HOT NEWSDietary inflammatory index and memory function:population-based national sample of elderlyAmericans.Frith E, Shivappa N, Mann JR, Hébert JR, Wirth MD, Loprinzi PDBritish Journal of Nutrition, Published online: 24 January 2018Abstract: The objective of this study was to examine the association between dietaryinflammatory potential and memory and cognitive functioning among a representativesample of the US older adult population. Dietary inflammatory index (DII®) scores werecalculated using 24-h dietary recall interviews. Though inverse relationships were observedbetween DII scores and memory and cognitive functioning, future work is needed to furtherexplore the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the complex relationship betweeninflammation-related dietary behaviour and memory and cognition.

Ibuprofen alters human testicular physiology toproduce a state of compensated hypogonadismKristensen DM, Desdoits-Lethimonier C, Mackey AL, Dalgaard MD, De Masi F, Munkbøl CH,Styrishave B, Antignac JP, Le Bizec B, Platel C, Hay-Schmidt A, Jensen TK, Lesné L, Mazaud-GuittotS, Kristiansen K, Brunak S, Kjaer M, Juul A, Jégou B

PNAS 2018 January, 115 (4) E715-E724. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1715035115Abstract: Concern has been raised over increased male reproductive disorders in theWestern world, and the disruption of male endocrinology has been suggested to play acentral role. Several studies have shown that mild analgesics exposure during fetal life isassociated with antiandrogenic effects and congenital malformations, but the effects on theadult man remain largely unknown. Through a clinical trial with young men exposed toibuprofen, we show that the analgesic resulted in the clinical condition named"compensated hypogonadism," a condition prevalent among elderly men and associatedwith reproductive and physical disorders. In the men, luteinizing hormone (LH) andibuprofen plasma levels were positively correlated, and the testosterone/LH ratio decreased.Our data demonstrate that ibuprofen alters the endocrine system via selectivetranscriptional repression in the human testes, thereby inducing compensatedhypogonadism.

Attenuation of influenza-like symptomatology andimprovement of cell-mediated immunity with long-termN-acetylcysteine treatmentDe Flora S, Grassi C, Carati L. Eur Respir J. 1997 Jul;10(7):1535-41.

N-acetylcysteine (NAC), ananalogueandprecursor of reducedglutathione, hasbeen in clinicaluse for more than 30 yrs as a mucolytic drug. It has also been proposed for and/or used in thetherapyand/or preventionof several respiratory diseasesandof diseases involvinganoxidativestress, in general. AdministrationofN-acetylcysteineduring thewinter, thus, appears toprovidea significant attenuation of influenza and influenza-like episodes, especially in elderly high-riskindividuals. N-acetylcysteine did not prevent A/H1N1 virus influenza infection but significantlyreduced the incidence of clinically apparent disease.

IN THIS ISSUE: P1 DIET AND MEMORY | P2 PROFILE: TOM GREENFIELD |

NEWSan informal newsletter for members and friends

Volume 1, No 3, 1 February, 2018

OUT NOW: CAMELLIACamellia japonica / C. oleifera

Named after Georg Kamel, a Jesuit priestand botanist. Also known as Rose ofWinter.It belongs to the tea family (Theaceae)Flowers between January and March andcomes in many different colours and forms.Grows wild in the forest of China, Taiwan,Korea and Japan, and now also in gardensall over the world.Camellia leaves can be used to make tea,and it contains the same caffeine andcatechins as its close relative Camelliasinensis = tea!An edible oil, called "tsubaki oil" is extractedfrom the seeds. It is monosaturated,consisting mainly of oliein and does noteasily oxidise. The oil is also rich in vitaminsA, C, E and other antioxidants. The flowersare used as a vegetable or mixed with rice inJapanese cooking to make "mochi"Medicinally, the flowers are astringent andhaemostatic. Infused in sesame oil they areused to treat scalds and burns. Camelliaseed oil is an effective multi-purposemoisturiser for skin and hair. It is anti-inflammatory, nourishing and soothing.

Please send news, stories, articles,memos, pictures, books for review,letters, opinions, adverts, items for thediary etc to president@gcrn.org.uk

Quote of the week"The beginnings and ends of shadow lie betweenthe light and darkness and may be infinitelydiminished and infinitely increased. Shadow is themeans by which bodies display their form. Theforms of bodies could not be understood in detailbut for shadow."

Leonardo da Vinci

Dear Friends and Colleagues

It has been a busy week for theCouncil: Bill Postgate's eagerlyawaited and comprehensive StrategicPlan and Task List arrived in ourinboxes. We will now endeavour towork out how to implement the planand carry out tasks. The plan will beavailable online as soon as possible.

We still have work to do to get thewebsite working properly. TomGreenfield trying to sort this out withour hosting service team.

We have a steady stream ofmembership applications arriving, andthis week we have the pleasure ofwelcoming Dr Tamara Dickson as anew member. Tamara is ResearchPresenter at ICNM2018. She has aBachelor’s Degree in Psychology atSUNY Purchase College, and shereceived her medical degree fromSouthwest College of NaturopathicMedicine in 2009. Afterwards, shecompleted 2 years of residencytraining in naturopathic family primarycare and paediatrics. She serves asadjunct faculty for the NaturopathicMedicine program at BastyrUniversity. She also enjoys cookingand salsa dancing, collecting musicand learning to speak Spanish!

Welcome Tamara!

Happy Candlemass / Imbolc / GroundHog Day everyone - depending onyour religious and geographicalposition.

It is good to feel the light emerging!

Tom Greenfield

DIARY DATES

Feb 24-25 Connecting the Dots (see ad)

March 1 Early bird renewal offer ends

14-16 III Encentro Iberamericano dela Profesión Naturopática,Mexico

17-18 II International Congress ofNaturopathy & PhytotherapyLisbon Forum, Portugal

31 Membership renewal due

April 21 3rd Naturopathic Congress,Slovenia

May 21-27 Natural Medicine week,Australia

June 30 IHCAM summer summit

July 6-8 5th ICNM conference, London

Nov. 4 GCRN AGM/conference,London

MEMBER PROFILE

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QUIZ QUESTIONSSee the correct answers in the next issue.

1. Name another one of the 7 GCRNfounders

2. Which radio station hosted GCRNmember and past president,Michael Van Straten's "Bodytalk"radio show?

3. Where was Henry Lindlahr born?4. Who wrote "Cancer Concerns"?5. Name another one of the most

importantnaturopathic principles

1. Where and how do you practise?

In my own clinic in Canterbury, and in

London, using a combination of blood

grouping, genetic analysis, functional

laboratory testing, cranial osteopathy and

acupuncture

2. Where did you train? College of Osteopaths

3. When did you join the GCRN? 1998

4. Where and when were you born?

London, in the mid-60's

5. What is your favourite food? Vegetarian

blood group A compatible food.

6. What is your favourite book?

The GenoType Diet by Dr. Peter D’Adamo

(I wrote the foreword). I’m currently

enjoying The Gene: An Intimate History,

by Siddhartha Mukherjee

7. What or who inspires you? Nature; the

pioneering efforts of naturopaths in the US;

Joe Goodman, my naturopathy teacher;

Dr. Peter D’Adamo, author of Eat Right 4

Your Type; Dr. James Jealous, developer of

the biodynamic osteopathy syllabus

8. What is the best thing about the GCRN?

The GCRN has the highest membership

requirements for naturopaths in the UK, and

won’t lower its standards.

9. What is the worst thing about the GCRN?

Nothing, the GCRN is perfect!

10.What don't many people know about you?

I play double bass in a jazz band, but my

first instrument was the oboe.

Please send items for the diary topresident@gcrn.org.uk

Less than a month leftto take advantage ofthe 'early bird' offer!

Last week's correct answers:1. Harold Cotton, naturopath &osteopath, 2. Roger Newman-TurnerND, Do, BAc, 3. Baden, Germany4. Only one type of food is eaten5. Vis mediatrix naturae

Message fromthe council...

GCRN COUNCIL MEMBERSPresident: Kirsten HartvigVice-president: Aliyyaa SpringPast president: Clare BadrickRegistrar/secretary: Michelle MatthewsTreasurer/consultant: Bill PostgateCouncil members: Grant Taylor

Jennifer BlondelJennifer Harper-DeaconTom GreenfieldZakia Mance

Student liaison officer: Emily Harris

Connecting The Dots: "Taking complex clinicalpresentations, making them simple and clear - providingthe tools to create successful and profitable practice."Venue: Holiday Inn, Carburton St, London, W1W 5EEDate: 24th & 25th February, 2018 Time: 9am to 5pm.Fee: £170. Lunch and Refreshments Included