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Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Cardiovascular Disease: Cardioprotective Nutrients

Excerpted from the recent book contribution by Senior Fellow Dr. Russell M. Jaffe, MD, Ph.D., CCN investigating the use of bioactive food as a therapeutic intervention for treatment of cardiovascular disease, this chapter focuses on cardioprotective nutrients. A range of foods and bioavailable supplements are now available that provide better outcomes and clinically significant leverage […]

Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Diabetes: Diabetes as an Immune Dysfunction Syndrome

Excerpted from the recent book contribution by Senior Fellow Dr. Russell M. Jaffe, MD, Ph.D., CCN investigating the use of bioactive food as a therapeutic intervention for the treatment of diabetes, this chapter focuses on how diabetes can be an immune dysfunction. Diabetes afflicts over 250 million people worldwide. Impaired glucose tolerance affects millions. This […]

Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Diabetes: Phytonutrients in Diabetes Management

Excerpted from the recent book contribution by Senior Fellow Dr. Russell M. Jaffe, MD, Ph.D., CCN investigating the use of bioactive food as a therapeutic intervention for the treatment of diabetes, this chapter focuses on how phytonutrients can be effective in management of diabetes. This chapter discusses various nutrients found beneficial in the clinical management […]

Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Arthritis and Related Inflammatory Diseases: The Alkaline Way-Integrative Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Conditions

Excerpted from the recent book contribution by Senior Fellow Dr. Russell M. Jaffe, MD, Ph.D., CCN investigating the use of bioactive food as a therapeutic intervention for arthritis and related inflammatory diseases, this chapter focuses on the benefical aspects of the Alkaline Way in the integrated management of rheumatoid arthritis, etc. Decades of research on […]

Predictive Biomarker Tests: Use and Application for Evidence-based Care

Presentation by Senior Fellow Dr. Russell M. Jaffe, MD, Ph.D., CCN, investigating the role of Predictive Biomarker testing, their use and importance in practice, and the correlation of results towards long-term health. This presentation provides a detailed overview of Predictive Biomarker Test objectives including how science philosophy influences what society observes and uses, how […]

Diabetes: Food and Nutrients in Primary Practice

Chapter excerpt from Ingrid Kohlstadt’s book “Food and Nutrients in Disease Management” by Senior Fellow Russell M. Jaffe, MD, Ph.D., CCN and Jayashree Mani, MS, CCN. This chapter provides a contemporary overview of diabetes. Dietary patterns and nutrients that can improve glucose-insulin-energy function are emphasized. Strategic food choices and adequate essential nutrients improve outcomes in […]