Van Merkle, DC, CCN, DCBCN, DABCI

Dr. Van D. Merkle, president of Science Based Nutrition, is a diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition and the American Board of Chiropractic Internists. He is also a diplomate of the recently formed Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition and currently serves as vice president. Dr. Merkle has practiced in the Dayton, Ohio area for more than 25 years, and hosted the call-in radio talk show "Back To Health, Your Guide to Better Living" since 1995.

Previous Articles

Cancer Free for 18 Years
August 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 15)
Using Nutrition to Overcome Complications of Anal Stenosis
February 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 03)
Removing Toxins to Treat Teen Arthritis
August 12, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 17)
Fiery Feet: Treating Gout With Nutrition
February 12, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 04)
Too Many Toxins, Too Few Nutrients
December 2, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 25)
Prostate Cancer: The Argument for Conservative Care
August 12, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 17)
57 Radiation Treatments Avoided – Why Nutrition Was Essential
June 3, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 12)
A Silent Case of Hemochromatosis
May 20, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 11)
Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis With More Than an Adjustment
November 4, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 23)
Treat an MS Patient? Yes You Can!
August 12, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 17)
Parasites: Nutritional Remedies Do Work!
July 1, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 14)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Nutritional Considerations
May 20, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 11)
Blood Testing: Three Easy Steps
May 20, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 11)
Chiropractic Goes to Nepal
May 6, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 10)
Mission to China
February 13, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 04)
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