Oncology, Men's Health

Dairy and Prostate Health

Prostate cancer (the aggressive type that requires treatment) incidence is increasing worldwide, particularly in areas in which the rich American diet is becoming more prevalent.  The disease is the second leading cause of death in men, and the most common cause of cancer death in non-smoking...

Environmental Illness

Foodborne Illness

Foodborne diseases are a serious and growing problem. Foodborne diseases cause an estimated 76 million illnesses, 325,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths in the United States each year. Experts estimate that the yearly cost of all foodborne diseases...

Cardiovascular

Deep Venous Thrombosis: Symptoms and Risk Factors

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a common medical syndrome that affects 600,000 individuals per year. It is associated with blood clots that form in the extremities. Although it is most often found in the legs, DVT can also occur in the upper extremities, especially in hospitalized patients with...

Neurology

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s Disease: Overview and Symptoms

Parkinson’s disease (also known as idiopathic paralysis agitans) is a chronic and progressive movement disorder that affects as many as 1 million Americans. It occurs when groups of neurons in specific areas of the brain (known as the substantia...

Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

Glaucoma: Symptoms and Risk Factors

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that are associated with abnormally elevated pressure within the eye. The increased pressure damages the nerves of the eye and may result in irreversible blindness. It is the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide, after cataracts....

Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease: Functional Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease

David Perlmutter, M.D.

Abstract

Genetic, toxic, nutritional, traumatic, and lifestyle models have been proposed as playing major roles in the etiology of various neurodegenerative diseases. A model whereby genetically predisposed individuals manifesting demonstrable hepatic...

Oncology, Healthy Diet and Lifestyle

Foods for Cancer Prevention

Of the many diseases that affect people these days, cancer is among the most feared. But despite a wealth of scientific data, most people remain unaware of how they can reduce their risk of developing cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, as much as 80 percent of all cancers are due...

Bone, Joint, Connective Tissue, and Rheumatic Disease

Gout: Overview and Risk Factors

Gout is a painful disease of the joints that can occur in individuals who have high levels of uric acid in their blood. Uric acid can irritate and damage the joints, as well as the kidneys, urinary tract, and other areas of the body. The majority of cases occur when the kidneys are not able to...

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Professional Accreditation, Credentials and Licensure

by T. Colin Campbell, PhD

For almost 50 years, I have designed and directed large research projects in the areas of nutrition and health.  As a result of this experience, I have come to realize that most nutrition and health information is very misleading. It is no coincidence that we now have a health care crisis which is very expensive and which compromises the quality of life for millions of Americans and others living on a Western-style diet. . . READ FULL STATEMENT >>

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