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The Surprising Connection: Nutrition, Epigenetics, and Your Lifelong Health, Part 1

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In recent years, research in genetics and epigenetics has garnered increasing attention, opening new horizons for understanding health and chronic diseases. Genetics studies hereditary traits and variations in DNA structure, while epigenetics examines changes in gene activity that do not alter the DNA sequence itself. One of the key aspects of epigenetics is that these changes can be reversible. This opens up new opportunities for developing treatments for diseases where changes in gene expression play a crucial role, such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, or metabolic disorders. Moreover, epigenetic modifications can be passed from parents to offspring, influencing the health of future generations. Understanding the mechanism of epigenetic regulation presents new prospects in medicine, particularly concerning the impact of the environment, nutrition, and lifestyle on health.

Over-Methylation vs. Under-Methylation: What You Need to Know for Better Health

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Methylation is a crucial biochemical process occurring in all cells of the body. It involves adding a methyl group (CH₃) to molecules such as DNA, proteins, and lipids, significantly influencing their functions and activities. Methylation regulates various physiological mechanisms, including gene expression, detoxification, mood regulation, energy production, immune system function, and cellular maintenance. Particularly important is the role of methylation in the liver, where it helps neutralize and eliminate toxins, which is essential for overall health.

Endometriosis: The Hidden Threat to Women’s Health, Part 2

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In the first part of the article, we discussed the causes and diagnosis of endometriosis. Now, we will explore the possible treatment options for this condition.

What Can Affect the Progression of Endometriosis Symptoms

As you might guess, anything that leads to hormonal imbalance in the body can have an impact. In our world, there are quite a few such issues.

Helicobacter Or Something Else? The Most Common Causes of Gastritis

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Before the discovery of Helicobacter pylori, many cases of gastritis were considered chronic but relatively harmless conditions. For a long time, it was believed that gastritis was caused by an excess level of stomach acid, and treatment was aimed at reducing acidity. Other theories included the role of stress, improper diet, and an unhealthy lifestyle in the development of gastritis.

What is the Most Effective Approach to Treating Chronic Lyme Disease?

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You can find an article with information about Lyme disease at this link: Chronic Lyme can look like a lot of illnesses

Once I first heard this phrase from Dr. Klinghardt: Lyme doesn’t create specific problems on its own, Lyme simply opens the doors to all other issues. These can include toxins, various infections, allergic reactions, and other problems. Now, I often repeat this phrase myself. This article is dedicated to describing the approach to treating chronic Lyme disease.

Medicinal and Anabolic Steroids: What You Need to Know

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Rapid changes in the fields of physical activity, sports, and medicine over the past decades have led to an increased interest in medicinal and anabolic steroids. Chemical compounds originally developed for medical purposes have become in demand to increase muscle mass.

However, behind this popularity, there are numerous questions: How do steroids affect the body? What are the medical indications and contraindications for their use? What are the risks associated with their usage?

Proven Strategies To Prevent and Treat Heart Disease

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Ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary heart disease, is characterized by the accumulation of plaque in the heart’s arteries, which can lead to a heart attack, heart failure, or even death. It is the second leading cause of death in Canada.

Understanding facts about cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and taking measures to reduce the risk, including adopting a healthy lifestyle and early diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, are important steps in preventing this problem.

How to know if such snoring is dangerous?

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I think nobody needs to explain what snoring is. However, very often people do not understand that snoring can be a sign of very serious problems. Snoring can also lead to many health issues if left untreated.

Even when snoring itself is not a serious health problem, it can become an issue for people around, especially for sleep partners. Loud snoring can disrupt a partner’s sleep, causing fatigue and drowsiness throughout the day. Moreover, constant intermittent sounds can cause irritation and stress for those nearby. This, of course, can negatively affect the relationship between partners.

Common reasons for infertility and how to solve them (part 2)

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How to resolve infertility naturally?

It is a natural occurrence that when you are not in optimal health, it becomes challenging to conceive a child. This cannot even be considered infertility; it is your body’s way of indicating that it may not be the best time for procreation.

Here, I will list some solutions that can help address this issue without resorting to expensive procedures of artificial fertilization.

Common reasons for infertility and how to solve them (part 1)

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Infertility is a prevalent issue worldwide, and 1 in 6 individuals globally experience infertility, according to the World Health Organization. However, I want to discuss not only infertility but also the importance of checking the health of prospective parents in advance, even before addressing infertility. Even if there is no infertility issue, if we want to reduce the number of special needs children, the first thing to do is to screen prospective mothers and help them address health issues before they conceive.