Health coach uses genes to discover unexpected root of gut health issue
Abstract The client is dealing with IBS. He has tried several diets and supplements, but his symptoms persist. Using a gene-based approach, a health coach discovered that John carried a COMT gene that increased his risk of IBS symptoms when experiencing stress. Despite the client not believing he was particularly stressed, the health coach recommended […]
Functional Medicine Practitioner helps client address familial cholesterol risk
Abstract The client went to a Functional Medicine Practitioner to address her high cholesterol. She has no obvious risk factors: maintains a healthy weight and BMI, eats a healthy diet, and doesn’t smoke or abuse alcohol. But a family history of high cholesterol suggests the issue may be genetic. The Functional Medicine Practitioner uses the […]
Gene-Based Approach to Chronic Migraines: A Case Study
This case study shows how an integrative health practitioner utilized his client’s genetic information to address the root cause of a chronic migraine condition. Overview: Precision Health Using Genomics Client “A”, let’s call him Ben, had been trying to solve his chronic migraine problem for years. Having recently recovered from a chronic heart issue, he […]
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23andMe Review: Where does health and DNA intersect?
Overview Products: Ancestry, Health & Trait Genetic Analysis Cost: Ancestry + Traits ($99); Health + Ancestry ($199) Reports: Analyzes ancestry across 45 different populations, Analyzes genetic traits, Health Predispositions, and carrier statuses Raw data access: Yes Privacy: If given consent, genetic data may be used for scientific research/to be published in scientific journals.Regardless of consent, […]
Vitagene Review: Can a DNA test help improve your diet?
Overview Products: DNA test kit and DNA data upload, ancestry tracing, health reports, and supplement subscription plan Cost: Diet, fitness, and vitamin report using previously sequenced DNA for $49 Health and Ancestry DNA test report for $99 Premium Report, adds skin recommendations to the Health and Ancestry DNA test for $139 Vitality Bundle, includes Premium […]
CircleDNA Review: Is Whole Exome Sequencing Worth the Cost?
Overview Products: CircleDNA offers a variety of health, nutrition and ancestry reports, as well as Whole Exome Sequencing. Cost: CircleDNA’s prices range from $189 for their Vital DNA Test to $629 for their Premium DNA Test. Reports: CircleDNA offers diet, disease, and health reports. They can cover topics as superficial as one’s dancing abilities or […]
GenoPalate Review: Where do diet and DNA intersect?
About GenoPalate GenoPalate was founded in 2016 by Dr. Sherry Zheng, Dr. Paul Auer, and RD Matt Edwards. The purpose of GenoPalate is to help you optimize your nutrition by providing you with personalized recommendations on the foods you should eat, based on the genetic data you upload to their website. They further emphasize the […]
What’s the difference between “normal” range and “optimal” range when looking at my lab results?
If my doctor tells me my results are normal, does it mean I’m healthy? Not exactly. Normal lab ranges are values that 95% of a population falls into. The reference ranges are established using statistical methods. The lab uses the numbers from all tests to model a Normal or Log-Normal distribution. Then, whatever is the […]
Is insomnia genetic?
Short answer – yes. Here’s how to use that to your advantage: You’ve tried the sleep masks, you’ve bought the great new mattress, you’ve tried putting your phone away before bed… but you STILL can’t sleep at night. You think maybe it’s hopeless. Genetics is a major reason why Americans have trouble sleeping. Many people […]