Lifestyle Medicine Updates

LMU-227 Raising the Good Cholesterol (HDL) with Gum Guggul Source: Cardiovascular Drug Reviews (2007) Lifestyle Medicine Update (January 19, 2022) In a recent Lifestyle Medicine Update, I explained that many people with high LDL-cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) and low HDL-cholesterol (the good cholesterol) can often lower their LDL-cholesterol into the safe range for cardiovascular disease […]

LMU 226 – Multivitamin Shown to Slow Brain Aging by 60% Source: COSMOS-Mind Study (Medscape January 2022) Lifestyle Medicine Update (January 12, 2022) For many years I have watched the media report the findings of studies suggesting that taking vitamin and mineral supplements have no positive effects on the health or the prevention and management […]

How to Raise the Good Cholesterol: HDL Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2018) Lifestyle Medicine Update (January 5, 2022) Over the years I have watched many patients and acquaintances make significant dietary and lifestyle changes that have significantly reduced their total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol blood levels. LDL-cholesterol is the bad cholesterol that deposits cholesterol […]

Hawthorn in the Adjunctive Management and Prevention of High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure and Arrhythmia: The 2017 Review Source: Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (2017) Lifestyle Medicine Update (December 22, 2021) I’m a big believer than individuals over the age of 45 would benefit from taking a supplement each day that contains the combination Coenzyme […]

Multiple Vitamin with Zinc and Extra Vitamin C Improves Immune Function in those over 55 and Reduces Severity and Duration of Common Infections. Source: Journal Nutrients (August 2020) Lifestyle Medicine Update (December 14, 2021) Older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with zinc and high amounts of vitamin C in a 12-week […]

Antioxidant Supplements Can Reverse Male Infertility Problems in Many Cases Source: International Journal of Reproductive Biomedicine (2016) Lifestyle Medicine Update (December 8, 2021) Infertility problems caused by defective aspects of sperm account for at least 50% of all infertility cases worldwide and recent studies show that providing these men with specific antioxidant supplements, at levels […]

Physical Activity in Later Life Helps Guard Against Degenerative Disease and Promotes Longevity and Healthy Life Expectancy Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (December 2021) Lifestyle Medicine Update (Dec 1, 2021) In the December 2021 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team of evolutionary biologists and biomedical researchers outline the evolutionary […]

Vitamin B12 in Alzheimer’s Prevention Source: J Cell Reports September 2021 Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (November 24, 2021) In the words of researchers, who published a ground-breaking study about vitamin B12 and Alzheimer’s disease in the September issue of the journal Cell Reports, “Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder with no effective […]

Boswellia – A Natural Anti-inflammatory with Additional Anti-Cancer Properties Source: Integrative Cancer Therapy Journal (2017) Lifestyle Medicine Update (November 16, 2021) You may be aware that certain natural agents like curcumin, from the spice turmeric, and white willow extract, are often used as natural anti-inflammatory agents. In fact, recently published clinical trials have shown their […]

Constituent of Cruciferous Vegetable (Indole-3-Carbinol) Supplementation Shown to Reverse Precancerous Condition of the Cervix (Cervical Dysplasia) Source: Oncology Time (2002) Lifestyle Medicine Update (November 10, 2021) Cancer of the cervix is the fourth most common cancer in women around the world, killing 300,000 women each year. The pap smear test for early detection cut the […]

Nutritional Factors and Cancer of the Cervix: A Review Source: Osteopathic Family Physician (2012) Lifestyle Medicine Update (November 3, 2021) Cervical cancer is the second most common female tumor encountered worldwide. The good news is that over the past 50 plus years annual rates of cervical cancer have declined by more than 75% thanks to […]

Diet and Aerobic Exercise Successful Against Resistant High Blood Pressure Source: Journal Circulation (September 2021) Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 29, 2021) A study published in the journal Circulation in September 2021 showed that a healthy eating program, weight loss, and improved aerobic fitness can significantly reduce blood pressure and improve heart health in people with […]

Creatine Supplementation Enhances Memory Function In Healthy Adults of All Ages Source: Exp Gerontology (2018) Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 22, 2021) Many young athletic individuals use creatine supplementation to complement their training, as it has been shown to enhance muscle and lean mass development, strength gains, and explosive strength and power development. What is less […]

High-Fat Diets Also Increase Heart Attack and Stroke Risk by Raising TMAO Blood Levels – A new risk factor of importance Source: journal Science (August 2021) Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 9, 2021) A new risk factor for heart disease and stroke has emerged in recent years, which is known as TMAO (Trimethylamine-N-oxide). High blood or […]

Half-cup of Walnuts Daily Lowers Bad Cholesterol Even in Statin Drug Users Source: American Heart Association Journal – Circulation (August 2021) Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 2, 2021) We know that having a high LDL-cholesterol blood level is a cardinal risk factor for heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems. Eating less saturated, trans-fats, deep-fried, and battered […]

Omega-3 Fats Increase Longevity in Humans Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2021) Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 19, 2021) We’ve all heard that omega-3 fats are good for us, but the large Framingham Offspring Study group has taken this message to the next level regarding longevity and life expectancy. The study showed that higher […]

Protein for Breakfast is Key Strategy for Muscle Strength-Mass, and Anti-Aging Source: Journal Cell Reports (July 2021) Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 11, 2021) In the typical European and North American diet, most people consume more protein at dinner or lunchtime than they do at breakfast. However, a landmark study published in the Journal “Cell Reports […]

Melatonin Recommended as First Choice Sleep Aid for Individuals Over 55 yr. Source: Frontiers of Endocrinology Journal (2019) Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 4, 2021) If you suffer from insomnia or interrupted sleep problems, you may be interested in the research published in the journal, Frontiers of Endocrinology in 2019. This paper reviewed the role of […]

Fermented Foods Increase Friendly Gut Bacteria, Reduce Inflammation and Help Regulate Immune Function Source: Journal Cell (July 2021) Lifestyle Medicine Update (July 14, 2021) A study published in the journal Cell in July 2021 showed the value of eating fermented foods in supporting the gut microflora and reducing markers for systemic inflammation throughout the body […]

Get Your LDL-Cholesterol into the Ideal Range to Prevent a Heart Attack Source: New England Journal of Medicine (2004); Cleveland Clinic (2019) Lifestyle Medicine Update (June 22, 2021) Recent studies have confirmed the recommendation I have made to patients over the last couple of decades, which entails doing everything possible to get your blood level […]