Let’s Talk Genetics Genetics — it is a controversial topic but always interesting for sure. We are made up of genes. A gene is a unit of heredity that is passed from
history, we have identified other inflammatory and autoimmune symptoms. Further, we identify their gut permeability (poor gut health) and the stimulating factors to this. With a lifestyle change of identifying the right foods for their body, the right blood sugar control with the proper intake of their food, optimizing their vitamin levels and stress hormone, their cholesterol values actually DECREASED and, after a couple of months of healing, NORMALIZED. They are always shocked. They had always believed they could do nothing for their cholesterol and would always have to take a statin medication — until we can prove to them their cholesterol is actually inflammatory and not genetic. A similar story applies for many autoimmune diseases, weight concerns, and blood sugar issues such as pre- diabetes and Type II diabetes. We utilize the 23andMe genetic testing to help analyze individuals at a deeper metabolic level. We have been able to utilize the result of this testing with deep analysis to identify the underlying stimulation for blood sugar instability, weight gain, gaining weight back after losing it, autoimmune disease, inflammation, and poor response to exercise. It is enlightening to see the culprit of some of these diagnoses but to actually have answers on how to FIX the actual problem rather than just treating it with prescriptions. Are you ready to beat your own
a parent to an offspring, passing from one generation to the next. Genetics can often be blamed for diagnoses that really aren’t due to genetics. They can also be thought of as the “easy button” rather than others recognizing that results come from work and not “good genes.” We all obviously have genes. We do, however, have the ability to turn genes on and off. Yes, that is right — if you have the “gene for high cholesterol,” you do NOT have to have high cholesterol. Genetics do not dictate your life. Your food, beverages, activities, and environment are dictating your life. Certain traits that are “passed down” genetically are related to the similarities in dietary methods, stress response, environment, and internal factors such as vitamin deficiencies, nutrient deficiencies, and gut health from one generation to the next. My mentor always uses the example that carries the majority of the “obesity genes.” The majority of her family members are also obese. She is not. She is not obese because of her lifestyle. She has
been determined to maintain proper gut health, eat the right foods, and have a balance of macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, and fats) for her body, proper vitamin levels, and stress response management. This is what keeps her
genetics? The answer is Yes! Have you had the 23andMe testing done? We can analyze your results! Are you interested in having 23andMe done? We can do it for you! –Jenni Berman PA-C, ABAAHP, CPT, CNS
“obesity genes” turned off and allows her to maintain a healthy weight. I have had many clients come in to tell me their high cholesterol is genetic and is never going to get better. Through their
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