Being mindful and gently focusing on the present can be more difficult than you might think. Our society is constantly on the go, which can be great if you need to get things done quickly, but it can also make...
Category: Genomics
Genetic Study Reveals Why You Might Gain Weight from Cold Weather
Why are women more likely than men to gain weight from cold weather? It’s easy to blame your winter weight gain on the comfort food you’re eating and the hibernation mindset that’s keeping you from venturing out into the cold...
What Are the Common Causes of Obesity? What To Do About Them
Obesity is commonplace. More than 42 percent of Americans are obese. The rate of obesity has gone up by 12 percentage points over the last 20 years. One reason why is that there are many causes of obesity. Yet very few people...
The Influence of Genes on Hunger and Satiety and What You Can do About It
When it comes to weight loss, most people focus on the basics: macronutrients, micronutrients, and the overall composition of their meals. However, there's another critical aspect to consider and that is our behavioral responses to food. These behavioural responses can...
How Fat Slows Down Metabolism And How To Speed It Up
Many people will say to me, “my metabolism has changed and that is why I am gaining weight”. In fact research over the past 2 years is proving the opposite to be true. As there is an increase in Visceral...
Top 8 Tips to Avoid Late Night Snacking
Did you know that there’s an obesity crisis in North America? The many different causes of obesity, some having to do with hormonal and metabolic issues which I see a lot of with many people I have worked with over...
Why Artificial Sweeteners Are a No-Go For Fast And Healthy Weight Loss
Sugar is the archenemy of anyone who’s trying to lose weight or lead a healthier lifestyle. It’s gotten a bad wrap over the years and for good reason – it packs on unhealthy fat and can damage your pancreas. Not...
3 Easy Dietary Ways to Improve Gut Health
They say you are what you eat and when it comes to health and wellness, food can either make you healthy or make you sick. Though having a little snack or a burger here and there won’t do a lot...
Nearly 50% of People Have Natural Protection From High Blood Pressure Due To Their DNA
How To Deal With Hypertension Even if you’ve never had high blood pressure (hypertension), you’ve probably had your blood pressure checked numerous times throughout your life. You typically get checked every time you visit the doctor’s office. This is because...
Is the Vegan Diet Right For You? Your DNA Can Tell You What Diet Is Best or Worst!!
Is the Vegan Diet Right for You? Maybe you’re thinking about becoming vegan. Whether it’s for ethical, environmental, religious, dietary, or health reasons, starting a vegan diet can be a great way to stand up for what you believe in...