In this episode (the first of a two-part series) John and Mark explore the connection between the human microbiome, gut permeability, immune system, and brain health. They set the stage for mechanisms that connect lifestyle-environment with alterations in microbiota that alter brain function as manifested by depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, ADD-ADDHD, autsim spectrum, etc.
Fermented foods, microbiota and mental health
Paleo-Deficit
In this episode (the first of a two-part series) John and Mark review the emerging mechanisms that link lifestyle and environment with changes in the human microbiome. These changes are now known to alter visa our immune system, neurotransmitter dysfunction, the vagus nerve and neuroendocrine function e.g. PYY and GLP-1to alter brain inflammation and neurotransmitter communication. This is a foundation for depression, anxiety, altered cognition, etc.
We frequently are asked what we do in a typical day for meals, movement, and stress management. In this episode of The Health Edge, John and Mark take a look at a typical day from a self-care perspective.
We frequently are asked what we do in a typical day for meals, movement, and stress management. In this episode of The Health Edge, John and Mark take a look at a typical day from a self-care perspective.
In this episode of The Health Edge John and Mark respond to a few recent questions:
In this episode of The Health Edge John and Mark respond to a few recent questions:
In this episode of The Health Edge John and Mark explore the science of risk-benefit as it relates to the daily use of multivitamin-antioxidant supplements. The discussion focuses on an important concept (hormesis-delicate balance or homeostasis of biologic systems) of managing free radicals from excessive oxidative stress which is known to accelerate aging and increase disease risk. The question is whether the evidence supports daily “multi” use as an effective strategy to prolong life, protect a poor diet, and to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, etc. Enjoy!
Antioxidant Balance Review (for the true biochemistry geek!)
Multivitamins and Prevention of Heart Disease in Men. JAMA 2012
In this episode of The Health Edge, John and mark explore the science of daily multivitamin and antioxidant use. The discussion focuses on an important concept of managing free radicals from excessive oxidative stress which is known to accelerate aging and increase disease risk. The question is whether the evidence supports daily vitamin use as an effective strategy to prolong life and reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s etc. Enjoy!
John and Mark build on their last podcast exploring the importance of “sulfation” and it’s importance on vitamin D structure and function.
They raise questions regarding what levels of vitamin D may be harmful and explore potential differences between vitamin D from a supplement and that from UV light exposure.
John and Mark build on their last podcast exploring the importance of “sulfation” and it’s importance on vitamin D structure and function.
They raise questions regarding what levels of vitamin D may be harmful and explore potential differences between vitamin D from a supplement and that from UV light exposure.
