January 11, 2021

by Dr. James Meschino on 11 January 2021 in Diet, Cholesterol, Cardiovascular disease

Tags:  Stroke, exercise

Can Almonds Increase HDL(the Good Cholesterol)?

The research I am citing today was published in the Journal of Nutrition on August 1st, 2017. The study included 48 men and women with elevated LDL-cholesterol (the bad cholesterol that narrows arteries leading to heart attack and stroke). The intention was to compare the impact on LDL-cholesterol and HDL(the good cholesterol) of consuming either a handful of almonds per ...

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November 30, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 30 November 2020 in Cardiovascular disease, Cancer

Tags:  Anticancer Properties

Helping Your Patients Acquire Sufficient Soy Isoflavones

World-wide statistics indicate that Japan enjoys a 75% decreased incidence of breast cancer and an 80% decreased incidence of prostate cancer compared to the United States, Canada and many other developed countries. Many epidemiological studies suggest that much of the variation in breast and prostate cancer incidence between Asian countries and modern Western countries may be explained by the higher ...

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October 19, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 19 October 2020 in Cardiovascular disease, Cancer

Tags:  Colon Cancer, selenium

Selenium Supplementation: Prevention Of Colon Cancer

Table of Contents:IntroductionHow diet or dietary factors can cause Colon Cancer?What was the impact of selenium on animal and human studies?How Selenium metabolites display anticancer effects on cells?What are the current trends of selenium intake?Is it an adequate amount of selenium for our body?Which foods contain the optimal amount of selenium?References Introduction Selenium is an essential nutrient for humans; it ...

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August 24, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 24 August 2020 in Diabetes, Cholesterol, Cardiovascular disease

Tags:  high blood pressure, Hypercholesterolemia, Diabetes mellitus

What are 4 Major Risk Factors For Heart and Stroke?

The research I’m citing today was published in a major Cardiology journal of Spain. It presents an excellent summary of how best to prevent heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular problems, which are leading killers in our society today. The first thing to point out is that 75% of the incidence of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) (heart attack, stroke, etc.) ...

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August 17, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 17 August 2020 in Heatlh assesment, Cardiovascular disease, Blood Pressure

Tags:  white-coat syndrome, blood pressure assessment, chronic kidney disease

High Blood Pressure Misdiagnosed in 20% of Patients

The study I am citing today was published in the journal, Canadian Family Physician on March 1, 2017. and deals with the diagnosis of high blood pressure in Canada. The researchers of the study concluded that 20% of people receiving treatment for high blood pressureSource: Journal - Canadian Family Physician (March 2017)Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (April 7, 2017)The study ...

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July 27, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 27 July 2020 in Cholesterol, Cardiovascular disease

Tags:  Stroke, Inflammation, Bad cholesterol

How Saturated Fat Increases Risk of Heart Disease

A study published in the November 2016 issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ) confirmed what many previous studies have shown over the years. Saturated fat in the diet is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. This message has been lost in recent years as news reports focus their attention on sugar and trans fats. There’s no question ...

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July 6, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 6 July 2020 in Cardiovascular disease, Cancer, Alzhimers

Tags:  omega 3 fat, reduce inflammation, Paralysis, Lou Gehrig’s disease

How Fish and Lou Gehrig’s Disease

At the April 2017 meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, a research paper was presented that suggests a link between the intake of certain types of fish, their mercury content, and the increased risk for Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). The study included 294 individuals with ALS and 224 individuals without ALS.(Study on fish intake and its link to increased ...

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July 6, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 6 July 2020 in Supplements, Depression, Cardiovascular disease

Tags:  Stroke, Inflammation

Essentials of Pharmacology for Nutrition Experts

Essentials of Pharmacology is a must for health professionals who are serious about nutrition. Many of your patients will be taking medications, and the impact of diet and supplementation is not only significant; it can be critical to outcomes. Please take the time to watch this brief video for an introduction to this important topic. Many practitioners are aware that ...

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June 22, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 22 June 2020 in Weight Loss, Cardiovascular disease, Cancer

Tags:  Stroke, Obese, Healthy eating

The Importance of Lifestyle Medicine.

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) periodically publishes data briefs, which provide statistics on current public health topics. One such brief includes mortality data in the United States for the year 2015. A total of 2,712,630 deaths were registered in the United States in 2015. The 10 leading causes of death (heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, unintended ...

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May 25, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 25 May 2020 in Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Cancer

Tags:  Obesity, Processed meat, Saturated fat

How Meat Consumption Increases Cancer Risk?

I want to introduce you to a group of medical doctors for whom I have great respect. They are known as The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. The are leading a revolution in medicine—putting a new focus on health and compassion. The Physicians Committee combines the clout and expertise of more than 12,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of 150,000 ...

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