Sister Doc's Guide to Healthier Travel: Coming Back Better Than You Left (Not Worse)
As a fellow woman physician who loves to travel without sacrificing my health, I'm excited to share my
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From Doctor Emi
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The Down-Low on Mold: When Your House is Making You Sick (And Fat!)
That nasty stuff growing in your bathroom might be messing with your metabolism more than that late-night pizza binge.
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The Vitamin D-Genetics Connection: Why Your Weight Loss Journey Might Need a DNA Map
Your genes might be the sneaky dungeon master of this particular adventure. Let's dive into why your vitamin D supplement might be playing hide and seek with your fat cells, and what you can do about it.
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The Truth About Thyroid Testing: What You Might Be Missing
Are you experiencing symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and hair loss, but your doctor says your thyroid is fine? You're not alone.
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Dr. Emi's Guide to Leaky Gut: What You Need to Know Part 3: Testing for Leaky Gut and Healing Strategies
One of the most common questions I get is, "How can I know for sure if I have a leaky gut?" Great question! While the symptoms we discussed in Part 1 can be good indicators, there are specific tests we use in functional medicine to assess gut barrier function.
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Part 2 of Dr. Emi's Guide to Leaky Gut: What You Need to Know
Today, we're going to uncover the sneaky culprits behind the "Leaky Gut" problem.
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Leaky Gut: What You Need to Know
Think of your intestinal lining as the bouncer at an exclusive club. It's supposed to let in the VIPs (nutrients) while keeping out the troublemakers (toxins, undigested food particles, and harmful bacteria). When you have a leaky gut, it's like the bouncer has fallen asleep on the job.
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Can Your Genes Affect your Gut Health?
The field of nutrigenomics is revolutionizing our understanding of how diet interacts with our genes to influence health.
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Nutrigenomics Cheat Sheet
Table 1: Genes Influencing Diet Type Suitability
Gene
RS Number
Alleles
Diet Influence
APOA2
rs5082
CC
Higher risk of obesity
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Which Diet is Best for You? How the Science of Nutrigenomics Can Get You Answers
What's This Nutrigenomics?
Nutrigenomics is a fancy way of saying "how your genes and food get along." It's like your DNA is throwing a dinner party, and we need to figure out which foods to invite and which ones to leave off the guest list.
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Magnesium Cheat Sheet: Your Guide to the Mighty Mineral
Confused About Magnesium Compounds?
Are you confused about the many different types of magnesium compounds? Many people tend to lump all types of magnesium together. However, all magnesium compounds are not created equal.
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Hormonal Havoc: Balancing Insulin and Leptin for Better Health
When insulin sensitivity decreases, it's like your cells have started ignoring insulin's frantic attempts to usher glucose out of your bloodstream. The result? Your body produces more insulin, leading to a vicious cycle that can make maintaining a healthy weight feel like teaching a cat to fetch.
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