This blog is part of a series on methylation. If you have not already please have a read of the following blogs we’ve created. Should I be Freaking Out About my Genes? Methylation, MTHFR – WTF?
Prior to jumping in here with ways to improve methylation, I’d highly recommend you read the following blogs I have written on this topic. Should I be Freaking Out About my Genes? Methylation, MTHFR –
The term “oxidative stress” is frequently mentioned in the realm of science but it is not often clear what it means for us or our health. Research indicates that oxidative stress is an underlying cause of
The most practical way to check for problems with methylation is to arrange to have the following tests. In Australia, you need to work with a GP to get a referral for your blood tests.
If you’ve just discovered or heard about methylation and feel somewhat clueless (yep, been there myself) make sure you also have a read of a series of blogs I have written including the Should I
Excuse the WTF expletive but if you’re like me, you probably find discussions on methylation and MTHFR get pretty high-ceilinged, pretty quickly! Meaning, it takes a lot of concentration to wade through the biochemistry and
When someone is freaking out saying, “I have the MTHFR gene” it’s important to understand everyone is born with the MTHFR gene as part of their genotype, or collection of genes. In fact, everyone has two
Mums have been asking me, “Jen are you worried about you or your kids getting the Coronavirus?” And I can wholeheartedly say, “No.” I’m not coming from a place of arrogance. Nor naivety. I’m coming
A mother’s milk will pass consumed substances through to her child. This can be either advantageous or detrimental, depending upon the mother’s awareness and her lifestyle habits. Below is an extract from Well Adjusted Babies
Do you sometimes think that buying organic foods is just for high net worth individuals with too much cash? For the wee gullible? For the ‘Do Right’ families, keen to show the rest of us
At times I purchase vegetable and fruit washes. For the most part now, when I can I make my own. I have read reports that say the purchased sprays are no more effective than making
Have you ever wondered how often you should poo, or if your poo was healthy? Okay, after we get passed the awkwardness of this topic most of us would admit we are a little intrigued…
Have you also been wondering why on earth so many adults and kids are physically or mentally unwell? Why we seem to have an ever-increasing rate of health disorders and diseases today? I mean you
Part 2 of 2 in our Dangers of Screen Time series. Our families are certainly not immune to the demands of our “plugged in” world and, as you will have read in Part 1 of
Part 1 of 2 in our Dangers of Screen Time series. Did you know that the average 8 to 10-year-old spends nearly 8 hours a day with a variety of different media, and older children
