This article was published in the Open Access Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common human neurodegenerative disorder, but no current therapy has been proven to be disease-modifying. Epidemiological as well as interventional studies indicate that the plant-based diet has the potential toContinue Reading
This article was published in Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal Abstract Diet may be an independent risk factor for breast cancer, along with alcohol, physical activity, BMI and smoking. Several epidemiological studies show a decreased risk of breast cancer for vegetarians and vegans. Studies show an increased risk in womenContinue Reading
This article was published in the Open Access Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery. Abstract Current known modifiable risk factors for stroke together account for more than 90% of population attributable risk. A plant-based diet has been shown to reduce the risk of stroke by 28-48%, and to significantly reduce theContinue Reading
This article was published in Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal Abstract Treatment of early stage prostate cancer (with a Gleason score less than seven) with a plant-based diet has been studied, and efficacy noted even after 5 years. However, this is a case of a patient with Stage 3 prostateContinue Reading
This article was published in the journal Advanced Research in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Abstract Treating ulcerative colitis (UC) can be frustrating for doctor and patient alike. Therefore, practicing prevention with this disease is particularly desirable. Significant changes in dietary intake during the past decades have been associated with the increaseContinue Reading
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 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 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 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