Lifestyle Medicine Updates

Vitamin D Supplementation Improves Outcomes for Covid-19 Patients: Study Shows Source: The Endocrine Society (March 21, 2021) Lifestyle Medicine Update (April 8, 2021) In previous Lifestyle Medicine Updates, I cited the research showing that individuals with low vitamin D blood levels are shown to be more prone to serious Covid-19 outcomes and complications, including death, […]

Pre-Exercise Coffee Consumption and Fat-burning Source: Journal of the International Society of Sports Medicine (January 2021) Lifestyle Medicine Update (March 31, 2021) Studies over the years have suggested that caffeine intake 30 minutes prior to endurance exercise can help increase fat-burning during exercise.  In January 2021, these findings were confirmed in an important study published […]

Soy Protein vs Animal Protein in Muscle Gains Source: Runners World (March 2021) Lifestyle Medicine Update (March 17, 2021) A study reviewed in Runners World Magazine on March 12, 2021, referenced an important study showing that plant protein can be just as effective as animal protein for muscle gains in young, healthy people. It is […]

Health Benefits of Ground Flaxseed: Glucose, Cholesterol Regulation, Anti-Cancer Properties, and More Source: J Food Sci Technol (September 2014) Lifestyle Medicine Update (March 11, 2021) In the previous Lifestyle Medicine Update, I explained the health benefits of supplementing with flaxseed oil, which is high in the omega-3 fat ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). It shows promise in […]

Flaxseed Oil Supplementation: Blood Pressure, Longevity, Cancer, and Other Applications Source: Various Clinical Studies (See References) Lifestyle Medicine Update (March 2, 2021) Over the years I’ve made it a point to take an essential fatty acid supplement each day that contains 400 mg each of Fish oil, Flaxseed oil, and Borage Seed oil. Each capsule […]

U.K Government and German Researchers Take Strong Position on Providing Citizens with Vitamin D Supplements Source: GOV.UK Vitamin D and care homes guidance (January 15, 2021) and Molecular Oncology (February 2021) Lifestyle Medicine Update(February 23, 2021) Two very impressive publications regarding vitamin D supplementation appeared just a few months apart in late 2020 and early […]

Caffeinated Coffee Reduces Risk of Congestive Heart Failure: Three Large Studies Have Shown Source: Journal Circulation (February 2012) Lifestyle Medicine Update (February 17, 2021) As reported in the American Heart Association journal, Circulation, in February 2021, three large studies found that caffeinated coffee consumption is strongly associated with a significantly decreased risk of developing congestive […]

Olive Oil and Omega-3 Fats Show Promise in Prevention and Complementary Management of Multiple Sclerosis Source: Journal of Clinical Investigation (November 2020) Lifestyle Medicine Update (February 10, 2021) In a previous Lifestyle Medicine Update I cited the scientific studies showing that extra virgin olive oil contains an abundance of phenolic compounds, which have been shown […]

Milk Thistle: Research update on liver health, type 2 diabetes, and immunity Source: Today’s Dietician (April 2020) Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (February 2, 2021) In 2019, American consumers spent over $6 billion on herbal dietary supplements, which was an increase of 8.6% over the previous year. (1) Within this category, Milk thistle is the […]