The capacity of our bodies to sense and respond to the ebb and flow of nutrient levels is vital to sustaining life. As we age, our body shifts in how its cells respond to the number of nutrients available. . . . The biological definition of aging is the many processes of cellular damage accumulation […]
Cells need protein to grow and repair. Our bodies have safety measures in place to keep the production of proteins stable and without defects. However, sometimes these measures fail. This can lead to a cascade of errors that contribute to one of the primary causes of aging. . . . The biological definition of aging […]
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 […]
