In this episode, we listen in to Part 2 of a Lifestyle MED LIVE event on plant-based eating for optimal gut microbiome with Dr Pekka Maatanen, a professor and researcher at Burman University.

In this episode, we listen in to another Lifestyle MED LIVE event on plant-based eating for optimal gut microbiome with Dr Pekka Maatanen, a professor and researcher at Burman University. This is part 1 of a two part series.

This is part 3 of a 3-part series answering common questions about plant-based eating with Dr Neeta Hillman, an internal medicine doctor from the United States, and Beverley Haines, a registered dietitian from British Columbia, Canada. They’ll be answering why people who eat plant-based can still get sick, why people may appear to get better on a high fat animal diet, how vegans get iron and other questions from the audience.

This is part 2 of a 3-part series answering common questions about plant-based eating with Dr Neeta Hillman, an internal medicine doctor from the United States, and Beverley Haines, a registered dietitian from British Columbia, Canada. They’ll be answering whether we can get enough protein, vitamin B12 and calcium on a plant-based diet. The recording is from Lifestyle MED LIVE, a series of free online events on today’s most important health and lifestyle medicine topics. The Lifestyle Is...

This is part 1 of a 3-part series answering common questions about plant-based eating with Dr Neeta Hillman, an internal medicine doctor from the United States, and Beverley Haines, a registered dietitian from British Columbia, Canada. They’ll be answering questions such as: -Isn’t plant-based eating extreme? -Shouldn’t we eat everything in moderation? -Isn’t chicken and fish good for us? The recording is from Lifestyle MED LIVE, a series of free online events on today’s most important...

This is part 3 of a 3-part series of episodes on whether we can reverse type 2 diabetes. Dr George Cho is joined by two leading diabetes experts, Dr Wes Youngberg, the creator of Diabetes Undone program, and Dr John Kelly, founding president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. The recording is from Lifestyle MED LIVE, a series of free online events on today’s most important health and lifestyle medicine topics. The Lifestyle Is Medicine podcast is produced by Pathways Lifestyle...

This is part 2 of a 3-part series of episodes on whether we can reverse type 2 diabetes. Dr George Cho is joined by two leading diabetes experts, Dr Wes Youngberg, the creator of Diabetes Undone program, and Dr John Kelly, founding president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. The recording is from Lifestyle MED LIVE, a series of free online events on today’s most important health and lifestyle medicine topics. The Lifestyle Is Medicine podcast is produced by Pathways Lifestyle...

This is part 1 of a 3-part series of episodes on whether we can reverse type 2 diabetes. Dr George Cho is joined by two leading diabetes experts, Dr Wes Youngberg, the creator of Diabetes Undone program, and Dr John Kelly, founding president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. The recording is from Lifestyle MED LIVE, a series of free online events on today’s most important health and lifestyle medicine topics. The Lifestyle Is Medicine podcast is produced by Pathways Lifestyle...

Many of us are probably practicing social distancing: staying home most of the time and keeping distance when going out. And that's really important! But we can't forget about the importance of staying socially connected to our physical and mental health. The Lifestyle Is Medicine podcast is produced by Pathways to Wholeness Lifestyle Medicine in Toronto, Canada and Lifestyle Is Medicine. Pathways is a group of clinics in Toronto that prevents, treats and reverses disease using...

Having a chronic disease appears to put us at greater risk of COVID19. Lifestyle medicine is effective at preventing, treating and reversing these conditions. Dr George Cho, Clinic Director of Pathways Clinics also shares simple health principles for staying healthy during this pandemic. The Lifestyle Is Medicine podcast is produced by Pathways to Wholeness Lifestyle Medicine in Toronto, Canada and Lifestyle Is Medicine. Pathways is a group of clinics in Toronto that prevents, treats and...

The novel coronavrius has altered our lives perhaps forever. Traveling, work, healthcare and even how we socialize may never be the same. How did we get here and what might lifestyle medicine have to say about the possible origins of this new virus? That’s what we’re talking about in this episode. Listen in! The Lifestyle Is Medicine podcast is produced by Pathways to Wholeness Lifestyle Medicine in Toronto, Canada and Lifestyle Is Medicine. Pathways is a group of clinics in Toronto that...

Here’s dietitian Lauren McNeil again for the final part of her presentation debunking the most common myths about plant-based eating. Lauren McNeill is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters of Public Health in Nutrition and Dietetics, with a collaborative specialization in Women’s Health from the University of Toronto. Lauren specializes in plant-based nutrition, ranging from helping those who want to go vegan, plant-based or vegetarian to those simply wanting to incorporate more plant-based...

Whole foods plant-based nutrition is the bedrock of lifestyle medicine and overall good health. Unfortunately there’s so many myths about plant-based eating that continue to cast shade on this scientifically-supported way of eating. You need to eat meat for protein! You need dairy for calcium! How about B12! In this presentation given at the Canadian Plant-based Nutrition Conference, Lauren McNeil, a Registered Dietitian in Toronto debunks the most common myths about plant-based eating. This...

Here’s part 2 of Dr Shane Williams’ presentation at the Canadian Plant-based Nutrition Conference about the science behind the power of plant-based nutrition for preventing and treating cardiovascular disease.    In 2010, Dr Williams stumbled across a copy of the book ‘The China Study’ written by Dr. T. Colin and Tom Campbell and was surprised with the amount of nutritional research that existed to support a whole foods, plant-based diet to not only prevent but also stabilize, improve and...

We’re back at the first Canadian Plant-based Nutrition conference where we listen in to Dr Shane Williams speak about the science behind the power of plant-based nutrition for preventing and treating cardiovascular disease.   In 2010, Dr Williams stumbled across a copy of the book ‘The China Study’ written by Dr. T. Colin and Tom Campbell and was surprised with the amount of nutritional research that existed to support a whole foods, plant-based diet to not only prevent but also stabilize,...

Here's part 2 of a 2-part series by Dr Subhas Ganguli, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at McMaster University, on food as medicine for prevention and treatment of diabetes. This presentation was presented as part of the Canadian Plant-based Nutrition Conference held on June 1, 2019 in Toronto. Dr. Ganguli practices at St Joseph’s Hospital. After obtaining his MD at the University of Saskatchewan he did training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester...

Dr Subhas Ganguli, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at McMaster University, presents on food as medicine for prevention and treatment of diabetes. This presentation was presented as part of the Canadian Plant-based Nutrition Conference held on June 1, 2019 in Toronto. Dr. Ganguli practices at St Joseph’s Hospital. After obtaining his MD at the University of Saskatchewan he did training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. He then...

In partnership with Plant-based Canada, we’re excited to share the presentations from the first Canadian Plant-based Nutrition Conference! On June 1 2019, Plant-based Canada, Canadian Academy of Lifestyle Medicine and Plant-based Health Professionals UK put on the first Canadian Plant-based Nutrition Conference. Featuring leading doctors and dietitians, the event covered a wide array of topics related to plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. In this episode, Dr Zahra Kassam,...

In this episode, we’re back in Kingston, Ontario in Canada for Part 2 of Dr George Cho, Clinic Director of Pathways to Wholeness Lifestyle Medicine presentation answering common objections to plant-based eating. The Lifestyle Is Medicine podcast is produced by Pathways to Wholeness Lifestyle Medicine in Toronto, Canada. Pathways is a group of clinics in Toronto that prevents, treats and reverses disease using evidence-based lifestyle medicine. Pathways provides compassionate, evidence-based...

In this episode, we go to Kingston, Ontario in Canada where Dr George Cho, Clinic Director of Pathways to Wholeness Lifestyle Medicine gives a health talk answering some common objections to plant-based eating. This is part 1 of a 2-part series. The Lifestyle Is Medicine podcast is produced by Pathways to Wholeness Lifestyle Medicine in Toronto, Canada. Pathways is a group of clinics in Toronto that prevents, treats and reverses diseases using evidence-based lifestyle medicine. Pathways...

Health talk given by Dr George Cho, ND on how we can make long lasting lifestyle changes. The talk was given as part of the Blue Health program, a community lifestyle medicine program that helps participants and patients adopt the lifestyle principles of people living in the Blue Zones. Learn more about Blue Health at www.pathwaystowholeness.ca/bluehealth The Lifestyle Is Medicine podcast is produced by Pathways to Wholeness Lifestyle Medicine in Toronto, Canada. Pathways is a group of...

Health talk given by Dr George Cho, ND as part of the Blue Health program, a community lifestyle medicine program that helps participants and patients adopt the lifestyle principles of people living in the Blue Zones. This talk discusses the importance of strong social relationships for good health and longevity. Learn more about Blue Health at www.pathwaystowholeness.ca/bluehealth The Lifestyle Is Medicine podcast is produced by Pathways to Wholeness Lifestyle Medicine in Toronto, Canada....

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Pekka Maatanen to discuss some of the most important questions about one of the hottest areas in medicine: the gut microbiome. What is the gut microbiome? Is a keto diet actually good for our gut? Should I take a probiotic after taking antibiotics? What’s the best diet to promote good gut health? Dr. Pekka Maatanen is a scientist and assistant professor at Burman University. He obtained a PhD at McGill University and was a post-doctoral fellow at the...

In the final episode of our 3-part series on lifestyle medicine for the heart, Dr Shanny Chang, dentist at Junction Family Dental Care, shares why our oral health matters for our heart. Our gums are an extension of our skin and damage to our gums can lead to the spread of bacterial infection and inflammation in other parts of our bodies, including the heart. This series was presented at a Lunch with the Doctor event in partnership with the Downsview Seventh-day Adventist Church in Toronto,...