In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the epidemiology and management of chronic kidney disease.
Center for Disease Control CKD fact Sheet
The Health Edge: Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Management
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss current strategies for glycemic control in diabetes. Importantly, pharmacologic strategies that lower glucose and A1c but raise or fail to improve insulin levels, do not result in risk-reduction as predicted by the current guidelines.
The Health Edge: Is Full-Fat Dairy Bad For You?
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review two recent studies that have implication for health.
1. Does taking a daily multi-mineral supplement reduce your disease risk?
2. Is full fat dairy bad for your health? Enjoy the podcast!
Association of Multivitamin and Mineral Supplementation and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
The Health Edge: Managing GERD
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). The examine the pros and cons of long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use.
The Health Edge: Managing Oxidative Stress
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the importance of managing oxidative stress. They review the origins of oxidative stress and sound nutritional strategies to maintain more metabolic resilience.
Chris Masterjohn Phd: Excellent Course on Oxidative Stress
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December 2-7, 2018
La Montana Azul, CR
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The Health Edge: Therapeutic Herbs and Botanicals
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss some favorite herbs and botanicals that have many powerful therapeutic effects. These effects range from more stress resilience, less inflammation and improved detoxification capacity.
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December 2-7, 2018
La Montana Azul, CR
The Health Edge: Is fruit always the best choice?
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss fruit and examples where one may want to moderate and choose more wisely. The discussion focuses on the relationship between fructose in fruit and a “dose” beyond which, can increase the risk of fatty liver, insulin resistance, weight gain, etc. They also look at the relationship between uric acid and fructose consumption. Research by Robert Lustig MD, Richard Johnson MD and Dr. Kimber Stanhope is referenced.
Dr. Robert Lustig: Fructose- It’s Alcohol without the buzz
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La Montana Azul, CR December 2-7, 2018
The Health Edge: Eggs and Health. Is your day sunny side up?
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and john discuss a recently published study demonstrating a significant association between egg consumption and cardiovascular risk reduction.
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Health and Rejuvenation Retreat
La Montana Azul, Costa Rica
December 2-7, 2018
The Health Edge: Agri-Chemicals and Health
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss to growing concerns of agrochemical use and its potential impact on human health. They focus on glyphosate and The Dirty Dozen. Enjoy!
Institute for Responsible Technology
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December 2-7, 2018 La Montana Azul Costa Rica