Respiratory

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Overview and Risk Factors Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive and irreversible airway disorder usually caused by smoking. It is characterized by diminished inspiratory and expiratory lung capacity, airflow obstruction, and impaired gas exchange. COPD is the fourth most...

Respiratory

Asthma

Overview and Risk Factors Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease in which bronchial obstruction and bronchospasm lead to dyspnea, wheezing, chest tightness, and/or cough. Key to its pathogenesis is inflammation of the airways. Inflammatory cells, including mast cells, eosinophils, T lymphocytes,...

Respiratory

Cystic Fibrosis

Overview and Risk Factors Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a systemic disease of the exocrine glands characterized by a progressive obstructive lung disease (bronchiectasis) and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. The sweat glands, vas deferens, and other organs are also affected to varying degrees. CF is...

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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.