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HealthSee articleAcne and Diet: Does Diet Affect Acne?
WHAT IS ACNE? Acne is mediated by hormones. With the start of puberty, the hormone androgen activates oil glands, called sebaceous glands, in the pores. A bacterium called propionibacterium acnes lives in the pores. As bacteria and oil proliferate, they can mix with dead skin cells to clog pores or create inflammation. The areas of […] -
HealthSee articleCalcium and Bone Health: What Plant-Based Eaters Need to Know
DO YOU NEED TO DRINK MILK FOR CALCIUM? First: Do you need to drink milk for calcium? The answer is a resounding no, as Neal Barnard, MD, FACC explains: “The natural source of calcium is plants,” says Barnard, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and author of the book Your Body in Balance: The New […] -
HealthSee articlePlant-Based Diets and 3 Types of Arthritis: a Look at the Evidence
What Is Arthritis? Arthritis refers to painful inflammation of joints. There are many types of arthritis: some acute and fleeting with no long-term consequences, some chronic and causing decades of crippling pain and immobility. Below is a discussion of three common types of arthritis and how diet may play a role in the disease process. […] -
HealthSee articleDiet and Depression: Exploring the Connection
The Gut Is Connected to the Brain Mounting research suggests that clinical depression may be affected by the bacteria in the gut. In a 2019 study published in Nature Microbiology, researchers observed that gut bacteria produce neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin, that are connected to the brain via the vagus nerve, immune system, and […] -
HealthSee articleUnderstanding Heart Disease and Your Diet’s Role in Prevention
WHAT IS HEART DISEASE? When we say “heart disease” here, we’re really referring to cardiovascular disease—a large category encompassing conditions of the heart muscle and coronary arteries as well as the circulatory system and blood vessels. Facets of cardiovascular disease include coronary artery disease (clogged arteries) and heart failure. GET OUR FREE 20-PAGE ULTIMATE PLANT-BASED […] -
HealthSee articleWhat Is Chronic Kidney Disease and How Do You Prevent It?
WHAT IS KIDNEY DISEASE? Kidney disease, or CKD (chronic kidney disease), refers to any process that damages the kidney. The kidneys are the body’s filter and regulator for many of the contents in the blood. When the kidneys are damaged, their ability to regulate the amount of water, electrolytes, and toxins in the blood and […] -
HealthSee articleDiabetes and Diet: Here’s What You Need to Know
What Is Diabetes? Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is a group of chronic conditions in which the body is unable to efficiently convert food into energy. When we eat, our body breaks food down into glucose (sugar), which is released into our bloodstream to be absorbed by cells as needed. Insulin, a hormone secreted by the […] -
HealthSee articleWhat’s the Best Diet to Prevent Alzheimer’s?
Harmful Foods Saturated fats, trans fats, and excess metals are the biggest threats to brain health. Saturated fats are found in all animal products and seem to encourage the production of plaques within the brain. The Chicago Health and Aging Study reported in the Archives of Neurology in 2003 that individuals with the most saturated […]
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