Podcasts about nutrition genome

While October is breast cancer awareness month, a broader view of cancer in general is worthy of a conversation. Today's guest, Jen Nolan, holds a BS in Food Science, Human Nutrition, and Dietetics from Colorado State University, a Master's in Holistic Nutrition, and multiple specialty certifications, including Oncology Nutrition Consulting, Nutrition Genome Practitioner, and Metabolic Balance® Coach. She has over two decades of experience in holistic and clinical nutrition, and is a passionate advocate for personalized, root-cause, and metabolic-based care. Her work blends cutting-edge nutritional modalities with deep respect for the mental, emotional, and energetic aspects of healing, because true wellness happens on every level. In clinic she focuses on therapeutic ketogenic diets, autoimmune protocols, metabolic terrain balancing, and precision nutrition, utilizing genetic testing through Nutrition Genome and various functional testing methods. Whether navigating cancer treatment, working to prevent cancer, or aspiring to enhance and optimize wellbeing Jen's approach will set you up for success.Connect with Jen:remissionnutrition.comConnect with Michelle:betterbeings.netIG: @betterbeingsusYouTube: Michelle Zellner - Be A Better Being Podcast playlistGet the supplements Michelle can't stop talking about: meet.makewellness.com/?referral=E490A5C07D

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!

In today's podcast episode, Dr. Steve Rallis (The Wellness Doctor) joins me to talk about how stress and insulin can potentially affect a person's health during the cancering process.Dr.  Rallis sheds light on the crucial role of fasting insulin levels in cancer management, revealing how personalized nutrition plans and stress management strategies can influence metabolic health and overall well-being. Dive deep into the world of integrative oncology, where the intersection of plant medicine, emotional resilience, and individualized care offers hope and empowerment on the journey to healing. Tune in for expert insights, practical tips, and a holistic perspective that will inspire and empower listeners to take charge of their health and embrace a path of transformation.Learn More  About Dr. Steve Rallis on His Website:https://www.wellnessdoctor.ca/ Suggested Resources:The Wellness Doctor on Instagram Nutrition GenomeDr. Rallis' YouTube PageThe Wellness Doctor on FacebookThe Wellness Doctor BlogLINK:  I Have Cancer, Now What? (Believe Big video series)Your 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!

It's National Cancer Prevention Month and I'm digging deep about what that means for us cancer survivors and thrivers.  Sure, mammograms and self-breast exams are important screenings for early detection but that's one step ahead of prevention.  Prevention is all the things you can do to keep your body in an optimally functioning state.  When it comes to the preventative measures we can take, they often don't align with the desire to feel “normal” or to do things the way same way as before cancer.  But were you really healthy before cancer? No. Because cancer is a process that can take a long time before it's detectable.  It's during that time that you can explore your thoughts about the lifestyle choices you're making and work on prevention.  Even after a diagnosis it's important to be able to look back and with gentle self-honesty, get really curious about things you may have thought were fine at that time and ask yourself now if continuing those habits truly supports your optimal health.  In this week's episode I'll give you some surprising insights from leading cancer research centers that may inspire you to reevaluate your normal in favor of doing something exceptional for yourself.  Referred to in this episode:  90 Days of Wellness  Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Recurrence  Journal of the National Cancer Institute study  Nutrition Genome 

When Dr. Holly was first diagnosed with breast cancer, she was pretty underwhelmed with her care.When Dr. Holly was first diagnosed with breast cancer, she was pretty underwhelmed with her care. Cancer is a complex disease, and she thought there was more she could do to help her body than just take pills. It was then she remembered the work fof today's guest (who has been on the podcast before!) and called her up. Jess Higgins Kelley MNT, ONC is a Master Nutrition Therapist, Oncology Nutrition Consultant, teacher, writer, and nutrition education program developer. An Oncology Nutrition Consultant for over a decade, Jess has extensive experience working with cancer and chronic illness clients from around the globe. She is also the co-author of two books, The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, the Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies, and Bioregulatory Medicine: An Innovative Holistic Approach to Self-Healing.Jess is the Founder and Director of the Oncology Nutrition Institute which provides online certification programs for professionals and education for the public in therapeutic metabolic nutrition. An avid researcher and student, Jess has completed certifications in Environmental Medicine through the University of Arizona Medical School, Nutrigenomics through Nutrition Genome, Endocrinology and Blood Chemistry Analysis through Apex Energetics, Scientific Phytotherapy through alchemlife, and Methylation and Clinical Nutrigenomics through Bastyr University. Jess was an instructor at the Nutrition Therapy Institute in Denver, Colorado from 2011-2017, and believes strongly in empowerment through education.The Oncology Nutrition Institute believes that holistic, therapeutic, metabolic nutrition should be part of the standard of care. The world needs more qualified practitioners to help support clients/patients improve quality and quantity of life using dietary therapies, nutrition interventions, and lifestyle modifications. This continuing education certification program will not only enhance your practice, it also encourages students to focus on their own health. Reducing future cancer risk starts with what we eat today.Jess's Cancer book:  http://bit.ly/MetabolicApproach  Jess's BioMed book: https://amzn.to/2Gv8xcY

Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, Katy Wells joins me to discuss how we are our own primary healthcare provider and how to use genetic testing data to drive exercise, diet, and supplementation interventions. Katie also discusses the algorithm she is developing to leverage genetic testing to improve performance outcomes.    Purchase your Nutrition Genome test here   Follow Katy @wellnessmama on Instagram   Check out the Wellnesse non-toxic personal care product line   Check out her amazing blog - Wellness Mama   _______________   ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:   Dr. Erik Korem's podcast, The BluePrint, is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their family, career, and health. Dr. Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and lifeskills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement in your life to become the most healthy, resilient, impactful version of yourself.    ​​On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago, and has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.   Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience, and he is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a wellness app that provides custom exercise recommendations to improve the outcomes of programs and workouts you already love. It unlocks existing data from wearables and other apps to provide empathetic and scientific guidance that's perfectly in tune with your mind and body. _______________   SUPPORT & CONNECT:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/1 _______________   QUOTES:   “The key is using stress and being able to adapt to it and improve. That's what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” Dr Erik Korem   “I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you're leading, you're a leader. If you're swimming you're a swimmer, if you're driving you're a driver. If you're leading you're by definition a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to make a decision or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it's your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce   John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience:  “Whenever you are sparring, your mind will have a given direction of focus. The most basic division is between self focus and focus on the opponent.” - John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience   Blue Print host Dr. Erik Korem on high performance mindset and resilience:  “In sport, our goal is to develop the most adaptable athletes with the most resilience who can consistently obtain their high performance mindset and potential.” - Dr. Erik Korem on high performance mindset and resilience, host of The Blue Print   John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience:  “Philosophy was crucial because it is among the best means of developing a problem solving mindset.” - John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience   Blue Print host Dr. Erik Korem on high performance, performance mindset, and resilience:  “The key is using that stress and being able to adapt to it to improve. That's what high performance to me is: the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential.”  - Dr. Erik Korem on high performance, performance mindset, and resilience, host of The Blue Print   John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience:  “The greatest determinant of the outcome of your matches over time by a landslide is your training and lifestyle mentality. This is the high performance mindset you carry every day as you train and progress.” - John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience _______________ Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant and entertaining podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Kristina Hess. Kristina is a premier health coach and licensed dietitian/nutritionist who works with clients to support them in making lifestyle changes that produce real and lasting results. Kristina has a master's degree in clinical nutrition and Integrative Health from MUIH - Maryland University for Integrative Health and several certifications in areas ranging from Mindful Eating, Heartmath,to Ericksonian Hypnosis to Sport Nutrition. Kristina received her health coach certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Kristina's integrative and functional approach is an arm within the Functional Medicine model of the IFM. Functional Medicine views us all as being different; genetically and biochemically unique. A functional approach is deeply science based and views everything that happens within us as a connected network or web of relationships. Kristina's private practice in Connecticut is called Thrive Results Coaching. In this episode, Kristina explains what health complications come from insulin resistance and the Standard American Diet. If you're a sugar burner, Kristina describes what you need to start doing right away in order to turn your health around. One of the first things you need to do is start testing critical health markers. Kristina reveals which health markers are essential and which brands she recommends to her clients. Tune in as we jump into epigenetics, mental health, and Kristina's upcoming Keto Symposium. Learn about The Keto Symposium: https://www.ketosymposium.com/ Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use BEN10 at checkout for 10% off your order.  Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  [01:15] Complications From Insulin Resistance and The Standard American Diet It can take 15 to 20 years to develop insulin resistance. Parents don't want to take food away from their kids like macaroni, pizza, and chicken nuggets. Kids will start metabolically flexible and can get away with eating anything. However, it won't last forever. If you still want to buy chips, then Kristina will suggest buying chips with cleaner ingredients. Instead of buying Ben & Jerry's ice cream, try a pint of Rebel ice cream. The most common contributing factors leading to insulin resistance are lifestyle issues like nutrition. If we ate real food, then we wouldn't develop insulin resistance in the first place. Processed food is speeding our way to insulin resistance. [06:10] Are You A Sugar Burner? Here's What You Need To Do Now There are three things we can do when we are trying to get well: Time Restriction: how often you're eating and when you are eating. It's critical to stop eating before bedtime. Caloric Restriction: if you're going to eat garbage, then eat less of it. Dietary Restriction: take something out of your diet that is not healthy for you. It will be a vast improvement from the Standard American Diet. If you want results, try all three of these steps. 76% of the world population does not have the genetic adaptation for LCT. You should consider cutting out dairy; cow dairy is inflammatory for most humans. If you have skin issues, headaches, and extra flatulence, then dairy could be the problem. [11:50] The Importance of Testing For Glucose Values and Ketones Values If you are extremely insulin resistant, there is hope if you're willing to put in the work. There are two different companies that Kristina recommends for her clients: Keto Mojo: https://keto-mojo.com/ Biosense: https://mybiosense.com/ Keto Mojo allows you to test ketones and blood sugar. Plus, they provide your GKI. People should test every single day, especially in the beginning. That way, you can learn which foods are taking you out of ketosis. Plus, by testing, you can learn how many carbohydrates that you can tolerate. Some people can stay in ketosis at 50 total carbs or 75 total carbs. Everyone has their own carb tolerance. [18:50] What Is Nutrigenomics? It Might Be The Future of How You Eat The Human Genome Project was a project that spanned many years. Human DNA was mapped out to correlate to different nutrients and hormones. APOE4 is an old gene, and it conferred a lot of health benefits. One of the benefits was fertility in cold weather. Plus, APOE4 correlates to neuronal health in the brain and also to cholesterol production. Unfortunately, today's diet doesn't correlate to that old gene. Our diet causes a lot of inflammation. If you have APOE4, you shouldn't drink at all because you are 23% more likely to develop Alzheimer's. If you want to test your genes, Kristina recommends the Nutrition Genome: https://nutritiongenome.com/. If you have done a 23andMe, then you can use that data as well.   [26:10] The Role That Epigenetics Plays With Our Genes and Lifestyle How you live is what impacts your epigenetics. We are in control of our health. How much sleep do you get each night? How are you moving your body? Genetics is the blueprint. Genes are the potential, and they can give us a roadmap on how to live our lives. Epigenetics is the optimal lifestyle that will help you lead a healthier and longer life. There's a gene that correlates to ketones: PPARalpha. If you have this gene, eating extra fat will be challenging. [30:40] The Health Numbers You Absolutely Need To Know Ask for your A1C. That way, you know if you are headed for diabetes. C-reactive protein is a cardiac risk marker. You want it to be under a 1. Also, test for homocysteine, RBC magnesium, and B12. Lastly, get a full thyroid panel. [33:25] How Changing Your Lifestyle Can Impact Your Mental Health Sugar takes us on a roller coaster ride emotionally. There is a strong food-mood connection. Cold therapy can be a huge benefit for improving mood. People don't need antidepressants and antianxiety medicine if they have the proper tools. It takes 72 hours to get off sugar. Once that's over, you have all this freedom and clarity. Then, you'll have the energy to work out. Plus, you will sleep better. [40:15] All About The Keto Symposium and Why You Should Sign Up Today Learn about The Keto Symposium: https://www.ketosymposium.com/ Kristina loves to educate people; that's why she started the Keto Symposium. People are finally starting to understand the health benefits of a low-carb life. At the Keto Symposium, you can hear from all sorts of educators and experts. This year, the Keto Symposium is virtual. Next year, they are going to be in-person with a virtual option. Learn more about it on their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/ketosymposium AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode: Check out The Keto Nutritionist: https://theketonutritionist.com/ Learn more about Nutrition Genome: https://nutritiongenome.com/ Thrive Results Coaching: https://thriveresultscoaching.com/ The Keto Symposium: https://www.ketosymposium.com/ The Keto Symposium on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ketosymposium Follow Kristina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive19/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kristina-Hess-The-Keto-Nutritionist-103924274916070/ Watch How to lose weight on keto with licensed nutritionist Kristina Hess: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atE9Y8wQ2zE Listen to Kristina Hess MS, Uncommon Benefits of Ketones, The Worst Nighttime Habit, Mindful Eating, & Keto Community - KKP 104: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/kristina-hess-ms-uncommon-benefits-ketones-worst-nighttime/id1470779784?i=1000465314376 Keto Mojo: https://keto-mojo.com/ Biosense: https://mybiosense.com/ Join theKeto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a WatchKeto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. 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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.

Today’s episode is an ask me anything! I am sharing the top asked questions I receive, Including; how ayahuasca impacted my spiritual growth, health-related questions, and so much more. Nothing is really off-limits today!Topics discussed in this episode:How to balance your hormones if you can't take HIsWhat is Ayahuasca and how it impacted my spiritual growthThe importance of being the highest version of you and honouring herWhat sort of supplements I take on a day to day basisKey takeaways:Spiritual growth is something that can change your life and is so important to thrivingLiving in your highest truest version of self is going to change so much around youImbalance in our physical body is the same thing in our spiritual bodyAction step:Look at the imbalances you are feeling spiritually and how you can create harmony Lauren said:“If we have unresolved emotional issues, That's something that's in our emotional body, but that creates, um, you know, imbalance in our physical body and the same thing in our spiritual body. If we have an imbalance there it can create disease in our physical body. “I'm here to bring that level of healing in a way that's accessible, to everybody. And for me, she was like for you to do what you want to do in this world, you got to go in and open that, that door and that box within yourself.”Thanks so much for listening!Important Announcements: If you haven’t downloaded our FREE 3 Vital Steps to THRIVE after BC mini course yet, download it now! It breaks prevention and thrivership down into the 3 vital steps you need to focus on, cuts through the confusion of all the conflicting information on the interwebs, and provides clear and actionable information so that you feel confident in your prevention plan. You will love it!If you’re looking for an amazing community to connect with and a group of women that are all on their journey to healing and want to feel confident in their prevention plan, join our Breast Cancer Babes Community on Facebook.Connect with me over on Instagram, @iambreastcancerthriver. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review at any podcast platform that you’re listening to us on.Links I mention in this episode:Nutrition Genome:https://nutritiongenome.com/shop-nutrition-genome/ref/553/Where you can find BCT:Instagram @iambreastcancerthriverBreast Cancer Babes Community on Facebook

Testing for nutrition and epigenetics....trying to find ways to live longer cause your RICH! poor people don't eat healthy food cause it tastes crappy. Homeless people don't jog cause it sucks.

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

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!

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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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   

I found Alison to be so inspirational that I had to interview her. We must empower ourselves to be in control of our own health and in this video she helps guide us through that personal journey and responsibility. You will see what she has come back from and how much energy she has for every day. She has become so passionate about health and nutrition from her experience that she now coaches others as well. I hope this video lends strength to anyone out there confronted with all the challenges and decisions that cancer brings. She is so knowledgeable and drops so many good resources throughout the talk. So even if you are not facing cancer or interested in that topic, I think your will find all her knowledge extremely insightful and a great resource to take charge of your personal health. See the links below if you are interested in your own testing, research, or finding a practitioner. Enjoy!   Bio Individualized Genetic Testing with Nutrition Genome: https://nutritiongenome.com/shop-nutr... Research Your Water: www.ewg.org Berkey Water Filter: https://amzn.to/2AJcCr1 Get Your Own Lab Work: www.walkinlab.com Find a Functional Practitioner: www.ifm.org https://www.naturopathic.org/ Dr. Nasha Winters https://optimalterrainconsulting.com/ Alison's Website: http://www.alisongannett.com/ Dutch Hormone Test: https://dutchtest.com/ Keto Information & Research: https://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com/ Recommended Books: The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: https://amzn.to/2vjkryg The Cancer Whisperer: https://amzn.to/2nexnRP

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 …

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 …

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 J. Swanson is the founder of Nutrition Genome and creator of the software Genetrition. Alex is the son of our own “Ask Cheri” guest, Cheri Swanson.  Influenced by his mom, he has taken nutrition to the next level.  Alex explains how the Nutrition Genome works through a saliva sample from a cheek swab which holds your very own DNA.  This is then shipped to a lab where they sequence and genotype it which is how to get DNA.  This  gives them a data file on all your genes.   They then look at the data and make sense of it.  This information relates to your brain and heart health, hormones, digestion and different parts of the body.  Nutrigenomics is how your body responds to diet and how your genes respond to food.  We are all a little different and all this relates back to our ancestors….how they ate and where they lived accumulates to who you are now.     The Nutrition Genome removes the fear around genetic testing...showing how your genes are not necessarily your destiny, but rather your blueprint.  Once you understand the blueprint you know how to make modifications and changes to help reduce the risk of disease.  You can take steps to facilitate and help your own biochemistry to be its healthiest.  You get a software report with genes for each section which shows gene variance (what makes you different from other people).   All of this traces back to our migration roots.     HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR INTERVIEW:   We focus on Brain Awareness and Mental Health month so we talk about Alzheimer's prevention.     When people have certain variances in the APOE gene (a gene that has to do with cholesterol as well as protects the brain neurons), they have reduced protection against Alzheimer’s.  This genotype increases the risk of Alzheimer's and has both pros and cons (Pros: higher bone density, less risk of infertility, better calcium and Vitamin D absorption, less miscarriages).    2/3 of all Alzheimer's patients are women.   Avoid inflammation by eating foods that are anti-inflammatory, such as foods that are high in choline and folate (egg yolks, chicken thighs vs. breast, liver, organ meats, nuts, broccoli, romaine lettuce, oranges, fenol, berries, freshly ground flax seeds, hops tea).   Sleep is super important — you should be getting 7 ½ to 8 ½ hours per night.   Important to fast 12-14 hours after your last meal (intermittent fasting) to give your body time to reset and filter.   Focus on exercise and movement.   Women can boost estrogen with foods and phytoestrogen (phytoestrogens foods: flax seeds, hops IPA beers and hops tea)   Exotic mushrooms help the body adapt to stress (Chaga, Lions Mane, Reiche, Shiitake, Nayataki)   Good brands for medicinal mushrooms: Mushroom Science and Fungi Perfecti    Good brands for medicinal mushrooms: Mushroom Science Fungi Perfecti   Book: The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest By, Dan Buettner   Genome Testing: (*need affiliate link here) www.Nutrtiongenome.com   Alex Swanson M.S. www.nutritiongenome.com www.thehealthbeat.com www.swansonhealthcenter.com   HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!   Would you  like to get a weekly reminder of our upcoming shows? Get updated HERE! www.ladiesroadmap.com   We’d love if you could please follow us and leave a comment here: Facebook Twitter Instagram   If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, review and subscribe!   Ways to subscribe to Ladies Road Map Podcast:   Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher (For Android Users)   FEEDBACK + PROMOTION You can ask questions, make comments over at our  Ladies Road Map website www.LadiesRoadMap.com  Let your voice be heard and join our community of women! Write us at info@ladiesroadmap.com   We are part of the Fashion Flash Influencer community of women over 40 check it out here!   Thank you to Cam Tyler from PodcastBud for our awesome theme music and editing!          

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!