Gene Testing

It's true you can't change your genes but you may affect their expression and influence with the right nutritional, exercise and lifestyle choices.

Are you worried about ending up with the same health issues as your parents and grandparents?? Here is your opportunity to take a lot of the guesswork out and learn what is going on in your body. And the good news is that there is a lot you can do about it by your nutrition and lifestyle choices.

Maree is a qualified Fitgenes Practitioner and does 2 types of Gene Testing

1) Health and Well Being Profile

This is a comprehensive Gene test where the 58 genes most likely to affect our health are analysed for any variations or mutations. This is done in the clinic by taking a buccal swab (cheek) and sending to Australia for testing.

The results give detail of your body re:

• Detoxification
• Cancer risk
• Methylation and Homocysteine Metabolism
• Cell Defence
• Inflammation
• Vitamin D receptors
• Cardiovascular Health
• Fat and Cholesterol Metabolism

A treatment plan can then be worked out from your Genetic Profile. This takes a lot of the guesswork out of health e.g. depending on your genes you may not benefit from taking Omega 3’s and may be wasting your money. A large amount of our Gene expression is modifiable by Nutrition, Exercise and Lifestyle. This is the Medicine of the future and only needs to be done once as our Genes do not change.

Cost- Health and Well Being package $750

This includes:

• Initial 30-minute consult to take DNA swab, discuss testing and send sample to the lab
• Cost DNA kit and lab processing
• Follow up one hour consult to discuss results of test and what can be done to enhance health
• Payment to be made in full at first consult by eftpos, internet banking, cheque or cash

2) Carb choice/AMY 1

This Gene test can assist and will reveal your ability to process starch. It can be the answer to a wide range of digestive health issues. AMY1 is a gene that produces the enzyme ‘amylase’.

Knowing your AMY1 gene profile, you can best manage health issues, including:

• Weight management
• Diabetes
• Gluten intolerances
• Dental decay

How your body processes starch carbohydrates plays an important role in these and other everyday health and wellbeing issues.

Amylase is found in our saliva and plays a major role in the digestion of starch, which is a carbohydrate found in grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Amylase begins the process of starch metabolism in the mouth. 50% of bread starch and 25% of pasta starch is broken down during the short chewing time of 19 to 27 seconds.

The AMY1 gene profile can assist in understanding how effectively you metabolise carbohydrates to allow your practitioner to tailor a personalised program that suits you, considering factors such as:

• how much carbohydrate you can eat per day.
• which carbohydrates you should avoid and which ones are preferred.
• using carbohydrates for energy.

Who should profile their AMY 1 Gene?

Anyone who wants to understand how their body metabolises and tolerates carbohydrates and make the best dietary choices for themselves.

• Gluten intolerant or Celiac
• Food sensitivities
• Struggling to lose weight or maintain weight loss
• Diabetic or insulin resistant
• Gut dysbiosis under or over growth
• Autoimmune issues
• Persistent infections such as thrush or urinary tract infections
• Have periodontal (gum) disease

Making informed dietary choices isn't always easy. Yet making the right choices is important for long term health and wellbeing and in addressing a number of key lifestyle and health issues.

Cost- Carb Choice/AMY 1 Gene test Package $550

This includes

• Initial 30-minute consult to take DNA swab, discuss testing and send sample to the lab
• Cost DNA kit and lab processing
• Follow up one hour consult to discuss results of test and what can be done to enhance health
• Payment to be made in full at first consult by eftpos, internet banking, cheque or cash

Poor dietary habits impact our health but the good news is that Fitgenes offers programs based on the science of Nutrigenomics to provide long term health benefits. Our programs don't require strict fad diet rules, nor any fancy products and services. We use dietary and nutritional interventions and guidance based on your genetic profile. Our programs have worked for many people, helping them with solutions to a range of health concerns.

For more info re the Gene Testing go to

www.fitgenes.com

Maree Murphy from Heavenly Herbs is a Fitgenes Certified Practitioner. Contact her to learn more about how a personalised health and wellbeing program can be designed just for you.