Cristina Pietrunti, ND.A Votre Naturopathe de Famille

11/14/2021

We all know that exercise has many benefits for our health, but did you know that those benefits could likely be due to changes in DNA methylation?

Multiple studies now point towards epigenetic modification as the underlying mechanism of the health benefits of exercise. By acting through various pathways such as DNA methylation, histone modification, and non-coding RNA expression, exercise may prevent inflammation, mitigate disease risk, and lead to healthy metabolic remodeling.

And as we have found in our own epigenetic aging trial, a multimodal intervention approach that includes physical activity can be a powerful anti-aging tool. This is why daily exercise is an essential component of our 3 Years Younger program.

Read the full literature review here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2020.12.003

09/16/2021

Sound familiar? ... 🥳😂

08/21/2021

An aunt is the perfect blend of mother and friend — she is part of a young girl's roots — but allows her to flourish and discover new things comfortably.

06/29/2021

Great resume on Quercetin! 2021 flavonoid/antioxidant!

Quercetin is a powerful methylation adaptogen known to epigenetically enhance BRCA1 expression (potentially reducing the risk of breast cancer). It's also a known antihistamine, can help lower cholesterol and protect against viruses, and it is a senolytic compound, too, meaning it helps ward off old age.

The skin of apples are rich in quercetin - maybe that's why an apple a day keeps the doctor away?

Source: PMID 31878082

06/21/2021

Yeah! It's about time, never too late, although very late😁😅

06/17/2021

"Glutathione deficiency may be associated with COVID-19 severity, leading the author to conclude that NAC may be useful both for its prevention and treatment...."

The FDA turns where the smell of money is.... Not where true health benefits are for society. If us as naturopath's are able to find compelling research about NAC and its effects on the immune system, HOW THE HECK ARE THEY JUST FINDING OUT ABOUT IT NOW? Andnow they want to ban it ?? Can they be more transparent ! Am I in a twilight zone?

Published last year and accessible to all, not to just "us ammatures" shows the role of NAC in immunity. A group of very compelling researchers who are not just " des deux de pick" !

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32425712/

Waky waky everyone, smell the coffee!

NAC supplements, which have been sold over the counter for more than 50 years, are now being banned from sale by the FDA.

06/16/2021

Certain times during our life can be associated with faster bone loss. For women, pregnancy and menopause/postmenopause are stages where bone deterioration can occur at a faster rate.

In functional medicine, we know that bone health is about much more than just calcium and vitamin D (although those are very important too). And one additional influencer is your gut microbiota.

New animal research from Cornell and Tufts Universities demonstrates that alterations to the gut microbiome can have effects on bone strength. Interestingly, too, (since we measure bone turnover in the clinic) the researchers found that the effect on bone strength occurred without noticeable changes in bone turnover.

Future research will likely continue to tease out just what gut microbiota patterns are most beneficial for bone health. In the meantime, we will continue to pay close attention to gut health in all our patients, including those whose bones are at greater risk.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33999456/

05/26/2021

People who have had mild illness develop antibody-producing cells that can last lifetime

04/25/2021