The MTHFR or methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene is well-known due to a genetic mutation that may cause high homocysteine levels and low folate levels in the bloodstream, among other essential nutrients.… Read More
Those who like to jog or run say there is nothing like the feeling of jogging and running. The breeze all around, the sound of feet hitting the pavement, and… Read More
The first Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) conference was held in 1990 and discussed what PCOS is and how they were diagnosing and treating patients. They looked at oligo-anovulation, no ovulation,… Read More
Calories are defined as a measurement of the energy our body produces from the foods we eat. However, not all calories are created equal. If we were to eat nothing… Read More
A bone graft is defined as using bone-in spine fusion surgery. Spinal fusion's purpose is to link or weld bones together, in this case, the spinal bones. There are a… Read More
With current research, we are now understanding the complexity and awareness of gene variants and how they change our metabolic function. We see now that these nutrigenetic diet-gene interactions are… Read More
Nutrition is considered to be one of the most well-understood environmental factors associated with changes in the epigenome. Nutrients in the foods we eat are processed by our metabolism and… Read More
Insulin is an essential hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. It is naturally produced in the pancreas and helps move excess glucose from the bloodstream into the cells to be… Read More
Depression is a natural response of the body and brain when there are biochemical imbalances occurring. These imbalances can involve toxicities, inflammation, metabolic issues, genetic predispositions, and more. Depression To… Read More
Being able to hike with back pain is a blessing for individuals that love being outdoors. Enjoying nature and being able to get away from all the stress and tension… Read More
Genes are complicated and have many varying impacts on potential consequences and protein production. However, one concept that is not studied as abundantly is the distinct interaction between environmental impact… Read More
Researchers are trying to understand how nutrigenomics can affect a person’s health. Studies have shown that epigenetics increases the risk of several health issues. Other studies have also shown that… Read More
Getting back to the house and eating a regular meal post a spinal operation is one of those moments when more is better. This means more: Calories Protein Healthy foods… Read More
To start out, it should be noted that research has been constantly connecting all chronic health conditions with a link to poor nutrition and environmental factors. Secondly, the ability to… Read More
The term allostatic load refers to any type of stress occurring in the body for long periods of time. Types of stress we encounter daily from environmental stress or psychological… Read More
CBD or cannabidiol oil is not medical marijuana and will not get an individual high, stoned, etc. It has shown to give many individuals relief from back pain. Many natural… Read More
Healthcare professionals commonly give nutritional recommendations based on an entire population, only sometimes changing these according to age, sex, and pregnancy. Over the last 20 years, however, an increase in… Read More
It is without a doubt that any imbalance in the body has a direct relationship influencing other body systems. Similar to many aspects in biochemical pathways, there needs to be… Read More