MTHFR Gene
MTHFR gene If you follow a lot of health blogs and podcasts, you’ve probably heard of the MTHFR gene. People with mutations in this gene have problems with methylation and folate metabolism, which can translate into a wide variety of signs and symptoms including: Fatigue Brain fog Anxiety or depression Infertility or miscarriage High homocysteine […]
Type 3 Diabetes: Metabolic Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease
Type 3 Diabetes: Metabolic Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease Here is an in-depth article on Alzheimer’s Disease, which is sometimes called Type 3 Diabetes. “As the population of the industrialized world ages, illnesses associated with aging consume a larger portion of our healthcare budgets and impose increasing burdens on the quality of life of patients and […]
The Sleep Mineral
The Sleep Mineral ARE YOU READY? You might find the answer(s) to your sleep issues immediately or it may take a few tries. There is some detective work required on your part to discover the root cause(s). But with commitment and dedication plus the willingness to make some lifestyle changes as well as taking some […]
Parents and Smartphones
Sometimes I come across a study with results that are so obvious, I wonder why they bothered to spend the money to do it. But in some of those cases, I see why it makes sense. Seeing what we suspected as true confirmed in a scientific setting can often help increase public awareness and move […]
Are you Perimenopausal?
Perimenopause is a new term that has evolved, and it refers to the transitional time of going from regular menstruation to menopause (no periods). During this time, which can last as long as 10 years, the woman fluctuates between getting regular periods, having no periods for months, having periods every two weeks or a non-stop […]
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Robert C. Atkins, M.D says “There are a lot of issues that my colleagues in anti-aging medicine disagree on, but there’s one that has a near unanimous agreement: damage from free radicals is at the heart of aging.” WHAT ARE FREE RADICALS? Think of a piece of metal that rusts or a […]
Omega 3 Daily for a reason
Omega 3 Daily for a reason WHAT IS OMEGA 3? Omega 3 is the name of a type of fat that is found in oil-rich fish and some plant oils. They are from the family of ‘good’ fats – polyunsaturated fatty acids. Fatty acids are the building blocks of fats and there are many different […]
Non-celiac gluten intolerance
I’ve been writing about non-celiac gluten intolerance for many years. One question that often comes up in these discussions is, “Why is gluten intolerance so much more common now than it was before?” In fact, this observation is also used by naysayers as proof that gluten intolerance must be in people’s heads—because how else could […]
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D
WHAT IS VITAMIN D? Vitamin D is actually a prohormone (a substance that is a precursor to a hormone) but everyone refers to it as a fat-soluble vitamin. It is produced in the body when ultraviolet rays from sunlight strike the skin. At least 75 per cent of the body’s supply comes from conversion in […]
Your brain when breathing
Here is an interesting MRI video showing the brain when you are breathing.