March 8, 2021

by Dr. James Meschino on 8 March 2021 in Diabetes, Arthritis

Tags:  high blood sugar, type-2 diabetes

Can we decrease risk of Type 2 Diabetes?

(Higher Blood Levels of Vitamin D Strongly Associated with Decreased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes)Source: PLOS One Journal: June 2017Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update We all know that there is a growing epidemic of Type 2 diabetes in modern society, largely due to more people being overweight and having a more sedentary lifestyle. So, establishing a regular endurance exercise program and ...

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February 8, 2021

by Dr. James Meschino on 8 February 2021 in Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease

Tags:  high blood sugar, type-2 diabetes

Cinnamon Supplements Reverse Pre-Diabetic State

(A study on how intake of recommended dosage of cinnamon Supplements can improve Pre-Diabetic State and other metabolic syndrome in High-Risk Individuals)Source: Journal – Lipids in Health and Disease (June 12, 2017)Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (August 31, 2017)The research I’m citing today comes from the journal Lipids in Health and Disease (BioMedical Central), published on June 12, 2017. The ...

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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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April 27, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 27 April 2020 in Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease

Tags:  antioxidant, Respiratory disease

Can Nut Consumption Improve Cardio Health?

The research paper I am reviewing today was published on December 5, 2016, in the journal Biomedical Central. The title of the paper was,”Nut Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Total Cancer, All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-analysis of Prospective Studies”. For many years, I discouraged my patients from eating nuts because of their high fat content.(A ...

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February 10, 2020

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

Tags:  immune system, Anti-oxidant, Anti-cancer

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 Caffeine and Coffee!

(Studies of coffee/caffeine benefits on 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 ...

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