Wellness Plan
100% TAILORED TO YOU, PROVIDING YOU WITH OPTIMAL WELLNESS FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
Our wellness plan aims to develop a personalized treatment for you alongside a practical and client-focused experience. We first start with a functional genetic test discovery process, then move on to the interpretation and development of the wellness options tailored to the individual. Once those stages are complete, we will begin with the agreed-upon wellness plan.
DNA Testing
We identify unique DNA sequences in some of your genes using advanced genetic tests. Specific changes in these genes have been studied in detail, with evidence correlating these changes with an individual’s risk of developing certain chronic disease conditions or altered metabolic processes. Having identified the presence or absence of these changes, we can qualitatively assess particular health risk areas related to your specific genes. For a holistic assessment of health risks, environmental factors (diet and lifestyle) must be considered in conjunction with the accompanying genetic profile.
What DNA Tells Us About You
We analyze over 35 genes that are involved in crucial metabolic processes:
Lipid Metabolism – Heart health depends on a complex balance of environmental, dietary, and genetic factors. Specific genes influence LDL and HDL cholesterol levels; higher levels of LDL, or ‘bad’ cholesterol, and lower HDL, or ‘good’ cholesterol, are associated with a higher risk of heart disease.
Methylation – B vitamins provide building blocks for growing cells, constantly renewing, and play an essential role in many physiological processes. B vitamins also supply some of the chemicals necessary for protecting our genes so that DNA doesn’t accumulate damage from the wear and tear in the daily lives of our cells. These vitamins – including folate, vitamins B6 and B12 – help make new DNA for cells that are constantly growing and renewing themselves. B vitamins are also involved in turning many genes on and off and also help repair DNA. The process of DNA repair is called methylation. Methylation uses the process of donating ‘methyl groups’ to a substrate. A methyl group consists of one carbon bound to three hydrogen atoms (CH3). Although B vitamins are only required in small amounts, they are crucial for methylation and producing new DNA.
Detoxification – The detoxification process in the body is governed primarily by the GST family of enzymes. Glutathione S-transferases are responsible for catalyzing reactions. The products of Phase I metabolism are conjugated with glutathione, thus making them more water-soluble and more easily excreted from the body through sweat and urine. Cruciferous and allium vegetables help increase the activity of your detoxification system, which aids the removal of harmful substances from your body.
Oxidative Stress – Free radicals are a normal by-product of the body’s energy-generating biochemical processes. They are highly reactive with other molecules and can damage DNA, proteins, and cellular membranes. Antioxidants are free radical scavengers that interact with the free radical to ensure it is no longer a reactive molecule. Antioxidants are found naturally in the body in enzymes but can also be consumed in various foods, especially vegetables and fruit. However, the body’s antioxidant enzymes fulfill a significant role in antioxidant defense.
Inflammation – Inflammation is a normal immune response and an essential step in tissue healing. The release of these inflammatory substances is controlled by genes that govern inflammation. However, the inflammatory response continues when these genes are not ‘switched off.’ Many common disorders, such as obesity, heart disease, arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease, have chronic low-grade inflammation.
Insulin Resistance – Insulin is a hormone that stimulates glucose uptake from the diet into the cells. Those with lowered sensitivity to insulin can only respond to the hormone’s action. The scientific literature suggests that insulin insensitivity or resistance may play an essential role in some of the most common disorders – including obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and disrupted fat metabolism.
Bone Health – Our bones are not a fixed structure. Our cells work continuously to dissolve old bone and create new bone tissue. After 30, both men and women start losing bone mass; the loss is particularly marked in women after menopause. According to the latest research, both nutrition and genetic factors play an essential role in determining bone health.
Food Responsiveness – Particular nutrients and specific food components in different foods can affect individuals differently. With new research coming to light in this area, specific genes can be tested to give more insight into how an individual might respond to a particular food component. The areas of food responsiveness covered include:
-Optimal Diet Type
-Carbohydrate Sensitivity
-Fat Sensitivity
-Coeliac Predisposition
-Detox: Toxin Generation Speed
-Detox: Cruciferous Vegetable Needs
-Lactose Tolerance
-Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA) Metabolism
-Caffeine Sensitivity
-Salt Sensitivity
-Iron Overload
-Bitter Taste Perception
-Alcohol Metabolism
Vitamin Metabolism – Vitamin requirements are dependent on several factors, from gender to age and co-morbidities, and genetics. The genes that are reported in this area include:
-Vitamin A
-Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
-Vitamin B6
-Folate (Vitamin B9)
-Vitamin B12
-Vitamin C
-Vitamin D
-Vitamin E
-Omega 3
-Antioxidants
-Iron
-Calcium
-Selenium
Adrenal and Sex Hormone Imbalances – Offering the most extensive profile of sex and adrenal hormones along with their metabolites. Additionally, the daily pattern of free cortisol is included along with melatonin. This unique combination of clinical information is not available by any other method. The result is a test that provides a complete view of sex and adrenal hormone function, allowing us to discover complex hormone-related health issues.
-Women: Millions of women suffer from hormonal imbalances. Identifying the root cause of chronic health issues is correctable, but only if correctly placed. The dried urine collection process is great for baseline measurements of women with hormonal imbalances and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) monitoring.
-Men: Over time, men experience a gradual loss of the hormones produced in the gonads and adrenal glands. Testosterone and DHEA levels fall, and estrogen levels tend to rise. Many men feel like this is part of getting older and do not think there is a treatment to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Fitness Insights – The explosion in sports genomics research has revealed multiple connections between genetic variants and trainability. To fulfill your fitness potential, it is essential to make appropriate choices that best match your unique genetic makeup. This pioneering genetic service provides you with the specific knowledge to make exercise, nutritional, and lifestyle choices that best suit your individual needs. You will discover the following:
-Optimal Training Type
-Power Response
-Endurance Response
-Strength Response
-Aerobic Trainability
-Recovery Efficiency
-Injury Predisposition
-Achilles Injury Risk
-ACL Injury Risk
-Lower Back Injury Risk
-Muscle Mass
What Functional Testing Tells Us About You
Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Analysis – Detects the presence of pathogenic microorganisms such as yeast, parasites, and bacteria that contribute to chronic illness and neurological dysfunction. It provides helpful information about prescription and natural products effective against specific strains detected in your GI tract. The test also evaluates beneficial bacteria levels, intestinal immune function, overall intestinal health, and inflammation markers.
Many chronic disorders come from digestive problems and inadequate nutrient absorption. Proper gastrointestinal function is needed to eliminate toxic substances, pathogenic microbes, and undigested food particles from the body to prevent health problems. Nutrients require a specific internal environment to be properly digested and transported throughout the body.
Abnormal intestinal microorganisms in the GI tract are widely known to cause disease. Research shows a relationship between the GI tract and the neurological, hepatic, and immune systems. For example, excessive yeast produces toxic substances that can pass through the blood-brain barrier and alter neurological functioning causing “brain fog,” behavior problems, and learning difficulties.
Food Sensitivity – Immunoglobulin G (IgG) food testing is a valuable guide for structuring elimination diets for patients with many chronic conditions. Individuals with neurological, gastrointestinal, movement and behavioral disorders often suffer from IgG food sensitivities. People may continue to eat offending foods, unaware of their potential adverse effects. Symptoms associated with food sensitivities may occur hours or days after symptoms ate the offending food because IgG food antibodies remain much more extended than IgE antibodies. IgE food allergy causes histamine release, producing an immediate hypersensitivity reaction. In contrast, IgG food sensitivity is triggered by the binding of complement to IgG food antigen complexes, causing an inflammatory response. This is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction in which symptoms appear anywhere from hours to days after eating the offending food.
According to numerous clinical studies, eliminating IgG-positive foods may improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, autism, AD(H)D, cystic fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and epilepsy. The benefits of food sensitivity testing include determining if food reactions contribute to physical or mental symptoms. Removing highly reactive foods from the diet is a non-invasive therapy that often mitigates symptoms. After testing, eliminating all identified IgG-positive foods can reduce stress on the immune system, decrease inflammation (helping to heal “leaky gut”), resolve food cravings, and reduce the potential for eating disorders. The food antibodies that are reported in this area include:
DAIRY
- Beta-Lactoglobulin
- Casein
- Cheddar Cheese
- Cow’s Milk
- Goat’s Milk
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Sheep’s Yogurt
- Whey
- Yogurt
BEANS/PEAS
- Adzuki Bean
- Black Bean
- Garbanzo Bean
- Green Bean
- Green Pea
- Kidney Bean
- Lentil
- Lima Bean
- Mung Bean
- Navy Bean
- Pinto Bean
- Soybean
- Tofu
GRAINS
- Amaranth
- Barley
- Buckwheat
- Corn
- Gliadin
- Malt
- Millet
- Oat
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Rye
- Sorghum
- Teff
- Wheat Gluten
- Whole Wheat
MISCELLANEOUS
- Bromelain
- Cane Sugar
- Cocoa Bean
- Coffee
- Green Tea
- Honey
- Meat glue
- Oolong Tea
HERBS/SPICES
- Basil
- Bay Leaf
- Black Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
- Cilantro
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Cumin
- Curry
- Dill
- Ginger
- Hops
- Mint
- Miso
- Mustard Seed
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Turmeric
- Vanilla Bean
NUTS/SEEDS
- Almond
- Brazil Nut
- Cashew
- Chestnut
- Chia Seed
- Flax Seed
- Hazelnut
- Hemp Seed
- Macadamia Nut
- Peanut
- Pecan
- Pine Nut
- Pistachio
- Pumpkin Seed
- Sesame Seed
- Sunflower Seed
- Walnut
MEAT/FOWL
- Beef
- Chicken
- Duck
- Egg White
- Egg Yolk
- Goose
- Lamb
- Pork
- Turkey
FRUITS
- Acai Berry
- Apple
- Apricot
- Banana
- Blueberry
- Cantaloupe
- Cherry
- Coconut
- Cranberry
- Date
- Grape
- Grapefruit
- Guava
- Jackfruit
- Kiwi
- Lemon
- Lychee
- Mango
- Orange
- Papaya
- Passion Fruit
- Peach
- Pear
- Pineapple
- Plum
- Pomegranate
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
FISH/SEAFOOD
- Abalone
- Anchovy
- Bass
- Bonito
- Codfish
- Crab
- Halibut
- Lobster
- Mackerel Saba
- Octopus
- Oyster
- Pacific Mackerel (Saba)
- Pacific Saury
- Perch
- Red Snapper
- Salmon
- Sardine
- Scallop
- Shrimp
- Small Clam
- Squid
- Tilapia
- Trout
- Tuna
VEGETABLES
- Artichoke
- Asparagus
- Avocado
- Bamboo Shoot
- Bean Sprout
- Beet
- Bell Pepper
- Bitter Gourd
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprout
- Burdock Root
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Chili Pepper
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Enoki Mushroom
- Garlic
- Kale
- Leek
- Lettuce
- Lotus Root
- Napa Cabbage
- Olive (Green)
- Onion
- Portabella -Mushroom
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Seaweed Kombu Kelp
- Seaweed Nori
- Seaweed Wakame
- Shitake Mushroom
- Spinach
- Sweet Potato
- Tomato
- Yam
- Yellow Squash
- Yuca
- Zucchini
Heavy Metals – Heavy metals toxicity caused by increasing levels of pollution and the use of chemicals in industry is a growing threat to our health and the development of our children. High levels of toxic metals deposited in body tissues and subsequently in the brain may cause significant developmental and neurological damage. Heavy metal testing is ideal for checking current exposure to toxic metals. If too much metal gets into your body, it can cause heavy metal poisoning. Heavy metal poisoning can lead to serious health problems. These include organ damage, behavioral changes, and difficulties with thinking and memory. The specific symptoms and how they will affect you depend on the type of metal and how much it is in your system.
There is evidence that “chronic” or long-term exposure to lower levels of heavy metals also causes health problems. Chronic serious metal poisoning symptoms can be severe but are often less noticeable and develop much more slowly over time than the symptoms caused by acute exposure. Many chronic heavy metal toxicity symptoms can include headache, weakness, muscle pain, joint pains, constipation, and fatigue. The metals that are reported in this test include:
ESSENTIAL
- Calcium
- Copper
- Lithium
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Molybdenum
- Selenium
- Strontium
- Zinc
- Vanadium (V)
- Chromium (Cr)
TOXIC
- Arsenic
- Barium
- Cadmium
- Cobalt
- Lead
- Mercury
- Nickel
- Platinum
- Thallium
- Tungsten
- Uranium
NUTRITIONAL PROTOCOL
We start the nutritional protocol with metabolic detoxification cleanse. This detoxification is a way for the body to naturally rid the body of toxins that can cause a wide range of conditions such as:
- Stuffy nose
- Reduced mental clarity
- Low libido
- Food cravings and weight gain
- Skin disposition
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Fatigue
- Headache
BENEFITS
- Clearer Skin
- Improved Digestion
- Mental Clarity
- Reduced Pain/Inflammation
- Increased Energy
- Reduced Hormonal Imbalance
CUSTOM FOOD PLANS & GOALS
We want you to succeed in your new health journey, and one of the ways we assist you is through customized food plans and goals.
SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT
We offer supplemental support through a wide range of products specific to your health needs. Listed below are just a few benefits:
- They ensure that your body is getting the proper nutrients
- Improves your cognitive abilities
- Assists with weight loss management
- Keep your nerve and blood cells healthDecrease chances of birth defect