Our diet can significantly affect inflammation in our bodies. Several foods can increase inflammation while other foods can reduce inflammation.… Read More
Salt is in nearly every food consumed, but some may have a genetic variation causing them to have salt sensitivities.… Read More
The MTHFR or methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene is well-known due to a genetic mutation that may cause high homocysteine levels and… Read More
Calories are defined as a measurement of the energy our body produces from the foods we eat. However, not all… Read More
Nutrition is considered to be one of the most well-understood environmental factors associated with changes in the epigenome. Nutrients in… Read More
Insulin is an essential hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. It is naturally produced in the pancreas and helps move… Read More
Depression is a natural response of the body and brain when there are biochemical imbalances occurring. These imbalances can involve… Read More
Researchers are trying to understand how nutrigenomics can affect a person’s health. Studies have shown that epigenetics increases the risk… Read More
The term allostatic load refers to any type of stress occurring in the body for long periods of time. Types… Read More
Healthcare professionals commonly give nutritional recommendations based on an entire population, only sometimes changing these according to age, sex, and… Read More
We have found that approaching the body as a whole rather than treating it as compartments gives patients the most… Read More
As humans we need ATP to sustain life. ATP is the energy our bodies use to perform cellular functions. To… Read More
What Is a Neurotransmitter? A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that regulates physical processes. Neurotransmitters are responsible for movement, pain,… Read More
There is no doubt or lack of research stating that genes impact our health. We realize now that genes are… Read More
Everyone has their own set of genes. These genes determine certain characteristics and traits that set us apart from others.… Read More
Genetics play a large role in the onset of diseases and human physiology. One thing we know now more than… Read More
There are many stressors that activate the nervous system. These stressors impact the methylation process, affecting our cells and genetic… Read More
Dr. Terry Wahls is the creator and author of the Wahls Protocol. After a personal health battle, she discovered and… Read More
After the diagnosis and completion of cancer treatment, many individuals are highly motivated to stay healthy and approach their health… Read More