December 6, 2021

by Dr. James Meschino on 6 December 2021 in Cholesterol, Cancer

Tags:  Colon Cancer, Saturated fat

Dietary Cholesterol Increases Colon Cancer Risk

Source: Journal Cell Stem Cell (January 2018)Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (January 29, 2018)For many years studies have suggested that a high animal fat diet (with the exception of fish), has been linked to higher rates of colon cancer. Researchers have discovered mechanisms that explain how higher levels of animal fat ingestion increase colon cancer risk.As an example, high animal ...

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August 16, 2021

by Dr. James Meschino on 16 August 2021 in Cholesterol, Blood Pressure

Tags:  Stroke, high blood pressure, Anticancer Properties

Can Cashews Reduce Bad Cholesterol?

Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (May 2017) Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (January 25, 2018) In prior Lifestyle Medicine Updates, I explained that almonds have been shown to lower the bad cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol) and raise the good cholesterol (HDL-cholesterol) and that walnut consumption is linked to reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. Today, I am citing a study ...

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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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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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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 10, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 10 July 2020 in Vitamin, Cholesterol, Aging

Tags:  vitamins and minerals, kidney function tests, Inflammatory Markers

Blood Tests, Biomarkers, and Longevity

This course reviews the key blood and urine tests required to make an accurate assessment of objective health parameters of importance in the day-to-day nutrition and natural medicine management of a person’s health. The course explains the meaning of each lab test, how the body generates these molecules, and the various genetic and environmental factors (including nutrition and drugs) that ...

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March 2, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 2 March 2020 in Diet, Cholesterol, Cardiovascular disease

Tags:  anti inflammatory, Stroke, lifestyle

How Can We Prevent Heart Attacks?

On October 5, 2016, Medscape published an interview with a leading Cardiologist from the UK, named Dr. Aseem Malhotra. The topic was how best to prevent heart attacks, stroke and vascular disease, leading causes of death and the compromised quality of life we face in modern society.Source: Medscape, Oct. 5, 2016 (Big Fat Fix Challenges Mediterranean Diet)Nutrition / Natural Medicine ...

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February 17, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 17 February 2020 in Cholesterol, Cancer

Tags:  Breast Cancer, Glucose level

Protease Inhibitors in Cancer Prevention

I want to bring your attention to an important group of food-based nutrients that demonstrate important anti-cancer properties.These nutrients are known as Protease Inhibitors. There is a very powerful and well researched protease inhibitor found in soy beans and soy productsSource: Journal Nutrition and Cancer 2012Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (September 27, 2016)I want to bring your attention to an ...

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December 16, 2019

by Dr. James Meschino on 16 December 2019 in Diabetes, Cholesterol, Cardiovascular disease

Tags:  Stroke, Inflammation

Can LDL-cholesterol increase risk of heart disease?

(Lipids Management, European Style: EAS (European Atherosclerosis Study) President Interviewed)Our research article today features an interview with the President of the European Atherosclerosis Study, Dr. Catapano. A key point in the interview dealt with the subject of bad cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol). We’ve known for a long time that higher blood levels of LDL-cholesterolSource: Medscape Article: July 14, 2016Nutrition / Natural Medicine ...

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November 25, 2019

by Dr. James Meschino on 25 November 2019 in Diabetes, Cholesterol, Cancer

Tags:  Anti-cancer, PMS

Health Benefits of Ground Flaxseeds

Ground flaxseed is unique in various ways: it contains an omega-3 fat known as alpha-linolenic acid, notwithstanding the fact that consuming flaxseed oil provides a much higher content of this important omega-3 fat. However, flaxseed also contains a unique lignan known as SLDSource: Journal – Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 2010Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (June 27, ...

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