Integumentary System

Acne Vulgaris

Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States, affecting more than 17 million Americans. Most adolescents in Western countries experience some degree of acne, which generally resolves as androgen levels decline. Some cases, however, persist into adulthood or have their onset in...

Integumentary System

Burns

Overview and Risk Factors Burn injuries are among the leading causes of accidental death. Every year, more than 1 million people in the United States suffer burn injuries, and approximately 50,000 require hospitalization. Hospital stays may be long-term and may involve multiple surgical...

Integumentary System

Atopic Dermatitis

Overview and Risk Factors Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a common chronic skin disease that affects about 20% of people worldwide. It is associated with other markers of atopy, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, and food allergy. Pathogenesis is not well understood. Signs of disease...

Integumentary System

Psoriasis

Overview and Risk Factors Psoriasis, a chronic disorder involving hyperproliferation of the epidermis, affects more than 5 million Americans and nearly 80 million people worldwide. Normally, epidermal cells are sloughed and replaced within 27 days. In psoriatic skin, the life cycle lasts only 4...

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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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Sometimes the most elegant solution is the most simple. Why plant-based nutrition? Why not? Why develop heart disease? Cancer? Diabetes? The epidemic of chronic, degenerative disease that is sweeping the western world can not only be stopped, it can be reversed. The power lies in the hands of the consumer, in the choices we make about what to put on our plates.