Onion pits? Or Meat sweats? Hi my name Melissa, and sometimes I have armpit BO that would make angels cry. I’m just kidding, it’s not that bad lol. Two years ago I was taking a plant-based nutrition course as a part of my master’s program in Functional Medicine. I had given up all animal proteins
Epigenetics
The ACTN3 Gene: What Kind of Exercise Is Most Suited For YOUR BODY To Lose Weight?
Genetic testing is becoming more popular through websites such as 23andme. You spit in a vial and send it off, 8 weeks later – your entire genome is interpreted for you; showing you more about yourself than ever was able before. Functional Medicine is all about getting to the root of the disease. I strongly agree
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Epigenetics
The Mold Gene: HLA-DRB1
I am a strong believer in epi-genetics. Epi-genetics is the scientifically proven theory that your genes do not determine your health, but your environment is what determines whether a disease causing gene will express itself. Example: Because your mom had breast cancer, it does not mean that you are destined to breast cancer. If you