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?”
Mitochondria and immune health
Mitochondria are vital for a healthy immune system. They provide the energy needed for immune cell function and act as signaling hubs that regulate immune responses. Maintaining mitochondrial health is crucial for optimal immune function. Energy Production: Immune cells require a significant amount of energy. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, producing ATP, theContinueContinue reading “Mitochondria and immune health”
Regulating Cortisol
To improve cortisol rhythms and HPA axis function, prioritize consistent sleep-wake timing with morning light exposure to entrain the SCN (suprachiasmatic nucleus) and support a robust morning cortisol peak . Use mindfulness, CBT, walks in nature, reflexology, and yoga to reduce stress and improve HPA feedback , and add regular aerobic exercise to enhance circadianContinueContinue reading “Regulating Cortisol”
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”
The most profound thing you can do to lose weight and improve your health
One of the easiest ways to support weight management and healthy metabolism is to sleep!And improve your quality of sleep 😴 🌿😌😌 Sleep affects ….▪️gene expression▪️weight▪️mood▪️productivity▪️libido▪️hormone regulation▪️concentration ✨✨✨One thing to tryIs to reserve your bed forSleep and intimate momentsOnly …. When we train our brains that our bed is not where we work, read, write,ContinueContinue reading “The most profound thing you can do to lose weight and improve your health”
Stress management basics
So I suppose that I should start with the basics that everyone knows but often overlooks. Granted they are super basic but we often forget about them because they’re so simple and yet they can wreak havoc when neglected.I often underestimate the power of a regular sleep schedule, nutrition, hydration, and outdoor sunlight. Yet whenContinueContinue reading “Stress management basics”
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is literally translated to mean the science of life. This knowledge of life is more than 5,000 years old and describes ways to stay well emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Practices such as yoga, meditation, herbs, nutrition, and aromatherapy are all incorporated into a persons customized recommendation for health. Yoga is considered to be a sister science of Ayurveda. Knowing your dosha can help determine what practices are good for you.
Holistic RI • Integrative Medicine 