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When you think of “aging,” you might imagine a frail, wrinkled person with gray hair and a slow gait. While these physical traits are commonly associated with aging, other factors such as a weakened cardiovascular system, diminished muscle strength, joint pain, poor...
Genetic Testing Through Your Physician There are many reasons why someone may want to get genetic testing done through their primary care physician, like confirming a genetic condition based on symptoms you are experiencing, ruling out the development of a genetic...
Fundamentals of Genetic Testing You probably have some idea of what genetic testing is. Maybe you’ve read about it, maybe you know someone who has had it done, or maybe you are curious about having it done yourself. Genetic testing is a medical test that identifies...
Pros of Oral Supplements When you think of boosting your diet with vitamins, minerals, probiotics, or any other wellness-enhancing ingredient, your first thought is probably to reach for oral supplements like capsules or chewable tablets. And you would not be alone in...
Genetic Testing for Diet & Exercise What is your biggest complaint with the diet and exercise plans you’ve tried? Maybe it’s the lack of support or an unrealistic schedule that didn’t work for your lifestyle. For us, it was the inability to know if all the effort...
What Does it Mean to Reach “Optimal Wellness?” There is a common misconception that you must be sick before seeking help. But you don’t have to be struggling with your health to want more out of your life. In fact, many of our clients use our services to optimize...
Gut Health Gut health is trending — big time — and for good reason. Gut health affects your mental health, weight, mood, immune system, blood sugar, liver, and even impacts cancer rates. This popularity isn’t just a flash in the pan, more research and data is...
The gut microbiome is crucial for keeping us healthy and can contribute to causing various diseases. What we eat significantly influences our gut microbiome. Recent studies show that nutrients, not just fermentable fiber, also impact what specific microbes live in our...
What is genetic testing, and what does it tell you? Genetic testing is the process of mapping and analyzing your unique genetic makeup in order to make action-oriented decisions about your health. The actual process of testing your genes differs depending on the test...