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Protein Isolates: Do They Have a Place in a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet?

Theresa “Sam” Houghton — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:59:04 +0000

Science has found a way to turn plants into something impressively meat-like; do these mock meats have a time and place in a whole food, plant-based diet?

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

Persistence over Perfection: How Food Journaling Supports My Health

Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:48:36 +0000

Food journaling is often a dreaded task for those trying to lose weight, but for Sharme it was key to her success.

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Written by Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS.

Can Doctor Supervised Water Fasting Regulate Blood Pressure? It Worked for Me!

Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:51:07 +0000

It can feel like “nothing works” to regular blood pressure, including medication, but there is hope: Sharme Ridley talks about how medically supervised water-only fasting helped her get her blood pressure down and keep it down.

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Written by Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS.

I Lost 53 lbs & Reversed My Type 2 Diabetes With a Plant-Based Lifestyle!

Susan Cowdrick — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 17:40:44 +0000

I reversed my type 2 diabetes and I am now living an active lifestyle. No more checking blood glucose and no more taking medication!

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Written by Susan Cowdrick.

Combating Stroke with Nutrition

Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:24:51 +0000

Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke in the U.S. Research participants with the highest adherence to a whole food, plant-based pattern were able to reduce their risk of stroke by as much as 30 percent.

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Written by Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD.

Treating Sleep Apnea With Diet and Lifestyle

Dustin Rudolph, PharmD — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:44:32 +0000

What is sleep apnea? What are the causes and treatments? How can a whole food, plant-based lifestyle help?

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Written by Dustin Rudolph, PharmD.

How I Lost 120 lbs, Cured My Diabetes, & Avoided a Lung Transplant

Kate McGoey-Smith, DipNrsg, MSW, RSW — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:32:35 +0000

I suffered from sleep apnea, diabetes, heart disease, and pulmonary hypertension. I was given 2 - 5 years to live. After watching Forks Over Knives I became plant-based then lost weight, restored my vision, cured my diabetes, and improved my overall health.

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Written by Kate McGoey-Smith, DipNrsg, MSW, RSW.

Plant-Based Nutrition and Stroke Risk

Thomas Campbell, MD — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:41:24 +0000

The purpose of this review is to briefly examine selected evidence suggestive of nutrition, particularly plant-based nutrition, being a determinant of stroke incidence and mortality.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

From Obese Boy With Hypertension to Plant-Based Gym Owner

Vlad Coste — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:53:02 +0000

Vlad from Romania grew up on fresh dairy products, eggs, vegetables, and grass fed meat. He became obese and was diagnosed with hypertension. His heart healed after going plant-based.

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Written by Vlad Coste.

Nitric Oxide & Dietary Nitrate: Another Reason to Eat Your Vegetables

Conor Kerley, PhD — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:57:34 +0000

Nitric oxide (NO) is one of the most important molecules in the body. To optimize NO levels and overall health, the consumption of a high vegetable diet can be recommended.

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

Goodbye Kidney Disease, So Long Cholesterol Medication

Sarah Fraser — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:28:42 +0000

My husband was prescribed some pills, told to lose some weight and advised there was no cure. That was it. We felt powerless until we found The China Study.

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Written by Sarah Fraser.

Alcohol: 16 Reasons to Rethink Your Drink

Thomas Campbell, MD — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:10:47 +0000

Light, moderate or high risk drinking? Research indicates there may be hazards associated with increased levels of alcohol consumption.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

Finally Freedom From My Bondage to Junk Food

Sonia Holycross — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:15:48 +0000

What did you learn from your family about food? Sonia Holycross responds to this question after growing up on food stamps and in generations of poverty.

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Written by Sonia Holycross.

Preventing and Treating Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Thomas Campbell, MD — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 20:24:16 +0000

To prevent and treat erectile dysfunction (ED), step away from the steak, hot dogs, and chicken wings and try some beans, fruit, vegetables and exercise.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

Normal Numbers Don’t Equal Good Health

Dr. Alona Pulde — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 06:42:50 +0000

A few years ago, I had a conversation with my aunt that went something like this: Me: “I didn’t know you had high blood pressure.” Aunt: “I don’t” Me: “But I see these medications for high blood pressure on your counter.” Aunt: “Yes, I take them and now I don’t have high blood pressure.” Turns … Continued

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Written by Dr. Alona Pulde.

Abolishing Heart Disease

Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., MD — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 22:29:26 +0000

The truth be told, coronary artery disease, the most common form of heart disease which is responsible for heart attacks need never exist and if it does exist, it need never progress. How can one make that statement when coronary disease is the leading killer &heilp;

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Written by Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., MD.

The Benefits of Fasting

Alan Goldhamer, D.C. — Sat, 01 Nov 1997 06:51:35 +0000

In this article you will learn about some of the tremendous benefits that can be derived from a properly conducted fast.

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

Fasting – Back to the Future

Alan Goldhamer, D.C. — Sat, 01 Nov 1997 06:43:21 +0000

Although the notion of electing to go without food for prolonged periods of time to improve one's health has not been something commonly considered in recent times, fasting has a long and important history.

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

Managing and Preventing High Blood Pressure

Alan Goldhamer, D.C. — Wed, 15 Oct 1997 22:08:22 +0000

Learning to Live Without It.

What is the epidemic condition that causes more death and disability in industrialized countries than any other?

What is the leading reason for visits to doctors and the single biggest justification for drug prescriptions?

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..