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Genetics, genes, and the genome Genetics is the study of genes and heredity - genes are segments of DNA and heredity is the passing of genes from parent to child....

NAD+, Superfood for the Cells

What is NAD+? Often referred to as the “anti-aging molecule,” NAD+ has become a hot topic in research and the world of health and wellness…let’s find out why. NAD+...

Nutrition for Mental Health

“Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make...

Cortisol Testing & Adrenal Health

What are the adrenal glands? Each of us has a pyramid-shaped adrenal gland that sits on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands are part of the neuroendocrine system –...

Naturopathic Medicine for Candida Overgrowth

What is candida overgrowth and why is it problematic? Our bodies are home to all sorts of commensal microbes, and candida lives among them, especially in warm, moist places like...

Naturopathic Medicine for Menopause

Menopause, a natural part of biological aging At a certain time in life, menopause occurs as a natural part of biological aging and is unique to every woman. The average...

Gluten – to eat or not to eat?

Gluten – do you really need to avoid it? With an incredible amount of information out there in the world of health and nutrition, much on the topic of gluten,...

Collagen – What is it & Why is it Important?

What is Collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It has a triple-helix arrangement and is known as a structural protein because it is used to make...

The Importance of Thyroid Health

What is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck that secretes hormones including thyroid hormones (thyroxine, or T4, and triiodothyronine, or T3)...