Author: Dr. James Meschino

Snacking on Almonds Reverses Facial Wrinkles and Bad Cholesterol: True Story Source: Phytother Res J (2019) Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 20, 2023)Studies in recent years, including the one published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, have confirmed that eating 42.5 gm of almonds per day (about 25 almonds) lowers the bad cholesterol by Read More

Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Cancer Relapse and Death in High-Risk Intestinal Tract Cancer Survivors (Colo-Rectal, Stomach, Esophageal, Small Bowel Cancer Survivors)Source: Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) August 22, 2023Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 12, 2023)In previous Lifestyle Medicine Updates, I have cited the emerging research showing how vitamin D may help to reduce risk Read More

Taking Metformin to Treat COVID-19 Infection Prevents Development of Long COVID SyndromeSource: The Lancet (March 2023)Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 06, 2023)A study published in April 2023 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism showed that having higher vitamin D blood levels above 58 umol/L (23.2 ng/ml) significantly reduces the risk of developing Long COVID Read More

Natural Supplement (Alpha Lipoic Acid) Improves Neuropathy and Triglycerides in Diabetic Patients Source: J Biomolecules (2019) Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 22, 2023)Alpha-lipoic acid is a natural vitamin-like substance made in plants, animals, and humans. It serves a variety of purposes in the body, acting as an antioxidant (water and fat-soluble antioxidant), a coenzyme in energy Read More

White Willow Extract Effective in Arthritis: 2022 UpdateSource: Drugs.com (2022)Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 15, 2023)The original Aspirin or salicylic acid (salicin) was first discovered in the herbal product known as white willow bark extract (white willow extract). Once it was identified scientists manipulated this compound to form acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), which we know today as Read More

Omega-3 Fats Slow Age-Related Decline in Lung Function Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (2023) Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 10, 2023)Most people don’t realize that they lose lung or breathing capacity as a normal part of aging, but can that be slowed down?  The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute completed a Read More

Higher Life Essential Scores Translates into a Longer and Healthier Life (UK Biobank study) Source: JAMA Internal Medicine (February 20230) Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 2, 2023)The American Heart Association published 8 Life Essential Recommendations aimed at helping people achieve a long, healthy life. The eight essentials include: Read MoreNot SmokingRegular Physical Activity – 150 mins Read More

Low-level Laser Therapy Effective for Tinnitus Source: Journal of Personalized Medicine (March 2023) Lifestyle Medicine Update (July 25, 2023)The condition known as tinnitus (ringing in the ears) affects 14% of the adult population, with 20% of these individuals experiencing considerable distress from its severity. This translates into approximately 750 million people world-wide, who suffer from Read More

Glucosamine Linked to Reduced Cancer Risk in Large UK Biobank Study (2022)Source: Journal, Frontiers of Nutrition (November 2022)Lifestyle Medicine Update (July 18, 2023)Glucosamine and Reduced Cancer RiskIn 2020, a published paper in the Annals of Rheumatology reported that regular use of glucosamine supplements was associated with:A significantly reduced risk of dying from cancer, cardiovascular, respiratory, Read More