Kerry Bone, BSc (hons), Dipl. Phyto.

Kerry Bone is a practicing herbalist; co-founder and head of research and development at MediHerb; and principal of the Australian College of Phytotherapy. He also is the author of several books on herbs and herbal therapy, including Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy and The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety.

Previous Articles

Herbs for Digestion: The Power of Bitter
December 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 18)
Are Herbs Useful for Chronic Pain?
May 15, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 10)
The Clinical Versatility of Milk Thistle (Part 2)
February 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 03)
The Amazing Clinical Versatility of Milk Thistle (Part 1)
January 15, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 02)
Grape Seed Extract: A Multifaceted Herb for Promoting Healthy Circulation
March 1, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 05)
Passion Flower for Anxiety
November 4, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 23)
Are Auto-Immune Herbs Safe During Auto-Immune Disease?
August 12, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 17)
The Underestimated Value of Bitter Herbs
May 20, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 11)
Nettle Root: A Synergistic Partner for Prostate Health
November 4, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 23)
Resveratrol: What Is an Effective Clinical Dose?
August 12, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 17)
Feverfew and Migraine: Background and Clinical Evidence
May 20, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 11)
Milk Thistle: Safe and Effective Around Chemotherapy?
November 4, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 23)
Adrenal Support: Important for Coping With Prolonged Stress
August 12, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 17)
Milk Thistle: Things You Might Not Know
May 20, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 11)
Herbs to Help Strengthen Bones
February 12, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 04)
Sage for the Wise
November 4, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 23)
New Insights Into Chaste Tree
Herbal Male Tonics: Do They Work?
Ginkgo and Bleeding Tendency: Causal or Coincidence?
Defining Phytotherapy
St. John's Wort: How to Avoid the Drug Interactions
Willow Bark: A Safe and Effective Alternative to NSAIDs
Saw Palmetto: Impressive Clinical Evidence
Echinacea: Fact and Fiction
Why Coleus Beats Hoodia for Metabolic Syndrome
Rhodiola: A New Weapon Against Fatigue
Phytotherapy for Restless Legs Syndrome
Helping Patients Through Their Surgery With Herbs
November 18, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 24)
Korean Ginseng and Erectile Dysfunction
August 12, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 17)
Using Herbs and Diet to Beat Crohn's Disease
May 20, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 11)
Blue is the Healthy Color: The Health Benefits of Anthocyanins
February 12, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 04)
Using Phytotherapy Against the Herpes Virus
Boswellia: A New Herbal Breakthrough for Osteoarthritis
May 20, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 11)
Using Phytotherapy Against the Herpes Virus
August 12, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 17)
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Pain has become the dominant language of musculoskeletal healthcare. Numeric pain-rating scales and symptom reports are routinely used as primary indicators of clinical success. But while pain reduction is meaningful, it is an incomplete and often misleading representation of recovery. This has real consequences for patient adherence, long-term outcomes, and how conservative care is perceived within the broader healthcare system.

Christopher Proulx, DC, PhD(ABD), CSCS