The Health Edge: Bile Acids

In this recording of The Health Edge John and Mark reflect on bile acid research. Their discussion explores the role of bile acids in human health and how diet, the gut microbiome, dysbiosis, gut permeability and bile acid signaling are connected in health and disease.

Bile Acid Metabolism and Signaling

Bile Acids and Dysbiosis in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Evolutionary and Functional Diversification of the Vitamin D Receptor-Lithocholic Acid Partnership


The Health Edge: Consciousness, Reality and Health

The brain is not the source of consciousness. Consciousness is the source of the brain.

In this episode of The Health Edge John and Mark share some thoughts of the emerging research in consciousness, unified field theory, reality and how it shapes our experiences of life. They share some reflections on consciousness and health based on the cutting-edge work of Amit Goswami PhD, Nassim Haramein PhD, and Rupert Sheldrake PhD.

Amit Goswami

Rupert Sheldrake

Nassim Haramein



The Health Edge: Sodium, Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk

In this episode of The Health Edge, Mark and John review current guidelines with respect to sodium intake and the risks of cardiovascular disease. They examine updated research suggesting a safer range for most above the current guidelines with greater emphasis on the need for more plant-based potassium and magnesium.

Sodium, Potassium Intake and Cardiovascular Events

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

 


The Health Edge: Weight and Metabolism Part 2 with Mark Pettus MD

Recorded at The Health and Rejuvenation Retreat at La Montana Azul, Costa Rica on December 8, 2017. Mark reviews some interesting research on weight and metabolism. The framework centers less on quantity of calories and more on quality of calories. Food is information and it appears how that information is translated is essential to understanding weight and metabolism. This is the last of our retreat recordings. Enjoy!

Weight and Metabolism PowerPoint Slides

Pettus Slide Deck: Gastrointestinal Health

New Atkins Approach: PowerPoint Slide Deck

Weight Loss Hypnosis


Weight and Metabolism: Dr. Mark Pettus – Part 1

Recorded at The Health and Rejuvenation Retreat at La Montana Azul, Costa Rica on December 8, 2017. Mark reviews some interesting research on weight and metabolism. The framework centers less on quantity of calories and more on quality of calories. Food is information and it appears how that information is translated is essential to understanding weight and metabolism. Enjoy!

Weight and Metabolism PowerPoint Slides

Calories: Quantity vs Quality

Weight Loss Hypnosis Recording