If you recognize that your lifestyle choices could change the expression of your genes without changing your DNA, would you make better life choices? The word “epigenetic” means “in addition to changes in genetic sequence.” This is exciting because it means that certain conditions are required for a specific gene to be turned on and therefore activated. That's right! Genes can be switched on and off. For instance, even if you are genetically predisposed to have lung disease,

Acne-Safe-Dairy-Free Did you know that 3 in 4 people (75%) are unable to fully digest dairy foods (dairy sensitivity) like milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream? Most of these individuals are unaware. Read here. You may have heard us talk about how dairy is a major trigger for acne-prone skin because it is not only inflammatory to the body, but it can also disrupt proper digestion and assimilation of certain minerals and nutrients since it increases mucus production in the bod

PORE TRUTHS: ~ GENETICS: Predominantly, our genetics determines the size of our pores. Changing our parents could help this but is probably not a feasible solution. ~ EXCESSIVE SEBUM PRODUCTION: Individuals with oilier skin will generally have a larger pore size. Excessive sebum production will fill pores with a layer of oil that accentuates their appearance. ~ AGE/LAXITY: Our pore size can appear even more significant as we age due to the laxity and gravity pulling down on