Most people know that the foods you eat, the vitamin supplements you take, and the exercises you do (or don't do), can have a significant impact on your health. But did you know that your genes play a role as well? In recent years, scientists have discovered that small variations in your genetic code, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs: pronounced Snips), can influence how well your body metabolizes food, uses nutrients, and processes damaging toxins. This interaction between genetics, diet and lifestyle is referred to as Nutrigenomics. Individuals often inherit genes which may put them at higher risk for negative health problems. For example, 16% of us have a gene variation (SNP) that limits the creation of new bones, 37% have a variation (SNP) in the cholesterol metabolizing gene and 34% have a genetically reduced ability (SNP) to fight free radicals. Since your genetic makeup is fixed at birth, if a specific variation (SNP) is found, you may be able to correct certain elements of your diet or lifestyle to potentially reduce the risk of developing various common health conditions. It has been observed that genetics "loads the gun" so to speak, but environment "pulls the trigger".
Your body's unique biochemistry provides clues to achieving optimal health and wellness with a diet and lifestyle plan that is designed personally for you. By using a simple, at home, test kit you can stop guessing what you need to help achieve optimum health. The Nutrigenomics comprehensive test provides a snapshot of nineteen genes that relate to heart and bone health, insulin resistance, inflammation, antioxidants, and detoxification. Along with the test results you will receive a detailed report on areas of your diet and lifestyle that can be improved. The amazingly low cost of this test is just $325.00! This fee includes a review of the nutrient recommendations included with the approximately 30 page report and a fifteen minute phone conference with Zoere' Wilcoxen, CCN to help you fine tune your program. Additional consultation time may be arranged at $1.00 per minute. This is not a test for inherited conditions or diseases.
Contact Well-Being Associates to order your test kit today. We accept Visa, Master Card, and Discover.
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