For this week’s COVID-19 Vaccine updates I want to first acknowledge that we’ve reached a total of 12 million COVID 19 cases here in the United States as of November 23, 2020. That is of course the highest amount of cases for any single country in the world. Last week
I hope many of you had a thoughtful, restful, and safe Thanksgiving. Many people have travelled despite the warnings as they needed to care for loved ones that were alone and needed comfort or help with meals, or a ride to get home safely. Time, health, and longing to be
I’d like to present the mitochondrial perspective on energy and Brain fog. So I’ve recently asked you three questions. Have you been able to keep up with all the latest news? Do you find yourself forgetting what you’ve just saw, heard or read ? How often have you tried to
Hi, its Dr. Jeffrey Mark. I’d like to talk to today about Astra Zeneca Oxford COVID-19 vaccine. Daily cases of SARS COV 2 infection have been increasing. Daily new deaths are increasing as well. For our discussion today, we will compare the Astra Zeneca Oxford to the Pfizer BioNtech and
Hi Dr. Jeffrey Mark here. This week, I would like to answer some questions people have asked me about the immune system, the two approved messenger RNA vaccines put out by Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna and immune resiliency. If you need a refresher on how the details on these vaccines
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus. But
I’d like to share with you some interesting news about kids and teenagers and COVID-19. A lot of attention has been paid to those over age 65, and in my last last video update and news blogs I’ve shared how younger adults in the late 30s to mid 50s have
Hi its Dr. Jeffrey Mark. One of the most challenging years in all of our lives is almost over. We had to deal with COVID, wildfire and smoke, and political unrest with riots and a contested election. Needless to say everyone cannot wait for 2020 to end and move forward
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Hi, it’s Dr. Jeffrey Mark here. Many of you have followed this series on essential supplements that we all need. I have recommended supplements as an important part of all our programs involving anti-aging, functional, and regenerative medicine. We’ve recently discussed how the soil no longer provides abundant nutrients, how
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Have you been able to keep up with all the latest news? Do you find yourself forgeting what you’ve just saw, heard or read ? How often have you tried to recall something that was “just on the tip of your tongue” but that just suddenly vanished? There’s a term
Foods Rich in Mold Protein Allergens Molds belong to the fungus family of organisms and live almost everywhere. Mold prefer warm and moist environments but can also grow in cooler temperatures, such as in your refrigerator or cellar. Some molds product toxins called mycotoxins and can be the source of
One of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the American population is magnesium, a mineral known as nature’s tranquilizer, because of its profoundly relaxing effect on the body. Calcium is another important mineral in regards to the sleep cycle. It helps release melatonin from the pineal gland, resulting in a deeper
Hi it’s Dr. Jeffrey Mark. I just want to talk to you today about viral infections and Covid -19 and what to do if you get infected. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been averaging one to two people that have reported to us that they’ve had recent COVID or
Can you remember a time when you sat down with excitement to enjoy a nice meal? Now, food has gone from fun to fretting. You’re anxious about each meal, not knowing what might cause gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. These could all be signs of a common yet complex gi
Autoimmunity is on the rise globally. It can prevent you from thriving and take hold of your life with brain fog, aches, and mood imbalance. One of the main causes is weak gut barrier function caused by poor diet lifestyle, genetics, and environmental factors. Poor gut function means there’s an altered gut microbiota, decreased
Novavax shows promise in UK and South African Phase 3 trial numbers so are. We are closer to getting Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine in the U.S. Variants are a big wildcard for the current vaccine programs. Oh hi, this is Dr. Jeffrey Mark. This week I’d like to talk to
Hi, I’m Dr. Jeffrey Mark. If you or a loved one has had trouble with swallowing you should know about eosinophilic esophagitis. Eosinophilic esophagitis, or EOE is a chronic immune mediated inflammatory disease localized in the esophagus. The prevalence of EOE is increasing, and can occur across all ages, sexes,
Hi it’s Dr. Jeffrey mark here. Today I’d like to talk to you about detoxing and a specific area of detoxification. In that we recently had some people with high mercury levels, and people had concerns about sources of mercury. And one of the sources of mercury is obviously dental
Today I’d like to talk to you about a new vaccine that’s just been approved, which is the Johnson and Johnson and Janssen joint venture. And this is a COVID-19 or SARS Cov 2 vaccine that’s a single dose or single injection, which is an advantage over the two previous
Hi, it’s Dr. Jeffrey Mark. Today I’d like to talk to you about energy, and I’d like to use an example first for you sports fans out there. February 7 2021. This is the date of Super Bowl 55. And on this day, we’re going to be seeing two different
Hi, it’s Dr. Jeffrey mark. I’d like to start off today with the brief update on Coronavirus variants, and their effects on infectivity and what’s going on in terms of what we know, the fact that the numbers seem to be going down. But, is there going to be a
Hi, Dr. Jeffrey Mark here. Today I’d like to talk to you about using energy medicine and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. As you know, many people have been reading online and looking up small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and they’ve gotten treatments, either with herbal supplements, antibiotics, or other medications, but