tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85148625278264448052026-05-09T04:40:16.293-04:00The Plant-Based Pharmacist's BlogA website founded by the Plant-Based Pharmacist dedicated to providing free health education using evidenced-based lifestyle medicine. Learn how to prevent and reverse chronic diseases using a whole foods, plant-based diet and staying physically active. Plant-based nutrition consists of a diet of fruits, vegetables, legumes (beans, peas, lentils), whole grains, and nuts and seeds. Healthy lifestyles begin with a health-centered vegan/vegetarian diet.Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.comBlogger192125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-11966745606342770392015-09-19T22:57:00.000-04:002015-09-19T22:59:17.952-04:00I Have a New Website to Call Home
If you've followed my work and blog for a long time... Thank you! It is readers and followers like yourself that motivate me to keep producing quality health information and articles.
With that being said, I'd like to announce my new website that will contain all my future articles and announcements going forward. I will continue to keep this site as an archive for my previous content to refer Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-49818218368435071352015-06-16T02:27:00.000-04:002015-08-05T19:38:19.576-04:00Talking Plant-Based Nutrition in Hawaii
I
just got back from a trip of a lifetime! My adventures took me to the lush,
tropical islands of Hawaii. I was fortunate enough to speak twice while there,
thanks to the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii.
My
first talk was on the island of Oahu, home of the capital of Hawaii—Honolulu. My next presentation
was on the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands—Maui. Both events were
received Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-53471651769948748052015-05-27T05:30:00.000-04:002015-09-05T22:14:14.766-04:00Hypertension – Overview and Treatment Options
Hypertension,
commonly known as high blood pressure, can be defined as an elevated force of
pressure against the artery walls as the heart pumps blood to the rest of the
body. It can eventually lead to various health problems if it becomes chronic
in nature.
Stroke
is one of the most concerning health consequences that can occur due to chronic
high blood pressure. Other ill health Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-78497132242853907032015-05-13T06:00:00.000-04:002015-12-24T05:10:53.292-05:00Body by Plants Founder, Elena Wilkins, Tells All in Exclusive Interview with the Plant-Based Pharmacist
Elena Wilkins
Founder of Vega-licious and Body By Plants
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing the founder and creator of
Vegalicious and Body By Plants—Elena Wilkins—about her story and life's work, and she did not disappoint!
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Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-28628845607047226022015-04-29T05:30:00.000-04:002015-09-05T22:16:27.203-04:00Making Sense of Medical Studies and Getting the Most Out of Them for Your Health
Recently,
I wrote an article detailing the studies on coconut oil and heart health and
was flooded with feedback. A lot of feedback was positive, leaving many
individuals enlightened on a topic they may not have known about, some was
neutral (or positive) showing reinforcement for what readers already knew,
and some was filled with uncertainty, confusion, or even downright disdain for
the Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-57279363108782485442015-04-15T05:30:00.000-04:002015-09-05T22:19:13.157-04:00Coconut Oil Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Possible Death Due to Heart Attacks and Stroke
If
you do a Google search for “Coconut Oil Health Benefits” over four million
results will pop up. Coconut oil has been made out to be a miracle cure for
everything from heart disease to Alzheimer’s disease in our culture, but is it
really true? What evidence do we have to support these claims?
The
best way to evaluate any claim for any health product is to find peer-reviewed controlled
Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-91643365293867272912015-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:002015-08-05T19:40:06.122-04:00Curing Migraine Headaches With Diet
According to
the National Headache Foundation 29.5 million Americans suffer from migraine
headaches, with women being affected three times more then men.1
Migraines can be debilitating and often lead to the inability to perform normal
everyday activities, especially if they become full-blown.
The burden of
migraines isn’t just physical pain and suffering. These headaches carry an
enormous Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-66609374899943047322015-03-18T05:47:00.000-04:002015-08-05T19:40:22.056-04:00Apple Berry Crisp
Sometimes life calls for dessert, and sometimes you
just have to answer that call. Today I unveil one of the most sought after
dessert recipes from my book, The Empty Medicine Cabinet.
Apple Berry Crisp
This recipe is filled with flavor, spice, and a whole
lot of love. Love for your heart that is. It’s the perfect way to get your
sweets on without compromising your health. This Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-10243288983075726052015-03-04T05:00:00.000-05:002015-09-05T22:20:20.762-04:00Gout - Prevention and Treatment Options
Gout
is a form of inflammatory arthritis mostly affecting joints of the periphery
(feet, knees, hands, and elbows).1 The big toe is the most common
and notorious site of acute gout attacks, and these attacks are extremely
painful. Some have said the pain is on the same level of order as childbirth. Needless
to say, gout is no fun ordeal to deal with.
With
that being said, my goal is to Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-21817415141997464232015-02-18T05:49:00.000-05:002015-08-05T19:41:03.696-04:00Health Hawk Hour Radio Show Features The Empty Medicine Cabinet
Recently, I had the honor of joining Joel Chudnow on his long-running radio show, Hawk Health Hour. Joel and I discussed my newly published book, The Empty Medicine Cabinet. We talked about safe and alternative forms of treating chronic health conditions like our number one killer - heart disease. I also mention some of my favorite recipes from the book too!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-26481729242463859922015-01-21T05:30:00.000-05:002015-09-05T22:21:50.761-04:00Why You Should Stop Counting Calories To Achieve Long-Term, Permanent Weight Loss
It’s
January, which means millions of people are looking to shed unwanted pounds.
Gym memberships have been bought, diets have been started, and resolutions are
in full swing. These are all the things determined to make this year THE year
to finally lose weight and keep it off for good.
With
America’s overweight and obesity rate reaching 68.5% in adults (33.6%
overweight, 34.9% obese), Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-88576475015211525642015-01-07T06:00:00.000-05:002015-08-05T19:41:57.852-04:00Advocacy for Good Health in 2015
by guest blogger Jody Perrecone
Last month I was at Mayo Clinic with my
sister. While she was having some tests, I had time to go to the Patient
Resource Center, a library of medical information located in the clinic.
Upon entering the resource center,
painted in big letters on the wall was the following quote, “The object of all
health education is to change the conduct of individual menDustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-34241211200327491242014-12-31T05:00:00.000-05:002015-08-05T19:42:15.823-04:00Blueberry-Banana Oatmeal Pancakes (Oil-Free)
Lazy
off-day mornings are meant for sleeping in and for putting the worries of your week behind you. They’re also meant for whipping up your favorite homemade
pancake recipe and enjoying a nice, relaxing breakfast to start off the day.
With
that in mind, I’d like to share with you my favorite pancake recipe that’ll
surely have you coming back for seconds. The recipe below is a slight Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-89761596299445505422014-12-17T05:00:00.000-05:002015-08-05T19:42:36.751-04:00Off The Reservation Book Review and Giveaway Contest
I
hate politics, but I loved this book.
Off The Reservation is the fictional
account of 16-year Congressman Evan Gorgoni as he reaches a breaking point in
his own political career: continue fighting the traditionally backed,
corporate-funded, do-nothing American political system, or give up hope and
walk away from politics forever?
Gorgoni
chooses the latter, but then something Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-54296434799692202822014-12-03T05:03:00.000-05:002015-09-05T22:23:04.136-04:00Diverticular Disease and Diet
It
is an all too often occurrence in my line of work as a hospital pharmacist that
I see patients coming into the Emergency Room doubled over with abdominal pain.
This isn’t your typical upset-stomach-because-you-ate-something-spicy kind of
pain, but rather a severe give-me-morphine-now type pain. The pain is obviously
bad enough to land someone in their local ER, otherwise they’d just pop Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-48960442913997492762014-11-24T06:00:00.000-05:002015-08-05T19:43:13.006-04:00Thanksgiving - Food Traditions Revisted
by guest blogger Jody Perrecone
Thanksgiving
- it’s a feeding frenzy and a day of guilty pleasures. We eat more than we
should - and oh my - the calories!
Here’s
how to have an epic Thanksgiving dinner with a nutritional boost, and save on
the waistline at the same time.
1) Serve soup as a first course. A
vegetable soup would go nicely with the rest of your Thanksgiving meal. The
Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-69631456727529355142014-11-19T05:00:00.000-05:002015-08-05T19:43:28.550-04:005 Tips to Eating Healthy During the Holidays
by guest blogger Holly Yzquierdo
We are all adults here so I'm going to go ahead and say it. You can't let a couple of holidays completely derail your health or your goals. Now I know that was a little harsh but let's think about it objectively. Depending on your traditions you probably only really celebrate a few days between now and the end of the year. Why does that usually turn into a Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-83856604162196128092014-11-05T06:00:00.000-05:002015-08-05T19:43:43.710-04:00Back Pain – Taking a Natural Approach to a Painful Condition
by guest blogger Jody Perrecone
Nearly
80% of Americans will have back pain in their lifetime. Americans spend at
least $50 billion a year on back pain. Lower back pain is the leading cause of
disability according to the Global Burden of Disease 2010. Various back
disorders include sprains, strains, herniated disc, sciatica, spinal stenosis,
and degeneration of disc.
The
spine Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-31744015870829730352014-10-29T06:00:00.000-04:002015-08-05T19:44:01.547-04:00Breast Cancer Survivors Benefit From Healthy Lifestyles
by guest blogger Jody Perrecone
The
World Cancer Research Fund International released its Continuous Update Project(CUP) in October of 2014. WCRFI gathers scientific research from around the
world. An independent panel of scientists evaluate the data and publishes their
conclusions in CUP. The CUP report on breast cancer looks at research on diet,
weight, and physical activity. It involves Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-17107771955943235112014-10-15T06:00:00.000-04:002015-08-05T19:44:36.270-04:003 Questions to Always Ask Your Doctor (or Pharmacist)
Chances
are, at some point in your life, you’ve seen the inside of a doctor’s office
(or pharmacy) while seeking medical care for a health issue. We are human after
all, living inside a human body, and our bodies eventually break down.
Even
the most health-conscious individual will end up needing medical care at some
point in their life. If this weren’t the case then we’d all live to Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-43868850978187322622014-10-01T06:00:00.000-04:002015-08-05T19:44:55.424-04:00Not Even a Stroke Could Keep Me Down - My Whole Foods, Plant-Based Comeback
by guest blogger Gary Wilkerson
Gary before his whole food,plant-based lifestyle change
In April 2004, I was working in my shop when my left arm went
numb. Someone suggested I go take a nap. Shortly after, I just collapsed. I had
been vegetarian since the mid 90s. I heard a friend calling 9-1-1. The fire
station was across the street. A young helper soon said, "Here they come!
They're here!Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-90998561779464469552014-09-18T03:25:00.000-04:002015-08-05T19:45:13.457-04:00The Empty Medicine Cabinet Official Book Launch!
If
you’ve landed on this page looking for answers to your health questions then
you’re in the right spot. My new book, The Empty Medicine Cabinet: The Pharmacist’s Guide to the Hidden Danger of Drugs and the Healing Powers of Food, is hot off the press and contains all the
secrets never taught to pharmacists (or doctors) in pharmacy school (or med
school). It’s time to take back your health Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-55876176629732277172014-09-03T08:00:00.000-04:002015-08-05T19:45:38.383-04:00The Human Digestive Process Dissected
Did
you ever wonder what happens to your food once you swallow it? We’re all
familiar with the fact that we need to eat food and drink water in order for
our body to function properly, but what exactly happens after that tasty piece
of blackberry-peach cobbler gets swallowed?
You’re
about to find out, as I share with you a series of videos detailing the basic
processes and biology of the Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-46768247792164163762014-08-20T05:30:00.000-04:002015-08-05T19:45:56.651-04:00Five Conditions Linked With Metabolic Syndrome
by guest blogger Jody Perrecone
Look at the checklist below and make note
if you have any of the follow conditions:
High
Triglycerides – 150 mg/dL or more.
Low
HDL Cholesterol - below 40 mg/dL for men and below 50 mg/dL for women.
Abdominal
Obesity – a waist circumference of 40” or more for men and 35” or more for women.
High
Blood Pressure – 130/85 or higherDustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514862527826444805.post-74194291687703087352014-08-13T05:30:00.000-04:002015-08-05T19:46:14.929-04:00Fresh Mex Black Bean and Brown Rice Un-Burritos
Do you love Mexican food?
I do! I could eat Mexican cuisine everyday and die a happy man. I love my beans and rice. And salsa too. If this sounds good to you, then let me share with you one of my favorite "go-to" meals that I turn to at least once or twice a week.
Fresh Mex Black Bean and Brown Rice Un-Burritos
The reason I call these "Un-Burritos" is because there are no tortillas Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478763227364568noreply@blogger.com2