MTHFR, Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, is the rate-limiting enzyme in the methyl cycle, and it is encoded by the MTHFR gene (1). Every human has two copies of this gene, one from each parent and some, in fact, many ( an estimated 40% (2), have a gene mutation. I have it, my husband has it, and so […]
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What comes to mind when you hear the words ‘chicken nugget’? Likely, something offered up at the drive through window at a fast food place that may or may not actually contain chicken as one of fifty ingredients but certainly is not something that would be considered a healthy option. For instance, McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets’ […]
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It is suggested that trick-or-treating evolved from a tradition whereby people impersonated the spirits, or the souls of the dead, and received offerings on their behalf. S. V. Peddle suggests they “personify the old spirits of the winter, who demanded reward in exchange for good fortune”.[1] Halloween candy is a relatively new staple of the […]
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Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and monounsaturated fats. It has strong anti inflammatory properties and regular consumption of it is associated with many, many health benefits. It also fits into many of the popular approaches to eating these days, including paleo, vegan, keto and carnivore. So where the ‘but’? There isn’t one…until you get […]
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