Honey bees. Most people don't realize that not only are they essential to the growth of our food but they are also a perfect example on how food helps to determine destiny. The fertilized egg can either become a queen or a worker bee depending on how long it's fed royal jelly, making this a… Continue reading The Epigenetics Buzz
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Healthspan Versus Lifespan
I know. Some of you are thinking, "isn't that the same thing?" Some of you may already know what I'm going to be talking about but here goes anyway. Healthspan is how well you live during your lifespan. Lifespan is basically how old you get before you die. And, just to clarify, the "well" part… Continue reading Healthspan Versus Lifespan
When the Pain is Gone, Baby Gone
Pain is the body's way of telling us that something is wrong. Period. Yet, we tend to ignore those signals and then mask them with whatever pain killers we can find on a daily basis. Headache? Take some acetaminophen. Leg cramps? Take some ibuprofen. Fever? Either one of those previously mentioned will get the job… Continue reading When the Pain is Gone, Baby Gone
(Don’t) Blame it on Genetics?
Look out -- this could be a trigger concept for many people so read at your own peril! "Doctor says that since my mom had diabetes and her mom had it, that I'll probably get it, too." "My whole family is chubby, it's just genetics... we look at a brownie and just gain weight!" "I'm… Continue reading (Don’t) Blame it on Genetics?
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