foundational wellness plan

Genetic testing has gained popularity in the past decade through ancestry companies that can test your DNA and track your family's history. However, genetic testing can be used more than just seeing where you came from; it can be used more proactively as well. Genetic testing can tell you how your body functions down to the cellular level. It can help you understand how your body processes nutrients, how it metabolizes caffeine, how well it handles inflammation if you have methylation and detoxification challenges, and much more. It can help you look forward to a healthy future and backward to your ancestors.

It's often assumed that we can't change our genes — so why even try? The truth is that while we can't change our DNA code, our gene expression is a bit of a different story. Our genes express themselves in different ways, and not only affect how we interact with the world around us, the world around us affects how our genes express themselves. That means that lifestyle and food choices we make can actually influence how our genes work. (Epigenetics) Our genes aren't set in stone, and there's a lot we can do to help them impact our health.

Vitamin D is actually more of a hormone than a vitamin, and we have receptor sites for it on every single cell in the body. That is how important it is. It affects our Gut health, our Immunity, and our hormone health. Most of the population is vitamin D deficient, and deficiencies have been linked to Autoimmune challenges, depression, anxiety, and much more.

We are inundated with toxins in our environment, our food and our water and many individuals have genetic variants in detoxification (without knowing it) which adds to the toxic load in their body.

Low-level, long-term exposure to toxins such as heavy metals (e.g. lead, mercury, PSP, and cadmium), pesticides, industrial compounds, and pollutants is associated with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), fibromyalgia (FM), neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and atherosclerosis as well as many types of cancers. Common signs and symptoms of environmental toxicity include acne, rashes, headaches, aches and pains, fatigue, muscle weakness, tinnitus, fertility problems, memory loss, and chronic immune system depression.

Toxins may remain in the body for many years, therefore we are exposed to much higher toxin doses than present environmental concentrations suggest. Research suggests that we all maintain toxin contamination within our bodies on a regular basis due to this lifetime of exposure.

"Some of the most dangerous culprits that inhibit a person's ability to achieve optimum health also happen to be omnipresent. Environmental toxins are virtually everywhere given their almost global nature; for instance, people don’t think too much about the packaging their food comes in, the contents of their shampoo, or even the air they breathe. Yet, according to a 2010 article in Science, 70 to 90 percent of disease risks likely stem from environmental factors.

Environmental toxins come in two categories—chemical and metallic. These accumulate and reside in the body’s fatty tissues, and come from medications, food preservatives, and exposure to pesticides, air pollutants, and other harmful toxins. While these toxins come from a variety of sources, initial exposure to them usually begins while a baby is still in the womb."

– Robert Silverman DC

Some may experience discomfort once embarking on a healthy eating/Detoxification plan.

It's important to remember that any discomfort, such as flu-like symptoms or fatigue, is usually temporary and a sign that your body's detoxification systems are being stimulated. This phase typically lasts only a few days.

There may be a few reasons to experience additional discomfort... toxins are stored in the fat cells. As we lose weight from a healthier eating plan or due to detoxification, we are releasing toxins into the system that are now ready to be eliminated. Once you feed the body the nutrients it requires, it starts to function better, thereby detoxifying more efficiently. Therefore, using a specific detoxification program and nutrients is essential to ensure that you do not overload the system and that the nutrients upregulate the detoxification pathways, thereby providing fewer adverse reactions. The genetic report health appraisal questionnaire helps us curate a plan specific to your needs, making you feel cared for and considered.

With the expert guidance of a practitioner, you'll not only experience the benefits of a healthier lifestyle, but also feel supported and guided throughout your journey. The practitioner's role is crucial in ensuring that you have a healthy, beneficial, and mentally stress-free experience.

An Omega Index Plus Test measures omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) levels in your blood, providing valuable insights into your heart, brain, and overall health. Maintaining optimal omega-3 levels is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, reduced inflammation, improved brain function, and better joint and immune health.

This test helps identify imbalances, allowing you to adjust your diet or supplements for personalized health improvements. It’s a proactive way to track and optimize your omega-3 intake for long-term wellness and disease prevention.

This test measures:

• Omega-3 Index
• Trans Fat Index
• Omega-6: Omega-3 Ratio
• AA: EPA Ratio