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Lifestyle Modifications to Help You Navigate Menopause

Nelson Huber-Disla — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:57:15 +0000

Menopause is a natural transition and not something to be afraid of. It can be a source of stress and discomfort, but with the correct menopause diet and healthy lifestyle, you can navigate it with ease.

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

How CNS Kitchen Has Helped Me Go Beyond Weight Loss to Embrace Whole Health

Julie Johnson — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 07:12:45 +0000

When I joined CNS Kitchen in 2022, I was looking for a community of others who were on a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) journey. At the time, my goal was weight loss. I had been gaining and losing the same ten pounds for over a year. What I didn’t know then was how important the … Continued

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Written by Julie Johnson.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Women

Frank Sabatino, DC, PhD — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:53:50 +0000

Alzheimer's Disease affects almost 6 million people, and two-thirds of people with AD are women. It begs the question, why is AD more prevalent in women?

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Written by Frank Sabatino, DC, PhD.

How Lise Put Yo-Yo Dieting Behind Her Once and for All

Maxime Sigouin — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:56:44 +0000

At 55, Lise had struggled with yo-yo dieting most of her life. She tried everything from Atkins to keto. Finally, she found success with a whole food, plant-based diet.

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Written by Maxime Sigouin.

Something to Chew On: How Does Animal Protein Affect Aging? (Video)

Center for Nutrition Studies — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:01:26 +0000

What does the science of longevity suggest about our food choices? In the following short video, Michael Hollie, MD, discusses the effect of calorie restriction— specifically restricting calories from animal protein—on the mechanisms of aging. (To learn more about longevity, read Dr. Hollie’s article from 2022.) This evidence raises many questions about the standard American, … Continued

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At the age of 55 Karla Freeze changed her life with a plant-based diet

Karla Freeze — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 17:47:07 +0000

After realizing Alzheimer's was affecting her loved ones, Karla was determined to find a healthier way forward. In doing so she regained her health and lost 236 pounds.

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Written by Karla Freeze.

A WFPB Diet Helped My Fibroid and Menstrual Pain

Jihye Lee — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:54:26 +0000

Plant-based nutrition can produce profound benefits for those suffering from hormone-related conditions and diseases, including several which affect huge proportions of the American and global population.

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Written by Jihye Lee.

Healthcare vs Disease Response System – Part 1

Nelson Huber-Disla & T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:15:45 +0000

The health care system today is not equipped to establish health, or even prevent disease. Instead, it responds to disease, and it relies on technology to do so. The widespread, and still spreading, use of drugs illustrates this reliance on technology.

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

Thyroid Health & Plant-Based Diets – Your Questions Answered

Theresa “Sam” Houghton — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 17:42:26 +0000

There are many factors at play in the development of thyroid disease. Evidence suggests a plant-based diet may be able to help prevent problems and manage existing imbalances.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

Fitness Over 50: 7 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Can Help Women Stay Active

Debbie Ingram — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:04:00 +0000

Women over 50 often experience a decline in physical activity. Here are seven ways a whole food, plant-based diet can help older women overcome obstacles to fitness.

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Written by Debbie Ingram.

Soy Myths vs Facts: Is Soy Healthy or Not?

Theresa “Sam” Houghton — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:12:22 +0000

Is soy dangerous or beneficial? Many people are still uncertain whether this plant-based protein has benefits or is a threat to long-term health. The confusion has given rise to numerous conflicting reports about how soy affects the body.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

Do Hormones in Dairy Negatively Affect Your Fertility?

Switch4Good — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 18:27:06 +0000

The topic of hormones in our food is a hot button issue, and for good reason, as these ingested hormones can be deleterious to our health and fertility. However, dairy is often left out of this discussion when it should be the first food we examine.

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Written by Switch4Good.

Iodine on a Plant-Based Diet: Why Is it Important & How to Get Enough

Theresa “Sam” Houghton — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:36:33 +0000

While essential to human health, iodine can often be in short supply for people following a low-sodium, whole food, plant-based diet. On the other hand, consuming too much iodine can be just as bad. In this article, we’ll look at why iodine matters and discuss some easy ways to make sure you’re meeting your daily requirement without overdoing it.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

7 Anti-Aging Hacks for a Longer and Healthier Life

Karen Asp, MA — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:09:52 +0000

Slow the hands of time and age with more grace, energy and vitality with 248 strategies that encompass diet, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle. In this book excerpt, Asp shares 8 of her favorite lifestyle hacks.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

Can You Have a Healthy Plant-Based Pregnancy?

Emily Wood, RD, CDN — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 21:08:32 +0000

There is a common misconception out there that in order to meet your nutrition requirements for pregnancy, animal products must be included in the diet. Read on to earn more about plant-based pregnancy.

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Written by Emily Wood, RD, CDN.

I Went Plant-Based, Lost 90 lbs & Became a Competitive Runner

Heather Kaufman — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:53:24 +0000

A plant-based diet helped save my husband’s life and helped my health in the process. Now that Tim and I are both whole food, plant-based and active together our marriage is thriving.

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Written by Heather Kaufman.

Iron Deficiency Anemia – Causes, Diets, & Treatments

Dustin Rudolph, PharmD — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:59:36 +0000

What is iron deficiency and what causes anemia? Learn about treatment options and potential side effects of iron replacement therapy.

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Written by Dustin Rudolph, PharmD.

Food versus Medicine: Preventing and Treating Breast and Prostate Cancer

Dustin Rudolph, PharmD — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:02:57 +0000

Why turn to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation to fight cancer when food is cancer’s enemy? Shouldn’t we implement diet and lifestyle changes along with medical interventions when facing cancer?

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Written by Dustin Rudolph, PharmD.

How I Cleared Up PCOS, Had Kids, and Lost Weight on a Plant-Based Diet

Adriana Cortés, MD, MIPH — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:13:10 +0000

What a whole food, plant-based lifestyle did for my life - from obesity to climbing one of Colombia's highest volcanoes.

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Written by Adriana Cortés, MD, MIPH.

The Art of Aging: Setbacks and Successes

Elaine Mansfield — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 17:11:27 +0000

As we age, we all make choices about our future health. Growing old doesn’t mean you have to become frail. You can still thrive & enjoy life.

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Written by Elaine Mansfield.

Nurse Loses Over 100 Pounds and Overcomes Food & Sugar Addiction

Amanda Grimes, MS, RN, CCRN — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:37:45 +0000

Amanda, a critical care nurse with swollen feet, PCOS and hypothyroidism turned her life around after reading The China Study & watching Forks Over Knives.

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Written by Amanda Grimes, MS, RN, CCRN.

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.

Late Stage Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis, Beating the Odds

Sally Lipsky, PhD — Tue, 03 May 2016 14:57:05 +0000

Although I considered myself to be in excellent health, I now have a different view of food and lifestyle which I am very grateful for.

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Written by Sally Lipsky, PhD.

Acute Coronary Syndrome Led to a Plant-Based Diet

Sonia Pressman Fuentes — Fri, 22 May 2015 08:22:17 +0000

At 83 years young, Sonia suffered from over 75% arterial blockage. She was determined to keep on living. Four years later she shares what she learned.

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Written by Sonia Pressman Fuentes.

How The China Study Gave Me Children (and Hope)

Katherine Lawrence — Fri, 22 May 2015 08:19:20 +0000

Katherine was diagnosed with endometriosis which prevented pregnancy, then her plant-based diet reversed it.

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Written by Katherine Lawrence.

Patty’s Plant-Based Health Story

Patty Falo, CPA — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 15:35:05 +0000

I was diagnosed with breast cancer two weeks after my 41st birthday almost 3 years ago.

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Written by Patty Falo, CPA.

Patricia’s Plant-Based Health Story

Patricia Smith — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:39:36 +0000

I completed the Plant Based Nutrition Program in April 2014. I started my journey Nov. 22, 2013 after seeing Forks over Knives.

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Written by Patricia Smith.

The China Study and Breast Cancer, Campbell’s Office Hours Webinar

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:25:09 +0000

The following video is a highlight from our October 2014 Campbell’s Office Hours Webinar provided for current and past students.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

Intervention Trials, Campbell’s Office Hours Webinar

Thomas Campbell, MD — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:30:44 +0000

The following video is a highlight from our October 2014 Campbell’s Office Hours Webinar provided for current and past students.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

Breast Cancer, Cholesterol, and Reductionism

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:14:54 +0000

According to a journalist for the prestigious journal Science (November 29, 2013), “Cholesterol....when metabolized by the body...turns into a potent estrogen-like molecule that spurs the growth of breast cancer in mice, and perhaps in people.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

Diet Matters: Clarifying the Link between Breast Cancer and Eating Patterns

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:09:52 +0000

It was June 1982. At a news conference in Washington, DC, a group of internationally recognized scientists had just finished announcing the National Research Council’s report on diet, nutrition, and cancer.[1] The report received extensive news coverage, criticism from the industry most affected by the report’s conclusion, and according to some authorities, the highest number … Continued

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

Letter to the Editor: Journal of the American Medical Association

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:02:05 +0000

Holmes et al, using data from the Nurses' Health Study, report no significant association between breast cancer risk and type of dietary fat consumed, a finding mostly (but not entirely) consistent with earlier reports on this important study.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

Research on Animal Protein and Reproductive Cancers

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:26:38 +0000

Answer to a Reader's Question:

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

Dietary Fat is Only Partly Where It’s At

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:08:50 +0000

The breast cancer/dietary fat relationship, once a key point in getting American women to switch their eating habits, has now been seriously challenged. A prominent Harvard study of nearly 90,000 American nurses,

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

China Report: Menopause

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Thu, 01 Aug 1996 18:08:50 +0000

As every woman knows who rides the wave of shifting hormones, these small, chemical components of our blood can take us for quite a ride - from bloating to hot flashes to depression.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

Avoiding Breast Cancer with Diet

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Sat, 01 Jul 1995 18:09:52 +0000

Breast cancer is clearly a terrifying disease. Out of every nine women in America, at least one will fall victim to its toll. Despite massive research and immense funding, scientists are often at odds regarding its possible causes.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.