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How Genetic Variants Impair Vitamin D Production
How Genetic Variants Impair Vitamin D Production By Dr. Emily Brown Reeves, PhD, CNS The prohormone 25-hydroxyvitamin D (calcidiol), which is measured in serum, is the
Two sides of Iron: Anemia & Hemochromatosis
Do I need Iron? Or do I have Hemochromatosis (Iron overload)? By Dr. Emily Brown Reeves, PhD, CNS Iron is a critical nutrient required for proper
How common is Vitamin D deficiency?
Vitamin D deficiency is common in the US By Dr. Emily Brown Reeves PhD, CNS A 2015 study of 3.8 million individuals in the United
Coffee, Caffeine, CYP1A2 and rs762551
Coffee, Caffeine , CYP1A2 and rs762551 By Dr. Emily Brown Reeves, PhD, CNS Caffeine is a psychoactive molecule that boosts energy, creates mental alertness, causes
Vitamin D Basics
Vitamin D — the basics and a little more! By Dr. Emily Brown Reeves. PhD. CNS. Vitamin D exists as a preprohormone, prohormone, and hormone
Physical barriers, Withdrawal, and Spermicide
Physical barriers, Withdrawal, and Spermicide By Sophie Knapp I B.S. M.S. Reviewed by Emily Reeves I PhD. CNS. A low-effort and highly affordable form of
Fertility Tracking
Fertility Tracking By Sophie Knapp I B.S. M.S. Reviewed by Emily Reeves I PhD. CNS. Fertility tracking is the use of physical and hormonal markers
Understanding the menstrual cycle
Having a basic understanding of the menstrual cycle is fundamental for natural birth control methods to be effective. At first, it is a little confusing,
Natural Birth Control: An introduction
Natural Birth Control: An Introduction By Sophie Knapp I B.S. M.S. Reviewed by Emily Reeves I PhD. CNS. Hormonal contraception includes implants, some IUDs, birth
Leaky Gut
“Leaky Gut” By Emily Brown PhD. CNS. Reviewed by Inna Krieger PhD. Do you suffer from chronic disease? Chronic joint pain? Low thyroid function? Unresolved
Your Appendix – A built in probiotic
Your Appendix – A built in probiotic By Emily Brown I PhD CNS What does my Appendix do? A healthy appendix can reseed beneficial bacteria
4 ways to reduce risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
4 ways to reduce risk for Alzheimer’s Disease By Emily Brown I PhD. CNS. Reviewed by Inna Krieger PhD. Have you wondered, “What is my