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My top 10 tips for keeping you healthy in 2024

1. Know your genetic susceptibility Consider what diseases are in your family.  By looking at your genetics you can make huge preventative steps so you don’t follow the same path. This doesn’t mean we look at serious genetic diseases like the BRCA gene for breast cancer but rather the metabolic genes that control how you

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Navigating the Complex Landscape of Addiction: The Interplay of Genetics, Environment, and Recovery

In the intricate dance between genetics and environmental factors, addiction finds its roots. While genetic predisposition sets the stage, it is the environment that orchestrates the movements, determining whether an individual succumbs to the allure of addictive substances. Let’s embark on a deeper exploration of the multifaceted ways in which genetic and environmental factors interweave,

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Unravelling the Genetic Threads of Diabetes: How Nature, Nurture, and Pregnancy Shape the Future

Introduction: Diabetes, a condition characterised by elevated blood sugar levels, is a complex interplay between genetic susceptibility and environmental influences. Understanding the intricate dance between nature and nurture, including the impact of pregnancy, is crucial in unravelling the mysteries of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Genetic Susceptibility in Diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes: Type

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Unlocking Hope: Functional Medicine Testing’s Role in Overcoming Infertility and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

For couples navigating the challenging journey of infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss, the quest for answers often leads them to explore options outside of the General Practitioners and IVF clinics. One such avenue that has gained prominence is Functional Medicine Testing — a holistic approach that seeks to unravel the intricate web of health imbalances

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Unravelling Histamine’s Impact on Fertility: A Closer Look at its Positive and Negative Roles in Implantation and Miscarriage

When it comes to the journey of conception and pregnancy, there’s a complex interplay of various factors that influence the process. One such factor that has gained attention in recent years is histamine. Known primarily for its role in allergies and immune responses, histamine also plays a multifaceted role in fertility, implantation, and even the

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Your Guide to the Cold and Flu Season

With Winter fast approaching, what lessons can we learn from the US and European winter. The 2022-2023 influenza (flu) season kicked off in early December 2022 overseas and it saw many getting a double whammy of viruses –  Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19 at the same time. In Australia we are 6 months behind

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Creatine – More Than Just a Sports Supplement

Creatine is one of the most well known and self-prescribed sports supplements. It is an amino acid found in meat products and produced in our body at a rate of 1-2g daily. Creatine is primarily found in muscles, and plays an important role in building muscle mass. When creatine was first discovered, way back in

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Folate in Pregnancy

Folate in Pregnancy

Folate is important for so many processes in the body but arguably most importantly is the role it plays in pregnancy and fertility.  No doubt you’ve heard of folic acid.  Like most people, you might not know that there’s a difference between folate and folic acid, which can make things confusing for us when we

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Is High Folic Acid Intake a Risk Factor for Autism

Is High Folic Acid Intake a Risk Factor for Autism?—A Review

AbstractFolate is required for metabolic processes and neural development. Insuring its adequate levels for pregnant women through supplementation of grain-based foods with synthetic folic acid (FA) in order to prevent neural tube defects has been an ongoing public health initiative. However, because women are advised to take multivitamins containing FA before and throughout pregnancy, the

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Unmetabolized Folic Acid Is Detected in Nearly All Serum Samples from US Children, Adolescents, and Adults

Unmetabolized Folic Acid Is Detected in Nearly All Serum Samples from US Children, Adolescents, and Adults

AbstractBackground: Serum total folate consists mainly of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-methylTHF). Unmetabolized folic acid (UMFA) may occur in persons consuming folic acid–fortified foods or supplements. Objectives: We describe serum 5-methylTHF and UMFA concentrations in the US population ≥1 y of age by demographic variables and fasting time, stratified by folic acid–containing dietary supplement use. We also evaluate factors associated with

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