We all know that beauty comes from within! And now, genomics has provided the proof. We are not all the same when it comes to how well our skin will age. Knowing what your genetic predispositions are for the key areas that impact skin longevity will empower you to choose...
What is Pterostilbene?
Margie GanderSep 9, '19
Lately, I have been eating a lot of blueberries! I find them very delicious but what I'm really after is the pterostilbene (pronounced tear-oh-STILL-bean)! Pterostilbene is a beneficial dietary compound that is found in antioxidant-rich foods like blueberries, cranberries, and red grapes. Research has shown that this potent polyphenol helps protect against...
What does my NrF2 pathway do?
Margie GanderSep 4, '19
The Nrf2 pathway has been referred to as the “master regulator of antioxidant, detoxification and cell defense gene expression” - that's quite a gig, right! Your Nrf2 pathway is so important that so much research has been carried out trying to explore how activating this life-sustaining pathway may help us...
Which bugs should I have in my tummy?
Margie GanderJul 23, '19
Most of my clients ask me about taking a probiotic, and I wish it was just that simple. But there is so much more to these little bugs living inside of us! The intestinal microbiome is a large and diverse, containing about 100 trillion bacteria from 500–1000 distinct species that,...
Should I be taking vitamin D?
Margie GanderJul 19, '19
Low vitamin D levels have been called "the silent epidemic" with an estimated 1 billion people worldwide having inadequate levels of vitamin D. Measuring and tracking healthy levels of vitamin D is one of easiest biohacks for optimal health. What is vitamin D? What you may not know is that...