(Natural News) DNA has long been considered the roadmap to our destiny, the final determinant in our disease risk and longevity. We are told repeatedly that our health is inherited, that our life is already determined by our father and mother’s DNA. While the DNA provides a template, it is not the final arbiter over […]

(Natural News) A new study finds that cultivation and enrichment of microbes on the face can infiltrate the lungs through unconscious aspirations and cause inflammatory responses and advanced stage lung cancer. The nose and the mouth were designed to take in oxygen without strain, uninhibited. The oxygen travels down the trachea and splits off into […]

(Natural News) You might have heard about all the wonderful things turmeric can do for your health, but if you’ve got the genetic odds stacked against you in some way, like a family history of diabetes or cancer, you might be tempted to believe there isn’t much a spice can do for you. If so, […]

(Natural News) Modern medicine is capable of many great things, but even with all of today’s advancements, there are still some very vexing illnesses that researchers and doctors struggle to keep under control. Alzheimer’s disease is one such condition, leaving patients, their devastated families and experts alike with more questions than answers. Right now, we […]

(Natural News) Nutrients are like instructions, building our cells and telling them how to operate and communicate. These instructions strengthen our genetics, communicating vitality and disease prevention. The lack of nutrition can cause deficiencies in our bodies, damaging cells and bringing the worst traits out of our genes. Research shows that these nutritional instructions can […]

(Natural News) We all know that we inherit certain specific genetic characteristics from our parents and that these are indelibly written in our DNA code. These genetic traits determine everything from the color of our eyes to whether or not we have dimples. Unfortunately, certain genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis and hemophilia can be passed […]

(Natural News) Most people think that sugar consumption and Alzheimer’s disease are two unrelated health issues. However, according to various studies, consuming too much sugar can increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Excess sugar and Alzheimer’s You need to be extremely careful when it comes to limiting your sugar intake, especially since most food companies try […]

(Natural News) As a part of the aging process, microglia or the brain immune cells of humans and mammals alike become chronically inflamed. In turn, they produce chemicals that impair cognitive and motor function. Fortunately, researchers from the University of Illinois (U of I) found that this process may be slowed down with dietary fiber. The study, […]

(Natural News) When we think of the legacy we hand to our children, most of us think in terms of a good education or a healthy bank balance. Unfortunately, it is not always only good things that we leave behind for future generations. The choices we make when it comes to health and lifestyle can […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research have found a relationship between gene expression and environmental toxins. Their research adds to the field of study called epi-genetics, which means there are external and environmental factors governing genetic expression. In other words, inherited genes do not have the ultimate say over a person’s […]