Bonus Feature: Genesis of disease with Dr Mark Houston
May 22, 2015
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Dr Mark Houston, world leading integrative cardiologist, discusses the broken medical system and the need for lifestyle changes. They explore how health issues are interconnected through inflammation, immune dysfunction, and oxidative stress. The podcast also delves into the ripple effects of insults to the body and the positive experiences of the Bioceticals 2015 symposium.
Shifting towards a preventive healthcare model is crucial to avoid a future health crisis and bankrupt medical system.
Addressing the underlying causes of diseases, such as inflammation and oxidative stress, can lead to significant improvements in multiple health issues.
Deep dives
The Importance of Prevention
The speaker emphasizes the importance of shifting towards a preventive healthcare model. He explains that the current medical system is broken and unsustainable, and unless changes are made, healthcare will be rationed or become even worse. The new paradigm focuses on preventing health problems rather than treating them, as intervention is costly while prevention is relatively inexpensive. By implementing lifestyle changes such as nutrition consultation, dietary changes, exercise, weight management, and avoiding smoking and excessive drinking, there can be an 80% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer.
Interconnectedness of Diseases and Inflammatory Response
The speaker highlights that all diseases are interconnected and related to inflammation, immune dysfunction, and oxidative stress. He suggests looking at diseases as a result of upstream factors and identifying the root causes. The example of H. pylori is given, traditionally seen as a gut disease, but it can also contribute to cardiovascular disease and brain inflammation. The speaker encourages a holistic approach, considering the interconnections between different organs and systems in the body. By addressing the underlying causes of diseases, rather than just treating symptoms, significant improvements in multiple health issues can be achieved.
According to Dr Mark Houston, a world leading integrative cardiologist, the present medical system is broken and will go bankrupt. Unless we change the model and adopt a new paradigm that utilises a functional approach of prevention, we will inevitably face a very serious health crisis. In this interview, Dr Houston explains the concept of ‘infinite insults and finite responses’, which was the overarching theme of the 2015 BioCeuticals Research Symposium. He goes on to explain how inflammation, oxidative stress and immune dysfunction are the key drivers of chronic disease and any successful treatment must address the underlying causes driving these responses.
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