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, Mark examines the gut as an immunomodulatory organ as much as it is a digestive organ. Common lifestyle disruptors of GI balance and barrier function will be reviewed. In part 2 Mark will address strategies for restoration of gut balance and what it means for healthspan.

Gut-Microbiome 2017 Powerpoint

Restoring Microbiome Powerpoint

Gut-Arthritis

Microbiome and neurotransmitters

Blaser Microbiome Revolution

Dysbiosis and Disease

Mayo Human Health

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!

Creating Health: Epigenetics and Inflammation PowerPoint Slides

Health and Rejuvenation Retreat at La Montana Azul, Costa Rica. This is part 1 of a live, recorded presentation (December 4, 2017) by John Bagnulo PhD, MPH on the fundamentals of nourishment. Enjoy.

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.

On behalf of our loyal Health Edge listeners

John and I wish you and your loved ones a

very Happy Thanksgiving! We are very grateful for our Health Edge family!

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.

Fructans: Gastroenterology 2017

pdf-lowfodmapdiet

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

YouTube Recording

Join Mark and John at La Montana azul in Costa Rica December 3-9 2017

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

Micronutrient Deficiency Handout

Inadequate Vitamin C Status in Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus- Associations with Glycaemic Control, Obesity, and Smoking

Common Nutrient Deficiencies PowerPoint

Join Mark and John at La Montana azul in Costa Rica December 3-9 2017

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!

Effortless Weight Loss Script

Weight Loss Hypnosis

Join Mark and John for an Amazing Rejuvenation retreat at La montana azul CR December 3-8

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.

β-casein A1, ischaemic heart disease mortality, and other illnesses

The exogenous opioid peptides and DPPIV serum activity in infants with apnoea expressed as apparent life threatening events (ALTE)

Type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus and cow milk- casein variant consumption

A casein variant in cow’s milk is atherogenic

Join Mark and John for an Amazing Rejuvenation retreat at La montana azul CR December 3-8