September 14, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 14 September 2020 in Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Arthritis

Tags:  cortisol levels, adrenal fatigue, chronic stress

Does Your Patient Need Thyroid And Adrenal Support?

Although clinical trials published in peer-reviewed scientific journals are lacking, many holistic practitioners have documented improvement in patients who have a constellation of stress-related symptoms, after providing them with oral agents that support thyroid and adrenal function. Dating back to the work of stress researcher Hans Selye, health practitioners have been aware that chronic stress often results in over secretion of ...

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August 31, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 31 August 2020 in Heart Disease, Diabetes, Cancer

Tags:  kidney failure, impaired sensation, erectile dysfunction

Compelling Data About Diabetes and Lifestyle Management

In this edition, I want to cite some statistics regarding diabetes and prediabetes that I think are very compelling. Let’s remember that 90% of diabetics have type2 diabetes and that 80% of individuals with type 2 diabetes are overweight at the time of diagnosis. We know that being overweight and out of shape causes insulin resistance to occur, which is ...

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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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June 15, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 15 June 2020 in Weight Loss, Diabetes

Tags:  Prostate Cancer, Colon Cancer, Women's waist

Waist Circumference: A Key Health Risk Indicator

I’d like to introduce you to three of the most famous people in the world of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. In fact, they have authored some of the induystry- standard textbooks on these subjects for medical, exercise physiology and nutrition students. These three individuals are: William McArdle Frank Katch Victor Katch The second book, Waist Circumference – A Key ...

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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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February 10, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 10 February 2020 in Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Cancer

Tags:  Anti-cancer and antioxidant, Bad cholesterol, Blood test

Extra virgin olive oil for health promotion

By now, we have all heard that extra virgin olive oil is the vegetable oil of choice when it comes to health promotion. Extra virgin olive oil contains the monounsaturated fat known as oleic acid, along with a number of phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant and anticancer properties. Source: Journal Nutrition & Diabetes 2015: Journal of the American Medical Association, ...

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January 27, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 27 January 2020 in Diabetes, Cancer

Tags:  Liver disease, Parkinson's disease, Athletic performance

Health Benefits of Coffee and Caffeine (Cancer, Diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, Liver Disease, Athletic Performance)

In a recent Lifestyle Medicine Update video, I explained the relationship between caffeine, sleep and performance. Essentially, I reviewed how moderate amounts of caffeine have been shown to sustain alertness and performance in a sleep propensity state (feeling that sleep is required). Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update   In a recent Lifestyle Medicine Update video, I explained the relationship between caffeine, ...

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January 13, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 13 January 2020 in Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Blood Pressure

Tags:  Insomnia, Increased alertness, Sleep debt

Interaction between Caffeine, Alertness, Sleep, Performance and Health Risks

We have all heard that caffeine can cause insomnia, increased alertness, enhance athletic performance, cause jitteriness, etc. But how does it do that and can caffeine really improve alertness and performance in a sleep-deprived state?Source: Journal Nutrition Reviews 2014Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (August 17, 2016)We have all heard that caffeine can cause insomnia, increased alertness, enhance athletic performance, cause ...

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December 16, 2019

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

Tags:  ischemic stroke, LDL-cholesterol, ground flaxseed

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 Update (July 19, 2016)Our research article today features an ...

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November 25, 2019

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

Tags:  omega 3 fat, anti-cancer effects. PMS symptoms, flaxseed oil

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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