The Health Edge

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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