Category: Diet & Nutrition

LMU – 183 The Vegan and Vegetarian Diet Dilemma: Health Benefits and Nutritional PitfallsSource: German Science Journal: Aerzteblatte.deLifestyle Medicine Update (November 27, 2020)Introduction:In recent years, the allure of plant-based diets, specifically vegan and vegetarian lifestyles, has surged in popularity across Germany and beyond. As more individuals opt to abstain from animal-derived foods, it’s crucial to Read More

LMU 156 – Boosting Your Immune System: The Power of Vitamin D, Probiotics, and MelatoninSource: Multiple Peer-Reviewed Journal ArticlesLifestyle Medicine Update (March 22, 2020)Introduction:Welcome back to the second part of our Nutrition and Immunity series. In part one, we delved into the common reasons behind a weakened immune system and explored the impact of specific Read More

LMU 151 – The Sperm Diet: How Dietary Changes Can Supercharge Sperm QualitySource: Journal Public Library of Science Biology (December 2019)Lifestyle Medicine Update (Feb 7, 2020)Introduction:In a groundbreaking study conducted at Linköping University in Sweden, the power of simple dietary changes to revolutionize sperm quality was unveiled. The research offered a ray of hope for Read More

LMU 143 – Revolutionizing Health with a Low-Fat Diet: Insights from Pioneering StudySource: The Journal of Nutrition (June 2019)Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 14, 2019)Introduction:In the ever-evolving landscape of dietary recommendations, a groundbreaking study emerged in June 2019, reshaping our understanding of nutrition and its profound impact on health. The Women’s Health Initiative Dietary Modification Trial, Read More

LMU 104 – Lifestyle Program for High Blood Pressure ManagementSource: American Heart Association (September 8, 2018)Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 13, 2018)Introduction:The prevailing approach to high blood pressure often involves medication as a primary solution. However, the 2017 American Guidelines by the College of Cardiology/American Heart Association advocate lifestyle changes as the initial step in managing Read More

LMU 101 – Nutritional Psychiatry for Enhancing Mental Health Source: Food and Behaviour Research (FAB) 2018 Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 24, 2018)Introduction:Introducing Nutritional Psychiatry – a growing concept in healthcare. It is gaining traction among mental health professionals who follow research trends. Emerging studies highlight the potential of specific dietary and supplementation practices to address Read More