The DNA alphabet is incredibly simple, but it holds the code for all life on Earth! It consists of just four letters: These aren’t really letters though, but rather chemical bases. The order that these bases appear in long strands of DNA determines the instructions for building the proteins an organism needs. Think of it […]
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The Mighty Mitochondria: Powering Your Cells Have you ever wondered where your cells get the energy to carry out all their amazing functions? Look no further than the mitochondria, often referred to as the “powerhouse of the cell.” These sausage-shaped organelles are the unsung heroes of cellular metabolism, the intricate network of processes that converts […]
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Free Radicals: Unstable Molecules in Our Internal Battlefield Free radicals, also known as Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and Reactive Nitrogen Species (RNS), are unstable molecules with unpaired electrons. These unpaired electrons make them highly reactive, seeking to steal electrons from other molecules to achieve stability [1]. This electron-stealing act disrupts the delicate balance within cells […]
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I am starting to explore color and sound therapy as additions to my health routine. There are many binaural beats related videos out there that utilize sound at different frequencies to induce sleep or to support healing. Color is another approach that is explored as supporting of healing or as an emotional/meditative trigger. This video […]
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If you are looking for quick information on vitamin D3 this factsheet page from the NIH is pretty good. We all have known about vitamin D for our bones. Osteoporosis etc. What has been less known is vitamin D3’s impact on the immune system and other metabolic processes. Not that I am a website critic, […]
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Our Covid-19 response is not all hands on deck! and I don’t know about you but I am sick of it(pun intended?). When all of the responses were uniform – Lockdowns, masks, no vaccines, or known therapeutics etc; then one could begrudgingly state all was being done that could be done. However when responses began […]
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It has been about a year since the U.S shutdown in response to Covid-19. Reflecting back on personal thoughts about the impact of lockdowns still ring true. Mental Health impacts especially and frankly the most concerning for me. We have been slightly more resilient than I thought, but I think that the prospect of a […]
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In recent years chronic inflammation has been identified as a contributor to multiple diseases. Meta-analysis(study of multiple studies) of research findings is showing Coenzyme Q10 as having a positive impact on reducing inflammation. A recent search of PubMed showed solid interest in meta analysis of CoQ10 efficacy in reducing inflammation. In a review of the […]
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Aloe Vera has been used for hundreds if not thousands of years by as disparate cultures as Egypt, Mexico, Japan, India and China. Even the name appears to cross cultures where Aloe is derived from Arabic meaning “shining bitter substance” and Vera is derived from Latin meaning “true”. While today Aloe Vera is known for […]
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