, as Kris achieved his first Dean's List honor with a 3.74 GPA. Unfortunately, an injury in 2002 would sideline Kris and he would eventually miss the entire 2002 season.  While at Boise State, Kris studied nutrition and science, majoring in Health Science.  Foster has also earned extensive credit from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in areas of food science, psychology, and sociology.   Kristopher's interest in Nutrition was sparked from both athletics, and the search for personal understanding.  Kris has suffered from anxiety-related insomnia since the age of 17, but was not diagnosed until the age of 23.  He has extensively studied various nutritional and sleep topics with regards to their effects on our physiological and psychological well-being.  Through research and personal application, Kris has discovered a newfound strength in natural healing, and is no longer dependant upon medications for the treatment of his chronic condition.   Kristopher's personal mission is to help others. By gaining a complex understanding of diet and disease prevention via nutritional supplementation, he lives to share his knowledge and personal experience with people willing to make changes in their own lives.     Foster currently works as a nutritional writer and Health Consultant, and is studying to become a certified trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).  He continues to work on the diet and nutritional supplementation programs of Division I athletes, bodybuilders, and enthusiastic individuals wanting to make positive health and lifestyle changes.      As for the future, Kristopher plans to return to college in the beginning of 2006 to gain a Pre-dietetic emphasis for his Health Science degree.  He is also conducting research for the development of an herbal supplement, which would be specifically tailored for persons suffering from chronic sleep disorders.      Contact Info: [KristopherFoster@cox.net] (remove brackets [] when emailing)   Contributing Articles:   5-HTP Acetyl-L-Carnitine Alanine Amino Acids Intro Arginine Arnica Asparagine Aspartic Acid Barberry Bee Propolis Beta-Carotene Biotin Boron Brewer's Yeast Burdock Calcium Carnosine Cartilage Cetyl Myristoleate Chitosan Chloride Choline Chromium Citrulline Coconut Oil Colostrum Comfrey Copper Creatine Cysteine Cystine Dimethylglycine Elevated Homocysteine Eucalyptus Flouride Folic Acid, Folate, Vitamin B9 GABA Glutamic Acid Glutathione Glycine Hair Loss Histidine Iodine Iron Isoleucine Lactobacillus Acidophilus Larch Arabinogalactan L-Dopa Leucine Lecithin Lutein Lycopene Lysine Magnesium Manganese Methionine Milk Thistle Minerals Intro Molybdenum N-Acetyl Cystine Phenylalanine Phosphorus Potassium Proline Propolis Selenium Serine Silicon Sodium Spirulina St Johns Wort Sulfur Taurine Theanine Threonine Tryptophan Tyrosine Valine Vanadium Vitamin A Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B9 Vitamin B12 Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Yarrow Zinc   Other Contributing writers include Dr. Brian Rewerts, Dr. Shelby Entner, and Richard Kitaeff.

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