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.
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 […]
Meet Kelsey! Kelsey is a BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Emotional Eating Recovery Coach working in the health and wellness industry in the lower mainland since 2011. She is passionate about helping people re-connect to their bodies through movement therapies, make peace with food and step into their personal power so they […]
Our CEO, Dr. Lois Nahirney, shares her experience of becoming sick at the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown – a suspected coronavirus infection. What she did to fight the virus and preventative steps she took to support her immunity. We hope to empower you with the knowledge of using natural remedies like medicinal herbs, lifestyle […]
In this week’s empowering episode of the Healthy Helix, Lois and Nancy share a wealth of information about what you can learn from your DNA to take preventative action to keep you and your family safe. Lois, CEO of dnaPower, takes you through dnaPower’s new DNA immunity report, examining genes that play a vital role […]
Welcome to another fascinating episode of “The Healthy Helix – Your Personalized Roadmap to Health.” In partnership with Inagene Diagnostics Inc., another innovative DNA testing company, we bring you weekly episodes of empowering videos and podcasts that explore personalized wellness through the lens of genetic testing, preventative health, and personalized medicine. Last week, series hosts […]
