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...
Category: Genomics
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...
How to Control Your Appetite and Lose Weight
Over 70% of Americans are considered either overweight or obese. We try and try to exercise and lose those extra pounds, but often exercising just isn’t enough. We need to moderate our diets too. But giving in to your body’s cravings is...
Majority of Adults Have Reduced Genetic Capacity To Handle Lactose
The average American eats more than 22 pounds (10 kilograms) of ice cream per year. For some of them, the worst consequence they’ll see is unwanted weight gain. For others, eating ice cream could cause long-term damage to their intestines....
Some People Have Super Arteries Designed to Handle More Stress and Inflammation
Dealing with inflammation in the arteries Imagine you’re cooking some scrambled eggs for breakfast. You reach for your trusty old pan, add a small square of butter, and cook your eggs. When you attempt to remove the eggs from the...
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D
As long as you spend enough time in the sun, your body will have enough vitamin D to function optimally, right? Not exactly. It turns out that your genes play a bigger role in your vitamin D absorption than you...
How To Stop Eating Junk Food
What do you do to unwind after a long, stressful day? Maybe you go for a run or hit the gym after work. Perhaps you watch a couple episodes of your favorite show to help yourself relax. Or maybe you...