How I Got Here
From a very young age, I have sort of felt "trapped" in my body.
My body did not burn or use calories the same way my peers' did. I have always felt stuck in a body that just didn't cooperate with me. But it wasn't all about weight or size. I just didn't feel comfortable in my own skin, and my body always seemed to be at odds with my desire to move, be active outdoors, and play sports.
I tried every single thing you can imagine. Crash diets, supplements, lifestyle changes, hours and hours of cardio, liquid fasts, labs, mineral analyses, detoxes, etc. You name it, and I most likely tried it.
What I didn't realize is that I was missing a fundamental piece of my health puzzle: my own DNA. I was very reluctant to try yet another "wellness hack", but I was still searching for answers. I knew in my heart that I had not yet discovered the missing link to all these other bits of health information and research I had gathered over the years. So I dove in and did my comprehensive genetics test to see what I would find...and I was completely blown away.
Why DNA Matters
For starters, my genomics test revealed my *inherent* lack of ability to process certain amino acids properly. When my results were explained to me in this particular area, I was a bit skeptical that this could actually be true for me. But the next day, I decided to cut out all the foods with these amino acids - I went all in. Cold turkey. In 2 weeks time, I dropped 8 pounds of inflammation and 90% of my chronic joint pain (especially in my knees) completely went away. I was sincerely floored by just these 2 outcomes in such a short amount of time. It was exciting, but also frustrating. I had been working so hard for so many years - with hours and hours of education, self-study, self-experimenting - to try to "fix" myself, but I what I hadn't realized is that I was completely in the dark about what my own genes were set up to do successfully on their own.
Another discovery I had made by avoiding this particular amino acid is that I realized one of the very pricey supplements I had been taking every night to help with getting a restful sleep had this particular amino acid in the formulation. I had been taking this supplement faithfully for months hoping it would eventually kick in and help me get that deep sleep I was wanting. Little did I know, it was totally backfiring on me because it was not good for me on a fundamental level. The thing that most struck me about this discovery is that the supplement is a really high quality one from a brand and company I fully trust. However, it was a very good lesson for me - just because a supplement is super clean, formulated well, and has proven efficacy (from a evidence-based standpoint) does not mean that it is automatically effective for me as a unique, biodynamic individual.
I literally saved hundreds of dollars just with that discovery alone.
There are so many other things I discovered from my genetics results. Another important one is that I learned my body doesn't process a high amount of fat very well...guess what I had tried for a very long time with much frustration and disappointment? The keto diet. Yeah, that did not turn out well for me, and I could not understand why. But now, I know.
The health discoveries from this test for me were many, but I'll let you learn more through your own genetics testing!
DNA is only the Beginning
Health is simple and complex all at once. To me, the more nuanced and complex parts of health and wellness are the less tangible pieces such as emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness. Each component of your total health is critical, and they each work together in synergy to support the Person you were always meant to be.
The most straightforward, uncomplicated piece of your wellness puzzle is in your DNA. This is ultimate health coding for your body that you were born with. And because we are talking about your genetic code here, this test is only done once in your life - never needing to be re-tested again. This is the foundation on which you can build your health firmly and confidently. I wish I was given this information years and years ago. I truly think it would have saved me a lot of time and resources and prevented a lot of frustration and dead ends.
And that's why I'm here now, offering this genetics testing to you. The information I received from this comprehensive genetics panel was truly life-changing.
