{"id":15588,"date":"2014-07-27T06:06:23","date_gmt":"2014-07-27T06:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.vitalhealth.com\/?page_id=6945"},"modified":"2019-04-26T10:32:39","modified_gmt":"2019-04-26T17:32:39","slug":"nutragenomic-medicine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vitalhealth.com\/integrative-specialty-center\/integrative-therapies\/nutragenomic-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutragenomic Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column]<style>.ld_spacer_69d45bcfcd57c{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d45bcfcd57c\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12594&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<strong><em>Have you ever wondered why you are more sensitive to certain supplements, foods, chemicals, and everything you come in contact with, than your friends or other family members, why you are always tired, why you are depressed, or why you just don\u2019t feel great in general?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It may be partly due to defects in your methylation and detoxification pathways. Methylation reactions involve the transfer of a methyl group (a carbon atom with three hydrogen atoms attached) from one compound to another. When a gene becomes methylated it is either turned off or turned on. This is important because some genes we want to remain turned off, such as a cancer promoting gene, while others we want to be active, such as for detoxification.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>How important is methylation?<\/h4>\n<p>Methylation is involved in almost every metabolic reaction in your body. Dr. Amy Yasko, one of the world\u2019s leading researchers in the field of nutrigenomics, compares methylation of your genes to traffic lights for the genetic roadways in your body. \u00a0If these traffic signals are not working correctly, chaos ensues, and the result is a multitude of health problems. Many of us have single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), which are mutations, or slight alterations, in our genes. These minor structural changes in our genes affect how well the gene works. \u00a0These mutations are like having traffic lights that either turn on too quickly (work too fast) or take too long to turn on (work too slowly). \u00a0In addition, various factors, including toxins, diet, sleep, exercise, stress, infection, gastrointestinal health, and psychological well-being, can have an on your traffic light (gene) function. The good news is that there are dietary and lifestyle measures, targeted supplementation, and treatments that can help you get around these broken lights or roadblocks.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69d45bcfcd5f5{height:16px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d45bcfcd5f5\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>[vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;violet&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Examples of processes that require methylation&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1556143535986-6262f0d5-a53b&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DNA and RNA synthesis (required for new cell growth)<\/li>\n<li>Our body\u2019s ability to fight viruses and infections<\/li>\n<li>Mood regulation due to synthesis and degradation of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine and epinephrine<\/li>\n<li>Myelination of our nerves (the coating on our nerves is necessary to transmit messages from one nerve to the next)<\/li>\n<li>Energy production<\/li>\n<li>Detoxification (elimination of toxins from our body)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]These are only a few examples of where methylation is involved in our body\u2019s metabolic reactions. To put it simply, without methylation, your cells die, and eventually, you die. Aging is an example of a decline in methylation.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69d45bcfcd62c{height:16px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d45bcfcd62c\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>[vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;violet&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Examples of health conditions and symptoms associated with poor methylation include:&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;ld-1556143600477-c42f85d0-9ddd&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"float: left; width: 45%;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Hypertension<\/li>\n<li>Delayed speech<\/li>\n<li>Muscle pain<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\n<li>Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)<\/li>\n<li>Fibromyalgia<\/li>\n<li>Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)<\/li>\n<li>Hand tremor<\/li>\n<li>Memory loss<\/li>\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n<li>Brain fog<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)<\/li>\n<li>Bipolar Disorder<\/li>\n<li>ADD\/ADHD<\/li>\n<li>Autism<\/li>\n<li>Heart disease<\/li>\n<li>Hormone imbalances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right; width: 45%;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Multiple chemical sensitivities<\/li>\n<li>Multiple food sensitivities &amp; allergies<\/li>\n<li>Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)<\/li>\n<li>Pre-eclampsia<\/li>\n<li>Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)<\/li>\n<li>Erectile dysfunction<\/li>\n<li>Raynaud\u2019s disease<\/li>\n<li>Cancer<\/li>\n<li>Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/li>\n<li>Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/li>\n<li>Recurrent miscarriages<\/li>\n<li>Eczema<\/li>\n<li>Asthma<\/li>\n<li>Arthritis<\/li>\n<li>Aging<\/li>\n<li>Endometriosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>What can I do about poor methylation?<\/h4>\n<p>As you can see, poor methylation can have a strong negative impact on your health. The good news is, we can do testing to find out if you have any methylation defects (SNPs) and then devise a plan together to correct these defects. We can even slow down the aging process by improving methylation. The testing is not expensive and it\u2019s easy to do! Specific treatment for methylation defects is different for each individual but includes lifestyle changes such as diet, stress reduction, regular exercise, ongoing detoxification (e.g. saunas, detox baths), reducing your \u201ctoxic load\u201d, treating any chronic infections, and optimizing gastrointestinal health.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<style>.ld_spacer_69d45bcfcd659{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d45bcfcd659\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>[vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#532f64&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556299938074{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; color: #532f64;\"><em>Poor methylation can have a strong negative impact on your health. The good news is, we can do testing to find out if you have any methylation defects and then devise a plan together to correct these defects.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#532f64&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]We also recommend targeted supplementation to enhance methylation, clean up toxic waste products in the body, and improve digestion and gut health based on your own individual needs. We often encourage doing additional testing such as GI studies and other metabolic testing to attain a complete picture of what needs to be addressed in order to help you feel your best. For example, if you have an infection in your gut or an imbalance in your intestinal flora, it will change how well you methylate, and therefore, change your gene expression. It can all get a little complex, but helping to successfully guide and direct you through the process is part of the health care we provide to you.<\/p>\n<p>At Vital Health, we look forward to working with you to determine the root cause of your symptoms and help you to regain your health and your life.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69d45bcfcd682{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d45bcfcd682\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12594&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]Have you ever wondered why you are more&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":6928,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15588","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vitalhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15588","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vitalhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vitalhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vitalhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vitalhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15588"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vitalhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15588\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vitalhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6928"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vitalhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}