Research
Case Report: Chronic migraine reversal and prevention with the LIFE diet: a nutrient dense whole food plant-based diet (WFPBD)
We report a case of a 60-year-old man who struggled with frequent migraines for 12.5 years. These did not respond to conventional therapies. Six months before initial consultation, these migraines become chronic. The patient was then advised to follow the Low...
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience
Dive into the science of fiber with PPMNY Medical Advisory Board Member David Dunaief, M.D. Learn why a fiber-rich diet is an essential ingredient for a healthy microbiome and how fiber prevents inflammation and is key to optimizing your health and longevity. Hear the...
Interview: LIFE Smoothie or Full LIFE Diet Lowers CRP in Seven Days
In this 40-minute interview by Jeanne Schumacher of SimplyPlantBased.net, David Dunaief, M.D. describes the impact of his published study, Once Daily Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Smoothie or the Full LIFE Diet Lowers CRP in Seven Days. Learn more about the...
Once Daily Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Smoothie or the Full LIFE Diet Lowers CRP in Seven Days
In this follow up study, we showed that hsCRP was significantly reduced in a small group of patients in only seven days. The decrease in hsCRP, and therefore decrease in systemic inflammation, was observed in patients who adhered to the full LIFE diet and in patients...
Retrospective Study: Diminishing C-Reactive Protein with a Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Diet
High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is a widely accepted measure of bodily inflammation, which contributes to many chronic diseases. One proven way to reduce CRP is to increase dietary intake of beta-carotene, a phytonutrient found in certain fruits and dark...
Retrospective Study: Type 2 Diabetes with a High Nutrient Density (HND) Diet
Working in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and with Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Dr. Dunaief was the lead author for a study evaluating the potential efficacy of a HND (high nutrient density) diet with type 2 diabetes. The study was a small...