 Do you take Vitamins A, D, E, and/or K on an empty stomach!? If you do, the only thing you’re accomplishing is- expensive pee. Most vitamins are water-soluble. However, Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble vitamins. What this means is, for absorption, there must be fat inside your stomach. And, no, excess fat on your body doesn’t count! Now when I talk about eating fat with Vitamins A, D, E and K- I don’t mean the fat off a steak. I mean good fats- nuts, coconut oil, avocados, etc. Alright, let’s break down the purpose of these fat-soluble vitamins: And why you NEED them! Vitamin A has four major functions in the body: “(1) It helps cells reproduce normally—a process called differentiation (cells that have not properly differentiated are more likely to undergo pre-cancerous changes). (2) It is required for vision; Vitamin A maintains healthy cells in various structures of the eye and is required for the transduction of light into nerve signals in the retina. (3) It is required for normal growth and development of the embryo and fetus, influencing genes that determine the sequential development of organs in embryonic development. (4) It may be required for normal reproductive function, with influences on the function and development of sperm, ovaries and placenta.”
Fun Fact: Vitamin A plays a critical role in proper immune function, it has been used successfully to prevent and treat measles and to treat chicken pox. “Vitamin D’s most important role is maintaining blood levels of calcium, which it accomplishes by increasing absorption of calcium from food and reducing urinary calcium loss. Both effects keep calcium in the body and therefore spare the calcium that is stored in bones. When necessary, Vitamin D transfers calcium from the bone into the bloodstream, which does not benefit bones.” Vitamin D has very strong influence on almost every single organ system in the body and epigenetics of the body. If you live where the air hurts your face, you need Vitamin D supplementation during the winter months. Fun Fact: Vitamin D malabsorption is common in Crohn’s and can lead to a deficiency. It is also needed to support healthy immune and pancreatic function. Supplementing with Vitamin D may improve blood sugar control in those with Diabetes. “Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cell membranes and other fat-soluble parts of the body, such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL; cholesterol) cholesterol, from damage.” Antioxidants protect cells from the damaging effects of free radicals. Antioxidants are VITAL! Fun Fact: Vitamin E protects joints against oxidative damage. Supplementing with Vitamin E can help ease symptoms, including pain “Vitamin K is needed for proper bone formation and blood clotting. In both cases, vitamin K does this by helping the body transport calcium. Vitamin K is used by doctors when treating an overdose of Warfarin. Also, doctors prescribe Vitamin K to prevent excessive bleeding in people taking Warfarin but requiring surgery.” Fun Fact: The malabsorption that occurs in Celiac Disease can lead to multiple nutritional deficiencies. Supplementing with Vitamin K may correct a deficiency. Now, before you hop on Amazon or run to your local retail store to supplement some extra Vitamins A, D, E, and K into your life- not all supplements are created equal! Independent verification is an absolute must. I hope you learned something. Let's get back to health, Dr. Taryn Resources: Emerson Ecologics
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Glyphosate is an herbicide, the active ingredient in Roundup. It was patented and introduced by Monsanto in 1974 for agricultural weed control. In 1992 glyphosate, began to be used as a desiccant (it accelerates drying and speed ripening before harvest.) Approximately 90% of domestic corn acres and 94% of domestic soybean acres are produced with herbicide tolerant seeds. Fun fact: There are over 750 products containing glyphosate for sale in the United States. Genetically modified (GM) crops are sprayed with glyphosate, usually referred to as “Roundup Ready” crops (RR). Wait, hold the phone, what are genetically modified crops? Genetically modified crops have been created in a laboratory- just like the Impossible Burger. Their genetic material has been artificially manipulated through genetic engineering. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which are genetically modified crops, have been engineered to endure the direct application of an herbicide and/or to produce an insecticide. Hence, why they’re called “Roundup Ready”. However, GMO’s do not stop at withstanding herbicides, they now are used to resist browning of apples or create seedless watermelons.
Over the last 25 years we have seen the most profound explosion of chronic disease in human history. Glyphosate is a water-soluble toxin. What does that mean? Just simply that it’s able to dissolve in water. Roughly 60% of the human body is made up of water. While you may have over 20,000 chemicals in your body, two that are particularly hazardous to your brain are glyphosate and aluminum. Glyphosate is an analog of the amino acid glycine. It attaches in places where you need glycine. Importantly, glycine is used up in the detoxification process, hence many of us do not have enough glycine for efficient detoxification.3 To add on to that, Glyphosate can lower the sulfate levels inside your body. Sulfate is needed to produce glutathione. Glutathione is your body’s chief detoxing agent to xenobiotics. Xenobiotics are harmful environmental compounds such as pesticides, herbicides, and heavy metals. I may have lost you with that biology mumbo-jumbo so let me break this down:
Do you see the issue here? Glyphosate impairs VITAL biochemical cascades inside your body. The United States of America has THE MOST expensive healthcare system in the world. Why is our health continuing to decline? Let’s invest in our health and well-being. Let's focus on healing from the inside out. We deserve it, our children deserve it. Let's get back to health, Dr. Taryn
Okay, first let’s do a little breakdown of the type of beef that’s readily available for purchase: 100% Grass Fed: ALL of the cow’s nutrition comes from fresh grasses, dried and stored forages- no grains. Even in the winter! There is now a certification to prove that your cattle are 100% grass fed. Grass Fed: SOME of the animals’ diet came from fresh pasture or dried grasses like hay. It could be a little, or it could be a lot. Organic: To be certified organic, animals must meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) livestock requirements. They must only be fed certified organic feed and cannot receive any growth hormones or antibiotics. This means, no herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, etc. can used on their food. All-Natural: Somewhat of a buzzword, but simply means that a cow was raised without antibiotics and hormones. Pasture Raised: Cattle can roam outside and are not confined to indoor feedlots. Organic, 100% Grass Fed: Go ahead an combine the organic and 100% grass fed definition and voila! Cattle are only fed grasses, never grain. Cattle are never given antibiotics or hormones.  I’ve mentioned before that I live on an organic, 100% grass fed dairy farm. I will not pretend that I know everything about farming, but I now know more than I ever have. I’m always learning- I’m unapologetically a nerd. However, nutrition education is pretty black and white and that’s this blog’s primary focus. I also need to make something very clear; I support ALL farmers. Farming is hard, dangerous, and underappreciated. My quick farm life definitions: I did not grow up on a farm- I am from Wisconsin- I didn’t know all these definitions Cow: fully grown female who has born a calf. Heifer: a young female cow that has not born a calf. Steer: young neutered male. Bull: an uncastrated male. Beef Cattle: cattle raised for meat production. Beef: is the culinary name for meat from cattle. Cattle: large ruminant animals with horns and cloven hoofs, domesticated for meat or milk.  Alright, you’re heading home to cook supper and you need some hamburger, you need gas, and you drive right past a Kwik Trip. $1.99 for a pound of hamburger and it says, “all natural”?! You’re thinking you hit the jackpot, right? Wrong. (Now, I’m not just blasting Kwik Trip, these comments will remain the same for traditional store-bought hamburger.) You are what you eat. Cliche, I know, but it’s true. What cattle eat significantly affects the nutrient composition of its beef. Let’s look at the traditional, conventional (typical) cattle diet: Haylage Corn Silage- which is the corn stalk, the corn cob, and the shell corn processed Corn Soybean Meal Roasted Soybeans- cooked soybeans that have high bypass protein Minerals and Vitamins What do I see? Grains, grains, and more grains- which means inflammation. To top it off, if the grains aren’t organic, they’ve been sprayed with toxic chemicals. Moreover, they’re usually genetically modified. This means, the seed was created in a lab in order to be sprayed with Roundup. Yikes.
Grass fed beef contains less total fat than grain fed beef. That means less calories. PMID: 24018274 The composition of fatty acids is completely different: Omega-3s: Grass fed beef contains up to five times as much omega-3’s PMID: 20807460 Research shows that 100% grass fed organic beef has comparable omega 3s to deep sea fish. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA): Grass fed beef contains about twice as much CLA PMID: 20219103 CLA exhibits potent antioxidant activity. Grass fed meat contains considerably more antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals: Carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, are precursors to vitamin A- they are found in plants. Grain fed beef doesn’t have adequate levels of carotenoids- grains don’t contain them. Antioxidants, vitamin E, glutathione, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase. Zinc, iron, phosphorus, sodium, and potassium. PMID: 20219103 I hope it’s clear by now that when it comes to red meat, quality makes a big difference. I understand that you’re not going to be buying organic grass fed beef for $1.99 a pound. But, remember that grass fed meat is more nutrient dense than grain fed. So even though grass fed is more expensive, you’re getting more nutritional bang for your buck.
 Have you switched to a natural deodorant, but you can’t stand ‘your’ smell? This is what I call the transition period, and I’m here to tell you it doesn’t last forever! (Hallelujah!) AND this armpit detox will help speed up the stinky stage. Wait, why even detox your armpits at all? Sounds weird, right? Well, you’ll thank me later! First, let’s clear up the difference because deodorant and antiperspirant; they are two different things. Deodorant is meant to reduce body odor, and antiperspirant is meant to limit sweat. Conventional deodorants and antiperspirants contain chemicals and additives.  This is the chemical list in some deodorants and antiperspirants: · Aluminum– This is found in antiperspirants. The aluminum limits wetness by blocking your underarm sweat ducts and reduces body odor by inhibiting the bacteria that feed on your sweat. The two main health issues associated with aluminum in deodorant are Alzheimer’s disease and breast cancer. · Phthalates–Endocrine disruptors often used in plastic to increase flexibility. These can cause hormone imbalance which can lead to infertility. · Propylene glycol– Also known as, antifreeze. Associated with a moderate risk of immunotoxicity and allergies · Formaldehyde- You read that right… A known carcinogen… must kill the germs though · Parabens- Another endocrine disruptor! This is preservative that leads to hormonal imbalance. Are your armpits smelly? Are you getting a rash from the baking soda in your natural deodorant? The buildup of toxic chemicals could be the reason, and most likely is. Sometimes when you use a natural deodorant you will notice your armpits can smell bad. After detoxing your armpits, the odor and/or rash will continue to fade. But why all this fuss about your armpits?! Axillary lymph nodes are found in your pits. The purpose of these nodes are to support your immune system but to also filter out "bad guys" like cancer cells. Putting endocrine disruption chemicals directly on top of your lymph nodes is asking for problems.  Our skin is the body’s largest organ and we need to take care of it; what touches our skin enters our bloodstream! Dr. Taryn's Detoxifying Armpit Recipe
Ingredients:
1 TBSP bentonite clay 2 tsp organic apple cider vinegar (Bragg's) Instructions: 1. Mix ingredients together to create a paste. 2. Spread in an even layer over the armpits and allow to sit for 5-20 minutes. (If this is your first time doing the detox, I suggest you start with 5 minutes.) You’ll start slowly and work up to a longer amount of time once you see how your body reacts. If it hurts at all, remove immediately. 3. Wash off in the shower or with a warm, wet washcloth. (I personally do it right before I shower.) Repeat as needed until underarm odor goes away and natural deodorant is non-irritating. Some deodorant’s I suggest- Primally Pure, Primal Pit Paste, Piper Wai, Smiley Pits, Vermont Soap, Pure Haven, Native Happy detoxing,
Dr. Taryn
Shampooing your carpets (with non-toxic cleaner) regularly, can improve you air quality. I also strongly recommend a ‘no shoe rule’! Why is this? Enforcing a no shoe rule will dramatically decrease the toxins in your home. Did you know carpeting is actually one of the most powerful natural air filters in your home, trapping dirt and germs from the air. Now, Let’s look at what’s lurking in our carpets. Dust Mites Dust mites are microscopic creatures. They are one of the major indoor triggers for people with allergies and asthma. Dust mites are nearly everywhere, and they feed on dead human skin cells found in dust. Bacteria Pets, shoes, kiddos, etc. bring bacteria into the home. Carpets create perfect homes for growth of bacterial colonies, especially if it’s cleaned infrequently. Typical carpet contains roughly 200,000 bacteria per square inch on average. That makes your carpet more germ packed than your toilet seat! Allergens Carpeting is a magnet for pollen and other allergens. They easily get stuck in the carpet fibers. Seasonal allergens enter the house through the windows and shoes, depositing right into your carpet. Chemicals Most carpets are treated with chemicals before they even enter your home. Did you purchase your phone from another family? I wonder what they used on their carpets... Remember my ‘no shoe rule’? It makes sense that chemical traces like herbicides, pesticides, gasoline, etc. have found on the soles of shoes. Mold I always suggest having your home tested for mold. Ongoing mold exposure is detrimental to your health and well-being. (Blog to come!) People living in humid parts of the world are more likely to have mold in their carpets. The fibers make it possible for mold to develop deep inside the fabric- without any noticeable symptoms. Animal Hair, Dander, and Feces Now, I am a huge proponent for pets being in the house. Having pets, like dogs or cats, are very beneficial for overall health and well-being. Fur sheds and it’s often deposited into the carpet and will inevitably get trapped between the fibers. Pets track in bacteria and feces- shampooing regularly for pet owners is a must. Mud and Dirt REMOVE YOUR SHOES! Pets, shoes, and kiddos are the main culprits when it comes to mud and dirt hiding in your carpets. Skin Cell Flakes Yes, you read that right. This sounds nasty but it’s a normal part of life. It’s estimated that the human your skin makes up about 16% of your body weight, meaning you have roughly 1.6 trillion skin cells. Within 24 hours, you lose almost a million skin cells. These are scattered throughout the home and often deposited in the carpet. Remember, dust mites live on dead human skin cells? Bugs I’m not sure I need to or want to elaborate on all the different bugs that could be (and are) in your carpets. Alright, alright, I'll stop the list. We’re [now] well aware of how dirty our carpets are. So, what do we do about it? Remove the toxic, expensive carpet cleaner you’ve added to your Amazon cart, Karen! The whole point of this blog is to reduce chemicals in our homes. Spraying toxic concoctions on our carpets to “clean” them sounds foolish, doesn’t it? These chemicals absorb into our skin and wreak havoc on our bodies. My daughter puts ev-er-y thing in her mouth! I definitely don’t want these “cleaning” chemicals entering her system. But no worries, there are safe options! I’m going to share my favorite safe, easy, affordable and effective DIY recipe. My go to: 1 teaspoon Norwex powder detergent (I've also used Molly's Suds) 1 cup vinegar Some drops of your favorite essential oil (More or less pending the odor of your carpets.) I personally like lemon grass for a long list of reasons. Stir in hot water to dissolve. The vinegar smell will fade once the carpet is dry. Do you have a favorite recipe?! Please share!
Happy shampooing, Dr. Taryn
I'm a firm believer that sharing life lessons helps those that want to learn, grow, and change their lives. Big or small, positive change is good for the soul. I also have been an open book most of my life- and I'm okay with that. I'm okay with the personal 'thank you' messages, the friendships, and the 'ah ha' moments that have evolved from this. I’m also okay with this being a completely different than usual blog post. As I look back at 2019, I want to share some thoughts that I believe everyone will benefit from. Meditation Just 3 minutes of meditation a day can improve your overall health. Simple, right? Wrong! It is incredibly difficult to shut your mind off for 3 whole minutes. However, I challenge you to employ this into your lifestyle in 2020. While meditating include every single positive affirmation about yourself and your life, including those in it! Stress I don't know a single human being on this earth that doesn't encounter stress. However, it is how you react to that stressful situation that either helps or hurts your health. You can only control what you can control. Read that again. Constantly dwelling and worrying about things outside your control hurts not only your emotional health, but your physical and mental health as well. Did you know while you're "stressing" your body is converting muscle into fat? Did you know while you're "stressing" your body is releasing a hormone called Cortisol? Cortisol impacts EVERY hormone in your body. Chronic elevation of Cortisol is not a good thing. Cortisol is supposed to be elevated in a flight or fight situation. For instance, if you're out in the woods and you see a bear, you run faster than you've ever ran- thanks to Cortisol. Are you exhausted when you wake up but can't for the life of you fall asleep at night or stay asleep? Are you irritable, moody, and/or anxious? Are you sick, often? Are you constipated or the opposite?
Relationships I personally removed 'friends' that weren't adding value, positivity, and/or growth to my life. Does that sound harsh? Maybe. But your mental health is much more important. If you have increased anxiety before time spent with a 'friend' I urge you to evaluate the pros and cons of that relationship. Does your 'friend' care about your health and well-being or do they care more about telling Janet everything you just confided in them? Does your friend bring added stress and/or drama into your life or do they help reduce it? Do you feel as if you're constantly giving and they're constantly taking? A toxic relationship is just that, toxic. I personally encountered a significant amount of stressful life events in 2019. However, I felt rather cool as a cucumber through the majority. Why is this? (Besides the obvious benefit of me being a Functional Medicine Doctor and a Chiropractor). I must give credit where credit is due to the man in my life. Who you choose as your significant other either improves your health and well-being or drastically impacts it in a negative way. I know I’ve mentioned that I live on an organic dairy farm, shout-out to all the farmers out there! However, this means that Derek works hard, long hours. We have two kids to take care of, two businesses, two dogs, and I am not even going to pretend that I know how many chickens, pigs, calves, heifers, or cows that we have. What am I getting at? He has every real excuse to not have extra time for anything. Nevertheless, he makes me a priority. He makes our kids a priority. He makes everything that relates to ‘us’ a priority. The days have come and gone where the woman does all the cooking, cleaning, and child caring. The days have also come and gone where the man does everything ‘man’ related. The world we live in is much different than it used to be. But some things remain the same, you truly need: respect, trust, love, and support. This man is my biggest supporter and one of the main reasons I’m able to change lives through Stittleburg RHC.
Your Health I’m going to pull out the mom card here- I’m a mom, I think about my children before myself, always. However, in 2019 I made a vow to myself that I was going to focus on bettering my health, which in turn bettered my children’s health. It’s now 2020 and I urge you to focus on bettering your health. Being an exhausted, worn out, no sex-drive, hair falling out, acne galore, just gimme 2 shots of expresso- but ‘I’m fine’ mom is NOT FINE! It’s time to take care of yourself. Have a Happy New Year! And let's make 2020 your year,
Dr. Taryn
While getting ready to write this blog, I called my grandmother and my mother to ask a couple questions. My grandmother is 79 years young, and bless her heart, when my son is around in the winter- “bundle up before you catch a cold” comes out of her mouth without hesitation. I know she knows differently now, but it’s true that old habits die hard. And quite honestly, if she gets him to put his winter clothing on, without hesitation- that’s fine with me! As I say often, I love science because it’s always evolving. Well, my grandmother’s mom used to suggest a shot of Brandy to kick the cold as well! Good thing that’s taken a back seat- along with lobotomies. My mother is a generation younger than my grandmother. (You’re welcome, Mom.) While she was growing up: the cold weather made you sick, but chicken noodle soup, 7UP, and saltines made you better. My mom’s mother was ahead of her time, she started giving my mom Vitamin C for prevention! Okay, okay, let’s put a kibosh on his old wives’ tale.... Flu is not a season! It is the inability to adapt due to decreased sun exposure and water intake combined with increased sugar intake and stress. (Read that again.) If you live where the wind hurts your face during the winter months, you are not getting nearly enough Vitamin D. Where is the BEST source of Vitamin D? The sun. Sunlight increases vitamin D synthesis when it strikes bare skin. Deficiency in Vitamin D contributes to inflammation in the body and decreased immunity. Well over 50-60% of Americans have inadequate Vitamin D levels. Pregnant mothers are at an upwards of 70+%! Did you know Vitamin D has very strong influence on almost every single organ system in the body? Did you know that Vitamin D supplementation has been shown to be more effective (and safer) than the flu shot? -this blog will be coming soon-
There are different forms of Vitamin D and excess can cause hypercalcemia, Let me elaborate on that: Vitamin D3 has been shown to be 87% more potent in raising vitamin D concentrations in the body. Vitamin D and Vitamin K can work together to optimize calcium metabolism. Vitamin K3 - that is a synthetic metabolite that needs to be converted to MK-4 to be active, it is not generally in supplements or used in humans. Vitamin K (either K1 (found in leafy greens), K2 (from fermentation) or both) is often used in conjunction with Vitamin D supplementation to support calcium absorption into bones. Optimal gut health is vital when it comes overall health and wellness. In order to achieve optimal gut health, probiotics must be utilized. Without probiotics, imbalances in the gut microbiota, dysregulate immune responses. Specific probiotic strands like: Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG® and Lactobacillus casei DN-114001 have been extensively studied for immune system support. Learn more It is true that the common cold virus can reproduce itself more efficiently in the cooler temperatures found inside the nose than at core body temperature, but this does not mean that the cold weather will make you sick! It’s 2019, we know that a shot of Brandy isn’t going to fix a cold or the flu; but we also know that there are many, many preventative supplements to reduce your chance of succumbing to the latest “bug” this winter! If you would like to know more, please, contact us today. Let’s get back to health,
Dr. Taryn Let's Talk About Our Adrenal Stress Index: Seeking the Causes of Fatigue, Stress and Anxiety11/4/2019
Are you experiencing chronic stress, insomnia, anxiety and fatigue? Having trouble losing weight? Our ASI Panel can help you discover the causes, by measuring cortisol and five other hormones through saliva over 24 hours. What tests are included in the ASI Panel? Cortisol
The Adrenal Stress Index can be helpful if you experience:
Did you know saliva is the best method for measuring free, active levels of cortisol?  © 2004 - BioHealth Diagnostics Functions influenced by cortisol levels: Literally the entire body. Energy Production Abnormal adrenal function can alter the ability of cells to produce energy for the activities of daily life. People who have a hard time rising in the morning, or who suffer from low energy throughout the day, often have abnormal adrenal rhythms and poor blood sugar regulation. The maintenance of a stable blood sugar level depends on food choice, lifestyle, adrenal function, and insulin activity. The Adrenal Stress Index panel measures stress hormones and insulin, to help clarify the causes of fatigue, cravings, and obesity. Immune System Function Various immune cells (white blood cells) cycle in and out of the spleen and bone marrow. The immune system trafficking follows the cortisol cycle. If the cycle is disrupted, especially at night, then the immune system is adversely affected. Short and long-term stress is known to suppress the immune response in the lungs, throat, urinary tract, and intestines. With lowered levels of mucosal antibodies (secretory IgA), our resistance to infection is reduced and allergic reactions may increase. Skin Integrity Human skin regenerates mostly during the night. With higher night cortisol values, less skin regeneration takes place. Therefore a normal cortisol rhythm is essential for optimal skin health. Muscle and Joint Function Abnormal adrenal rhythms are known to compromise tissue healing. Reduced tissue repair and increased tissue breakdown can lead to muscle and joint wasting with chronic pain. Bone Health The adrenal rhythm determines how well we build bone. If the night and morning cortisol levels are elevated, our bones do not rebuild well, and we are more prone to osteoporosis. Stress is the enemy of the bones. In postmenopausal women, the effect of stress worsens due to the naturally lower levels of female hormones. Allergies/Autoimmune Disorders More than fifty years ago, Dr. Jefferies (author of Safe Uses of Cortisol) discovered that patients with environmentally triggered allergies and autoimmune diseases dramatically improved when given cortisol for other purposes. More recently, German researchers reported that disruption of the adrenal axis and cytokine relationships lead to predisposition and aggravation of autoimmune diseases. The ASI panel can help identify patients with autoimmune diseases and adrenal problems who may improve with cortisol support. Sleep Quality The ability to enter REM sleep cycles and to experience regenerative sleep are interrupted by high cortisol values at night and in the morning. Chronic lack of REM sleep can reduce a person’s mental vitality, vigor, and induce depression. Thyroid Function The level of cortisol at the cell level controls thyroid hormone production. Often, hypothyroid symptoms such as fatigue and low body temperature are due to an adrenal maladaptation. Blood Sugar Regulation Chronic hypoglycemia can impair normal adrenal function by repetitive overstimulation of cortisol production. Recurring exposure to high cortisol will impair insulin activity and invariably lead to insulin resistance and beta-cell exhaustion (diabetes). The ASI panel investigates the insulin-cortisol relationship under real-life conditions to allow targeted and meaningful interventions. This panel is useful in the following clinical situations: rapid weight gain and obesity, imbalanced blood lipids, sugar blues, early diabetes, and associated emotional disturbances. Brain Function and Emotional Health Several recent publications report a hyperactive HPA axis in depressed patients. Elevated midnight salivary cortisol is now considered one of the best tests in diagnosing endogenous depression. Other anomalies in cortisol rhythm usually accompany the midnight elevation. On the other hand, cortisol elevations and rhythm disruptions throughout the day are typical of attention deficit disorders (ADD). The anomalous cortisol findings in depression and ADD can be diagnosed successfully with the ASI panel. Subsequent interventions to rectify specific cortisol elevations (during the day or night) are usually effective when applied under proper supervision. This panel is done from the convenience of your home! You don't have to be poked or prodded, you just simply use your saliva. Let's get back to health, Dr. Taryn Referencing: DiagnosTechs™, Inc.
Today, I am going to do a supplement spotlight  It's that time of year- cold/flu season! "What cold medicine do you recommend?" I think I now hear this in my sleep! I 100% recommend THIS cold medicine. I suggest V Clear EPS 7630 to be in every household, there's even a cherry flavor for the kiddos! Prevention is key through diet, lifestyle, and supplements- but sometimes things are out of our control. Steer clear of medicines with acetaminophen in them, https://www.stittleburgrhc.com/lifestyle-blog/lets-talk-acetaminophen The best part about this added support?! It does more than mask symptoms; it addresses the cause to help shorten the duration of upper respiratory tract irritations!! Please contact Stittleburg Restorative Health Care for more information!
Let's get back to health, Dr. Taryn
Let’s Talk About Genetic Code/Genetic Makeup! Some quick and easy definitions-
You cannot change your genetic code. The human genome is mostly the same in all people; but there are variations across the genome. A genome is all the genetic material in an organism. A gene is the prime marker of your genetics. Genes are made up of DNA. DNA is passed from parent to child. This is done with the making of new cells, to do this, an existing cell divides in two. Before it divides, the cell copies its DNA. DNA is the hereditary material aka the cells genetic instructions. Sometimes cells make mistakes during the copying process - essentially ‘typos’. These ‘typos’ lead to variations in the DNA sequence at specific locations, called single-nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs (pronounced "snips"). Each SNP represents a difference in a single DNA building block, called a nucleotide. As I said earlier, you cannot change your genetic code. However, you can learn about your genetic risk based on specific variations in your genetic code.
Do you wonder why Brittney from work lost 50 pounds on a specific diet, that you lost 5 pounds on? Do you wonder why your mental/emotional response is significantly different than your parents or your siblings? Do you wonder why your stomach is bloated after eating? Do you wonder why you just can’t get your cholesterol and/or insulin under control? Have you tried “every supplement under the sun” but never noticed any change besides your urine color? THE ANSWER TO WHY? Drum roll please.... YOUR GENES!! And no, I do not mean the jeans you're wearing, or my good friend Gene that I grew up with, I mean your genetic code. Your DNA is the author of your life- how you process foods, how you detoxify toxins, how you react to environmental stressors, how you react to exercise, how your family health history impacts your health, etc. These answers can be obtained through a simple cheek swab in our office! SAY WHAT?! Yes, a cheek swab. No poking or prodding trying to find “the good vein.” No long waits in the waiting room. The best part, you can even do this test from home! I’m excited to share with you a life changing analysis called Gene SNP™- DNA Analysis! This analysis looks at 48 different genes and 61 areas of health to reveal infinite genetic combinations in diet, lifestyle, exercise, sleep, and emotional health. I’m going to list all the tested genes along with the supporting science- compiled from Gene SNP, for all of my science loving folk, at the end of this blog. When it comes to our bodies, making choices that have a positive impact on our health and wellness are vital. The key to your wellness starts (well, started) in your genes! Please contact us today to schedule your free consultation. Let’s get back to health, Dr. Taryn The Gene SNP™ analyzes the following: Don't worry, I read and interpret your results! "Genes associated with mental emotional health and eating behavior: MTHFR, FAIM2, MC4R, SEC16B, TMEM18, COMT, NERG1, HTR2A, TAS1R, SLC2A, DRD2, LEPR: Willer, C.J. et al, 2009, Six new loci associated with body mass index highlight a neuronal influence on body weight regulation. Nature Genetics, 41(1). 25-34 Morton, L.M. et al, 2006, DRD2 genetic variation in relation to smoking and obesity in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial. Pharma Cogenetics Genomics, 16(12). 901-10 den Hoed, M. et al, 2009, Postprandial responses in hunger and satiety are associated with the rs9939609 single nucleotide polymorphism in FTO. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 90(5). 1426-32. Doehring A, Kirchhof A, Lotsch J., 2009, Genetic diagnostics of functional variants of the human dopamine D2 receptor gene. Psychiatric Genetics, 19(5). 259-68 Furusawa, T.et al, 2010, The Q223R polymorphism in LEPR is associated with obesity in Pacific Islanders. Human Genetics, 127(3). 287-294 Genes associated with inflammatory response: ETV5, NCR3, ADIPOQ, GC: Chung, H.Y., et al, The inflammation hypothesis of aging: molecular modulation by calorie restriction. Ann NY Acad Sci 928, 327-335 (2001) Ferrucci, L. et al, 2009, Common variation in the beta-carotene 15,15'- monooxygenase 1 gene affects circulating levels of carotenoids: a genome-wide association study. American Journal of Human Genetics, 84(2). 123-33 Grimble, R.F., Nutritional modulation of immune function. Proc Nutr Soc 60, 389-397 (2001) Grimble R., et al. The ability of fish oil to suppress tumor necrosis factor alpha production by peripheral blood mononuclear cells in healthy men is associated with polymorphisms in genes that influence tumor necrosis factor alpha production. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 76(2): 454-459, 2002. Terry, c., et al. Cooperative influence of genetic polymorphisms on interleukin 6 transcriptional regulation. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 275: 18138-18144, 2000. Morton, L.M. et al, 2006, DRD2 genetic variation in relation to smoking and obesity in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial. Pharma Cogenetics Genomics, 16(12). 901-10. Genes Associated with Behavior: MC4R, FAIM2, SEC16B, TAS2R38, DRD2, MTHFR: Loos, R.J. et al, 2008, Common variants near MC4R are associated with fat mass, weight and risk of obesity. Nature Genetics, 40(6). 768-75. Willer, C.J. et al , 2009, Six new loci associated with body mass index highlight a neuronal influence on body weight regulation. Nature Genetics, 41(1). 25-34 Dotson, C.D. et al, 2010, Variation in the gene TAS2R38 is associated with the eating behavior disinhibition in Old Order Amish women. Appetite, 54(1). 93-9. Vimaleswaran, K. S. et al, 2009, Physical activity attenuates the body mass index increasing influence of genetic variation in the FTO gene. American Journal Clinical Nutrition., 90(2). 425-428 Morton, L.M. et al, 2006, DRD2 genetic variation in relation to smoking and obesity in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial. Pharma Cogenetics Genomics, 16(12). 901-10 Fushan, A.A. et al, 2009, Allelic polymorphism within the TAS1R3 promoter is associated with human taste sensitivity to sucrose. Current Biology, 19(15). 1288- 93. Matsuo, K. et al, 2006, Alcohol dehydrogenase 2 His47Arg polymorphism influences drinking habit independently of aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 Glu487Lys polymorphism Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 15(5). 1009-13 Genes associated with cholesterol metabolism, triglyceride balance, vascular flow and tissue development: FTO, ADIPOQ, ETV5, APOA2, LIPC, MTHFR, EDN1: Krauss RM, What can the genome tell us about LDL cholesterol? Lancet 2008, 371:450-452. Regieli J.J. et al, 2009, PPAR gamma variant influences angiographic outcome and 10-year cardiovascular riski in male symptomatic coronary artery disease patients. Diabetes Care, 32(5). 839-44 Bidlack, W. and R. L. Rodriguez, Taylor and Francis , Nutritional Genomics: Dietary Regulation of Gene Function and Human Disease. 2011. Brousseau, M.E., et al, Cholesteryl ester transfer protein TaqI b2b2 Genotype is associated with higher HDL cholesterol levels and lower risk of coronary heart disease end points in men with HDL deficiency: Veterans Affairs HDL Cholesterol Intervention Trial. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 22, 1148-1154 (2002) Rankinen, T. et al, 2007, Effect of endothelin 1 genotype on blood pressure is dependent on physical activity or fitness levels. Hypertension, 50(6). 1120-5 Chen, W. et al, Combined effects of endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphism (G894T) and insulin resistance status on blood pressure and familial risk of hypertension in young adults: the Bogalusa Heart Study. Am J Hypertens 14, 1046-1052 (2001) Ordovas, J.M. et al, 2002, Dietary fat intake determines the effect of a common polymorphism in the hepatic lipase gene promoter on high-density lipoprotein metabolism: evidence of a strong dose effect in this gene-nutrient interaction in the Framingham Dullaart, R.P., et al, Cholesteryl ester transfer protein gene polymorphism is a determinant of HDL cholesterol and of the lipoprotein response to a lipid-lowering diet in type 1 diabetes. Diabetes 46, 2082-2087 (1997) Verhoeff, B., et al. The effect of a common methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase mutation on levels of homocysteine, folate, vitamin B12 and on the risk of premature atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis. 141(1): 161-166, 1998 Leeson, C.P., Glu298Asp endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphism interacts with environmental and dietary factors to influence endothelial function. Circ Res 90, 1153-1158 (2002) Warodomwichit, D. et al, 2009, The monounsaturated fatty acid intake modulates the effect of ADIPOQ polymorphisms on obesity. Obesity (Silver Spring), 17(3). 510- 7. Brown, C.A., et al, A common polymorphism in methionine synthase reductase increases risk of premature coronary artery disease. J Cardiovasc Risk 7, 197-200 (2000) Corella, D. et al, 2009, APOA2, dietary fat, and body mass index: replication of a gene-diet interaction in 3 independent populations. Archives of Internal Medicine, 169(20). 1897-906. Brown, S., et al. Interaction between the APOC3 gene promoter polymorphisms, saturated fat intake and plasma lipoproteins. Atherosclerosis. 170: 307-313, 2003. Wallace, A., et al. Variants in the cholesterol ester transfer protein and lipoprotein lipase genes are predictors of plasma cholesterol response to dietary change. Atherosclerosis. 152: 327-336, 2000. Dhillon, P.K., 2011, Common Polymorphisms in the Adiponectin and Its Receptor Genes, Adiponectin Levels and the Risk of Prostate Cancer. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 20. 2618-2627 Genes associated with antioxidant function, immunity and detoxification: COMT, NCR3, MTHFR, CYP1A2, ALDH2: Rock, C.L., et al, Nutrition genetics and risks of cancer. Annu Rev Public Health 21, 47-64 (2000) Pool-Zobul, B, et al, Mechanisms by which vegetable consumption reduces genetic damage in humans. Cancer Epidemiol. Biomarkers Prev. 7, 891-99 (1998) Steinkellner, H., et al, Effects of cruciferous vegetables and their constituents on drug metabolizing enzymes involved in the bioactivation of DNA-reactive dietary carcinogens. Mutation Research, 480-481,285-297 (2001) Christensen, B., et al, Genetic polymorphisms in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase and methionine synthase, folate levels in red blood cells, and risk of neural tube defects. Am J Med Genet 84, 151-157 (1999) Sachae, C. et al, 1999, Functional significance of a C-->A polymorphism in intron 1 of the cytochrome P450 CYP1A2 gene tested with caffeine. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 47(4). 445-9 Parke, D.V. “Antioxidants and disease prevention: mechanisms of action”. Antioxidants in Human Health. CABI Publishing, 1999. Chen, J, et al, A methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism and the risk of colorectal cancer. Cancer Res 56, 4862-4864 (1996) Jacques, P.F., et al, Relation between folate status, a common mutation in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, and plasma homocysteine concentrations. Circulation 93, 7-9 (1996) Ma, J., et al, Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism, dietary interactions, and risk of colorectal cancer. Cancer Res 57, 1098-1102 (1997) Martinez de Villarreal, L.E., et al, Folate levels and N(5),N(10)- methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase genotype (MTHFR) in mothers of offspring with neural tube defects: a case-control study. Arch Med Res 32, 277-282 (2001) Slattery, M.L., et al, Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, diet, and risk of colon cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 8, 513-518 (1999) Change, A., et al. The effect of 677 C T and 1298 A C mutations on plasma homocysteine and 5,10- methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase activity in healthy subjects. British Journal of Nutrition. 83(6): 593-596, 2000. Jacques, P., et al. Relation between folate status, a common mutation in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, and plasma homocysteine concentrations. Circulation. 93(1): 7-9, 1996. Miller M., and Mohrenweiser, H. Genetic variability in susceptibility and response to toxicants. Toxicology Letters. 120(1-3): 269-280, 2001. Cosma, G., et al. Relationship between genotype and function of the human CYP1A1 gene. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. 40(2-3): 309-316, 1993. Bosron, W. and Ting-Kai, L. Genetic polymorphism of human liver alcohol and aldehyde dehydrogenases, and their relationship to alcohol metabolism and alcoholism. Hepatology. 6(3):502 - 510, 1986. Takeshita, T. and Morimoto, K. Accumulation of hemoglobin-associated acetaldehyde with habitual alcohol drinking in the atypical ALDH2 genotype. Alcohol Clinical and Experimental Research. 24(1): 1-7, 2000. Genes associated with glucose balance: DRD2, LEP, PPARg2, PCSK1, LEPR, FTO, ADIPOQ, PPARD, SLCA2, SH2B1: Wilcox G. Insulin and Insulin Resistance. Clinical Biochemist Reviews. 2005;26(2):19-39 Hautala, A.J. et al, 2007, Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-delta polymorphisms are associated with physical performance and plasma lipids: the HERITAGE Family Study. American Journal of Physiology Heart and Circulatory Physiology, 292(5). H2498-505 Eny, K.M. et al, 2008, Genetic variant in the glucose transporter type 2 is associated with higher intakes of sugars in two distinct populations. Physiological Genomics, 33(3). 355-60. Deeb, S.S., et al, A Pro12Ala substitution in PPARgamma2 associated with decreased receptor activity, lower body mass index and improved insulin sensitivity. Nat Genet 20, 284-287 (1998) Kadowaki, T., et al, The role PPARgamma in high-fat diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance. J Diabetes Complications 16, 41-45 (2002) Li, S., et al. The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma2 gene polymorphism (Pro12Ala) beneficially influences insulin resistance and its tracking from childhood to adulthood: the Bogalusa Heart Study. Diabetes. 52: 1265-1269, 2003. Ostgren, C., et al. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gammaPro12Ala polymorphism and the association with blood pressure in type 2 diabetes: Skaraborg hypertension and diabetes project. Journal of Hypertension. 21: 1657-1662, 2003. Genes associated with obesity: ACTN3, FTO, ADIPOQ, PPARD, PPARG, LEP, LEPR: Warodomwichit, D. et al, 2009, The monounsaturated fatty acid intake modulates the effect of ADIPOQ polymorphisms on obesity. Obesity (Silver Spring), 17(3). 510- 7. Furusawa, T.et al, 2010, The Q223R polymorphism in LEPR is associated with obesity in Pacific Islanders. Human Genetics, 127(3). 287-294 Huuskonen, A. et al, 2010, Genetic variations of leptin and leptin receptor are associated with body composition changes in response to physical training. Cell Biochemistry and Function, 28(4). 306-12 Loos, R.J. et al, 2008, Common variants near MC4R are associated with fat mass, weight and risk of obesity. Nature Genetics, 40(6). 768-75. Memisoglu, A. et al, 2003, Interaction between a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma gene polymorphism and dietary fat intake in relation to body mass. Human Molecular Genetics, 12(22). 2923-29 Yang, N. et al, 2003, ACTN3 genotype is associated with human elite athletic performance. American Journal of Human Genetics, 73(3). 627-31. Kring, S.I. et al, 2009, Polymorphisms of serotonin receptor 2A and 2C genes and COMT in relation to obesity and type 2 diabetes Public Library of Science One, 4(8). e6696. 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BMC Medical Genetics, 9. 117 Genes associated with nutrient utilization: MMAB, KCD10, KCD15, MCM6, INTERGENIC, BCM01, GC, NBPF3, FUT2: • Eastell, R. and Lambert, H., Diet and healthy bones., Calcif Tissue Int 70, 400-404 (2002) Lorentzon, M., et al, Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism is related to bone density, circulating osteocalcin, and parathyroid hormone in healthy adolescent girls. J Bone Miner Metab 19, 302-307 Ralston, S.H., Genetic control of susceptibility to osteoporosis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 87, 2460-2466 (2002) Prentice, A., The relative contribution of diet and genotype to bone development. Proc Nutr Soc 60, 45-52 (2001) Tanaka, T. et al, 2009, Genome-wide association study of vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, and homocysteine blood concentrations. American Journal of Human Genetics, 84(4). 477-82 Leung, W.C. et al, 2009, Two common single nucleotide polymorphisms in the gene encoding beta-carotene 15,15'-monoxygenase alter beta-carotene metabolism in female volunteers. FASEB J, 23(4). 1041-53 Wang, T.J. et al, 2010, Common genetic determinants of vitamin D insufficiency: a genome-wide association study. The Lancet, 376 (9736). 180-188. Enattah, N.S.; Sahi, T; Savilahti, E. et al, 2002, Identification of a variant associated with adult-type hypolactasia. Nature Genetics, 30(1). 233-7 Ferrari, S., et al, Bone mineral mass and calcium and phosphate metabolism in young men: relationships with vitamin D receptor allelic polymorphisms. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 84, 2043-2048 (1999) Warren, R.B. et al, 2009, Outcomes of methotrexate therapy for psoriasis and relationship to genetic polymorphisms. British Journal of Dermatology, 160(2). 438- 41. Ferrucci, L. et al, 2009, Common variation in the beta-carotene 15,15'- monooxygenase 1 gene affects circulating levels of carotenoids: a genome-wide association study. American Journal of Human Genetics, 84(2). 123-33 Junyent, M. et al, 2009, Novel variants at KCTD10, MVK, and MMAB genes interact with dietary carbohydrates to modulate HDL-cholesterol concentrations in the Genetics of Lipid Lowering Drugs and Diet Network Study. American Journal Clinical Nutrition, 90(3). 686-94" References:
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