You are unique! How many times have you heard that? Do you believe it? And to what extent? Yes, we were all created in the image of God and because of that, we have a lot of commonality with others. But we can see just how different we are even in how we relate to each other on an emotional level. If we are that different in how we look, how we think, and how we react then why would we think that we should all eat the same way, exercise the same way, or even supplement the same way to have similar results?
I use these recommendations from your genetic profile in combination with your current
diet, lifestyle, medical history, family history, and environmental exposures to build a complete picture of who you are. I can then create practical and personalized recommendations that guide you on your journey to making health a daily choice.
Your genes are the basic instructions for how you build, regulate, and maintain your body. These instructions determine how your body responds to food, exercise, stress, and toxins. The genetic testing I use from 3X4 Genetics has an approach that is different from conventional genetic tests. Instead of looking at every gene individually, they use a patented machine learning model to understand the interactions between your genes in many biological processes in your body.
Wouldn’t you love to take some of the guesswork out of how you can care best for your body? I test over 130 genes that can affect your metabolism, inflammation, detoxification, fitness, weight, hormones, cognition, and response to your diet and supplements.
Here are some of the things that will looked at with your genetic testing:
- Nutrient needs – What are your body’s unique needs and how do you respond to certain foods? How well do you tolerate fat and carbs? What’s your vitamin D need? Do you require extra antioxidants and Omega-3 fats compared to others? Should you limit gluten, salt or caffeine?
- Fitness strengths – What type of exercise will your body respond best to? How can you train smarter in alignment with your genes, for better performance, faster recovery, and fewer injuries?
- Proactive prevention – Is your body more prone to high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or high cholesterol? How can you support your cardiovascular system and your immune system for more resilience as you age? We also look at processes like your inflammation, detoxification, methylation, and more.
- Ideal Weight – Why does your body resist weight loss and how can you manage your weight in a healthy way that is personalized to your unique body?
Stress strategies – How does your life stress affect your brain health, your hormones, your sleep quality, and your overall wellness? More importantly, what can you do about it?