The HIX Brief
The HIX Brief is your hub for precision health insights, clinical pearls, health news and so much more! Check out our latest blog posts below.
HeartMath and the New Standard for Nervous System Training
In the latest Coffee Circle livestream, Biocanic hosted John White, Director of the Health Professional Division at HeartMath, to break down what HeartMath is, how heart coherence works, and why HRV training can be a missing link for both practitioner resilience and client outcomes.
Precision Protocols for Hormones: Testing Methods, Case Strategy, and Clinical Pitfalls
The fourth episode of the Precision Protocol Series from Biocanic, hosted by Jeremy Malecha with co-host Brendan Vermeire of Metabolic Solutions, brought a clear, clinically grounded look at hormone testing.
Brain on Fire: Making Neuroinflammation Clinically Actionable
The third episode of the Precision Protocol Series from Biocanic, hosted by Jeremy Malecha with co-host Brendan Vermeire of Metabolic Solutions, turned the spotlight to a topic reshaping how we think about mental health, neurodevelopment, and neurodegeneration.
Biological Age Clocks: Clinical Tool or Just a Distraction?
In recent years, the concept of “biological age” has captured the public imagination. From at-home test kits to social media influencers chasing extreme longevity routines, clients are walking into clinics armed with new numbers they believe hold the key to their future health. But how much of this is scientifically valid—and how should practitioners respond?
Effortless Fertility Tracking
Biocanic is proud to partner with Tempdrop to bring a more accurate, effortless, and clinically useful approach to fertility tracking. In a recent Biocanic Health Intelligence Exchange livestream, Nicole Brewers sat down with Mel Angus, Head of Customer Experience at Tempdrop, to explore how this wearable technology is reshaping the landscape of cycle tracking and body literacy for women and practitioners alike.
A New Lens on Chronic Inflammation
Biocanic is excited to announce the upcoming release of a groundbreaking new lab test from our partner, FLUIDS iQ. The LPS Marker is a first-of-its-kind clinical tool for measuring circulating lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in a dried blood spot test. Through it’s powerful insights this test is about to change the way we understand gut health, systemic inflammation, and the path to metabolic disease.
The Shift: Peer Influence Is Reshaping Health Decisions
A new global survey by Edelman shows a major shift in how people—especially younger adults—are making health decisions. And it’s something every health practitioner needs to be aware of.
Understanding NLRP3 and Brain Inflamaation in Autism: A Big Picture Perspective
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not caused by just one gene or factor. Instead, it often results from a mix of genetics, environmental exposures, and problems with the immune system. One major issue found in many cases of autism is neuroinflammation — or chronic inflammation in the brain.
Beyond the Calendar: How Mira and Biocanic Are Redefining Hormone Tracking
For health practitioners supporting women through fertility challenges, perimenopause, and cycle-related conditions, accurate hormone tracking isn’t a luxury—it’s essential.