Author Archives: Dr. Bob Avery

About Dr. Bob Avery

I'm a practicing oncologist. I have been treating cancers for over 15 years. Over the last several years, I've been studying nutrition in cancer treatments and prevention. I've learned a lot over the last several years and would like to let everyone know about the benefits of nutrition and exercise. This informational blog is dedicated to doing that.

Mediterranean Diet equals Good Brain Food

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dr. Bob Avery

We know the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.This study published in the Archives of Neurology was the first to study the brain for evidence of small vessel disease or mini-strokes.  … Continue reading →

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Polyphenols from chocolate good for the heart

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Dr. Bob Avery

Chocolate is good for the heart.  Not any kind of chocolate but dark chocolate with 70% cacao or more.  Cacao is loaded with polyphenols that have beneficial effects on your blood vessels, it lowers your blood pressure, lowers your cholesterol … Continue reading →

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Should sugar be regulated?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Dr. Bob Avery

Researchers at USCF think so. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/241061.php What is wrong with a little sugar or some dessert now and then.  Sugar has not been in our diets for very long.  It was introduced 40 00-5000 years ago, but its use in … Continue reading →

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Glycemic index and inflammation

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Dr. Bob Avery

This article is very important.  It is the reason behind much of the chronic diseases in this country.  Glycemic index is a measure of how much a particular carbohydrate rasises your blood sugar.  The higher the glycemic index the higher … Continue reading →

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Happiness in the sun

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Dr. Bob Avery

Low vitamin D levels have been found to be linked to depression.  This study performed by UT Southwestern psychiatrists and published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings revealed people with low vitamin D levels had an increased risk of depression.  Conversely, … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s and diet

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Dr. Bob Avery

This study again confirms the finding of other studies that a diet high in vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D will help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.  This particular study looked at brain shrinkage, or atrophy, which is a key … Continue reading →

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Reduced calories, reduced weight and heart function in diabetes

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Dr. Bob Avery

Diabetes is becoming an epidemic disease.  If is often preceded by metabolic syndrome.  The metabolic syndrome is characterized by increased weight that is centrally located (apple shaped, not pear shaped), high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and high blood sugar … Continue reading →

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Heart disease and today’s teens

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Dr. Bob Avery

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111116174746.htm This study is a wake-up call to all of us.  Today’s children are heavier than ever.  They are developing metabolic syndrome at an early age.  Metabolic syndrome consists of obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar and insulin resistance.  It leads … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture prevents radiation induced dry mouth

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Dr. Bob Avery

This is an important study from MD Anderson Cancer Center and Fudan Cancer Center in Shanghai.  There have been small studies suggesting a benefit of acupuncture for dry mouth. This was the first randomized controlled trial.  The patients were being … Continue reading →

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Lack of Sun equals Low Vitamin D

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Dr. Bob Avery

This research goes into the “no duh” category.  Vitamin D is produced from sun exposure, so lack of sun exposure is sure to lead to vitamin D deficiency unless you get it from other sources.  Still, it is important to … Continue reading →

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