Have you ever wondered what makes you, who you are? It's not just your upbringing, food habits. environment, or life experiences. A significant part of who you are is written in your genes, the instruction manual that builds your body and influences your health....
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Navigating the Dangers of Caffeine, Chronic Stress, and Hormonal Imbalance
As healthcare professionals dedicated to holistic well-being, understanding the potential dangers associated with caffeine consumption and its connection to chronic stress and hormonal imbalances is of paramount importance. In this article, I will delve into the...
Histamine Intolerance: Understanding the Causes and Managing The Symptoms
Histamine intolerance is a condition that is gaining recognition in the field of functional medicine. It is characterized by an impaired ability to break down histamine, leading to an accumulation of this inflammatory molecule in the body. As functional medicine...
The Truth About Your Metabolic Health and What You Need To Know About It
Importance of Optimal Metabolic Health in Your Overall Well-being Metabolic health plays a crucial role in overall well-being as it directly affects various aspects of physical and mental health. Metabolism refers to the complex set of chemical reactions that occur...
Hormonal Imbalance, Breast Health, and Genetics: Functional Nutrition Strategies for Balance
There is a relationship between hormone imbalance, genetics, and the role of functional nutrition in optimizing breast health that needs to be discussed in order to better help our clients. As practitioners, understanding how these factors intersect is crucial to...
Genetic Influences on Serotonin and Emotional Well-being: The Nature vs. Nurture Debate
Understanding the intricate relationship between genetics and emotional well-being is crucial for researchers and functional practitioners, which has fueled the nature vs. nurture debate. While genetics undoubtedly plays a role in shaping an individual’s emotional...
Radio Show: Gene Smart Gut Smart Diet: An Interview with Donna Gates [Encore Presentation]
Host and Guest: Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo interviews Donna Gates Date and Time: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 3:30 PM PT/4:30 PM MT/ 5:30 PM CT/6:30 PM ET Length of Time: 45 minutes Click here to listen In this show you'll learn: The impact of your...
Radio Show: Gene Smart Gut Smart Diet: An Interview with Donna Gates
Host and Guest Speaker: Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo interviews Donna Gates In this show you'll learn: The impact of your genes on your gut flora Why the one-size-fits-all diet doesn't work, and how to customize yours based on...
Practitioner Corner: Genes and Thyroid
I've been very fascinated with the effects of genes on health. Not that I take the stance of blaming things on genes. Rather it's from the standpoint of modifying the epigenic expression via diet, lifestyle and targeted supplementation. Here’s something from Dr. Ben...