Written By: Kevin Cann A conversation I had with Dr. Terry Wahls the other day made me want to revisit one of my past articles and add to it. In this article, http://robbwolf.com/2013/03/13/understanding-combating-oxidative-stress-huntingtons-disease/ , I explained the importance of intracellular glutathione in combatting oxidative damage. I also made the Read more…
Continue Reading → Written By: Kevin Cann For those of you who have not read my original article on methylation and epigenetics, I encourage you to do so before continuing on, http://robbwolf.com/2013/04/10/epigenetics-methylation-gene-expression/ . Epigenetics has been at the forefront of scientific research when looking at disease for roughly the last ten years. Read more…
Continue Reading → Written By: Kevin Cann Many of us think that we are doomed to a life of obesity or disease because of our genes. The truth is, we may be more genetically predisposed to certain metabolic conditions or disease states, but that does not mean there are not things Read more…
Continue Reading → Written by: Kevin Cann Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a rare, genetic, neurodegenerative disorder. It is a trinucleotide repeat disorder. This means that trinucleotides in certain genes exceed the normal amount. The nucleotides are given letters in the DNA. The trinucleotide that exceeds in number in HD is referred to Read more…
Continue Reading → Written by: Kevin Cann Most everyone is familiar with gluten. Gluten free products can now be purchased from most super markets and many restaurants now offer a gluten free diet. This is an enormous stride in the right direction to help improve the health of Americans. However, gluten Read more…
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Written by: Kevin Cann An opioid is a chemical messenger that bonds to an opioid receptor. A well known group of opioids are known as our endorphins. These are the “feel good” neurotransmitters that come in after a workout. They are also associated with our ability to manage pain. Read more…
Continue Reading → Written by: Kevin Cann Serotonin is one of our neurotransmitters that are responsible for our mood. If our serotonin levels fall off we may experience anxiety and depression. More information about serotonin can be found in a previous article I wrote here, http://robbwolf.com/2012/10/05/serotonin-deficiency-food-cravings/. What many people do not understand Read more…
Continue Reading → Written By: Kevin Cann No one will argue the fact that heroin, morphine, and pain killers are highly addictive substances. They become addictive due to their ability to suppress pain, reduce anxiety, and can even cause us to have a higher sense of joy. There is another opiate that Read more…
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Written by: Kevin Cann We live in an age where sleep is a luxury, chemicals fill our air, and processed foods make up the majority of our supermarkets. To attempt to stay healthy and de-stress, we may go for a run, or sign up for a membership at our Read more…
Continue Reading → In one of my classes we were discussing the use of Ritalin medication as a performance enhancer in sports. You know a medication is widely prescribed when its use in high school and college sports becomes debatable. According to an article on CNN Health, 6% of the school aged population Read more…
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Kevin is owner of Genetic Potential Nutrition. He is a holistic nutritionist, wellness coach, and strength coach. He works with people fighting illness, to competitive athletes. He also does nutritional seminars for health facilities and healthcare practitioners. Check out his site at www.geneticpotentialnutrition.com.
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