Podcast appearances and mentions of alex swanson

In today's podcast episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Alex Swanson, the founder of Nutrition Genome, about the incredible potential of nutrigenomics to personalize health and wellness. Alex shares how his journey, from running a global clinical nutrition practice to creating Nutrition Genome, led to a tool that tailors nutrition and health recommendations based on our unique genetic makeup. We explore how nutrigenomic testing offers an individualized approach, helping people pinpoint their specific dietary needs and optimize their health. Alex explains how our genes hold a story of our ancestry, guiding our nutritional needs and sensitivities today. Join us as we dive into how this innovative approach is transforming lives, from cancer patients to those seeking overall health and wellness.Learn more about Alex and Nutrition Genome:https://nutritiongenome.com/about/Suggested Resource Links:Nutrition Genome - homepageNutrition Genome - DNA Test KitRoseto Effect Study - NIH articleBLOG - Nutrition GenomeYour donations power our podcast's mission to support cancer patients with hope, insights, and resources. Every contribution fuels our ability to uplift and empower. Join us in making a lasting impact. Donate now!

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#MarbleItUpUltra #Interview #xbox In this interview Luke Lohr is joined Alex Swanson and Mark Frohnmayer, co-founders of The Marble Collective. Swanson and Frohnmayer discuss the long legacy of Marble games and how Marble It Up! Ultra is a culmination of over two decades of work in the genre and marks the return of the team to Xbox after a successful title on Xbox Live Arcade two generations ago. Enjoy!  XEP now has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.  The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarbleItUp  Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

Nathan Wilbanks and Alex Swanson are the Founders of BizOp Media, a content and strategy-driven marketing agency headquartered in Fort Collins. In 2021, Nathan departed Bizop to develop new ideas, and eventually founded Jaq n Jill, a subscription-based AI-powered writing tool, focused on the collaborative power of an AI tool and a thoughtful content creator.  We get deep in this one - deep into the utility and limitations and dangers of Chat GPT and Open AI and various iterations, and deep into the relationship between Nathan and Alex - who have been together since Alex was in Junior High, and had a baby together shortly after she graduated while Nathan operated a high-end custom motorcycle shop!  This episode brings great discussion about human intelligence, artificial intelligence, and relational intelligence, plus business and family with a pair of authentic and inspiring entrepreneurs.  Episode Sponsor: InMotion, providing next-day delivery for local businesses. Contact InMotion at inmotionnoco@gmail.com

I give my spoiler thoughts on the final episode of Amphibia S3 E19 The Hardest Thing. Written by Adam Colas. Storyboarded by Drew Applegate, Eleisiya Arocha, Silver Paul, and Alex Swanson. Directed by Roxann Cole and Joe Johnston. You can follow me at quinten_dick on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok. Thank you Quinten Spangler for the intro song! You can find his work at Almost Honest on Facebook. Thank you Josh Mann for the spoiler alert song! You can find his work at Manns Ego on YouTube

I give a spoiler discussion to Amphibia S3 E17-18 All In. Written by Gloria Shen. Storyboarded by Hannah Ayoubi, Alex Swanson, Danny Ducker, Eddie West, Inbal Breda, and Cassie Zwart. Directed by Roxann Cole, Joe Johnston, and Cassie Zwart. You can follow me at quinten_dick on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok. Thank you Quinten Spangler for the intro song! You can find his work at Almost Honest on Facebook. Thank you Josh Mann for the spoiler alert song! You can find his work at Manns Ego on YouTube

I'm back on a SPOILER discussion of Amphibia S3 E14 The Root of Evil. Written by Jenava Mie. Storyboarded by Inbal Breda and Cassie Zwart. Directed by Joe Johnston. The Core & The King, written by Todd McClintock. Storyboarded by Eleisiya Arocha and Danny Ducker. Directed by Roxanna Cole. E15 News in Tights, written by Gloria Shen. Storyboarded by Alex Swanson and Silver Paul. Directed by Jenn Strickland. Fight or Flight, written by Michele Cavin. Storyboarded by Drew Applegate and Eddie West. Directed by Roxann Cole. And E16 The Three Armies, written by Todd McClinok. Storyboarded Eleisiya Arocha and Danny Ducker. Directed by Joe Johnston. The Beginning of the End, written by Adam Colas. Storyboarded Cassie Zwart, Inbal Breda, Anna Lencioni, Jenn Strickland, and Matt Braly. Directed by Jenn Strickland. Follow me @quinten_dick on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok. Thank you Quinten Spangler for the intro song! You can find his work at Almost Honest on Facebook. Thank you Josh Mann for the spoiler alert song! You can find his YouTube page Manns Ego

I give my SPOILER thoughts to Amphibia S3 E13 Mother of Olms. Written by Michele Cavin. Storyboarded Silver Paul and Alex Swanson. Directed by Joe Johnston. And Grimes Pupil, written by Adam Colas. Storyboarded by Drew Applegate and Eddie West. Directed by Jenn Strickland. Follow me @quinten_dick on Instagram & Twitter!

I discuss Amphibia S3: E1 Commander Anne. Written by Todd McClintock. Storyboarded by Silver Paul and Alex Swanson. Directed by Roxann Cole. Follow me @quinten_dick on Twitter and Instagram!

Discussing Ep.9 Froggy Little Christmas written by Adam Colas & Jenava Mie. Storyboarded by Alex Swanson, Silver Paul, and Eddie West. Directed by Jenner Strickland, Kyle Spears, Cole Roxann. Follow me @quinten_dick for updates on the podcast!

Spoiler thoughts & theories on Spider Sprig written by Gloria Shen. Boarded by Alex Swanson, Silver Paul, and Kyler Spears. Directed by Joe Johnston. And Olivia & Yunan written by Jenava Mie. Boarded by Eddie West & OldLadyBoats. Directed by Jennerally Jenn. If you have not seen either of these episodes watch them and then come back and listen to this podcast.

Genes can give us insights into digestion, energy, hormones, stress, brain health, inflammation, longevity, detoxification, and even athletic performance. Understanding unique nutritional needs and vulnerabilities is important, especially as it relates to preconception health.   Our guest is Alex Swanson, MS. Alex is the founder of Nutrition Genome, a nutrigenomic DNA testing company. He is a second-generation nutritionist, co-owner of Swanson Health Center, and creator of the blog The Health Beat.

Good friend Jocelyn gives details from her early life growing up in Napa. She later shares the glimpse into a more unrestricted college experience. See how this balance plays out in her life story. Learn some insights into the wine industry and some of the struggles of self discovery. Alex Swanson as always guides the story and competes to get some of his airtime back, it is his show after all.

This is the episode not many people asked for but, you're getting it anyways! Host of Just Us Girls, Alex Swanson, breaks down his coming out experience. Molly asks all of the riveting questions and gets down to the nitty gritty. You may cry, you may laugh and hopefully you can take something away from this episode... even if it's just a smile! His experience is a big part of allowing him to be himself & it's certainly not a conventional coming out. But the uniqueness is part of the reason he loves

So glad you made it! Just Us Girls is the podcast for you to laugh with, learn from & drink to. Alex Swanson is your hostess with mostest, keeping you & the gals caught up & filled in. After flopping on OnlyFans, Alex decided to turn to a less visual media. He packs each episode with new guests, piping hot tea and all thing LGBTQ+. You can grab a bottle of wine or a broom while you listen in on our chats, but promise that we keep it between... Just Us Girls!

Alex Swanson is the founder of Nutrition Genome and creator of the software Genetrition™. He is a second generation nutritionist and co-owner of Swanson Health Center, a private family clinical nutrition practice that has been in business for over 40 years. He is also the creator of the popular blog The Health Beat. Alex has worked as a personal trainer, private chef, and ran a global clinical nutrition practice for 12 years, with a focus on mental health, athletic performance, cancer, cardiovascular health, hormone optimization, and digestive health. Alex has a post-bacc in Nutrition Sciences from Basytr University in Washington state, an M.S. in Applied Nutrition and Business Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University, a Certificate in Methylation and Clinical Nutrigenomics, and a Certificate in Genetics and Genomics from Stanford University. He comes on the show today to discuss all things genetics. Specifically, how can we explore optimizing our mental and physical performance through genetic testing! I've been using Alex's testing company and platform with my clients recently and I'm loving the experience. They have a full back-end of nutrition, lifestyle and supplementation suggestions based on your genetics. If you're wanting actual guidance specific to you and your genes, Nutrition Genome may be your best bet. To learn more and consider ordering your genetic testing today, visit Nutrition Genome here.     Notes: 3:50 - Alex’s personal health hacking journey10:35 - Nutrition Genome - when it was started and how it’s different from other genetic tests out there14:30 - genetics related to exercise22:46 - magnesium and other minerals and  how it affects genes28:04 - the methylation cycle33:22 - building an all star health team36:06 - Alex Swanson’s online training (that is free)41:00 - ApoE gene56:14 - fat metabolism genes and genetics1:01:20 - nutrition genome and pricing1:05:09 - other important genes to highlight1:12:13 - nootropics and tips when approaching using them1:17:45 - genes and caffeine   Links: Dr. Bruce Lipton and epigenetics Nutrition Genome 23 and me Genetic genie ApoE gene flow genome project naturals magnesium malate calm - magnesium citrate natural stacks - magnesium swanson health center stanford talk - blog article for genetic and exercise performance Nutrition Genome Article on fat metabolism genes and genetics: Is the Keto Diet Right For You? The Answer May Be in Your Genes. Dr. Katherine Zagone What is PEMT? Article from Nutrition Genome why we sleep - book rest - book the oura ring

Dr. Nasha Winters is a sought-after luminary and a global healthcare authority in integrative cancer research and consults with physicians around the world. She bridges ancient therapies with advancements in modern medicine in the digital era. Dr. Nasha consults with some of the most prestigious cancer centers in the US on projects such as developing the clinical protocol for the current FDA-approved clinical trial using intravenous application of Viscum Album Extract (mistletoe) to treat advanced cancer. She has educated approximately 250 professionals in the clinical use of mistletoe and has created robust educational programs for both healthcare institutions and the public on incorporating vetted integrative therapies in cancer care to enhance outcomes.  She comes on The Elevate Your State Show today to shine a bright light on WHAT cancer really is, HOW it works, and WHAT some of the more effective therapies look like in our modern-day world. A personal journey with cancer, overseeing care of tens of thousands of patients worldwide, and training practitioners in her methodology underscores her passion and purpose to be a beacon of hope for thousands. Dr. Nasha is on a mission to educate and empower the nearly fifty percent of the population expected to have cancer in their lifetime. Prevention is the only cure. To learn more about her work go to www.drnasha.com.    Show Notes: 1:20 - her weekly morning breakfast -- FASTING 3:07 - her personal journey and passion for cancer 16:50 - what mitochondria is and how it affects our health and body 18:49 - otto warburg effect 20:44 - what are the main focuses with the somatic theory of cancer and where has it fallen short 25:53 - cancer prevention and healing hacks 36:01 - nutrition’s impact on cancer 47:17 - good go-to healthy fats 54:10 - why she doesn’t use 23 and me 57:45 - the endocannabinoid system and how it relates to healing 1:04:49 - Dr. Nasha Winters tiered approach   Links: Quantum Healing - Deepak Chopra's book The Otto Warburg Effect The Somatic Theory of Cancer vs. Metabolic Theory of Cancer Tripping Over the Truth - Great book on cancer. Dr. Nasha Winters’ book, The Metabolic Approach to Cancer What is Apoptosis? What is Epigenetics? Alex Swanson & Nutrition Genome Pili Nut - Hunter Gatherer Foods EndoCannaHealth.com EAD Labs/BioCBD Episode with James Radina, founder of BioCBD/EAD Labs The Metabolic Approach to Cancer - Facebook page DrNasha.com Quotes: 21:08 - “Our [cancer] survival outcomes have changed very little since the 1950s” 23:33 - “The terrain…the communication between the cells…the medium in which those cell are brewing in… is actually where disease and health begin.” 26:56 - “When we are in health, we are respiring, we are breathing, properly” 32:59 - “You cannot heal the body from the soil in which the disease grew.” 1:08:23 - “We are very responsive to other people’s energies, and I find that when I surround myself with people who vibrate at a high vibe energy it pushes me to do the same.”

Alex J. Swanson is the founder of Nutrition Genome and creator of the software Genetrition™. He is a second generation nutritionist and co-owner of Swanson Health Center, a private family clinical nutrition practice that has been in business for over 40 years.  Nutrition genome exists to empower you to take control of your health through their proprietary DNA testing and software.  Your genes are not your destiny; they are your blueprint. In this episode Alex talks about developing the Nutrition genome test and how epigenetics play an important role in determining our gene expression.  He discusses BRCA, Estrogen positive Breast Cancer and what supplements can help to minimize DNA damage.  Listen to the end and you can receive 10% off a Nutrition Genome Kit!

If there is ONE thing that concerns me deeply, it’s the fact that mental health issues are on the rise in a big way. In fact, according to the WHO, between 1990 and 2013 the number of people suffering from depression and/or anxiety increased by almost 50%! Today, depression is the major cause of suicide, certain people become suicidal shortly after using antidepressants and almost ⅓ of of those treated with antidepressant therapy, do NOT respond. That. Is. Terrifying.

Have you tried the keto diet and struggled with getting your ketones high enough? Did you feel terrible eating a lot of fats, or tired and sluggish? Did you suffer from hypoglycemia, while trying to fix your high blood sugar problems?  Or just feel like your body needed more vegetables? These are all common issues that can be avoided by understanding nutrigenomics and how your body responds to different foods. Grab your Nutrition Genome (or another genetic SNP test) results and follow along as Sarah Morgan takes you through the top 11 SNPs you’ll want to know about for personalizing the keto diet based on your genes. Pairing Nutrition Genome testing with functional lab bio-marker testing and tracking it all within Heads Up Health, can help you monitor your health and see how your diet is working for you or against you. It's true, your genes don't change, but don’t assume there’s nothing you can do to avoid disease. How you live your life and what you eat is directly responsible for switching your genes for a disease on or off.  Dave Korsunsky, Founder of Heads Up Health interviews Sarah Morgan, aka “The Gene Queen”, on the top 11 genetic SNP's that affect how you may react to a ketogenic diet, and what to do if you do have those SNP's. This episode is packed full of useful information, especially for those of you who have not achieved the results you wanted with a ketogenic diet.  It may just need a bit more personalization for you, which is where genome testing for nutrition comes in. Make sure to check out our podcast with Alex Swanson of Nutrition Genome on how to obtain your own test kit and what information you'll find within the results. Sarah Morgan, aka “The Gene Queen” has worked in the field of genetics for the last 13 years, connecting the dots on how your genes interact with your diet and lifestyle. She has a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. She holds a Master of Science in Functional Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. Currently, she runs several companies after taking a step back from her clinical practice. Her new company Even Health (coming soon) creates supplements to help replenish the nutritional cost of the medications you may have to take, such as birth control pills, and even statins. She has also written a children's book Buddies in My Belly to help kids understand the importance of a healthy gut microbiome. Listen in iTunes! This podcast is brought to you by Heads Up Health, a web app designed to help you centrally track all of your vital health data. Instantly synchronize your medical records, connect your favorite health devices and apps and use your data to optimize your health! Click on the button below to start your free 30-day trial. Or, read on for more information about our latest podcast episode! [maxbutton id=”5″ url=”https://headsuphealth.com/” ] In this podcast you'll learn: When the Human Genome Project was completed in 2003 we thought we'd find at least 50,000 genes but we found only 20,000-25,000 [2:40] That the microbiome has genes also and can impact our human genome expression [3:10] SNP's (single nucleotide polymorphisms) sometimes don't do anything, but other times they affect things like detox, how we handle inflammation and what types of diets we tolerate best. These are not inborn errors that children are sometimes born with [4:30] Your genes and genome are always going to be the same, but your genetic expression is changing all the time based on the inputs you give your body – diet, stress, water, sleep etc. [6:25] How tracking your data through HUH you can figure out what inputs (diet, stress, sleep) are connected to health for you [8:20] Order Your Nutrition Genome Kit! #1 – PEMT gene (located in the methylation section) allows you to make choline which is crucial for liver function. The liver converts your fats to ketones, so this is important for a ketogenic diet [12:40] Normal- usual presentation, heterozygous – one copy of the gene, homozygous – two copies of the gene [14:50] Choline is really important for gallbladder function which helps break down fats for our body to use them [15:20 ] # 2 – FADS-2 (located in the digestion section) [20:35] Has to do with metabolic or neurologic issues on a keto diet. These are omega 3 status indicators. This gene has to do with taking shorter chain omega 3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid) like flaxseed and walnuts and converting it to the longer chain fatty acids like EPA and DHA which are found in higher amounts in fish. You can check your blood levels of EPA and DHA levels and cross-reference how these genes are working for you in your body [23:15] # 3 – FUT2 (located in the digestion section) How well you feed your microbiome [23:35] The microbiome plays a part in how well you absorb your fats based on the type of bacteria living in your small intestines. The more dysbiosis (bad bugs) bacteria you have living in your gut, you can have more of an inflammatory response to an increase in fats. If you have heterozygous or homozygous, you should emphasize your prebiotics (food for gut bugs) because if you have changes in this gene you're not actually feeding your microbiome as well and can have more issues with lower levels of bifidobacteria (anti-inflammatory bacteria that also makes B vitamins like B12 and folate). Needs a good variety of diverse plant fibers in the diet. 25 different plant species per week (this can be hard in a traditional keto diet -carnivore would not be a good option for someone with this gene). CAUTION- very extreme restricted diets can be detrimental so use caution if you don't have all of the information on how it will affect you before beginning a very restricted diet if you don't know what you're doing. Test, don't guess.  #4 – ACAT (located in the digestion section) How your body converts protein and fat to cellular energy [30:04] We make our body weight in ATP (cellular energy) every day! We want to make sure someone has the ability to get good energy from protein and fat and has to do with cholesterol balance in the cell if eating a high fat/protein diet. Example of symptoms: Someone who is homozygous may go on a higher fat diet and consume more protein and have their cholesterol go up. Eating more fat and you feel exhausted. You never feel good, because it's lowering your ability to make energy due to your lack of ability to properly use fat and protein for fuel Watch your cholesterol and liver enzymes when doing a high-fat diet as they can go up if your liver can't handle all the fat processing (see PEMT gene info). #5 -ADIPOQ The Red Meat Gene – Adiponectin (located in the digestion section) [33:50] This is a hormone released in the intestinal tract when we eat foods and it has to do with how much insulin is secreted- affecting blood sugar, type 2 diabetes, etc. These are people that are predisposed to metabolic disease. Things that help this function better Exercise Intermittent Fasting Omega 3's to increase adiponectin secretion Turmeric Berries Ginger People that are low secreters are at a higher risk for insulin resistance, heart disease, and colon cancer – especially important to know before doing a high meat keto diet with a lot of red meats Homozygous- make sure you exercise and check body composition. Insulin resistance starts in the muscle -so get your muscles moving and lift some heavy stuff!   #6 – SLC22A5 Fat Taxi Cab Gene – (located in the digestion section) [40:20] Picks up our fats and shuttles them to mitochondria to be burned as an energy source. Fat goes through the digestive tract and is absorbed across the gut barrier and then L-carnitine shuttles to the mitochondria. Low levels of L-carnitine could compromise your ability to shuttle fat to your mitochondria and contribute to lowered energy in your mitochondria which can have neurological implications. You can consume L-carnitine in red meat, but your body also makes it. Vitamin C is very helpful and making sure you're methylating well as L-carnitine is a byproduct of methylation. #7 PPAR Alpha – Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Alpha (located in the digestion section) [42:20] This is the “ketone gene” – especially if homozygous this can make it difficult to get into ketosis. This plays a role in fatty acid metabolism – how our fats are actually utilized in ketosis. Symptoms: Changes in cholesterol panel like triglycerides, HDL, LDL in people that are poor responders. May not feel as well when trying to go into ketosis and feel poorly on a keto diet. They could potentially have ketogenic hypoglycemia because their ketone production is low and they're not bringing in enough carbs to keep blood sugar normal – they essentially have no fuel to run on.   Needs exogenous ketones to stay keto since your body can't make them well. If you're homozygous and taking exogenous ketones, you need to really watch your cholesterol well. #8 – ACSL1– How well you metabolize saturated fats from animals – bacon, fat bombs from dairy, etc. (located in the digestion section) [44:25] These people will have higher issues with higher fasting glucose and insulin resistance. If homozygous or even heterozygous -focus from getting your fats from plant sources rather than animal sources. More Mediterranean keto diet. Coconut is okay. #9 – APOA2– Eat fat, get fat gene (located in the digestion section) [44:25] An enzyme that regulates appetite. People who eat more fat tend to be more hungry and tend to consume more calories in a day. You can mitigate this through movement. Don't have a desk job where you sit 8 hours a day, especially if you eat a lot of fat. #10 FTO – The Hangry Gene (newly added to report in last 6 months or so -located in the digestion section) [47:00] Has to do with the hunger hormone ghrelin. People who have this, especially homozygous, are the people that are just hungry all the time. Balance blood sugars.  Don’t consume high glycemic foods (you're already doing that if on keto). Pay attention to hunger signals as well even if not eating high glycemic foods regularly. # 11 TCF7L2 – The carb Gene (located in the digestion section) [49:40] Incretin hormone that has to do with insulin sensitivity.   The biggest indicator of type 2 diabetes, across the board in terms of studies. If heterozygous – be careful with your carbs, homozygous be REALLY careful with your carbs.   Symptoms: weight gain dysregulated insulin carb cravings Wild type can have more metabolic flexibility of being able to use carbohydrates and not have negative consequences. Beta cells in pancreas very sensitive for these people. Ancestrally they probably ate more carbs and are more efficient at it.   References EVEN Health Supplement Company Buddies In My Belly Gene Queen Nutrition Genome Our Partners: Learn more about LEVL, a clinical-grade ketone breath meter, which measures your level of fat-burning and ketosis through a simple breath. Find out more at HeadsUpHealth.com/LEVL. You can learn more about the Oura ring, a state of the art ring that can track sleep cycle analysis, activity, and recovery at HeadsUpHealth.com/Oura. Learn more about Keto-Mojo, a highly accurate and affordable device for testing blood sugar and blood ketones. Check it out at HeadsUpHealth.com/Ketomojo. All of these amazing products are integrated with Heads Up Health. They all allow you to quantify your health in novel and powerful ways. Thank you to our partners! About Heads Up Health Heads Up Health is a website designed to empower individuals who want to take a self-directed approach to managing their health. 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Did you know there are “36 holes in the roof” of your brain? Neurodegeneration has proven that Alzheimer’s is essentially caused by “36 holes in the roof” of your brain, meaning, there are 36 perpetrators and likely many, many more that lead to the diagnosis of cognitive decline and eventually, Alzheimer’s.   On this weeks show certified health coach Robyn Albaum, discusses her experience with Alzheimer’s. She shares how her new proactive business, the Alzheimer’s Alternative, along with Functional Medicine Doctors and her personal team are helping put an end to cognitive decline.  She has based her business on the findings of Dr. Dale Bredesen, an internationally recognized expert in neurodegenerative diseases, who published the scientifically proven ReCODE Protocol in a book called The End of Alzheimer’s.  ReCODE Protocol is a scientifically proven, personalized programmatic lifestyle approach for preventing and reversing cognitive decline for those with pre-Alzheimer’s disease including Subjective Cognitive Impairment (SCI) and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Early Alzheimer’s disease, and anyone who is at risk genetically. Find out what proactive steps and immediate actions you can take to keep you, not only healthy, but as a preventative way to keep this debilitating disease at bay.   To learn more about Functional medicine and the ReCODE Method go to: www.endofcognitivedecline.com Recommended Books: The End of Alzheimer's ~The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline by Dale Bredesen    Ignite Your Inner Healer: ~Transformational Tools to Heal Your Body,Mind and Soul Ladies Roadmap Shows to refer to: # 22 The Unspoken Truth about Alzheimer's    # 23 Genome Testing with Alex Swanson # 41 You are Your Habits (Habit Diary)   Ready to get started manifesting your dreams and desires? Check out the My Roadmap Journal  https://www.ladiesroadmap.com/ladies-roadmap-journal/ Join our FREE Ladies Roadmap Facebook Group! This is where the magic happens! We discuss how to get started Journaling and more! You will have free access to both JoJami and Lana every week to answer your questions or just say “Hi!” Would you like to get a reminder of our upcoming shows? It’s easy, just sign up for our weekly newsletter, HERE:   www.ladiesroadmap.com  Subscribe to the podcast! click here!  Once there, Push the blue “View in iTunes” button. It will take you to the podcast page . Then push the “Subscribe” button! We’d love if you could please follow us and leave a comment on our social platforms: Facebook Twitter Instagram Write us at info@ladiesroadmap.com We are part of the Fashion Flash Influencer community of women over 40  who share beauty and fashion tips! Check out this weeks tips,  here! Thank you to Cam Tyler from LitLoops for our awesome theme music and editing!

Steve Ottersberg is driven to change the way the world sees cannabis. He’s hoping to destigmatize the cannabis industry to allow more individuals to benefit from the use of CBD and cannabis for everything from anxiety and sleep to depression and cancer. Steve believes that consumers should understand and be armed with information on which terpenes are beneficial for their medical condition and whether or not they are contained in the product they are purchasing. In this podcast, Dave Korsunsky, founder of Heads Up Health, interviews Steve Ottersberg, who is a wealth of information on all things CBD oil, cannabis, interpreting genetic data, and more! (In fact, when recommending  a cannibus product for use in a condition-specific treatment such as cancer, he first starts by looking at the genes that influence neurotransmitter metabolism.) Have you ever wondered why some strains of CBD or THC make you feel either high or low?  Ready to go beast mode, or ready to hibernate for winter? Steve shares what makes the effects of the different strains more or less beneficial for different conditions and why he doesn't believe in the classification of Indica or Sativa anymore. This is one episode you won't want to miss! Steve Ottersberg graduated from Fort Lewis College with a B.S. in biochemistry and has an M.S. in Bio-organic chemistry from Arizona State University, where he also taught both organic chemistry and nutritional-biochemistry. He also held a faculty position teaching chemistry at Fort Lewis College. Currently, Steve is Owner and Supervisory Analyst of Green Lab Solutions, living in Colorado with his wife, cancer survivor and thriver Dr. Nasha Winters, whose work (she is also the author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer) complements one another.  Listen in iTunes! This podcast is brought to you by Heads Up Health, a web app designed to help you centrally track all of your vital health data. Instantly synchronize your medical records, connect your favorite health devices and apps and use your data to optimize your health! Click on the button below to start your free 30-day trial. Or, read on for more information about our latest podcast episode! [maxbutton id=”5″ url=”https://headsuphealth.com/” ] In this podcast you'll learn: About his work doing genetic coaching with clients in wife Dr. Nasha Winters' practice bringing in the biochemistry of CBD into her practice and their work with Alex Swanson of Nutrition Genome [4:30] Hear what gene markers Steve looks at when recommending a cannabis product [8:35] How you may be functioning well on the surface, but biochemically you may be struggling, creating a higher burden on the body which can lead to cancer and other ailments [10:05] About the terpenes in the plants and how Steve recommends CBD strains based on them for different ailments and conditions [12:20] That hemp and marijuana are both cannabis Sativa but the difference between the two is marijuana has been bred to selectively produce THC [13:25] How myrcene binds to opioid receptors [14:00] A study in Japan showed smelling limonene was as effective as anti-depressants in an institutional setting [17:35] How his lab is calibrated for 21 terpenoids, but it only seeing 5-10 at levels that are significant in a typical marijuana plant in Colorado [20:30] Why Steve doesn't believe in the Indica and Sativa classification anymore [21:0] How beta-pinene and limonene counteract the sedative effect of THC to make them more uplifting [21:45] What one of the most powerful antidotes to THC is [22:20] How to reverse the effects of too many edibles that have snuck up on you [23:00] Why we need to start with terpenoids and end with cannabinoids in our description and high THC needs to come to an end except in extreme cases [23:50] Where most people go wrong with edibles [25:00] What Steve wants to see in a dispensary, and how you should start with CBD vs CBD/THC strains [26:25] How high myrcene strains can provide high pain relief rather than opioids [27:00] About how some of the labeling laws differ in different states and what to look for [29:50] Recommendation to consumers to ask for lab testing data from your dispensary, even if it’s not labeled [34:00] Cannabinoids and cannabinoid receptors tune our neurotransmitters, and THC and CBD allow us to fine-tune our normal neurotransmitter function. The terpenoids are the way we as consumers can fine-tune CBD and THC for desired effects [36:25] Steve’s plea to the growers [39:00] Top terpenes and what they're good for [40:00] Steve's work to publish a website and a book as a resource for patients seeking condition-specific support [51:45] How in the future, Heads Up will be able to crunch all that data — genetic SNPS, terpene profiles, blood test data, blood sugar values and more — to help both patients and clinicians track data more efficiently. [52:25] References “Taming THC” by Dr. Ethan Russo (neurologist) Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – d-limonene Cannabinoids and Terpenoids: Pharmacology, Pharmacogenomics, and the Complex Interactions of the Endocannabinoid System with Terpenoids and Phytocannabinoids, Implications in Oncology Dr. Nasha Winters’ Optimal Terrain link to Best Answer for Cancer conference “Cancer, Cannabis, & Keto” Aunt Zelda's United Patients Group Our Partners: Learn more about LEVL, a clinical-grade ketone breath meter, which measures your level of fat-burning and ketosis through a simple breath. Find out more at HeadsUpHealth.com/LEVL. You can learn more about the Oura ring, a state of the art ring that can track sleep cycle analysis, activity, and recovery at HeadsUpHealth.com/Oura. Learn more about Keto-Mojo, a highly accurate and affordable device for testing blood sugar and blood ketones. Check it out at HeadsUpHealth.com/Ketomojo. All of these amazing products are integrated with Heads Up Health. They all allow you to quantify your health in novel and powerful ways. Thank you to our partners! About Heads Up Health Heads Up Health is a website designed to empower individuals who want to take a self-directed approach to managing their health. Instantly centralize your medical records, connect your favorite devices and apps (e.g., Oura, MyFitnessPal, Keto-Mojo, FitBit, Apple Health, MyMacros+, Withings and many more) and use your data to optimize your health. Click on the button below to start your free 30-day trial now! [maxbutton id=”4″ url=”https://headsuphealth.com/” ] The post Episode 25 – How Terpinoids Can Help Patients Fine-Tune CBD & THC for Condition-Specific Treatments Like Cancer | Steve Ottersberg appeared first on HeadsUp Health.

DNA, chromosomes, homologous pairs, oh my! Genes, SNPs, double helix nucleotides, and the genetic alphablet. This episode not only covers the basics but discusses how SNPs should be used in a clinical setting, why SNPs can be helpful to health outcomes and the future of personalized medicine. It's time to jump in the plane, take off and get a view at 10,000 feet in this podcast covering genetics 101 with Alex Swanson founder of Nutrition Genome   

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This is taken from Part 2: ADRENAL REPAIR with the founder of NUTRITION GENOME, Alex Swanson! Find Alex here: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiongenome/ Test your genes here: https://nutritiongenome.com/ref/21/ Find Adrenal Repair here: https://www.thebodyawarenessproject.com/pages/adrenal FULL SHOW NOTES: 7:30 Alex Swanson’s Personal Background “I started looking at data files with all of these genes and began to connect the dots that I couldn’t before.” Observing genetic pathways and linking them to how people respond to things 9:30 Introducing Nutrition Genome Looking at genetic pathways and how people are genetically different How Alex’s initial interest in this field stemmed from his wife experiencing a horrible reaction to pharmaceutical drugs “Through genetic testing, I was able to pinpoint exactly what happened based on her reaction to those drugs.” 12:30 Genes and Stress Explaining the connection between genes and neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, glutamate, gaba) Describing how our genes can indicate how we will typically respond to life stressors 16:30 Avoiding Stress and Heat Therapy Explaining the hydration component to our adrenals Finding the right heat therapy that will work best for your adrenals 19:30 Genes, Circadian Rhythm and Nighttime Techniques A new research initiative to learn more about the melatonin pathway Discovering sleep sensitivities - A brand new field 23:30 Coffee and Supplements to Regulate Stress Explaining how caticals in caffeine can cause spike dopamine and adrenaline to spike, which has to do with your genetic pathway Magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B6 can help control our reactions to stress 32:00 Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) Understanding our migratory routes of our ancestors “Everything in terms of our genes in an accumulation from the things that came before us.” 36:30 Boosting Serotonin How exercise, massages, eating chocolate, etc. help boost serotonin levels The importance of vitamin D and how it relates to where you live in the world Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

Knowing that an illness or disease runs in your family is one thing. But learning how to work with the genes that predispose you to it through a personal DNA test to achieve optimal health is the ultimate in biohacking. Alex Swanson, nutritionist and founder of Nutrition Genome, has built a program to tell you all about your nutrigenomics through a simple cheek swab for DNA. Unlike other companies that do little more than telling you that you do or do not have a gene, Nutrition Genome tells you how to work with them, including which foods you should emphasize and which to avoid. They even have a referral list of providers you can work with who understand the data and have gone through their training program. How your environment and food interact with your genes affects your disease outcome, which is why knowing more about your genetics helps you to achieve optimal health. Concerned about privacy? If you've been interested in learning more about your genetic predispositions to specific health issues, but have been following the news and how 23 and Me have recently agreed to allow the use of customer's data for pharmaceutical research, you may have become leery of running this test. Fear no more. Nutrition Genome offers user-friendly data, and a promise never to sell your data or use it for other purposes. If you’ve already run a 23 and Me report before their big changes in August 2017, you can even upload the raw data to Nutrition Genome for a fee and have them interpret your data as well. Alex J. Swanson, M.S Applied Nutrition, is the founder of The Health Beat, Nutrition Genome and is the co-owner of Swanson Health Center. He is a second-generation nutritionist with over 12 years of clinical experience, specializing in genetics, nutritional biochemistry, physical performance, mental health, and longevity research. Listen to Alex Swanson tell Dave Korsunsky, founder of Heads Up Health, in this podcast what information you'll find in a report with Nutrition Genome and how you can benefit from running this one time test. Listen in iTunes! This podcast is brought to you by Heads Up Health, a web app designed to help you centrally track all of your vital health data. Instantly synchronize your medical records, connect your favorite health devices and apps and use your data to optimize your health! Click on the button below to start your free 30-day trial. Or, read on for more information about our latest podcast episode! [maxbutton id=”5″ url=”https://headsuphealth.com/” ] In this podcast you'll learn: Why your genes are not your destiny, but a blueprint; its expression changes in response to your environment [8:00] How understanding your genes can lead you to course correct your health [8:30] Why you will never need to have another gene test, but as new information comes out, your profile will be updated [9:45] Why nutrigenomics is the future of personalized nutrition [11:20] How knowing your ancestry will help you to understand what type of diet your body will thrive on [11:55] How Alex's own nutrition practice lead him to start Nutrition Genome, initially using raw files from 23 And Me [13:00] How the process works when you sign up with Nutrition Genome: from ordering to collection to interpretation [16:00] Dave and Alex share what a report looks like and the information you'll learn from it, including: (YouTube coming soon) [19:00] Overview Increased vitamin need genes — learn what foods you should and shouldn't eat Methylation genes Neurotransmitters genes Understanding the interplay between genes and how they affect one another List of foods to focus on Gene combinations Anti-oxidant protection How to find practitioners who understand how to utilize this information [23:45] How the personalized reports give tangible results to clients for understanding why they may need to avoid certain foods and stressors more than someone else [27:30] About the genes for mental health and neurotransmitters (ex. low dopamine receptors and the connection to sugar addictions, obesity, etc. as well as ADD, ADHD) [31:45] How COMT breaks down catecholamines like coffee, wine, tea; why some people are more sensitive to these drinks leading to anxiety and anger issues About the glutamate-to-GABA-conversion and why your mind won't shut off at night [37:00] How different types of exercise are great for people with certain genes [37:50] Antioxidants and how those with genes with lower antioxidants are more affected by environmental toxins [39:00] Where to start with your results [40:00] How genetics can be influenced by epigenetics to affect your — and your children’s — future health [43:00] References Nutrition Genome Our Partners: Learn more about LEVL, a clinical-grade ketone breath meter, which measures your level of fat-burning and ketosis through a simple breath. Find out more at HeadsUpHealth.com/LEVL. You can learn more about the Oura ring, a state of the art ring that can track sleep cycle analysis, activity, and recovery at HeadsUpHealth.com/Oura. Learn more about Keto-Mojo, a highly accurate and affordable device for testing blood sugar and blood ketones. Check it out at HeadsUpHealth.com/Ketomojo. All of these amazing products are integrated with Heads Up Health. They all allow you to quantify your health in novel and powerful ways. Thank you to our partners! About Heads Up Health Heads Up Health is a website designed to empower individuals who want to take a self-directed approach to managing their health. Instantly centralize your medical records, connect your favorite devices and apps (e.g., Oura, MyFitnessPal, Keto-Mojo, FitBit, Apple Health, MyMacros+, Withings and many more) and use your data to optimize your health. Click on the button below to start your free 30-day trial now! 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Knowing that an illness or disease runs in your family is one thing. But learning how to work with the genes that predispose you to it through a personal DNA test to achieve optimal health is the ultimate in biohacking. Alex Swanson, nutritionist and founder of Nutrition Genome, has built a program to tell you […] The post Episode 22 – Using Nutrigenomics to Achieve Optimal Health | Alex Swanson of Nutrition Genome appeared first on Heads Up Health.

I know… it’s frustrating. You eat right 99% of the time, exercise, and don’t smoke or drink… but still don’t feel well. Worse yet, your friend who drinks soda and fast food seems healthier than you! I’ve been there (trust me), and I’m excited to talk about today’s topic because I think it has a …

Alex is the founder of Nutrition Genome and creator of the software Genetrition™! He is a second generation nutritionist and co-owner of Swanson Health Center, a private family clinical nutrition practice that has been in business for over 40 years. He's also the creator of the popular blog, The Health Beat. Alex is a Stanford trained epigenetic MASTER. He helped me understand that epigenetic testing (when it's properly interpreted) is empowering because genes aren't fixed. In fact, your genes are like light switches you can turn on and off depending on how you live your life. Here's what you'll learn: Paleo foods that may be harmful if you have the Alzheimer's gene The foods that will reduce your risk of Alzheimer's The 3 types of Alzheimer's The protocol that has actually reversed Alzheimer's Whether the keto diet is helpful for those with Alzheimer's How to use intermittent fasting to prevent Alzheimer's Other genes that are associated with Alzheimer's and how to optimize them The supplement that detoxes aluminum Why supplements alone aren't the answer Lifestyle suggestions to avoid Alzheimer's How much exercise is enough How to increase BDNF (brain fertilizer) And so much more!

www.nutritiongenome.com/ref/Emily to get your genes tested! Alex Swanson is the founder of Nutrition Genome, creator of TheHealthBeat.com, and the co-owner of Swanson Health Center. He is a second generation nutritionist with over 12 years of clinical experience, specializing in genetics, nutritional biochemistry, physical performance, mental health, and longevity research. Early in Alex's career, he worked as a sports nutritionist for high school, college, professional and Olympic athletes, and has specialized in genetic nutrition through the creation of his software Genetrition™. He has also worked as a personal trainer, private therapeutic chef, lecturer and consultant to numerous companies for product design and nutrition research. Alex received a post-bacc in Nutrition Sciences from Bastyr University in Washington state, a masters degree in Applied Nutrition and Business Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University, a Certificate in Methylation and Clinical Nutrigenomics, and a Certificate in Genetics and Genomics from Stanford University. Content Summary: 4:30 Nutrition Genome “This was created with the understanding that we are all different” 7:43 History and Preventative Care “Genes are not your destiny, they are your blueprint.” Impacts the next four generations 9:44 The Simplicity of Deep Breathing “When you look at just deep breathing, the amount of genes that are impacted is phenomenal.” 13:45 Caffeine: Slow Vs. Fast Metabolizers Not all people utilize caffeine the same way The connection to cortisol levels and adrenal fatigue 17:45 The Magic in Mushrooms “They are essentially protecting you from biological, physical and psychological stressors. Mushrooms are just trying to help your body find your center.” 20:52 The Muscle Strength Gene 23:46 The Aerobic Performance Gene Determines how well people are equipped for endurance-type exercises 26:20 The Muscle Injury/Muscle Recovery Gene “95% of the population are more prone to injuries. The remaining 5% are the elite athletes who are much more resilient when it comes to muscle injuries. 27:47 Depression and Lack of Exposure to the Sun The effects of vitamin D 37:00 Geographic Connection and Our Ability to Adapt “Your whole family history is all culminated into what you are now in terms of your genes.” 39:13 Protein Vs. Fat Profiles Figuring out if the keto diet is right for you 44:10 Neurotransmitters and Mental Health The biochemical reason of why exercise brings a sense of balance to some people 51:50 The Gene Connected to Alzheimer's Lion’s mane mushroom helps protect brain health Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

In today's Podcast, we talk with Alex J. Swanson who is the founder of Nutrition Genome and creator of the software Genetrition™! He is a second generation nutritionist and co-owner of Swanson Health Center, a private family clinical nutrition practice that has been in business for over 40 years. He's also the creator of the popular blog, The Health Beat. He has a Post-B.A.C.C. in Nutrition Sciences from Bastyr University in Washington state, an M.S. in Applied Nutrition and Business Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University, a Certificate in Methylation and Clinical Nutrigenomics, and a Certificate in Genetics and Genomics from Stanford University. Here are a few of the awesome nuggets you're in for: Why some people shouldn't eat grains Why certain people do better with less saturated fat A type of "safe" saturated fat Why certain individuals can drink caffeine and others can't Why B vitamins are sometimes critical Why synthetic folic acid can be very dangerous Why some people need to be very careful about taking antidepressants, blood thinners, and cholesterol-lowering drugs Why some people recover from exercise more quickly than others Supplements to take to compensate for stress Why I can run 5-7 miles with no problems but my husband can't Why I SHOULD never play contact sports (this is so fascinating!) Why I won't necessarily get Alzheimer's even though I have both genes for it! (YIKES!) And so much more!