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DNA & your immune system

Dr. Christa NorthApr 28, '20

If you are sitting at home wondering whether you are susceptible to the coronavirus, you are not alone. Most people assume that everyone who is exposed to a particular virus catches the disease. However, did you know if you were exposed to the virus, that your genes play a large...

Moody?

Margie GanderApr 24, '20

Depression, mood problems, and anxiety are not things that people like to talk about. Sometimes they are perceived as a "weakness". It's definitely difficult to tell people that you are taking an anti-depressant. And it is even more challenging to come off your medication too. Ask me, I know.  I've...

What is methylation?

Margie GanderApr 8, '20

I'm sure that you've come across the term "methylation" - maybe even in your own DNA reports or when you've had blood tests, and you've had your homocysteine level evaluated. Methylation is complex. And important. But unless we completely understand its role in our bodies, then we may not make...

Do I need PQQ?

Margie GanderFeb 25, '20

I meet a lot of tired people. Their tiredness really worries them, and me. It's as if their bodies are screaming out for help and they know it but don't know what to do. If this sounds like you, you may very well need PQQ.  To help you identify your...

Your genes are not your destiny.

Margie GanderJan 28, '20

You've probably heard that all humans are 99.9% the same. That's really amazing to think if you look around you and notice all the differences that we have, right? Well, that 0.1% represents about 3 million differences across the genome and 20 000 differences in our protein-encoding genes. The home-based...