Richard Kunin
| Richard A. Kunin, MD | |
|---|---|
 Kunin in 2014 | |
| Born | 1932 (age 83–84)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
|
Medical career | |
| Profession | Medical doctor, Psychiatrist |
| Field | Orthomolecular medicine |
| Institutions |
US Army Medical Corps Cornell University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific |
Richard A. Kunin (pronounced Kun-yin; born 1932),[1][2] is an American physician specializing in orthomolecular medicine. Kunin has written books and articles on nutrition and orthomolecular medicine. He was a co-founder of the Orthomolecular Medical Society with Dr. Linus Pauling in 1976. Along with Richard Huemer, MD, he heads the Society for Orthomolecular Health-Medicine (OHM), which conducts an annual conference on nutrition science in San Francisco, California.
Early life and education
Kunin, at age 21, received his MD degree in 1955 from the University of Minnesota and completed psychiatric residency training in 1959 at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's Payne Whitney Psychiatric Clinic. Kunin was a National Institute of Health special fellow in neurophysiology at Stanford University.
Career
After completing his psychiatric residency, Kunin served for two years in the United States Army Medical Corps.[1] In addition to being a diplomate in psychiatry, Dr. Kunin has been an instructor at the Cornell University School of Medicine and the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific.[3]
He is a member of the board of directors of the National Health Federation.
Publications
- Mega Nutrition, The Diet-Plus-Vitamins Program to Prevent Disease, Treat Illness, Promote Good Health, McGraw Hill, 1980.
- Mega-Nutrition for Women: The First Modern Program for Super Health, Beauty, and Weight Control—Introducing the Listen to Your Body Diet', 1983.
- 'Orthomolecular Principles in Treatment of Persons with Mental Retardation and Mental Illness', pp. 189–196, Mental Retardation and Mental Health, J. A. Stark, F. J. Menolascino, F. Albarelli, & V. Gray (Eds.), Berlin: Springer-Verlag.
- 'An Orthomoleclar Approach to Healthy Longevity: The Advanced Guide to Longevity Medicine', M.J. Ghen, N. Corso, et al. (Eds.).
- 'He Solves Psychiatric Problems With Nutrition', Prevention, June 1972.
Further reading
- Parris M. Kidd. PS (PhosphatidylSerine) Nature's Brain Booster A Vital Lipid Nutrient.., Total Health Communications, 2007, pg. 47. Quote: "Richard Kunin a pioneering nutritional psychiatrist.."
- Larry Trivieri, Jr. Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide, Random House, 2002, pp. 407–410.
- Jack Challem, The Inflammation Syndrome, John Wiley & Sons, 2003, pp. 116–117.
- Orthomolecular Medicine for Everyone: Megavitamin Therapeutics for Families and Physicians, Volume 1 - Abram Hoffer. pp 415–416.
- Anne Almeida. "Mega-nutrition for women." Library Journal. 108 (Mar. 1, 1983). Book review.
- "Mega-nutrition for women." Publishers Weekly. 223 (Jan. 21, 1983). Book review.
- "Mega-Nutrition." Science Books & Films. (Mar. 1981) p208. Book review.
- "Mega-Nutrition." Quill and Quire. (Oct. 1980). Book review.
- Rebecca Mueller. "Mega-nutrition." Library Journal. 105 (May 1, 1980). Book review.
References
- 1 2 3 "Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine" 23. Academy of Orthomolecular Medicine. 2008: 112. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
- ↑ Per radio interviews on KPFA
- ↑ Nichols, Trent W.; Faass, Nancy, eds. (2011-04-27). Optimal Digestive Health: A Complete Guide. Inner Traditions - Bear & Company. p. 192. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
External links
- TheNHF.com - 'Board Member Introspective: Dr. Richard Kunin, M.D.', Scott Tips
- International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine