COMT gene

How Stress Affects your Genes and What You Can Do About It - Featured Image

When we think about our genetics, most of us immediately think of physical features, such as eye color, height, or the shape of our ears. However, genes influence every process and reaction in the body, including how it processes stress hormones, manages mood-regulating neurotransmitters, and detoxifies from harmful compounds. But does that mean all these … Read more

Why Does Estrogen Build-Up Happen_ How Your COMT Gene Could Be the Reason - Featured Image

If you’ve ever felt like your hormones are running the show, you’re not imagining things. Many uncomfortable ailments, such as brutal PMS symptoms, unpredictable mood swings that make you feel like a stranger in your own body, or stubborn weight gain, are all symptoms of estrogen dominance. Estrogen dominance is a hormonal imbalance that affects … Read more

Can Your Genes Cause Mood Swings, Anxiety, or Addictions - Featured Image

This blog is adapted from Dirty Genes by Dr. Ben Lynch. You can view the full PDF here. Traditionally, most people assume that personality traits develop slowly over time, nurtured by childhood experiences and the surrounding society. However, even under seemingly equal circumstances, some people seem naturally calm under pressure, while others become easily overwhelmed … Read more

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