Dr. Lois Nahirney is the President and CEO of DNA Power Inc., a company using DNA testing to improve health and wellness. Her goal is to help people make better choices through personalized, preventive care. Lois has held senior roles at major companies like Teekay Corporation and BC Hydro. She brings strong leadership and global business experience to her work. She is also the Inaugural Chair of the Canadian Women’s International Network (CanWIN). Lois holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and cares deeply about diversity and inclusion. She has advised the BC Government and supported many organizations. Lois has been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women.
In celebration of Healthy Workplace Month in Canada, we thought to inspire you with some health challenge ideas to extend this healthy sentiment amongst your family and friends! Whether you’re feeling a bit of a lull in your exercise routine or if you feel like you need a little nudge in transitioning into a healthy winter habit, […]
October isn’t just the month of pumpkin patches and haunted houses – it’s also Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month. During October, weekly activities are hosted in the office to empower employees to take care of themselves and feel their best. Need some inspiration to plan your healthy workplace month calendar? Here Are Four Engaging Health-Promoting Corporate […]
Join us as we speak with CARPe diem show host, Carmen Ruiz y Laza, about DNA testing for preventative health and longevity. On this episode of CARPe diem, our CEO, Dr. Lois Nahirney, and show host, Carmen Ruiz y Laza, discuss the value of DNA testing to help you pinpoint: The exact diet your body […]
Have you tried the keto diet and felt tired and sluggish instead of energetic and clear-minded? Did you struggle with getting your ketones high enough to stay in ketosis? How will your LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels be impacted by being on a high-fat diet for an extended period of time? Whether you’re just getting […]
Does Alzheimer’s run in your family? Did you know just one variation of the APOE E4 genotype can double your risk of developing Alzheimer’s? The APOE gene is one of the most researched and studied genes related to an increased risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s. Researchers estimate that between 40-65% of people diagnosed with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease have […]
Did you know you can learn your genetic risk potential for Alzheimer’s? Did you know Alzheimer’s prevention is possible through diet and lifestyle interventions? You can be proactive with Alzheimer’s prevention by understanding your genetic risks early. Alzheimer’s is strongly impacted by genes known as APOE. These genes impact plaquing in the body – both […]
Often, we are told that excess weight is simply the result of a lack of willpower: overweight people overeat and exercise too little, period. We are told that weight loss is a simple equation of Energy intake < Energy expenditure. The truth is, weight loss is much more complicated than that. Weight loss is not […]
In the past several years, social media and online health “gurus” like David Asprey have popularized the high-fat, low-carb ketogenic (or keto) diet as an effective way to lose weight and improve metabolic health markers. The keto diet involves eating a very low-carb, high-fat diet to trigger the body to go into a state of […]
How has the pandemic changed the landscape in wellness and love? After nearly a year of nation-wide lockdowns, many of us have adopted a more secluded way of life. Dating is now more difficult than ever, and so is staying active. How do you find love if you are single who can’t mingle? How do […]
We all know there is no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” diet. A new study shows that a personalized DNA diet may be the solution to finding a diet “made for one.” In the study, participants on a personalized nutrigenetic diet lost significantly more weight and showed greater improvement in cholesterol and blood glucose […]
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