The Health Edge show

The Health Edge

Summary: The Health Edge is a podcast by Mark Pettus MD and John Bagnulo PhD, MPH, two clinician-educators passionate about health and lifestyle medicine. The Health Edge brings state of the art science and translates it as "news to use" for people who feel stuck in their health journeys. Looking for your Health Edge? Our podcast will help you gain traction in your life! Good health is good business. Good health is everyone's business.

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  • Artist: Mark C. Pettus MD, FACP and John Bagnulo PhD, MPH
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Podcasts:

 Gastrointestinal Barrier Function: Do you have the guts for health? Part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:20:07

Recorded at The Health and Rejuvenation Retreat at La Montana Azul, Costa Rica on December 5, 2017. In Part 2 of this presentation Mark reviews the "5-R" strategy for pursuing gastrointestinal balance and improved health. 

 Gastrointestinal Barrier Function: Do you have the guts for health? Part 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:05:51

Recorded at The Health and Rejuvenation Retreat at La Montana Azul, Costa Rica on December 5, 2017. In part 1 of this overview of the role gastrointestinal "barrier function" plays in health and disease. Common lifestyle disruptors of GI balance will be reviewed. Enjoy!

 Epigenetics: How well do you fit into your genes? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:11

Recorded at The Health and Rejuvenation Retreat at La Montana Azul, Costa Rica on December 4, 2017. Mark presents an introduction to the field of epigenetics and its powerful message for finding possibility in health. Enjoy!

 Montana Azul, CR: Nourishment Part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:43

Health and Rejuvenation Retreat at La Montana Azul, Costa Rica. This is part 2 of a live, recorded presentation by John Bagnulo PhD, MPH on the fundamentals of nourishment., recorded december 4, 2017. Enjoy!

 The Health Edge: John Bagnulo PhD, MPH on Nourishment 101 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:13

Health and Rejuvenation Retreat at La Montana Azul, Costa Rica. This is part 1 of a live, recorded presentation by John Bagnulo PhD, MPH on the fundamentals of nourishment. Enjoy.

 The Health Edge: Hypnosis for Smoking | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:46

November is the Great American Smoke-Out. If you are a smoker and trying to quit, here is a guided hypnosis to assist your efforts. Hypnosis is a powerful tool for making suggestions more powerful at the level of one's "subconscious". Hypnosis is even more effective with nicotine replacement.

 The Health Edge: Fructans, FODMAPS and Health | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:10

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John briefly discuss wheat, fructans, FODMAPS and their interactions with the gut microbiome. Fructans are a member of the FODMAPS that, independent of gluten, can worsen symptoms and general health.

 The Health Edge: Are Canola Oil and Soy Good For You? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:47

In this episode of The Health Edge John and Mark share of reflections on the biologic compatibility of Canola oil and soy.

 The Health Edge: Overfed and Undernourished | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:31

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John look at common nutrient deficiencies, importance, testing and supplement considerations.

 The Health Edge: Effortless Weight Loss Hypnosis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:48

Hypnosis is a powerful technique-tool that can work nicely with other lifestyle changes for more effective and sustained weight loss. This hypnosis script puts the client into a relaxed-altered state of consciousness and then uses a series of indirect and direct suggestion for obtaining and keeping better eating habits. Each of the eating strategies is based on scientifically proven evidence. Find a quiet place and enjoy!

 The Health Edge: A1 vs A2 Milk | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:48

In this episode of The Health Edge, John and Mark discuss the research linking potential health outcomes with whether milk is from an A1 or A2 source.

 The Health Edge: Why is weight so easy to gain and so hard to lose?! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:10:13

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark reviews weight loss and metabolism from a systems-biology perspective. Mark reviews the central connection between lifestyle-environment and insulin-leptin feedback. Enjoy!

 The Health Edge: Non-Alcohol Fatty Liver Disease | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:42

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the growing epidemic of non-alcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD). They review the contributors and share a lifestyle roadmap for prevention and reversal of NAFLD. Enjoy!

 The Health Edge: Questioning Current Sodium Guidelines | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:44

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.

 The Health Edge: Social Connection | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:20

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark examines the mechanisms that link supportive, meaningful relationships and social connection with health and longevity.

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