Who Wants Chocolate For Breakfast?! Do we have your attention? Good. Usually, We wouldn’t recommend chocolate for breakfast. However, when it tastes good – and it’s actually healthy – we tend to make an exception. Let’s face it: breakfast is hard. There’s never enough time. The choices are nearly limitless (and hardly ever healthy), but…
Month: February 2023
Dr. Joan Mannick—mTOR's Role in Aging
Listen to this episode of Longevity by Design on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts During this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Joan Mannick explains how mTOR influences the aging process. She explains that this evolutionarily conserved protein is involved in several cellular functions in the body and acts on longevity-promoting pathways like autophagy….
Flip Your “Digestive” Switch: How Does Your Digestive System Work?
Digestive health with Ryan Goodwin, LifeVantage Chief Marketing Officer, and Brian Dixon, PhD, SVP of Research and Development. Flip Your “Digestive” Switch: How Does Your Digestive System Work? Audio Transcript Ryan Goodwin: Hello, everyone. Welcome to Flip The Switch. I’m your host Ryan Goodwin, and today I’m with Dr. Brian Dixon again. Brian Dixon: Hey,…
Flip the “Bacteria” Switch: Support the Microbiome with Probiotics and Prebiotics
We recently discussed the microbiome –– what it is, how it works, and how it can lead to better overall health –– in a previous article. If you haven’t read it yet, we highly recommend checking it out here. But without further adieu, let’s dive into probiotics and prebiotics. Because once we have a good…
UNDERSTANDING THE ELUSIVE RUNNER’S HIGH
A runner’s high is an extraordinary sensation that many exercise enthusiasts strive for. It is described as a deeply relaxing and even euphoric state that, when experienced, will keep you coming back for more. While for some runners, it’s a constant in their athletic lives, others only experience it once in a while, and some…
ADHD Genes: Exploring the Role of Genetics, Environment, and Neurochemistry in ADHD
Key takeaways:~ ADHD affects around 5-7% of kids, and imaging studies show physiological differences in the way certain regions of the brain work.~ Many genetic variants come together to increase susceptibility to ADHD. You can check your 23 and Me or AncestryDNA data below for these genetic markers.~Two prominent pathways in ADHD susceptibility include circadian…
10 Nutrition Buzzwords You Need to Know
You know not to judge a book by its cover, but what about a cereal box or a bag of potato chips? Can you trust those nutrition buzzwords — like “organic,” “light,” or “fat-free” — to guide you toward the healthiest options? The good news: Food labeling is pretty tightly regulated. The FDA not only…
Ashwagandha and Its Health Benefits
If you keep up with the latest wellness trends, it might seem like ashwagandha is everywhere these days. This adaptogenic herb is native to India and has been widely used for millennia. Now, you can find ashwagandha on trendy coffeehouse menus — sometimes mixed with chai for a chilled-out latte — as well as in…
The All-Powerful, All-Purpose Turmeric Root
This popular spice is more than just delicious, it’s incredibly healthy. It’s also an active ingredient in Protandim® Nrf2 Synergizer®. Even if you’ve never heard of turmeric (Curcuma longa), you’ve probably seen it. This flavor-filled spice, primarily cultivated from the roots of a flowering plant in India and other parts of Southeast Asia, gives curry its…
Convert Whole Genome File
To use your whole-genome file on Genetic Lifehacks, you will need to convert the data into a format that looks like 23 and Me or AncestryDNA raw data. This article covers one way to convert the whole genome BAM to a .txt file in the 23andMe format using a free software tool. I recommend doing…