I share the following information after yet another onslaught on social media about “natural” or “food based” supplements making all sorts of claims from “pure” to “meeting your daily needs”. Most of these posts are cleverly worded to pique your interest and feel that you need to have that product – when you most likely … Read more
This is another amazing fact about reproduction. Your baby will inherit 100% of his/her mitochondria from the mother—the father contributed none. Here’s why this happens. Mitochondria have their own DNA, separate from the DNA in your cell nucleus. This mitochondrial DNA is circular and contains about 16,500 base pairs. It’s much smaller than your nuclear … Read more
Delia McCabe has compiled this highly informative breakdown about how your gut interacts with your brain. It also highlights how the probiotic revolution is severely lacking – both in the science and actions. After all, with around 100 trillion bacteria in our gut, how can a few strains rebalance what is out of whack? This … Read more
I have written about the importance of methylation in my book as well as in my blogs. Homocysteine is a by-product of protein metabolism and is usually checked for elevated levels, particularly due to its link to cardiovascular disease. However, today I’d like to share an excellent blog by Carolyn Ledowsky of MTHFR Support explaining … Read more
Did you know that low motivation, emotional flatness, addictive behaviours, or an inability to complete even simple tasks, are often mistaken as “non-compliant” or “uncommitted”? But what if the problem isn’t psychological? What if it’s biochemical? In clinical genomics, we understand that fast COMT activity—driven by genetic variation—can deplete dopamine levels so drastically that it mimics … Read more
The following article was published by Dr Mercola and is a must-read for anyone who uses and disposes of plastic. Plastic Is Everywhere Now, Including Your Brain Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked May 11, 2023 STORY AT-A-GLANCE We live in a throwaway society, and products intended for short-term consumption are packaged in materials … Read more
When it comes to using supplements, there are a lot of considerations that must be taken into account. Simply reading something or listening to a well-meaning friend and then purchasing a supplement off the shelf does not mean it is suitable for you. Here’s one example of ECGC, an extract from green tea, known for … Read more
Information courtesy of Deborah Freudenmann BHSc What are the symptoms of mould exposure? Mould enters our bodies through the respiratory tract as we breathe in the spores. While some people don’t notice any health changes when exposed to mould, others notice major impacts to their lung health, breathing capacity, and general wellness. Many also develop … Read more
Article courtesy of Deborah Freudenmann, BHSc(Nat) Candida Albicans is one of the common fungal yeasts occurring naturally in the body. It lives in harmony with a large variety of microorganisms and performs some critical functions. However, patients may develop symptoms when some lifestyle-linked environmental conditions disrupt the balance of the microbiota of the body. The … Read more
Terrain Theory vs Germ Theory – Written by Deborah Freudenmann BHSc It is commonly observed that some people tend to be more prone to develop health issues like infections and allergies more commonly than others. Also, some people tend to develop more severe symptoms of infections or other diseases while some develop very mild symptoms … Read more