In this episode John and Mark explore the fascinating science of plant-based phytonutrients and their diverse effects on human biology and health.
The Health Edge 21: Phytonutrients and Health
John and Mark explore the science of plant-based phytonutrients and their diverse effects on human biology and health.
The Health Edge #20: Intermittent Fasting and Health
John and mark review the interesting topic of intermittent fasting and health. In this podcast they explore IF as a well established, fine-tuned adaptive strategy for both quantity and quality of life. Points of emphasis include:
- The role fasting has played in human life over millennia
- The benefits studied including weight loss, improved insulin signaling i.e., insulin sensitivity
- Improved lipids, blood fats
- Reduced inflammation
The Health Edge 20: Intermittent Fasting and Health
John and mark review the interesting topic of intermittent fasting and health. In this podcast they explore IF as a well established, fine-tuned adaptive strategy for both quantity and quality of life. Points of emphasis include:
- The role fasting has played in human life over millennia
- The benefits studied including weight loss, improved insulin signaling i.e., insulin sensitivity
- Improved lipids, blood fats
- Reduced inflammation
The Health Edge Episode 19: Diet, Lifestyle and Oral Health
John and Mark share a discussion with Al Danenberg DDS, a periodontist and holistic, functional practitioner on the critical connection between diet, lifestyle and oral health. The state of our total health is heavily influenced by the state of our oral health. Dr. Danenberg provides some game-changing perspective on creating the best conditions possible for achieving this. His web site and blog can be found at:
The Health Edge: Nutrition and Dental-Oral Health
John and Mark welcome Dr. Al Danenberg a periodontist and licensed functional medicine practitioner. They discuss the critical role diet and lifestyle play in oral health, an importinant determinant of total health.
The Health Edge 18: Vitamin D and Health
“You are the sunshine of my life”
Stevie Wonder
John and mark review the science linking vitamin D and health.
The Health Edge Episode 18: Vitamin D and Health
Mark and John Discuss the emerging role of vitamin D and health.
The Health Edge: Food Addictions…what comes first, the behavior or the biology?
John and Mark explore the powerful biology of food addictions and offer some suggestions for how best to break free what can be a vicious cycle.
The Health Edge: Food Addiction
John and Mark explore the biology of food addiction and offer guidance on how best to break free of the powerful forces that influence how we choose.