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Publications

Dr. Joseph Pizzorno is one of the most prolific and respected authors in the field of integrative and natural medicine. He has authored or co-authored over 14 books, contributed to 150+ peer-reviewed journal articles, and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of one of the most widely read integrative medical journals in the world. His works have helped define academic curricula, public understanding, and global medical best practices.

Books

2022

Pizzorno L and Pizzorno J, Healthy Bones, Health You, AlgaeCal, Inc, Vancouver, BC

2020

Pizzorno JE and Murray MT, A Textbook of Natural Medicine, Elsevier, New York; 5th edition, Translations: Yugoslavian, Japanese (1st Edition 1985)

2018

Crinnion W and Pizzorno JE, Clinical Environmental Medicine, Elsevier, New York

20??

Snider P, Pizzorno J, Zeff J, et al. Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine;

2017

Pizzorno J. The Toxin Solution, HarperCollins, New York

2016, 2008, 2001

Pizzorno JE, Murray MT and Joiner-Bey H, Handbook of Natural Medicine for Physicians, Elsevier, New York (3rd Ed), Translations: Spanish, Italian

2012

Pizzorno JE and Katzinger J, Clinical Pathophysiology: A Functional Perspective, Mind Publishing, Coquitlam, BC

2012

Murray MT and Pizzorno JE, Companion Guide to Clinical Pathophysiology: A Functional Perspective. Practical Applications of Natural Medicine, Mind Publishing, Coquitlam, BC

2012, 1998, 1990

Murray MT and Pizzorno JE, Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Prima (Best seller – 2,000,000 copies), Translations: Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Yugoslavian. 3rd edition

2005

Murray MT, Pizzorno JE and Pizzorno LE: Encyclopedia of Healing Foods. Simon & Schuste

2002

Murray MT, Pizzorno JE, Reilly P and Birdsall T, Natural Medicine for The Prevention and Treatment of Cancer. Penguin Putman

2002

Pizzorno, LE, Pizzorno JE, and Murray MT, Natural Medicine Instructions for Patients. Elsevier

1998, 1996

Pizzorno JE, Total Wellness, Prima, Rocklin, CA. Currently negotiating for publisher for 2nd edition.

Journal Articles

2024

Dr. Pizzorno has written over 150 editorials on medicine, about half of which are indexed in PubMed. They are not included in the list below.

2023

Logan AC, D’Adamo CR, Pizzorno JE, Prescott S. Food faddists and pseudoscientists!”: Reflections on the History of Resistance to Ultra-Processed Foods. Explore, 2023, SSN 1550-8307, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explor

2023

Beidelschies M, Lopez R, Pizzorno J, Le P, Rothberg MB, Husni ME, D’Adamo C. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and risk of rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007-2016. BMJ Open. 2023 May 9;13(5):e071514. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071514. PMID: 37160384; PMCID: PMC10186451.

2023

Solnier J, Chang C and Pizzorno J: Consideration for Flavonoid-Containing Dietary Supplements to Tackle Deficiency and Optimize Health. Health. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24, 8663. https:/ https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24108663

2022

6 editorials per year. 100th editorial (2019) in Integrative Medicine, A Clinician’s Journal, a PubMed indexed, peer-reviewed journal with a distribution of 35,000 doctors and practitioners.

2014

Pizzorno J. Zonulin! The Wheat Conundrum Solved (Well, Mostly). Altern Ther Health Med. 2014;20(S1):10-15

2012

Pizzorno JE. Clinical decision making: A functional medicine perspective. Glob Adv Health Med. 2012;1(4):8-13

2012

Pizzorno J, Katzinger J. Glutathione: Physiological and clinical relevance. J Restorative Med. 2012;1:30-7

2010

Pizzorno J, Frassetto LA, Katzinger J. Diet-induced acidosis: is it real and clinically relevant? Br J Nutr. 2010:1-10. PMID: 20003625

2006

Pizzorno J. Joseph Pizzorno, ND: advancing the field of natural medicine. Interview by Karolyn A. Gazella and Suzanne Snyder. Altern Ther Health Med. 2006 Jul-Aug;12(4):54-60. PMID: 16862743

2005

Dunne N, Benda W, Kim L, Mittman P, Barrett R, Snider P, Pizzorno J. Naturopathic medicine: what can patients expect? J Fam Pract. 2005 Dec;54(12):1067-72. PMID: 16321345

2005

Pizzorno JE. Naturopathic medicine–a 10-year perspective (from a 35-year view). Altern Ther Health Med. 2005 Mar-Apr;11(2):24-6.PMID: 15819446

2005

Hyman M, Pizzorno J, Weil A. A rational approach to antioxidant therapy and vitamin E. Altern Ther Health Med. 2005 Jan-Feb;11(1):14-7. Review. PMID: 15712759

2002

Pizzorno JE. CAM differentiated. Med Anthropol Q. 2002 Dec;16(4):405-7. PMID: 12500611

2002

Pizzorno JE Jr. Survey of naturopathic physicians: implications and recommendations. Altern Ther Health Med. 2002 Jul-Aug;8(4):38-9. PMID: 12126170

1994

Pizzorno JE, The Naturopathic Physician. Miami Medicine, 65:25-26

1987

Barrie SA, Wright JV, Pizzorno JE, Kutter E, Barron PC. Comparative absorption of zinc picolinate, zinc citrate and zinc gluconate in humans. Agents Actions. 1987 Jun;21(1-2):223-8.PMID: 3630857

1987

Barrie SA, Wright JV and Pizzorno JE: Effects of garlic oil on platelet aggregation, serum lipids and blood pressure in humans. J Orthomolecular Med, 1:15-2

1977

Pizzorno JE: Phytolacca Decandra. Journal of Natural Medicine, 1:26-7

1974

Alexander RH, Folse R, Pizzorno J, Conn R. Thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism: results of a prospective study. Ann Surg. 1974 Dec;180(6):883-7.PMID: 443317

1974

Simkin PA, Pizzorno JE. Transynovial exchange of small molecules in normal human subjects. J Appl Physiol. 1974 May;36(5):581-7PMID: 4826322

Editorial Responsibilities

2002-present

Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal
Editor-in-Chief

2012-2015

Restorative Medicine
Editorial Board

2009-2010

Vitamin Retailer
Monthly column

2007-2012

WebMD 
Integrative Medicine and Wellness expert

2002-2010

Alternative Medicine Magazine
Editorial Board

2004-present

Alternative Therapies
Editorial Board

2004-2012

Journal of Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants
Editorial Board

2001-2003

CAM for Practitioners, Great Britain
Medical Advisory Board

1996-2008

Natural Health Magazine
Advisory Board

1995-2002

Nutrition Science News
Editorial Advisory Board

1994-2003

Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine
Editorial Board

1993-2000

Complementary Therapies in Medicine
International Advisory Board

1993-94

Bimonthly Column (with Lara Pizzorno), Veggie Life, Concord, CA

1993

Monthly Research Review Column, Choices, Seattle, WA

1991-92

Bimonthly Column, Vegetarian Times, Oak Park, IL

1987-2006

Let’s Live Magazine
Medical Advisory Board

1998

Textbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Associate Editor

1994-97

Alternative & Complementary Therapies
Senior Medical Advisor

1992-96

Health News & Review
Editorial Board

1993

Naturopathic Medicine: Contributions to Health Care Reform
Co-Author/Editor, Presented to Clinton Health Care Reform Taskforce

1993

Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide
Editorial Board

1992-93

Natural Foods Education Program
Senior Editor

1988-92

Journal of Naturopathic Medicine
Executive Editorial Board

1979-81

Journal of the John Bastyr College of Naturopathic Medicine
Editor
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