Orthomolecular medicine, as conceptualized by double-Nobel
laureate Linus Pauling, aims to restore the optimum environment of the
body by correcting imbalances or deficiencies based on individual
biochemistry, using substances natural to the body such as vitamins,
minerals, amino acids, trace elements and fatty acids. 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 the physical characteristics of
individuals, but also to their biochemical milieu. Biochemical pathways
of the body have significant genetic variability and diseases such as
atherosclerosis, cancer, schizophrenia or depression are associated with
specific biochemical abnormalities which are causal or contributing
factors of the illness. Want to learn more? The following essays give a
more detailed overview of the nature, efficacy and history of
orthomolecular medicine.
Board of Directors
INDIAN SOCIETY FOR ORTHOMOLECULAR MEDICINE
The CEO of INSOM -
Dr. Vaman PhD. PGCA (Harvard) MSFN MAIMA
No 8 Ramaniyam Govindh
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Chennai 600091 INDIA
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Dr. Benjamin Newman MD FAAFP
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We will soon invite Doctors/Health-care Professionals to join INSOM.
ISOM: The International Society
for Orthomolecular Medicine is our site page for information on
orthomolecular organizations and societies throughout the world.
CSOM: The Canadian Society for
Orthomolecular Medicine is our site page for information on the Canadian
orthomolecular organization.
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.
ISF:
The International
Schizophrenia Foundation has been a leader in the orthomolecular
treatment of schizophrenia. Find out why orthomolecular therapy offers
real hope.
OMT: Orthomolecular Medicine
Today is our Annual International Conference which brings together
leading physicians, researchers and clinicians in Orthomolecular
medicine. Now in its 38th year.
STORE:
Education is one of our
important missions for the clinician and layperson alike. Purchase
texts, books, dvds, conference tapes and reprints from the Journal of
Orthomolecular Medicine.
NEWS: Information on upcoming
seminars, conferences as well as news and research on orthomolecular
medicine. Updated quarterly.
RESOURCES: Other sites which
may be of interest to those who are searching for information or
complementary treatment options for illnesses.
