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Helen Messier
Ph.D., M.D., CCFP
Helen Messier, Ph.D., M.D., CCFP, is at the forefront in using personalized “omics” analyses in clinical care. Dr. Messier received a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in genetics and a Ph.D. in molecular immunology from the University of Alberta. She completed post-doctoral studies at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology in San Diego, California. She then received her M.D. from the University of Calgary and is certified in family medicine.Dr. Messier has extensive experience in translational medicine, applying complex genetic, metabolomic, microbiomic, and other molecular data to personalized care of individuals. Her strong scientific and medical background is combined with a passion for helping people realize their optimal level of health.
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13 Health Conditions Linked to the Gut Microbiome
Almost two decades ago, the term “gut microbiome” was coined to describe the trillions of microbes that reside in your gut. Scientists once thought that these microbes were just hitching a ride and yo …
Helen Messier