The Health Edge: Coffee – the most widely consumed health food on the planet?

In this replay episode of The Health Edge John and Mark discuss the many health benefits of coffee consumption. Studies have shown that coffee may have health benefits, including protecting against Parkinson’s disease, type 2 diabetes and liver disease, including liver cancer. Coffee also appears to improve cognitive function and decrease the risk of depression.

Health Edge- Coffee and Health Show Notes


The Health Edge: Iodine Deficiency

In this repeat recording John and Mark discuss the growing and largely under recognized problem of iodine deficiency. The explore the connection between iodine deficiency and human health with an emphasis on thyroid disease. An overview of testing and lifestyle-supplement strategy.



The Health Edge: Light Quality and Health

In this rebroadcast episode of The Health Edge John and mark look at the connection between quality light exposure and health. They introduce the notion that the public health message of fearing sunlight exposure may be having the opposite effect of what was intended. The biologic effects of increasing junk light exposure may be profound for many!


The Health Edge: Managing Autoimmunity

In this previously recorded episode of The Health Edge John and Mark examine autoimmunity and non-pharmacologic strategies for bringing greater balance and “tolerance” to one’s immune response. They offer some lifestyle considerations for reducing the magnitude of one’s immune response on itself.