The Empowering Study of Epigenetics Epigenetics is a relatively new area of study which is producing an explosion of evidence on how we can influence and alter our cellular functions at the DNA level, through our everyday choices. Although we can’t change our genes, we can alter how they express themselves. There...
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The Multi-Factorial Epigenetic Effects of Essential Oils for Supporting Immunity, Cellular Vitality, and Aging
Last week, I discussed how essential oils are able to act as environmental influencers to alter our cellular functions at the DNA level. This is known as epigenetics. Many people who are savvy health blog followers have heard of this term, but may be confused by what it is. According to the National Institutes...
The Reasons for Inconsistent and Confusing Conclusions in Studies Assessing Nutrients and Supplements
Listen to this blog in less than 10 minutes here (bottom of blog). Why Your Body Needs Nutrients: A Review Last week I discussed the vital role of nutrients for optimal functioning in the body. Due to our modern, stressful lifestyle, many people are deficient in a variety of vitamins and minerals that...
When Diet is Not Enough: Is It Important to Optimize Nutrients for Health… Using Supplements?
Listen to this blog in less than 6 minutes here. Nutrients in Health and Disease Any doctor is aware that practicing good medicine does not consist of giving people a drug, supplement, or anything for that matter, haphazardly without analyzing the need for it. Most pharmaceuticals are designed to manipulate a...
New Year Changes- Fulfilling Transformations vs. Fear-Driven Processes
Listen to this blog in less than 5 minutes here. In my previous blog, “Essential Oils for the New Year,” I stated that creating changes in health that have long-term success are multi-factorial. It is now becoming well-known that most resolutions fail and this futility may be why many people simply don’t make...