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One species. One diet.
In previous posts, this blog series introduced the basic concept of epigenetics and how diet can impact the expression of genes. The post that follows discusses what type of diet is ideal as well as how diet and nutrient recommendations have changed over the years and why. Discovering our optimal diet In order to figure…
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Epigenetics
Have you ever wondered why some family members develop chronic diseases or cancers while others do not? Or why identical twins are not exactly identical? The answers to these questions are not completely answered by modern medicine. New research is showing that expression of our genes comes down to the food we eat, the thoughts…
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Testimonial -Ruth Eckert
I first started seeing Dr. Melinda in early 2015. Before that, I saw a chiropractor in St. Joseph & an acupuncturist in Overland Park. I had heard wonderful things about Dr. Melinda – and it turns out they are all true! At my first visit, Dr. Melinda took a great amount of time to go…
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Testimonial – Myra Harwood
Growing up on the farm I always wanted to be out working with my older brother and my dad. I was also very competitive in sports. Both of those things meant various injuries to my joints and my back. When I was about 22, I suffered a significant injury to my right leg, hip and…
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Acupuncture Testimonial
“I had spent almost two years with Achilles tendon and calf pain, which prevented me from doing many things I loved. It was a constant nagging pain that I had resigned myself to having to live with… then I met Dr. Melinda. She told me about acupuncture treatments and her belief that she could improve my situation. After…
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Acupuncture & Weight Loss
I have had a number of people come to me and ask if acupuncture can help with weight loss. I ask them if they remember the saying for smartphone applications, “There’s an app for that” – just like with apps, there’s an acupuncture point for that. So yes, weight loss is one of a wide…