Epigenetics is a newer field of study in which scientists are observing whether or not genes can either be 'turned off' or 'turned on' due to external factors. What does this mean? There are four building blocks that create the base of our DNA. The arrangement of these DNA bases determine the instructions for our life.… Continue reading Epigenetics 101
Category: Health and Wellness
The Gut and Immunity
Your intestinal wall is a tightly woven chain-link fence and your veins (and body by extension) are a body. The holes with-in the fence just small enough so that the breeze and sunshine can pass. Now this fence is supposed to be the first line of defense for your garden. It's supposed to keep nuisances and… Continue reading The Gut and Immunity
Super Charge Your Water
Do you suffer from light-headedness, poor concentration, heart palpitations, or muscle cramps? The answer could be your daily water intake. We all know that dehydration can hinder your athletic ability and be a HUGE health risk. However for those water obsessed individuals, drinking too much water without replenishing your electrolytes can be highly detrimental to your health… Continue reading Super Charge Your Water
Your Gut Homies
Growing up we were taught that bacteria is bad and should be eliminated at all costs: hand-sanitizers, fully washing our fruits and vegetables, and taking courses of antibiotics for the most basic sniffle. What if you knew that these little bacterial organisms were not actually enemies, but some of our greatest allies? Humans have over… Continue reading Your Gut Homies
The REAL Truth about Heartburn
We've all grown-up hearing that stomach acid is bad for you and the over-production of stomach acid can lead to heartburn and other health issues. This is not the whole truth, it's not even part of the truth...and here is why: Stomach acid is produced by the body to help digest our food, mainly the… Continue reading The REAL Truth about Heartburn
