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The effect of coconut oil consumption on cardiovascular risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.
A significant elevation in blood levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is associated with consistent consumption of coconut oil. This meta-analysis looked at evidence from other studies that investigated the impact of dietary intake of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/measurable-results/lipids/cholesterol/ldl-cholesterol/the-effect-of-coconut-oil-consumption-on-cardiovascular-risk-factors-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-clinical-trials -
Using Diet to Prevent and Treat Breast Cancer
In 1982, Dr. John McDougall published the very first study accepted in a scientific journal regarding diet and the treatment of breast cancer. He believes that the rich Western diet causes breast cancer, and a change in diet makes a huge difference in...
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Statin use increased new-onset diabetes in hypercholesterolemic individuals: Data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service-National Health Screening Cohort database (NHIS-HEALS).
Regular usage of statin medications may facilitate the onset of diabetes in individuals with elevated levels of cholesterol. This research work studied the connection between the intake of statin medications and the incidence of diabetes in...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/drug-medications/statins/statin-use-increased-new-onset-diabetes-in-hypercholesterolemic-individuals-data-from-the-korean-national-health-insurance-service-national-health-screening-cohort-database-nhis-heals -
Three Diseases Linked to Milk Consumption
Milk is one of the most popular drinks of choice among Americans. In fact, the average American consumed about 20.4 gallons of milk in 2010. Unfortunately, cow's milk is not well designed for humans; in reality, it is baby calf growth fluid intended to...
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Association between ultra-processed foods intake with lipid profile: a cross-sectional study
Increased intake of ultra-processed foods may result in unhealthy lipid profiles in men and women. This study investigated how ultra-processed food consumption affects lipid profile. Using validated food frequency questionnaires, researchers collated...
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Low-Carb Theory Regarding Meat/Insulin is Flawed
Due to rising obesity and insulin resistance rates, low-carb and Paleo diets have become a popular approach to the growing population of overweight Americans. As stated by Dr. John McDougall, "Advocates of high-protein diets explain the reason people...
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3 Health Benefits of Plant-Based Diets
Many health benefits are associated with eating whole food, plant-based, oil free diets. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics , " appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may...
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Dietary fiber for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular disease is less likely to occur in frequent consumers of fiber-rich diets. This study evaluated the role of dietary fiber in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Researchers tracked the dietary habits of 1,513 subjects that...
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The effect of vegetarian diets on plasma lipid and platelet levels.
Vegetarian diets may diminish the risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis development. Platelet fatty acid and plasma lipid levels are important markers of cardiovascular health. This study was carried out to determine the effect of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/the-effect-of-vegetarian-diets-on-plasma-lipid-and-platelet-levels -
The effect of high-protein diets on coronary blood flow.
High-protein diets may reduce coronary blood flow and accelerate coronary artery disease progression. This study examined the effect of high-protein diets on coronary artery disease and coronary blood flow. 26 patients undergoing treatment for coronary...
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Coconut Oil and Magic Marketing
The Mash-up of Medical Research and Marketing We've all seen books, articles, or internet stories on the alleged "miracle" properties of coconut oil. And we've watched as coconut oil has gotten more and more dedicated shelf space at our local grocery...
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RE: Why is my blood pressure RISING since I started following plan?
Hi Paulette, Blood pressure can rise from many reasons, such as airway swelling during springtime (it is the peak of oak season here in Austin right now) as well as our levels of exercise (the best times being to take a gentle walk right after...
https://www.drcarney.com/discussions/1317-why-is-my-blood-pressure-rising-since-i-started-following-plan#reply-1332 -
RE: Fruit
Hi Lauren, For some people, avoiding tropical fruits, dried fruits, canned or pureed fruits will help that person lose weight or control blood sugars, if a person has been on medication that affects blood sugars (such as diabetes meds or steroids)....
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Why Eating Legumes May Help Your Heart
Whenever possible, eat a daily serving of legumes, which are an essential component of every heart-healthy diet . (Beans! Beans! Good for your heart!) The legume family of split peas, beans, lentils, and dal is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and...
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Reduce Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, and Heart Disease
Stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and ischemic heart disease were responsible for over 15 million deaths in 2015. According to a 2016 World Health Organization (WHO) report , stroke, type 2 diabetes, and ischemic heart disease killed more than 1.5...
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March 2013 Austin Health Retreat
Our seventh Medical Directorship opportunity for Rip Esselstyn's Engine 2 Diet Immersions was conducted again in Marble Falls Texas. This one was also open to the public and so a nice mix of Whole Foods Market employees and public individuals were...
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Food is Powerful Medicine
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." These are wise words spoken by Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician, that is "considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine." The Hippocratic Oath which is named after...
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Dr. Carney's Care Philosophy
Linda Carney MD helps you to prevent and reverse disease! So many health problems are worsened by lifestyle habits, such as inappropriate nutrition, inadequate sleep, drinking, smoking, lack of exercise and stretching, as well as negative thought...
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Ten Talents (Vegetarian) Cookbook
We highly recommend the Ten Talents Cookbook, although we do remove the oil from the recipes. Ten Talents is the classic natural foods vegetarian/vegan health manual emphasizing the diet found in the Bible, Genesis 1:29. Over 1,000 low fat, low sodium,...
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Seeing is Believing!
Have you ever met your friends at your favorite restaurant and when you returned home, you felt too sluggish or sleepy to be productive, so you crashed on the sofa to watch TV? This phenomenon is not a surprise to Dr. John McDougall, who has been...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/science-inspired/seeing-is-believing
