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The True Cost of Malnutrition

Nelson Huber-Disla & T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:37:11 +0000

Malnutrition, including the dietary patterns that produce obesity and chronic disease, is the number one cause of death today, killing millions worldwide every year. Its costs to both individuals and societies continues to grow, despite being largely ignored by healthcare policy institutions, the media, and the public.

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla & T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

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.

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.

Eggs—New Heart Health Food, or Rotten Reporting?

Conor Kerley, PhD — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 20:05:32 +0000

An egg a day to keep the doctor away? A study found a correlation between egg consumption and lower rates of heart disease, but that correlation may be explained by other factors.

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

Is Fish Part of a Healthy Diet?

Dustin Rudolph, PharmD — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:00:54 +0000

Many healthy diets around the world contain fish, but are they the reason why the diets are healthy? Are there any adverse health effects of eating fish that you should worry about?

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Written by Dustin Rudolph, PharmD.

The PURE Study’s Conclusions on Fats and Carbs Are Misleading

Conor Kerley, PhD — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 19:30:17 +0000

The PURE Study sent shockwaves through the nutrition world, but when media headlines appear too good (or too bad) to be true, they often are.

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

The Quality of Your Plant-Based Diet Matters for Heart Disease Risk

Shannon Aymes, MD — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:58:43 +0000

Study shows patients with a history of cardiac events or a high risk for cardiovascular disease have a stronger recommendation for the more strict plant-based diet.

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Written by Shannon Aymes, MD.

How Avoiding Statins Led to a Show Called The Big Fat Truth

Chrissy Roth — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:26:41 +0000

High cholesterol led me to a plant-based diet. My husband, producer of The Biggest Loser, joined me and inspires others to go plant-based with The Big Fat Truth.

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Written by Chrissy Roth.

From Suffering With Lupus to Food Promoting Doctor

Brooke Goldner, MD — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:50:36 +0000

At 16 years old, I grew gravely ill. I developed debilitating arthritis that moved through my body making it hard to walk or even hold a pencil.

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Written by Brooke Goldner, MD.

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.

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..