Camp Lejeune Gave Him Parkinson's — Then His Bloodwork Changed

Camp Lejeune Gave Him Parkinson's — Then His Bloodwork Changed

Diagnosed with Parkinson's or Alzheimer's and told there's nothing left to try? Mark Burnett heard the same words — advanced, incurable, manage it and move on. This episode is for anyone facing a neurological diagnosis, their own or a loved one's, who won't take "there's no cure" as the final answer. His father served in the USMC. Born on the contaminated-water base at Camp Lejeune, Mark watched his body slide toward stage-four Parkinson's while the Alzheimer's gene quietly rewrote his memory until the day he forgot how to drive home on a road he'd known for 20 years. A database developer with a warrior mindset, he refused to curl up and hand his life to the medical system. He went hunting for a mechanism the pharmaceutical companies couldn't patent, one tied to how the brain physically clears what gets "stuck" inside it. A year later, what his neurologist measured in his blood left even the doctor saying, "I've never seen anybody do this." We're not spoiling the numbers here, but they're specific, they're documented in repeat testing which Mark publishes on his website, and they're the reason this conversation matters for anyone touched by Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, brain injury, or dementia. Your host, Antoinette Berrafato, is the New Normal Big Life podcast host who used nature therapy — archery and kayaking — to recover from physical limitations after a traumatic brain injury, finding passion, purpose, and people as a recipe for mental health. Chapters * 0:00 Falls, Concussions, And Lost Balance * 1:06 A Shock Parkinson's Diagnosis During COVID * 5:05 Turning A “Blank Screen” Into Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and brain injury Research * 9:44 The Ziziphus Seed And Why Source Matters * 20:13 Clinical Parkinson’s Changes Without A Blood Test * 25:32 Hope, Prevention, And The Glymphatic System * 31:56 Free Book, Progress Tracking journal, And Final Thoughts 🔗 Guest & Resources Mark Burnett, President, APDI: https://mybrainrestore.com/my-journey/ [https://mybrainrestore.com/my-journey/] This episode shares one person's personal health experience and is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before changing your treatment. We want to solve your biggest health challenge. Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510516/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510516/support] New here? Start with our 8‑episode playlist: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here/ [https://nnbl.blog/wellness-podcast/start-here/] Free listener ebooks & guides (newsletter subscribers only): https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/ [https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/] Rebuilding Resilient Lives Uncensored Community: https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual [https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual] New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4M2W26JnjyV5D1SBXeBlzB] and Apple Podcasts. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-normal-big-life-functional-medicine-and-holistic/id1820645689] DISCLAIMER: For informational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional.

Can Biophilic Design Reset Your Nervous System At Home?

Your nervous system reset may have been hiding inside your home the entire time. If you've tried therapy, supplements, and better sleep but still feel chronically stressed, the missing piece might not be a habit it could be your living space. This episode is for anyone ready to stop managing symptoms and start designing a home that heals. Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist Healey Ikerd shares research-backed findings on what natural light, indoor plants, and even a simple view of nature actually does to your cortisol levels and what happens to your healing when those things are missing. New Normal Big Life host Antoinette Berrafato used nature therapy — archery and kayaking to recover from physical limitations, finding passion, purpose, and people as her recipe for mental health. In this episode, she and her husband put biophilic design to the test inside their own Northwoods cabin. Not with a renovation budget, but with intention. The research is clear. The question is whether your home is working for you or against you. Chapters * 0:00 When Your Home Adds To Your Stress * 1:26 Chronic Illness Inside Your Home * 5:53 Searching For A Healing Place * 8:35 Sick Home Syndrome And Toxins * 12:23 Three Biophilic Design Principles Light Order Life * 16:31 Biophotomodulation or Light Therapy And Natural Sunlight * 18:27 Declutter Your Home For Peace And Focus * 22:48 Bring Nature Indoors On Purpose * 25:15 Get Family Buy In Early We want to solve your biggest health challenge. Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510516/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510516/support] New here? Start with our 8‑episode playlist: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here/ [https://nnbl.blog/wellness-podcast/start-here/] Free listener ebooks & guides (newsletter subscribers only): https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/ [https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/] Rebuilding Resilient Lives Uncensored Community: https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual [https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual] New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4M2W26JnjyV5D1SBXeBlzB] and Apple Podcasts. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-normal-big-life-functional-medicine-and-holistic/id1820645689] DISCLAIMER: For informational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional.

Greenwashing Exposed: Simple Non-Toxic Swaps For A Healthier Home

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by non-toxic living and confused by the "natural" claims on your product labels? Today, we are breaking down the truth about greenwashing and giving you the exact non-toxic swaps you need to start cleaning up your home, pantry, and cosmetics immediately.  Our guest for this episode is Amy Hartshorn. She is a nontoxic living educator, certified organic farmer, podcast host, and retreat leader based in Waitsfield, Vermont. She was the founding Executive Director of the Household Toxins Institute, created with the founder of Seventh Generation, and served as technical editor of Green Living for Dummies. If you are a conscious consumer ready to protect your family's health, this episode is essential listening. You can read how to spot 12 toxic ingredients on food labels in this NNBL.Blog article. [https://nnbl.blog/unmasking-food-villains-are-you-eating-danger/] New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4M2W26JnjyV5D1SBXeBlzB] and Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-normal-big-life-functional-medicine-and-holistic/id1820645689]. Follow the show so the next episode finds you automatically. Chapters * 0:00 Labels Greenwashing And Spotting Fake Claims * 3:30 Amy’s Non-Toxic Origin Story * 6:24 Fragrance Antibacterials And Daily Exposures * 9:40 Start With Priorities Not Perfection * 14:24 Organic Shopping That Fits Real Life * 17:18 Helping Kids Avoid Hidden Toxins * 23:27 Glyphosate, gluten-sensitivity, Celiac disease, Wheat And Healing Paths Got a health challenge you can’t crack? Send us a text and we’ll find an expert to get you answers and give you a shoutout on the show. We want to solve your biggest health challenge. Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510516/fan_mail/new] DrStellaMD Marketplace [https://marketplace.drstellamd.com/Antoinette] Immune-boosting protocols Premium all-natural supplements Telehealth + wellness consultations BeRootedIn [https://berootedin.com/?aff=124] RootedIn: Magnesium Cream. Shop Now With My Affiliate Link Ready Hour & My Patriot Supply [https://www.mypatriotsupply.com/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=216] Best price on US-based preparedness and long-term storable food. Shop now with my affiliate link. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510516/support] New here? Start with our 8‑episode playlist: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here/ [https://nnbl.blog/wellness-podcast/start-here/] Free listener ebooks & guides (newsletter subscribers only): https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/ [https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/] Rebuilding Resilient Lives Uncensored Community: https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual [https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual] New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4M2W26JnjyV5D1SBXeBlzB] and Apple Podcasts. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-normal-big-life-functional-medicine-and-holistic/id1820645689] DISCLAIMER: For informational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional.

3 Biomarkers That Predict Longevity and Quality of Life

Most people's longevity biomarkers never appear on a standard checkup and that gap may be shortening your health span. Bestselling author and fitness expert, Timothy J. Ward reveals the three markers that do an extraordinary job predicting how long you'll live and how well, and why training all three is possible at any age, even if you've been told it's too late. This episode is for veterans, first responders, blue-collar workers, and caregivers who are done being told their "your labs are normal" while you body tells a different story. The answers you've been looking for are here! Chapters * 0:00 Three Biomarkers That Predict Longevity * 1:29 Tim Ward on Preemptive Healthcare * 5:43 Aging Strong In A Sick Culture * 14:44  Toxic Food * 17:50 The Health Metrics Doctors Miss * 25:12 Biomarker Panels And Healthy Baselines * 29:32 Making Advanced Testing Affordable * 33:03 Custom Supplement Packs And Bioavailability * 35:40 The Longevity Matrix And Fitness Quadrant * 40:41 Training Zones For Real Life and Sports New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4M2W26JnjyV5D1SBXeBlzB] and Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-normal-big-life-functional-medicine-and-holistic/id1820645689]. Follow the show so the next episode finds you automatically. Got a health challenge you can’t crack? Send us a text and we’ll find an expert to get you answers — and give you a shoutout on the show. We want to solve your biggest health challenge. Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510516/fan_mail/new] DrStellaMD Marketplace [https://marketplace.drstellamd.com/Antoinette] Immune-boosting protocols Premium all-natural supplements Telehealth + wellness consultations Ready Hour & My Patriot Supply [https://www.mypatriotsupply.com/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=216] Best price on US-based preparedness and long-term storable food. Shop now with my affiliate link. BeRootedIn [https://berootedin.com/?aff=124] RootedIn: Magnesium Cream. Shop Now With My Affiliate Link Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510516/support] New here? Start with our 8‑episode playlist: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here/ [https://nnbl.blog/wellness-podcast/start-here/] Free listener ebooks & guides (newsletter subscribers only): https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/ [https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/] Rebuilding Resilient Lives Uncensored Community: https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual [https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual] New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4M2W26JnjyV5D1SBXeBlzB] and Apple Podcasts. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-normal-big-life-functional-medicine-and-holistic/id1820645689] DISCLAIMER: For informational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional.

Functional Medicine for Veterans, Caregivers And First Responders

Functional medicine holds the answers veterans, first responders, blue-collar folks, and caregivers are searching for, but the conventional system keeps running out of time to give them. This podcast strips away the noise around nervous system regulation, TBI recovery, and caregiver burnout and replaces it with an exact road map from the world's best experts. If you've spent years serving, caregiving, or working in conditions most people can't handle and your health is now paying the price, you just found the right show. Host Antoinette Berrafato is a TBI survivor, former Army Air Assault Medic, and The Wellness Warrior — the New Normal Big Life podcast host who used nature therapy (archery and kayaking) to recover from physical limitations, finding passion, purpose, and people as a recipe for mental health. She rebuilt her health from rock bottom and brings expert answers to the questions you're actually living. Every episode is shaped by real listener questions or topical health events, covering root cause medicine, somatic healing, and the health challenges the conventional system consistently misses. Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction to New Normal Big Life functional medicine and holistic health podcast 00:00:17 - This podcast is for veterans, first responders, caregivers, and blue-collar workers. 00:00:22 - We cover nervous system regulation, TBI recovery, root cause medicine 00:00:29 - About the host - U.S. Army veteran, Antoinette Berrafato 00:00:45 - Every episode features MDs, functional medicine doctors, health researchers and innovators 00:01:46 - Start with the start here playlist New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4M2W26JnjyV5D1SBXeBlzB] and Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-normal-big-life-functional-medicine-and-holistic/id1820645689]. Follow the show so the next episode finds you automatically. New episodes drop weekly. Start with the 'Start Here' playlist at nnbl.blog [https://nnbl.blog/wellness-podcast/start-here/]. We want to solve your biggest health challenge. Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510516/fan_mail/new] DrStellaMD Marketplace [https://marketplace.drstellamd.com/Antoinette] Immune-boosting protocols Premium all-natural supplements Telehealth + wellness consultations Ready Hour & My Patriot Supply [https://www.mypatriotsupply.com/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=216] Best price on US-based preparedness and long-term storable food. Shop now with my affiliate link. BeRootedIn [https://berootedin.com/?aff=124] RootedIn: Magnesium Cream. Shop Now With My Affiliate Link Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510516/support] New here? Start with our 8‑episode playlist: https://nnbl.blog/podcast/start-here/ [https://nnbl.blog/wellness-podcast/start-here/] Free listener ebooks & guides (newsletter subscribers only): https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/ [https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-life-ebooks-and-guides/] Rebuilding Resilient Lives Uncensored Community: https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual [https://rebuilding-resilient-lives.mn.co/share/kNbNMRnkLlpKWjar?utm_source=manual] New Normal Big Life streams free in audio and video on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4M2W26JnjyV5D1SBXeBlzB] and Apple Podcasts. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-normal-big-life-functional-medicine-and-holistic/id1820645689] DISCLAIMER: For informational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional.