Can Vegan Fecal Transplants Lower TMAO Levels?
If the microbiome of those eating plant-based diets protects against the toxic effects of TMAO, what about swapping gut flora? “Almost 2,500 years a…
Category: plant-based diets
Fungal Toxins for Breakfast?
One of the few food contaminants found at higher levels in those eating plant-based diets are mycotoxins, fungal toxins in moldy food ingredients, suc…
Plant-Based Hospital Menus
The American Medical Association passed a resolution encouraging hospitals to offer healthy plant-based food options. “Globally, 11 million deaths a…
Treat the Cause
Treat the underlying cause of chronic lifestyle diseases. It’s been said that more than 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates declared, “Let food be thy me…
Ideal vs. Normal Cholesterol Levels
Having a “normal” cholesterol level in a society where it’s normal to die from a heart attack isn’t necessarily a good thing. “Consistent ev…
Fasting and Plant-Based Diets for Migraines and Traumatic Brain Injuries
What effects do fasting and a plant-based diet have on TBI and migraines? An uncontrolled and unpublished study purported to show a beneficial effect …
Might Meat Trigger Parkinson’s Disease?
What does the gut have to do with developing Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is an ever-worsening neurodegenerative disorder that results…
A Longer Life on Statins?
What are the pros and cons of relative risk, absolute risk, number needed to treat, and average postponement of death when taking cholesterol-lowering…
Fiber or Low FODMAP for SIBO?
It may not be the number of bacteria growing in our small intestine, but the type of bacteria, which can be corrected with diet. When […]
Boosting BDNF Levels in Our Brain to Treat Depression
We can raise BDNF levels in our brain by fasting and exercising, as well as by eating and avoiding certain foods. There is accumulating evidence […]