Gut Bugs Linked to Alzheimer’s?

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Gut bugs linked to Alzheimer’s is a wake up call to take steps to improve our gut health now to  protect our brains as we age. Last week’s blog HERE talked about the research linking Austism disorder to changes in the gut microbiome! See a pattern here? Our gut microbiome is amazing! It is a […]

 The Hidden Influence Unveiled in Autism

Gut Bugs Linked to Alzheimer's?

The hidden influence unveiled in autism could open up new, revolutionary avenues for potential treatments. Autism is increasing at rapid rates, and researchers may be looking in the wrong places for the answer as to why. The Centers for Disease Control released statistics in April that show the latest autism rate was 1 in 150 […]

Life Perspectives From 30 Plus Years As A Wellness Seeker

I don’t often write about my musings on life. Usually I am teaching the  latest exciting news about health and nutrition such as the miracle of the microbiome or the science of epigenetics or the teachings of Functional Medicine. Today is different. I just found out that a fabulously fit, amazingly healthy young man had […]

The Power of Nutrigenomics

Nutrigenomics is the study of how genes and nutrients interact. We have finally been able to put the science to the idea that we’re all different. We respond in a different way to the environment, to diet, to trying to lose weight, to exercise training. But we never really understood the science behind it. Genetics […]

Autism and the Gut

Autism and the gut are four words you usually do not see together. Although many questions remain about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the role of the intestinal microbiome is becoming increasing researched

Epigenetics 101

Epigenetics is the study of sections of our DNA (called “marks”) that tell our genes when and how strongly to express themselves

Got Digestion Issues? – Avoid these Foods

Got digestion issues? It is estimated that up to 70 million Americans suffer from some form of digestive issue – ranging from chronic constipation to serious and even life-threatening conditions, such as Crohn’s disease. And while digestive issues can stem from a wide variety of causes, there’s one factor quite often overlooked – CARBOHYDRATES. I […]

DNA is Not Destiny

DNA is not destiny. The scientific view of what determines life span  or how a person ages has swung back and forth. Is longevity a genetic gift or is it about our lifestyle? Recent studies have shown that genes may not be so important in determining how long you live – or whether you will […]

How Lifestyle Impacts Genetic Code

I was writing a chapter of my book on Lifestyle Medicine today(I was at the beach and took that photo). I was delving into how the environment can impact genes and wanted to share! We pretty much  know that the genetic code of the human population changes 0.2 percent every 20,000 years. What most people do not know  […]