In 2025, I was presented with two wonderful opportunities to chat with fellow colleagues on their podcasts. First up, fellow pharmacist Saba Arshad and her Transform 360 Podcast. We spoke a little about my career as a genetic counselor, pharmacist and entrepreneur. Saba and I also dove briefly into MTHFR and how it has been […]
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Day 12 of 12 – PGx and NGx Education
Day 12 of 12 Education: MTHFR. What did you say? Is that some new abbreviated way of cursing? No, but it sometimes feels like it. As a genetic counselor who had to start dealing with all the MTHFR variants showing up in prenatal clinic 25 years ago, I developed a real love/hate relationship with this […]
Day 11 of 12 – PGx and NGx Education
Day 11 of 12 Education: It is estimated that 1 in 5 adults in the US are dealing with mental illness. There is a myriad of medications on the market to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar and other mental health conditions. How does a prescriber decide what to try? Multiple aspects are considered, such as the […]
Day 2 of 12 – PGx and NGx Education
Day 2 of 12 Education: I use the nutrigenomics test from a company called 3X4 Genetics. The test looks at variants in more than 130 genes. Three of the genes studied are involved in the body’s use of vitamin D. My genetics suggest I have a difficult time converting vitamin D (both from the sun […]
Patient Testimonials
Looking back on 2023, I am thankful for the patients who trusted me to assist them with their medication issues and allowed me to do what I am passionate about…pharmacogenomics! I look forward to helping more of you in 2024!! Parent S of child, “I just can’t thank you enough for helping us out! I […]
Iodine, Thyroid and Ovaries
Iodine. Thyroid. Ovaries. Does one of these seem like it doesn’t belong? The three can actually be interconnected. You may know that iodine is important to thyroid function, but did you know that the ovaries also need iodine? In fact, ovaries contain the second largest concentration of iodine in the body after the thyroid! An […]
Genetics and Gout
Do you need another reason to cut back on high fructose corn syrup or optimize your gut health? View my 2-minute YouTube video on gout. Genetics and diet both play a role. Change the factor you have control over.
Pharmacogenetic Testing Saves Lives
“I’ve had more damage happen from the medications than from my actual conditions” – patient and advocate, Christine Von Raesfeld. Not sure about pharmacogenomics? Take a listen to some compelling patient stories. I love listening to and learning from podcasts, especially while driving. The PGx for Pharmacists Podcast is a great way to learn more […]
Introductory Videos
I have created three short introductory videos to introduce myself and explain a little more about my business, pharmacogenomics and genetic testing, as well as enzymes and receptors. You can find the videos on YouTube.
Waiting for cocoa…
“She waited 400 years for a hot chocolate!” A hospital employee uttered this with a very incredulous tone when I stepped forward to pick up my hot chocolate from the Lakota counter. I just smiled under my mask. My first thought, what the heck is wrong with hot chocolate? I love it! Anytime I am […]