Epigenetics and Lifestyle - Page 5
What Causes Crohn’s Disease? Is IBD Determined by Genetics?
Crohn’s disease is complex, chronic disorder primarily affecting the digestive system and with no single known cause. What we do know, though, is that this disease occurs more often in… Read More
The Vegan Guide to Dietary Supplements: B12, Iron and More
Attracted to its low environmental impact and potential health benefits, more and more people are beginning to follow a vegan diet and lifestyle. Just a few months ago, John experimented… Read More
How Diet Plays a Role in Chronic Migraines (And What to do About it)
Like many people, I grew up with a parent who suffered from debilitating migraines. I learned early on the importance of keeping noise, lights, stress, and smells to a minimum… Read More
What vegans don’t understand about the paleo diet
Most Vegans don’t see a good reason why anyone would ever go Paleo, under any circumstances. After all, as documentaries like What the Health claim, the science is squarely on… Read More
6 conditions you’d never guess are caused by allergies
So, you have allergies. You have a runny nose, and maybe itchy, watery eyes. That’s where it stops, right? For most people the answer is yes, but some experience strange… Read More
The Hippie’s Guide to Buying a Mattress (Non-toxic, Organic, Natural)
Some things in life are harder than you’d think at first glance. Puppies are one example. Shopping for a non-toxic mattress is most certainly another. Some mattress buyers nerd out… Read More
How to Find the Best Air Purifier
With many of us on the Gene Food team living in major cities with polluted air, including New York City, the topic of finding a good air purifier seems like… Read More
Yes, you can Cure Prostatitis – Proven Strategies for Maintaining Prostate Health
This post is part of multi-part series shedding light on the latest treatments for common chronic conditions faced by an increasing number of Americans. Prostate. Just mentioning the word will… Read More
The supplements I take to avoid a hangover and why I take each one
Note: there isn’t a supplement regimen out there that is going to protect you from a hangover if you abuse alcohol. I have certainly done my fair share of partying,… Read More
7 Proven Health Benefits of Drinking Tea
If you’re a big tea drinker, you most likely have a “go-to” tea. Maybe you drink green tea daily, or perhaps you’re getting into white tea because you’ve heard its… Read More
Caffeine Benefits vs. Side Effects: Should You Drink Less Caffeine?
Do you ever worry about your caffeine consumption? Asking for a friend. Truth be told, I drink about 3-5 cups (how “cup” is actually defined on a coffeemaker, not physical… Read More
Nattō taste test: How does this super-funky superfood stack up?
It’s nattō time at Gene Food, folks. After all, nattō is a staple for our Okinawan dieters, so we have to practice what we preach. “It looks like glue with… Read More