Learn how your DNA affects your health.
The phrase “cleanse diet” or “detox diet” is often overused and over-marketed. There is an abundance of healthcare products promising to offer a body cleanse. They are often in the form of over the counter supplements, and/or a restricted eating plan. Some of these diet plans include eliminating solid food and practicing a juice fast. …
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The Importance of Eating Healthy Consuming too much of the wrong foods can lead to health risks such as heart disease and certain types of cancers (1). Practicing proper nutrition is the best way to live a healthy life and prevent chronic diseases. Eating healthy means making good choices on a daily basis. It is …
The Role of Diet in Cancer The knowledge behind cancer is constantly improving. The American Institute for Cancer Research has proven that a healthy diet and exercise regime can reduce cancer risk. A well-balanced diet is one of the most promising routines of an anti-cancer treatment plan. Health professionals are able to recommend certain foods …
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Understanding the Genetics of Cancer The National Cancer Institute (NCI) defines cancer as the abnormal growth and division of cells (1). Sometimes this is the result of genetic matters and other times it is acquired through the stressors we encounter in our lives. By understanding the genetics of cancer and which gene changes lead to cancer, we …
Healthy Lifestyle and Genetics Certain diseases can be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle that is full of proper nutrition and adequate exercise. For example, the insulin resistance gene is often a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors (poor diet, physical inactivity, etc). If we know we possess a gene that could lead to the …
Nutrition and Epigenetics Nutrition has a significant impact on our health. Not only does proper nutrition make us feel healthy, but it also impacts our genome. The human genome is all the genes in our body, and the epigenome is all the chemicals that influence our genes. These chemicals come from environmental factors, and a …
Gene Regulation by Nutrition The nutrients we consume can impact gene expression and the way our genes are regulated. Gene expression can be altered by the environment of a cell. Environmental factors include lifestyle choices and nutrition. Nutrition can modify the cellular processes inside our body for better or worse. Not only can nutrients and …
What is Genetic Testing for Pregnancy? Genetic testing for pregnancy or prenatal testing can offer a lot of insight into the genetic material of a fetus and the possibility of birth defects. If there’s a positive result for specific genetic conditions, optimal medical support can be provided to the family. There are several different types of …
What is Nutrigenomics? Nutrigenomics is the interaction of nutrition and genes with regard to the treatment and prevention of disease. Obviously, our DNA is critical for gene function, but nutrition can sometimes alter the way these functions are expressed (1). Genomic Medicine, Nutrition, and Lifestyle In studying genomic medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle choices (smoking vs. …
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What is Genetic Testing? Genetic testing is a test that identifies changes or mutations in our body’s DNA that can lead to genetic diseases. The interpretation of these tests can shed light on a patients health and lifestyle. There are a multitude of reasons for a person to explore genetic testing and many different types …
