Change is inevitable, but your choices can alter the path. Epigenetics literally means ‘above genetics.’ Epigenetics can’t change your DNA, but it has the potential to change the way your genes are expressed. . . . Epigenetics is one of my favorite topics. I have written about different aspects of epigenetics in two blogs in […]
We have a sophisticated and specialized part of our DNA that protects all of the genetic information in our cells. Let’s take a look at how the break-down of these important complexes contributes to the acceleration of aging. . . . I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Age is the number one […]
We accumulate genetic damage throughout our lives. Let’s begin to understand how this happens, how our bodies are programmed to respond and repair the damage, and what to do when that goes awry. . . . Age is the number one independent risk factor for all chronic diseases. As stated in a previous blog, aging […]
Aging is a leading risk factor for multiple chronic diseases and disorders. Therefore, finding a way to slow the biological aging process is essential. Assessing your epigenetics helps us do just that. . . . Are you ready to slow down your body’s rate of aging? I’d like to let you know about an exciting […]
Ever wonder what causes ‘gut feelings’ and ‘butterflies’ in your stomach? Or why your stomach gets upset when you’re worried or fearful? There is an elaborate and intriguing system in our bodies that connects and communicates without any effort on our part! . . . Our microscopic friends In an earlier blog, we pointed out […]
Stress is an everyday word that we can all relate to. Understanding what happens in our bodies when we encounter a stressful situation is the first step towards creating harmony and stability in our lives. . . . In a previous blog, we used our friend, Jack, to illustrate how the body responds […]
Your purpose and beliefs are a powerful source of motivation. By developing awareness and discovering what’s important in your life, it becomes easier to implement change and create wellness in our lives. . . . “He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche At The Institute for […]
Understanding how our brains are wired and what keeps them running is a significant component of keeping an aging brain healthy. . . . In Part 1 of our Aging Brain series, we covered contributing factors to the aging brain. In Part 2, we elaborated on how lifestyle choices affect the health of our brain […]
Cognitive decline does not have to be a consequence of aging. There are ways to intercept and mediate our lifestyle to encourage the growth of new brain cells! . . . In Part 1 of our Aging Brain series, we showed how the accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain, the effects of oxidative stress, […]
When you are young, your brain has 100 billion brand-new cells called neurons, and they help your brain hum like a well-oiled machine. But as you get older, things start to change. . . . Aging is the number one risk factor for chronic disease. Buck Institute asserts that maintaining cognitive function is the key […]
