Unravelling the Power of Epigenetics: A Pathway to Personalised Wellness
In the ever-evolving landscape of health and wellness, epigenetics has emerged as a groundbreaking field, shedding light on how we can influence our genetic blueprint for better health outcomes. Unlike the static nature of our DNA sequence, epigenetic markers are dynamic, responding to lifestyle, environment, and even our thoughts and emotions. This malleable aspect of […]
Reclaiming Vitality: A Comprehensive Guide to Recovering from Adrenal Fatigue
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of our lives. Constantly juggling work, personal responsibilities, and other demands can take a toll on our adrenal glands, leading to a condition known as adrenal fatigue. In this blog post, we will delve into the concept of adrenal fatigue and explore the ground breaking […]
What Really is Epigenetics?
Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence. These changes can be influenced by environmental factors such as diet, stress, and exposure to toxins. In recent years, research has shown that epigenetic changes can have a significant impact on our health. Epigenetic changes can […]
Your Thyroid and the Importance of Iodine
I clearly remember my father chastising me for saying “seaweed”. It’s a “sea vegetable” he would insist, as I rolled my eyes and crunched my favourite snack; a toasted nori sheet covered with Umeboshi (a sour fermented plum paste from Japan). It wasn’t until I was an adult that I came to appreciate the significance […]
How do we deal with stress when our lives are so busy? – House of Hormones part 3
If you haven’t read the other parts to this blog series, click the link to find part 1 and part 2. The first step is to take an inventory of all of the potential sources of “stress” in your life. Questions I’ll ask clients include some of the following: Do you have chronic sinusitis which […]
The biochemistry of stress – House of Hormones part 2
If you’ve read my previous blog, you’ll understand that my approach to addressing hormone imbalance stems from a bottom-up approach. Through supporting the body’s core functions, reducing stress and addressing detoxification and gut concerns first, we often don’t have to directly “fix” sex hormone function per se. Let’s talk a bit more about the core […]
House of Hormones part 1
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