In this episode of The Health Edge, Mark and John review current guidelines with respect to sodium intake and the risks of cardiovascular disease. It is hard NOT to conclude that the current guidelines are not well aligned with current best evidence. This is another clinical, public health and cultural meme that should be re-examined.

Sodium, Potassium Intake and Cardiovascular Events

Cochrane Review- Reduced Dietary salt for the prevention of cardiovascular disease

Montana Azul CR Retreat with Mark and John December 3-8, 2017

In this previously recorded episode of The Health Edge Mark reviews the research and mechanisms that powerfully link the quality of meaningful relationships in our lives with longevity and reduced disease risk.

Social Connection and Health: Are we born to bond?

Costa Rica la Montana Azul Retreat with Mark and John December 3-8

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the impact that processed food has on our brain’s reward system and our behavior.

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 The Hacking of the American Mind by Dr. Robert Lustig

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review the sources and biologic activity of Vitamin K2. This critical and oft overlooked fat soluble vitamin protects against calcification of vasculature, reduces risk of heart disease and cardiovascular morbidity, and is critical for maintaining bone health.

Vitamin K2 and Vascular Calcification

Coronary Calcium

Rotterdam Study

Vitamin K2 and Bone Health

Rejuvenation and Health Retreat at La Montana Azul CR December 3-8, 2017

In this pre-recorded (Sept. 2016) episode of The Health Edge Mark reviews effective lifestyle interventions than can powerfully lower chronic inflammation.

Dr. Pettus’ PowerPoint on Inflammation

For the REAL GEEK Fasano- Zonulin, intestinal permeability and inflammation PhysiolRev 2011

Probiotics and Inflammation

References – Inflammation and Breast Cancer

Gut-Arthritis

Insulin-like growth factor-(IGF)-axis, inflammation, and glucose intolerance among older adults

Join Mark and John for an Amazing Rejuvenation retreat at La montana azul CR December 3-8

PURE Study Lancet Abstract

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the recently published PURE study. This was a large study including over 13k participants in 5 continents from 18 countries. Lower amounts of carbohydrates and higher amounts of fat intake, as a percentage of daily calories were associated with significant reductions in mortality and stroke.

John’s Martha’s Vineyard Retreat

Mark and John’s La Montana Azul Retreat December 3-8, 2017

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss changes in our ecosystem that have impacted the quality of seafood sources.

Seafood Watch

Costa Rica la Montana Azul Retreat with Mark and John December 3-8

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John explore the importance of epigenetics and how many aspects of lifestyle are known to alter gene expression. It’s a powerful transformation of our understanding of how our genes are influenced by our environment.

Epigenetics Presentation-Pettus

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Feel the effect of the best food and water in the planet, move within the primary forest, disconnect from your mind to heal your heart and body and take home the knowledge on how to apply the newest technologies in rejuvenation and longevity.

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In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss lectins, their food sources, their potential health impact, and the importance of source and food preparation.

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