As we approach the end of another year, many of us are looking ahead to the New Year and setting resolutions or intentions for ourselves. One area that is ripe for change is our health. One great way to set healthy intentions for the New Year is by thinking about what you want to achieve […]
DNA methylation is a biological process that changes the structure of DNA. It can affect how tightly your genes are packaged and how easily they’re turned on or off. This process is an important part of normal cellular activity and helps protect cells from damage caused by stressors like toxins, poor diet, etc. Follow us […]
Oxidative stress is a term that refers to the deterioration of our cells and tissues due to an imbalance between the production of free radicals and antioxidants. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules with unpaired electrons, which can cause harm when they interact with other important molecules in our cells. Antioxidants, on the other hand, […]
Mitophagy is a process that occurs in cells, and it’s essentially the destruction of old or dysfunctional mitochondria. It’s important to know about mitophagy because as we age, our bodies lose their ability to carry out this process properly. When mitophagy does not occur properly it can lead to mitochondrial disease which has been linked […]
Fisetin is a flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. Because of the potential health benefits it may provide, fisetin supplements are becoming more popular as people look for alternatives to other medications that they may not be comfortable with or want to take […]
The extracellular matrix is a network of proteins and other molecules in the space between cells. It helps cells attach to one another and move around. You can think about this like scaffolding for building a house: it provides support and structure for all kinds of activities inside the cell without getting too involved in […]
The body’s immune system is a complicated, elegant machine that protects us from the outside world. It does this by recognizing invaders through amazing sensing mechanisms and responding to them with incredible precision. In the case of cell danger response (CDR), our cells do their best to protect themselves as they are being attacked by […]
Advanced glycation end products, or AGEs for short, can influence our health and attribute to the acceleration of aging. When sugar reacts with protein molecules in food and drinks, it can lead to the production of AGEs which accumulate over time within the body. This process is also known as glycation–the reaction between sugars and […]
Metabolic endotoxemia is a condition that affects many people in America. In fact, recent studies estimate that over one-third of adults in the United States have this health issue. It’s been estimated that it may soon be indirectly a leading cause of death. Follow us on this week’s blog to learn what it is and […]
Hashimoto’s, also known as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, is considered to be the most common cause of hypothyroidism. It is an autoimmune disorder that causes your thyroid to produce less than optimal amounts of hormones. The body needs these hormones to regulate its metabolism and other functions. Follow us along as we discuss what Hashimoto’s is and […]
