This article was published in Journal of Otolaryngology Abstract People with thyroid disorders in the US usually have an autoimmune disease, such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease. Those following a plant-based diet are much less susceptible to auto-immune diseases in general. They also have a lower BMI on average. Continue Reading
This article has been published in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal. Abstract Treatment with a plant-based diet has already been shown to be safe and effective both for several pathologies with chronic pain as a symptom. Here we describe the case of a 41-year old male patient who had beenContinue Reading
This article was published in Advanced Research in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Abstract Zinc is an essential mineral that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism, and also supports normal growth and development. FrequentContinue Reading
This article was published in Advanced Research in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Abstract A plant-based diet has been shown to reduce the risk of cholesterol gall stones. This risk reduction is supported by the fact that vegetarians, and especially vegans, have a much lower prevalence of risk factors for cholesterol gallstonesContinue Reading
This article was published in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal. Abstract Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in a few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is also produced endogenously when ultraviolet rays from sunlight strike the skin and triggerContinue Reading
This article was published in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal. Abstract The prevalence of osteoarthritis is increasing not only because of longer life expectancy but also because of the modern lifestyle, in particular physical inactivity and diets low in plant foods and rich in saturated fats, which promote chronicContinue Reading
This article was published in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal Abstract Patients on a plant-based diet consume no dairy products and so must get their calcium from plant foods. Fortunately, a number of plant foods can supply the calcium needed. However, care needs to be taken to obtain calciumContinue Reading
This article has been published in Advanced Research in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Abstract Crohn’s disease is notoriously difficult to treat and this patient was no exception. Patients are typically treated with a wide range of drugs, most of which have significant side effects, and surgery. This is a case studyContinue Reading
This article was published in the journal Advanced Research in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Abstract Many people, including some physicians, are concerned about iron deficiency anemia in patients consuming a plant-based diet. However, studies show that the risk of anemia in vegetarian and vegan patients is no greater than in omnivorousContinue Reading
This article was published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Therapy Abstract Epidemiological studies show that vegetarians have a much lower risk of myocardial infarction. Reductions of risk factors and comorbidities such as angina, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity have also been shown. A low-fat plant-basedContinue Reading