THE PURSER BOOKSHELF
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Explore the ideas inside Dr. Purser’s books, chapters and educational reports. Thoughtful reading guides connect each subject to the wider library.
48 reading guides
Search with spelling helpHomocysteine: how the story developed
Trace the chapter’s account of homocysteine, from early biochemical discoveries and homocystinuria to the debate over cardiovascular risk.
Explore this reading Chapter guideUnderstanding homocysteine and its pathways
An introduction to the chapter’s discussion of homocysteine metabolism, nutritional cofactors and the many influences on a blood result.
Explore this reading Chapter guideGenes in the homocysteine conversation
A reading guide to Dr. Purser’s chapter listing genetic variants discussed in relation to elevated homocysteine.
Explore this reading Chapter guideNutrition and unexpectedly low homocysteine
Explore the chapter’s hypothesis that nutritional status can complicate interpretation of a low homocysteine result.
Explore this reading Chapter guideHomocysteine, monocytes, IL-8 and MCP-1
Follow the chapter’s proposed bridge between homocysteine and inflammatory messages released by monocytes.
Explore this reading Chapter guideGenetics and the transsulfuration pathway
This chapter connects genetic variation with the sulfur pathway that appears throughout Dr. Purser’s redox teaching.
Explore this reading Chapter guideHomocysteine, inflammation and pain
A guide to the chapter’s proposed connections between homocysteine, inflammatory signaling and pain.
Explore this reading Chapter guideHomocysteine, D-dimer and inflammatory markers
Explore how this chapter relates homocysteine to clotting and inflammatory laboratory markers.
Explore this reading Chapter guideTwo studies behind the homocysteine–glutathione model
Understand why Dr. Purser places two experimental research discussions at the center of his inflammatory model.
Explore this reading Chapter guideHomocysteine and environmental exposures
This chapter places environmental exposures alongside genetics, sulfur metabolism and inflammatory markers.
Explore this reading Chapter guideHomocysteine and cardiovascular risk
A guide to the chapter’s discussion of homocysteine, vascular injury and cardiovascular or cerebrovascular outcomes.
Explore this reading Chapter guideIL-8, MCP-1 and kidney inflammation
Explore the kidney chapter’s account of immune-cell recruitment, small-vessel injury and fibrosis.
Explore this reading Chapter guideMethionine restriction: the questions behind the debate
This chapter questions whether restricting methionine is an appropriate response to elevated homocysteine.
Explore this reading Chapter guideGlutathione and kidney disease: a proposed research direction
A reading guide to the chapter proposing a role for glutathione and redox modulation in kidney disease.
Explore this reading Chapter guideReduced glutathione: formulations and patent claims
Explore the chapter’s comparison of reduced-glutathione formulations and its discussion of intellectual property.
Explore this reading Chapter guideVARS Glutathione: delivery and formulation
This chapter presents the author’s account of the technology behind VARS Glutathione.
Explore this reading Chapter guideGlutaryl and transdermal glutathione
Explore the chapter’s discussion of topical and transdermal glutathione delivery associated with Glutaryl.
Explore this reading Chapter guideSkyrizi and homocysteine: the research question
A guide to a chapter asking whether IL-23 inhibition could have implications for homocysteine-related inflammatory pathways.
Explore this reading Chapter guidePersistent IL-8 and the question of hidden infection
This chapter considers why IL-8 might remain elevated within the author’s homocysteine model.
Explore this reading Book guide · 2009Program 120: a guide to the preventive-medicine textbook
A map of the 2009 Program 120 physician’s handbook, edited by Purser and Radley, and its broad approach to preventive medicine.
Explore this reading Book guideProgram 120 for women: prevention and everyday health
A guide to the female patient handbook’s first ten chapters on prevention and major health conditions.
Explore this reading Book guideProgram 120 for women: hormones and lifestyle
A reading guide to the female patient handbook’s sections on hormones, sexual health and lifestyle.
Explore this reading Book guideProgram 120 for men: prevention and everyday health
A guide to the male patient handbook’s first ten chapters on prevention and major health conditions.
Explore this reading Book guideProgram 120 for men: hormones and lifestyle
A reading guide to the male patient handbook’s sections on hormones, sexual health and lifestyle.
Explore this reading Book guideMale sexuality, fertility and testosterone
Explore the handbook’s questions about low libido, testosterone, erectile function and the goal of preserving fertility.
Explore this reading Book guideThyroid: cold hands, cold feet and the bigger picture
A guide to No More Cold Hands, Cold Feet, the thyroid book written for patients and practitioners.
Explore this reading Book guideBone health: understanding the osteoporosis book
A reading map for the book on osteoporosis, bone measurements, nutritional status and follow-up.
Explore this reading Book guide · 2015Autism: a guide to the 2015 research discussion
A guide to the subjects discussed in Natural Therapies for Autism: Updates on the Research, published in 2015.
Explore this reading Book guide · 2014Progesterone: reading the hormone handbook
Explore the 2014 progesterone book’s discussion of terminology, symptoms, preparations and monitoring.
Explore this reading Book guide · 2015Menopause, essential oils and nutritional questions
A guide to the 2015 book connecting menopause symptoms with the author’s discussion of oils, hormones and nutrition.
Explore this reading Book guideFibromyalgia, fatigue and the pituitary perspective
A reading guide to Real Fibromyalgia Rx and its pituitary-centered explanation of chronic symptoms.
Explore this reading Book guide · 2014Breast cancer: understanding the historical guide
A guide to the topics covered in the 2014 Breast Cancer Patient’s Survival Guide.
Explore this reading Book guide · 2015Erectile dysfunction: questions beyond a prescription
Explore the 2015 erectile-dysfunction book’s discussion of physical, psychological and medication-related contributors.
Explore this reading Report guide · 2015Progesterone benefits and cautions: report guide
A guide to the topics in the downloadable report on proposed progesterone benefits and warnings.
Explore this reading Report guide · 2015Post-menopausal estrogens: report guide
Explore the report’s discussion of post-menopausal estrogen therapy and its proposed benefits and cautions.
Explore this reading Report guide · 2015Testosterone in women: report guide
A guide to the report’s discussion of testosterone, symptoms and testing in women.
Explore this reading Report guide · 2015Possible contributors to low testosterone
Explore the report’s list of possible contributors to low testosterone, from endocrine or injury history to nutritional status.
Explore this reading Report guide · 2015Low testosterone in men: the report’s themes
A guide to the report’s wide-ranging discussion of low testosterone in men.
Explore this reading Report guide · 2015Testosterone cypionate: questions about long-term use
A reading guide to the report on the author’s concerns about long-term testosterone-cypionate injections.
Explore this reading Report guide · 2015Questions to ask about testosterone
A guide to the 2015 question-and-answer report about testosterone evaluation and treatment discussions.
Explore this reading Report guideLab solutions: understanding the test names
Decode the panels and hormone-test names listed in the Purser Lab Solutions report.
Explore this reading Report guide · 2022Artery health: a guide to the therapies report
A guide to the report titled 11 Medical Therapies That Have Been Shown to Clean Out Your Arteries.
Explore this reading Report guideDr. Purser’s “medical truths”: a perspective guide
Explore the subjects in Dr. Purser’s opinion-led list of medical teaching points.
Explore this reading Report guideEstradiol and HRT: questions for a consultation
A guide to the consultation topics in the Purser Wellness HRT overview.
Explore this reading Report guideHomocysteine: a map of the practice flow chart
A guide to the subjects connected by the practice’s homocysteine flow chart.
Explore this reading Report guide · 2022Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s: the study guide
A guide to the topics in Dr. Purser’s January 2022 discussion of inflammatory bowel disease.
Explore this reading Report guideFibromyalgia: a guide to the 23-step report
Explore the report’s structured approach to questions about fibromyalgia and persistent symptoms.
Explore this reading Report guide · 2021Emergency preparedness: a guide to the home-kit report
A topic guide to Dr. Purser’s discussion of a home medical kit and preparedness.
Explore this readingSearchable summaries, not full books. This collection covers 33 supplied chapter and book files and 16 reports from the downloads page; the kidney report shares a guide with its corresponding chapter. Original documents and download links are not provided. Patient examples and individualized protocols are excluded. Older teaching and proposed mechanisms are identified in each guide.
