The Influence of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) on Environmental Toxin Burden and Health Risk How Your Genes Affect How Your Body Handles Toxins Everyone reacts differently to pollution and chemicals in the environment. A big reason for this difference is due to tiny variations in your DNA called Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs). These SNPs areContinueContinue reading “SNP (genetics variations) and toxic burden”
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Is Cortisol behind your symptoms?
The Stress-Symptom Connection: How Your Body’s Alarm System Causes Common Health Symptoms When you experience long-term stress, your body’s main stress response system, called the HPA axis, can get thrown off balance. Think of the HPA axis as your body’s alarm clock and dimmer switch for stress hormones (like cortisol). When it’s working overtime, itContinueContinue reading “Is Cortisol behind your symptoms?”
Sleep and Temperature
The best temperature for sleep is 65°F (18°C) for most adults, with a practical range of 60–67°F (15–19°C). Cooler rooms support the natural drop in core temperature that initiates sleep, improving sleep onset, depth, and continuity. Individual preferences vary by age, sex, and health, so adjust within this range and use breathable bedding, lightweight pajamas,ContinueContinue reading “Sleep and Temperature”
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