July 16, 2021

Helpful Websites and Links

https://NutritionFacts.org (Searchable database of short videos on a huge variety of topics)

– https://www.pcrm.org (Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine: has great educational materials)

– https://lifestylemedicine.org (American College of Lifestyle Medicine)

https://www.farmsanctuary.org/content/uploads/2016/10/AA_VeganStarterGuide_WebVersion.pdf

Link to PCRM’s “21-day Kickstart” program, which is an excellent way for patients to get access to a complete plan for a 21 day trial of eating a whole foods plant-based diet — they can download a free app, or sign up for the free online program:

https://kickstart.pcrm.org

Articles

Lifestyle Medicine: A Brief Review of Its Dramatic Impact on Health and Survival

Perm J

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?myncbishare=dukemlib&dr=abstract&otool=dukemlib&term=29035175

The Current Global State of Key Lifestyle Characteristics: Health and Economic Implications

Prog Cardiovasc Dis

PMID 28216110

When the Desire for Lifestyle Medicine Counseling Remains Unfulfilled: A Case Report

J Patient Exp

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?myncbishare=dukemlib&dr=abstract&otool=dukemlib&term=34179371

Plant-Based Diets and Cardiovascular Health

Trends Cardiovasc Med

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?myncbishare=dukemlib&dr=abstract&otool=dukemlib&term=29496410

Cardio-Metabolic Benefits of Plant-Based Diets

Nutrients

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?myncbishare=dukemlib&dr=abstract&otool=dukemlib&term=28792455

Plant-Based Diets: A Physicians Guide

Perm J

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?myncbishare=dukemlib&dr=abstract&otool=dukemlib&term=27400178

On line support group

To get access to a virtual online support group for people transitioning to a PB diet, run by the National Jewish Hospital in Denver; the meeting is from 12:00-1:30 pm (Eastern), the 3rd Saturday of each month:

https://nationaljewish.org/patients-visitors/patient-info/patient-education-and-support/support-groups#plant  — then scroll down and click on “Transitioning to plant-based eating virtual support group”

 

Thank you again to  Dr. Jonathan Sheline who suggested many of these links and articles.  He can be reached at jonsheline@gmail.com.