What is nutrigenomics? ‘Nutrigenomics’ is an amalgam of two words — nutrition and genome. The word ‘genome’ refers to the genetic makeup of an individual while ‘nutrition’ refers to the…
Nutrigenomics Testing The word Nutrigenomics is a combination of two words: nutrition and genome. Nutrition refers to the nutritional needs you body requires to remain healthy and genome refers to…
Over the years, DNA tests have been continuously refined to the point where people, in the comforts of their own home, can provide a sample that lab technicians can use…
Calorie counting used to be a go-to method for watching your weight and monitoring how much you consume each day. While some health enthusiasts and dieters swear by the calorie…
“Anti-aging” is a buzzword in the health and beauty community, and the global anti-aging market is expected to reach $331.41 billion by 2021. That’s a lot of money being spent…
The foods we eat, more importantly the way we metabolize these foods, play a big role in our weight management. Many times people start a diet in hopes of being…
There can be many barriers along the journey towards weight loss and better health. Have you ever stopped to think how your adiponectin levels may be contributing to your weight…
Milk, no surprise, is pretty nutritious. It contains proteins, carbohydrates, micronutrients, and plenty of calcium. But there are some of us who cannot drink milk without experiencing abdominal cramps, bloating,…
What is nutrigenomics? ‘Nutrigenomics’ is an amalgam of two words — nutrition and genome. The word ‘genome’ refers to the genetic makeup of an individual while ‘nutrition’ refers to the…
No matter how cliché it may sound, eating fruits and vegetables is needed to keep your body healthy and functioning to its optimum level. You have been hearing it for…
Nutrigenomics Testing The word Nutrigenomics is a combination of two words: nutrition and genome. Nutrition refers to the nutritional needs you body requires to remain healthy and genome refers to…
Did you know that 75¾% of the American population is likely to be overweight and obese by 2020? According to the Centers for Disease and Disease Control and Prevention, 36%…
Paleo diet is all about eating natural and healthy food that is free from all kinds of processing. If you are new to this diet or are planning to start…
When we think about healthy eating, we often think about fruits and vegetables that contain vitamins and minerals. So, if we want to increase our potassium intake, we may eat…
In the first part of this piece, we shared that even if you’re eating whole and healthy foods, your body could be absorbing as little as 10% to as much…
Calorie counting used to be a go-to method for watching your weight and monitoring how much you consume each day. While some health enthusiasts and dieters swear by the calorie…
Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious skin disorder and is among the most widespread autoimmune, genetic diseases in the United States. According to the National Institute of Health in the US,…
“Anti-aging” is a buzzword in the health and beauty community, and the global anti-aging market is expected to reach $331.41 billion by 2021. That’s a lot of money being spent…
Is Acne Genetic? There are countless myths and old wives’ tales about acne, from its causes to its cures. The genetics of acne is one such popular discussion in the…
Once, skincare involved visits to a doctor, cosmetician, or drugstore and trying out products and treatments and just hoping for the best. However, today, advances in technology, science, and medicine,…
Part III So what’s the future of medicine? If anyone can answer this question, Dr. Michael Nova, Chief Innovation Officer of OmeCare can. Dr. Nova’s innovations span from creating health…
Metabolism is the defined as the sum of all the chemical changes and processes that take place inside our body and affect its existence, development and functioning. Metabolism affects the…
In the first part of this piece, we shared that even if you’re eating whole and healthy foods, your body could be absorbing as little as 10% to as much…
Even smokers know smoking cigarettes kills. Every year, smoking causes nearly half a million deaths in the U.S. and can cause a number of other health problems, including stroke and…
With the winter season come the holidays—and the cold and flu. This year, in particular, flu season has started early and at higher, more aggressive levels than previous years. While…
Caffeine is undoubtedly one of the world’s most widely used stimulant due to its stimulating effects on the central nervous system. According to the US Department of Agriculture, world coffee…
Drinking alcoholic beverages is a way to relax, let loose and have fun! However, for some it is exceedingly unpleasant due to their body’s adverse reaction to alcohol. One such…
In the last few decades, we’ve learned a lot about how our genes determine or influence our health and biological makeup. Scientists once thought if you were genetically predisposed to…
How do Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders differ? If you visit your family physician with a skin problem, they’ll refer you to a dermatologist; if you’re wheezing to an allergist;…
Part III So what’s the future of medicine? If anyone can answer this question, Dr. Michael Nova, Chief Innovation Officer of OmeCare can. Dr. Nova’s innovations span from creating health…
There can be many barriers along the journey towards weight loss and better health. Have you ever stopped to think how your adiponectin levels may be contributing to your weight…
Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious skin disorder and is among the most widespread autoimmune, genetic diseases in the United States. According to the National Institute of Health in the US,…
If you have a strong family history of breast cancer but tested negative for BRCA1 and BRCA2, there’s another key gene you may want to have checked – PALB2. A…
Milk, no surprise, is pretty nutritious. It contains proteins, carbohydrates, micronutrients, and plenty of calcium. But there are some of us who cannot drink milk without experiencing abdominal cramps, bloating,…
It is the 10th of May, the National Lipids Day. Let us take this as an opportunity to learn more about lipids and how important they are for human health.…
Who doesn’t like sleeping? It makes you feel better and refreshes you after a tiring day. But, did you know that the benefits of sleep go beyond just making you…
Metabolism is the defined as the sum of all the chemical changes and processes that take place inside our body and affect its existence, development and functioning. Metabolism affects the…
Did you know that 75¾% of the American population is likely to be overweight and obese by 2020? According to the Centers for Disease and Disease Control and Prevention, 36%…
Even smokers know smoking cigarettes kills. Every year, smoking causes nearly half a million deaths in the U.S. and can cause a number of other health problems, including stroke and…