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
This article was published in Advanced Research in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Abstract By age 60, two-thirds of all Americans will develop diverticulosis, and a significant percentage will go on to develop acute diverticulitis. Epidemiological studies show that the risk of diverticulitis is reduced significantly, the less red meat, refined grainsContinue Reading
This article has been published in JOJ Urology and Nephrology Abstract Interest in the dietary treatment of chronic kidney disease has been growing as its incidence has been increasing. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is now the 8th leading cause of death in the United States and its treatment consumes substantialContinue Reading
This article was published in the journal Endocrinology and Metabolism International Journal. Here’s the full published article as a pdf. Abstract Those following a plant-based diet have a 78% reduction risk of Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM), as well as a 56% reduced risk of metabolic syndrome and a lower average BMI, 22.4Continue Reading
This article was published in the journal Cancer Therapy and Oncology International. Abstract A plant-based diet is valuable in the primary and secondary prevention of colorectal cancer. Epidemiological studies show a 46%-88% reduced risk of colorectal cancer for those following a plant-based diet. In light of evidence, the World HealthContinue Reading
This article was published in Advanced Research in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Abstract Epidemiologic studies show that IBD is prevalent in wealthy nations where dietary westernization usually occurs. Dietary westernization is characterized by increased consumption of animal protein, animal fat, and sugar. An epidemiological study found that the risk of Crohn’sContinue Reading
This article was published in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal Abstract Fibromyalgia is a difficult disease to treat. Many patients do not have a good quality of life and cannot maintain normal daily activity with currently prescribed treatments, so new treatments are called for. Three interventional studies have shownContinue Reading
This article was published on Oct 5, 2018, in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal. Abstract Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure, so long term treatment is indicated. An individual’s dietary choices greatly influence the progression of chronic autoimmune rheumatic diseases. This review shows that the plant-based diet has good scientific evidenceContinue Reading
Editorial: Why didn’t my doctor tell me? Plant-based diets and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Printable (pdf) version: Editorial – Plant-based diets and T2DM It’s the rare physician with an adult practice that doesn’t encounter a significant number of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Given the rapid rise of the disease,Continue Reading
This paper has been published in Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal. Abstract This review covers research done on the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer with a plant-based diet. Epidemiological studies have strongly implicated diet as a major modulator of prostate cancer risk. The risk of prostate cancer inContinue Reading