Author: Dr. James Meschino

LMU 14 – Green Tea Catechins: A Path to Improved HealthSource:Lifestyle Medicine Update (July 9, 2016)Introduction:Green tea has a long-standing reputation for its health benefits, and ongoing research continues to unveil its potential advantages. In this article, we explore the impact of green tea catechins on various health markers and delve into their potential to Read More

LMU 13 – The Health Benefits of Ground Flaxseed: A Rich Source of Lignans and Omega-3 Fats Source: Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 2010 Lifestyle Medicine Update (June 29, 2016)Introduction:Ground flaxseed is a unique and powerful food packed with beneficial compounds that can positively impact human health. Its key components are alpha-linolenic Read More

LMU 12 – Understanding the Gluten-Free Movement: Celiac Disease, Wheat Allergy, and Gluten SensitivitySource: Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April, 2015 (Vol. 34, Issue 2, pages: 189-194)Lifestyle Medicine Update (June, 16, 2016)Introduction:Gluten has become a hot topic due to the rising popularity of the gluten-free movement. It combines two proteins in wheat and other grains: gliadin Read More

LMU 09 – Dr. Dean Ornish’s Pioneering Approach to Heart Disease Reversal: A Decade of Transformative Research Source: Medscape, May 12, 2016 Lifestyle Medicine Update (May 23, 2016)Introduction:Dr. Dean Ornish, a renowned medical researcher and author of several books, including “Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease,” has long been hailed as a pioneer Read More

LMU 08 – Vitamin C Supplementation Reduces Blood Lead Levels in Adult Male Smokers Source: Journal of the American College of Nutrition (2013) Lifestyle Medicine Update (May 3, 2016)Introduction:Welcome to Lifestyle Medicine Update! In this edition, we will explore an intriguing study published in 2013 in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, which Read More

LMU 06 – The Role of Whey Protein Breakfast in Managing Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Loss Source: Endocrine Society Conference, April 1, 2016 Lifestyle Medicine Update (April 14, 2016)Introduction:The Importance of Breakfast in Weight Loss and Diabetes Management:Over the years, researchers have investigated various dietary strategies for weight loss and blood sugar regulation, especially Read More

LMU 05 – Supplements in Breast Cancer Survivors: Enhancing Survival through Diet, Lifestyle, and Nutrition Source: Journal – Neurology, December, 2015 Lifestyle Medicine Update (April 11, 2016)Introduction:Welcome to Lifestyle Medicine Update with Dr. James Meschino. Today, I am excited to discuss a groundbreaking study published in Breast Cancer Research and Therapy in November 2011, which Read More