Better Nutrition - Better Moods

Five foods to help depression
There are treatment options that can relieve depression without swallowing pills. Many of the symptoms of depression can be directly linked to vitamin and mineral deficiencies in the standard American diet, which is largely comprised of empty carbs, caffeine and sugar. Depression, mood swings and fatigue often have a common cause: poor nutrition. Avoiding depression or recovering from a depressive episode is often as easy as changing your diet and boosting your consumption of key foods that deliver brain-boosting nutrients and help regulate brain chemistry.

Fish oils: Contain omega-3 fatty acids. Research has shown that depressed people often lack a fatty acid known as EPA. Participants in a 2002 study featured in the Archives of General Psychiatry took just a gram of fish oil each day and noticed a 50-percent decrease in symptoms such as anxiety, sleep disorders, unexplained feelings of sadness, suicidal thoughts, and decreased sex drive. Omega-3 fatty acids can also lower cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health. Get omega-3s through walnuts, flaxseed and oily fish like salmon or tuna.
Brown Rice: Contains vitamins B1 and B3, and folic acid. Brown rice is also a low-glycemic food, which means it releases glucose into the bloodstream gradually, preventing sugar lows and mood swings. Brown rice also provides many of the trace minerals we need to function properly, as well as being a high-fiber food that can keep the digestive system healthy and lower cholesterol. Instant varieties of rice do not offer these benefits. Any time you see "instant" on a food label, avoid it.
Brewer's Yeast: Contains vitamins B1, B2 and B3. Brewer's yeast should be avoided if you do not tolerate yeast well, but if you do, mix a thimbleful into any smoothie for your daily dose. This superfood packs a wide assortment of vitamins and minerals in a small package, including 16 amino acids and 14 minerals. Amino acids are vital for the nervous system, which makes brewer's yeast a no-brainer for treating depression.
Whole-grain oats: Contain folic acid, pantothenic acid and vitamins B6 and B1. Oats help lower cholesterol, are soothing to the digestive tract and help avoid the blood sugar crash-and-burn that can lead to crabbiness and mood swings. Other whole grains such as kamut, spelt and quinoa are also excellent choices for delivering brain-boosting nutrients and avoiding the pitfalls of refined grains such as white flour.
Cabbage: Contains vitamin C and folic acid. Cabbage protects against stress, infection and heart disease, as well as many types of cancers, according to the American Association for Cancer Research. There are numerous ways to get cabbage into your diet; toss it in a salad instead of lettuce, use cabbage in place of lettuce wraps, stir fry it in your favorite Asian dish, make some classic cabbage soup or juice it.
Also worth mentioning: Foods like raw cacao, dark molasses and brazil nuts (high in selenium) are also excellent for boosting brain function and eliminating depression.
Things to avoid:

If you feel you are depressed or at risk for depression, you also need to avoid certain foods and substances. Some commonly prescribed drugs -- such as antibiotics, barbiturates, amphetamines, pain killers, ulcer drugs, anticonvulsants, beta-blockers, anti-Parkinson's drugs, birth control pills, high blood pressure drugs, heart medications and psychotropic drugs -- contribute to depression. If you are taking any of these, don't quit them without talking to your doctor; but be aware that they may be contributing to your condition by depleting your body of depression-fighting vitamins and minerals.
You should also avoid caffeine, smoking and foods high in fat and sugar. Keeping your blood sugar stable and getting B vitamins is important for stabilizing your mood. Cacao can be good for mood because it releases endorphins in the brain, but watch out for milk chocolate and candy varieties high in sugar.

Other non-food things to do:

Get plenty of sunshine. Natural sunlight is a proven cure for depression.
Engage in regular exercise at least three times per week. Exercise lifts and mood and alters brain chemistry in a positive way.
Experience laughter. It's good medicine.

Take a quality superfood supplement to get even more natural medicine from the world of plants.

Nicknames for Gene SNPs

Article written by Tom Wood, 4 star business affiliate with Genewize...


I’ve been involved in GeneWize since the beginning and I still can’t tell you the names of all the SNPs we test.

Since I’m a top earner with the company it’s obviously not critical to know what each SNP is, but I’ve become more curious and interested in the science the more I’ve been here.
To help myself out, I’ve nicknamed each SNP so we can remember them. Use this guide to share with your guests and to help you realize and remember all this science does for us.

Bone Strength Gene™ – SNP 1: VDR (Vitamin D Receptor)
Detox Gene™ — SNP 2: EPHX (Microsomal Epoxide Hydrolase)
CoQ10 Gene™ — SNP 3: NQ01 (Coenzyme Q10 Reductase)
Superoxide Gene™ Free Radical Defense — SNP 4: SOD2 (Manganese Superoxide Dimutase)
Lung and Breast Tissue Gene™ — SNP 5: GPX1 (Glutathione Peroxidase 1)
Collagen Health Gene™ — SNP 6: MMP-1 (Matrix Metalloproteinase)
Cardiovascular Gene™ — SNP 7: MTRR ( Methionine Sythase Reductase)
Cardiovascular Enzyme Gene™ — SNP 8: MTHFR (Methylene Tetrahydrofolate Reductase)
Inflammation Response Gene™ — – SNP 9: TNF-a (Tumor Necrosis Factor – a)
Cholesterol Oxidation Gene™ — SNP10: PON-1 (Paraxonase 1)
Blood Pressure Gene™ — – SNP 12: ApoB (Apolipoprotein B)

Bone Strength Gene™ — SNP 1: VDR (Vitamin D Receptor) — The strength of our bones is influenced by the VDR gene. In fact, among healthy people, this one gene accounts for 75% of the entire genetic influence on bone density.i People with SNPs in the VDR gene tend to have lower bone mineral density than those without these variations.ii,iii,iv SNPs in this gene may also influence young adult growth,v parathyroid hormone production,vi normal cell division,vii and blood sugar regulation.
Supportive ingredients include: Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate), Vitamin K1 (as phytonadione), Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol).


Detox Gene™ — SNP 2: EPHX (Microsomal Epoxide Hydrolase) — Epoxides are toxic, highly reactive foreign chemicals present in cigarette smoke, car exhaust, charcoal-grilled meat, and smoke from burning wood, pesticides, and alcohol.  The body’s way of dealing with epoxides is through the enzyme microsomal EPHX, which detoxifies these foreign compounds. Due to a SNP on the EPHX gene, people with lowered EPHX activity will have difficulty detoxifying harmful substances and thus be particularly vulnerable to their effects.

Supportive ingredients include: Milk Thistle extract [(Silybum marianum) standardize to 80% silymarin] Oxyphyte® Green Tea extract [(Camellia sinensis) standardized to 90% polyphenols], Broccoli extract [(Brassica oleracea) standardized to 1.2% sulphoraphane], Burdock Root powder (Arctium pubens), Kale powder (Brassica oleracea), Artichoke extract [(Cynara scolymus) standardized to 4% chlorogenic acid/9% caffeoylquinic acid], Schizandra Berry powder (Schisandra chinensis ), Gotu Kola extract (Centella asiatica).

CoQ10 Gene™ — SNP 3: NQ01 (Coenzyme Q10 Reductase) — Free radicals are considered by many scientists to be the primary cause of aging. The coenzyme Q10 reductase (NQO1) enzyme converts coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) to its reduced form, ubiquinol, which scavenges free radicals in the mitochondria and lipid membranes.ix Some individuals have a SNP in the NQO1 gene that slows the reduction of ubiquinone to ubiquinol, resulting in very low blood levels of this key antioxidant. Consequently, people with this SNP are at high risk of free radical attack.x Because NQO1 is also involved in the detoxification of compounds foreign to the body, a SNP in the NQO1 gene may cause aberrant cellular changes.

Supportive ingredients: Ubiquinone or Ubiquinol — Depends on which form of CoQ10 your body can metabolize. You don’t know unless you run a genetic test.

Superoxide Gene™ Free Radical Defense – SNP 4: SOD2 (Manganese Superoxide Dimutase) — The SOD2 enzyme is also involved in scavenging free radicals. However, SOD2 is focused on one particularly toxic type of free radical: superoxide.xi Since the superoxide radical is produced in abundance in all cells, it is the starting point for the free radical chain of production. SOD2 has the distinction of being the only enzyme in the mitochondria that can neutralize superoxide.xii Individuals with a SNP in this gene therefore have a weak first line of defense against free radicals.

Supportive ingredients include: Spirulina powder (Arthrospira platensis ), Oxyphyte® Green Tea extract [(Camellia sinensis) standardized to 90% Polyphenols], Oxyphyte® White Tea extract (Camellia sinensis ) standardized to 90% Polyphenols], Bilberry extract [(Vaccinium myrtillus) standardized to 5% anthocyanins], Vitamin B3 (as Niacinamide).

Lung and Breast Tissue Gene™ — SNP 5: GPX1 (Glutathione Peroxidase 1) — The GPX1 antioxidant enzyme specifically scavenges hydrogen peroxide, a reactive oxygen species. GPX1 is a selenoprotein, meaning it incorporates selenium into its protein structure.xiii Therefore, how much GPX1 a person produces is dependent on their selenium level.13 A SNP on the GPX1 gene can reduce a person’s ability to utilize selenium.xiv,xv That means higher-than-normal selenium intake is needed to afford protection to hydrogen peroxide-sensitive tissues, particularly lung and breast tissues.

Supportive ingredients include: Proprietary blend: Citrus Bioflavonoids powder (Citrus limonium, Citrus paradise and Citrus sinensis ), Milk Thistle extract [(Silybum marianum) standardized to 80% silymarin], Astragalus Root powder ( Astragalus membranaceus), Ginkgo Biloba extract [(Ginkgo biloba) standardized to 24% Flavoglycosides/6% Terpene Lactones], Oxyphyte® Grape Skin extract [(Vitis vinifera) standardized to 10% resveratrol], Alpha Lipoic Acid, Organic Blueberry extract [(Vaccinium angustifolium) standardized to 2% polyphenols], Organic Black Currant extract [( Ribes nigrum) standardized to 2% polyphenols], Tumeric extract [(Curcuma longa) standardized to 95% curcumin], Garlic Powder (Allium sativum), Selenium (as Selenium Amino Acid Chelate). Citrus Bioflavonoids powder (Citrus limonium, Citrus paradise and Citrussinensis ), Milk Thistle extract [(Silybum marianum) standardized to 80% silymarin], Astragalus Rootpowder ( Astragalus membranaceus), Ginkgo Biloba extract [(Ginkgo biloba) standardized to24% Flavoglycosides/6% Terpene Lactones], Oxyphyte® Grape Skin extract [(Vitis vinifera) standardizedto 10% resveratrol], Alpha Lipoic Acid, Organic Blueberry extract [(Vaccinium angustifolium) standardized to 2% polyphenols], Organic Black Currant extract [( Ribes nigrum) standardized to 2% polyphenols],Tumeric extract [(Curcuma longa) standardized to 95% curcumin], Garlic Powder (Allium sativum),Selenium (as Selenium Amino Acid Chelate).

Collagen Health Gene™ — SNP 6: MMP-1 (Matrix Metalloproteinase) — Collagen is the main component of cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and bone. It is constantly synthesized and broken down in an on-going cycle. MMP1, also known as collagenase, is an enzyme that degrades collagen. People with a SNP in the MMP1 gene produce collagenase at an increased rate, which means their bodies may break down collagen faster than they can rebuild it.xviii,xix These individuals will likely benefit from added support for collagen-rich structures such as the bones and joints.

Supportive ingredients include: Tomato powder [(Solanum lycopersicum) standardized to 0.8% lycopene], Oxyphyte® White Tea extract [(Camellia sinensis) standardized to 90% polyphenols], Oxyphyte® Grape Seed extract [(Vitis vinifera) standardized to 95% polyphenols].

Cardiovascular Gene ™ — SNP 7: MTRR ( Methionine Sythase Reductase) — Homocysteine is a metabolite of the amino acid methionine. Research has shown it is important to control homocysteine levels in order to preserve cardiovascular health.xx,xxi,xxii One of the body’s methods for keeping homocysteine levels in check is the MTRR enzyme, which transforms homocysteine back to either methionine or cysteine.xxiii When an individual has a SNP in the MTRR gene, their ability to clear homocysteine from the blood may be hindered. However, only certain population groups appear to be negatively affected by this SNP.

Supportive ingredients include: Trimethylglycine, Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate), Dong Quai extract [(Angelica sinensis) standardized to 1.0% Ligustilide], Vitamin B3 (as Niacinamide), Vitamin B2, (as Riboflavin), Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin), Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine hydrochloride), Folate (as folic acid). Trimethylglycine, Zinc(as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate), Dong Quai extract [(Angelica sinensis) standardized to 1.0% Ligustilide], Vitamin B3 (as Niacinamide), Vitamin B2, (as Riboflavin), Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin), Vitamin B6(as Pyridoxine hydrochloride), Folate (as folic acid).

Cardiovascular Enzyme Gene™ — SNP 8: MTHFR (Methylene Tetrahydrofolate Reductase) — Like the MTRR enzyme, the MTHFR enzyme is responsible for reducing blood levels of homocysteine. People with a SNP in the MTHFR gene manufacture defective enzymes that can’t clear homocysteine from the blood efficiently. Research has shown there is a direct association between a SNP in the MRHFR gene and elevated levels of homocysteine,xxvi particularly in those with low levels of folate.

Supportive ingredients include: Trimethylglycine, Choline Bitartrate, L-methlyfolate.

Inflammation Response Gene™ — SNP 9: TNF-a (Tumor Necrosis Factor – a) — Inflammation is a response of the immune system to a perceived attack. While it is a helpful response in the short-term, if inflammation continues on-going, it can negatively affect the cells, tissues, and ultimately, the organs. TNF- is a cytokine (a chemical messenger of the immune system) that plays a role in inflammatory processes. Individuals with a SNP on the TNF- gene may have an over-reactive inflammation mechanism,which can negatively affect the joints,xxviii brain,xxix lungs,xxx and heart.xxxi

Supportive ingredients include: Milk Thistle extract [(Silybum marianum) standardized to 80% Silymarin], Oxyphyte® Green Tea extract [(Camellia sinensis) standardized to 90% Polyphenols], Pomegranate extract [( Punica granatum) standardized to 40% Ellagic Acid], Oxyphyte® Grape Seed extract [(Vitis vinifera) standardized to 95% polyphenols].

Cholesterol Oxidation Gene™ — SNP10: PON-1 (Paraxonase 1) — While it used to be thought that high cholesterol posed a health issue in and of itself, it is now believed that cholesterol only becomes a problem once the cholesterol carrier, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), becomes oxidized (attacked by free radicals). The PON1 enzyme attaches itself to high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which protects both HDL and LDL from oxidation.xxxii Due to common SNPs in the PON1 gene, blood levels of PON1 can vary by a factor of 10 to 40-fold among different individuals.xxxiii,xxxiv Those with low levels of PON1 have higher levels of oxidized LDL, which can lead to diminished cardiovascular health.xxxv,xxxvi

Supportive ingredients include: Organic Reshi Mushroom extract (Granoderma lucidum), Organic Shitake Mushroom extract (Lentinus edodes), Maitake Mushroom extract [(Grifola frondosa) standardized to 20% polysaccharides], Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopherol acetate).

Blood Pressure Gene™ — SNP 11: CYP11B2 (Aldosterone Synthase) — Maintaining blood pressure within the normal range is essential to a healthy heart. The CYP11B2 gene encodes an enzyme called aldosterone synthase, which plays a role in regulating blood pressure. A SNP on the CYP11B2 gene can decrease the ability of blood vessels to relax and constrict in response to changing demands for blood flow.xxxvii (For example, extra blood flow is needed during exercise.) That inability of the vessels to respond properly can set the stage for cardiovascular issues down the road.xxxviii

Supportive ingredients include: Potassium (as Tripotassium citrate monohydrate), Organic Hawthorn Berry extract [(Crataegus laevigata) standardized to 1.5% polyphenols/0.5% flavonoids], Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate), Acerola Cherry Extract [( Malpighia glabra) standardized to 17% Vitamin C], Garlic powder (Allium sativum). Potassium (as Tripotassium citrate monohydrate), Organic Hawthorn Berry extract [(Crataegus laevigata) standardized to 1.5% polyphenols/0.5% flavonoids], Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate), Acerola Cherry Extract[( Malpighia glabra) standardized to 17% Vitamin C], Garlic powder (Allium sativum).

Cholesterol Gene™ — SNP 12: ApoB (Apolipoprotein B) — Cholesterol is carried through the bloodstream on various lipoproteins: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). Apolipoproteins make up the protein part of lipoproteins. One of the more researched apolipoproteins is apolipoprotein B (ApoB); it constitutes the protein component of LDL, the “bad” kind of cholesterol carrier. In fact, without ApoB, LDL cannot form. Because people with SNPs on the ApoB gene have higher ApoB levels, they experience moderate increases in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides,xxxix,xl,xli,xlii as well as impaired glucose tolerancexliii and increased blood lipid response after meals.xli.

Supportive ingredients include: Oxyphyte® Green Tea extract [(Camellia sinensis) standardized to 90% polyphenols], Pomegranate extract [( Punica granatum) standardized to 40% ellagic acid], Artichoke extract [(Cynara scolymus) standardized to 4% chlorogenic acid/9% caffeolyquinic acid], Oxyphyte® Grape Skin extract [(Vitis vinifera) standardized to 10% resveratrol].

Yours in health,
Rhonda

Healthy Holiday Minestrone Soup from EPCOT ... Enjoy!

MINESTRONE SOUP

L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante

Italy EPCOT Center

Yield: 8 servings


1 1/2 cups red kidney beans, dried
Water
1 cup carrots, diced
1cup zucchini, diced
1cup celery, diced
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups yellow onion, chopped
2 ounces prosciutto,chopped (about 1/2 cup) I USE 2 Tofurkey Italian Sausage - thinkly scliced
1cup potatoes, peeled and diced I USE Rice Pasta, about 12-16 ounces
4 cups spinach, fresh, tightly packed
2 teaspoons salt
1cup cabbage, shredded
1/2 leek bulb, thinly sliced (aout 1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspon freshly ground pepper 


Rinse beans well and soak overnight in cold water.  Drain beans and rinse well. Place beans in a saucepan large enough to hold beans with enough water to cover beans by 1 inch. Simmer beans for approximately 2 hours until tender.  Drain and reserve cooking liquid and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large sauce pot or dutch oven and saute prosciutto for 2 minutes. Add all vegetables and drained beans to saucepot with prosciutto and sautef or an additional 5 minutes.  Add enough water to liquid in which beans were cooked to equal 2 quarts (I USE vegetarian broth).  Add to vegetables and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to a simmer and season with salt and pepper.  Simmer for1hour,adding more boiling water (or broth)  if necessary.

This is a great recipe for large crowds and can easily be converted to a vegetarian Minestrone.  Have the family help you chop the veggies and enjoy your time together during the holidays.  Sprinkle with Parmesean cheese and enjoy!

Yours in health,
Rhonda

Genewize by Rhonda Maguire has Cyber Monday!

The MOST personal gift you can give or get!  DNA guided health and beauty customized to YOU.  No one else does this .... yet!

 

For today only .... go to the Genewize site and and sign up for either the supplement or skin serum before midnight EST and you will get a $25 rebate.  This includes the FREE DNA test and assessment ($225 value).  You owe it to yourself or a loved one!

 

It's this simple:

1. Go to http://www.dnaandyourgenes.com/
2. Click on shop/join
3. Choose your package
4. Complete the form BEFORE midnight EST on November 30, 2009

 

Your $25 rebate check will be mailed to you within four weeks!

 

Happy holidays,
Rhonda

LifeMap "ME" Serum Ingredient List

(made exclusively)

By popular request ... here is the list of ingredients used to formulate your customized skin serum through Genewize.  You get just the ingredients you need AND the amount of ingredients you need.  Notice!!!!  There is NO WATER on this list.  Water in any skin serum, moisturizer, etc. is not necessary since your skin is water proof!  Only the top layer of skin, which is already dead, can absorb water.  All these ingredients are active and proven to help you look younger.  We use liposome (used in birth control & nicotine patches) to make sure all ingredients are absorbed all the way below your deepest layer of skin.

Aloe Barbedenis Leaf Extract
Uncaria Tomentosa (Cat's Claw) Extract
Panthenol
Glycerin
Glycine
Sorbitol
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein
Copper Tripeptide-1
Rice Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Melissa Officinalis (Balm Mint) Leaf Extract
Disodium Rutinyl Disulphate
Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
Solium Levulinate
Mannan
Sodium Phytate
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
Silyburn Marianurn (Milk Thistle) Extract
Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Extract
Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract
Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Fruit Extract ingredient list
Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Fruit Extract
Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Extract
Brassica Oleracea (Kale) Extract
Phosphilipids
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit E)
Retinyl Palmitate (Vit A)
Ascobyl Palmitate (Vit C)
Potassium Sorbate
Superoxide Dismutase
Saccharomyces Maganese Ferment
Saccharomyces Copper Ferment
Glutamine
N-Acetycysteine
Fennel Extract
Grape Seed Extract
Saccharomyces Selenium Extract
Clover Leaf Extract
Red Algae Extract
Trimethylglycine
Folic Acid
Saccharomyces Cervisiae Lysate
Polyglucan
Saddaromyces Cerevisiae Peptides
Ethylenediaminetretracetic Acid
Polyglycerl-4 Caprylate
Solium Lauroyl Glutamate
Decyl Glucoside
Diglycerin
Natural Frangrance

Yours in health,
Rhonda

LDL Cholestoral - What Your Genes Reveal

The science behind the Lifemap Nutrition System is truly fascinating.

Chances are, what you’re about to read is a completely new way of looking at LDL cholesterol (the bad stuff!) and if you or someone you know struggles with high cholesterol, read on….this is interesting stuff!

First, let me explain how Genewize’s patented DNA test really works.

1.You receive a test kit in the mail, complete with instructions.

2.Swab the inside of your cheek to remove a layer of skin cells.

3.Allow the cotton swab to dry before putting it into the pre-paid envelop and sending to Genewize’s secure lab.

4.Lab technicians analyze your DNA looking particularly at 12 areas on your DNA, called SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms).

5.The results of the 12 SNPs shows how the related genes are expressed.

6.Your customized nutritional formula is titrated (mixed up) based on your unique results and the nutrients your body is given regulates the expression of those genes.

So, how does this relate to LDL cholesterol levels?

Well, that’s what I wanted to know…so I did a little research and this is what I found.

LDL (the bad cholesterol) has a protein component called APoB. Without APoB, LDL cannot form.

Now, as you know, your doc checks LDL levels as an indicator of your risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). But what I just learned, and am sharing with you now, is that LDL is in fact not as good an indicator of CHD as is APoB.

Remeber, LDL cannot form without APoB.

So, if we take a look at how our bodies form APoB and at what level, then we’ve got a pretty good indication of CHD risk.

Cool. So how is this done, right?

Well, that’s the interesting part about nutrigenomics (the study of how nutrition and genetics interact). What we can do now is peer into the APoB gene…and guess what?

If you have certain SNPs on the APoB gene, production of APoB increases and in turn….you got it…LDL levels increase as well.

So, here’s the good news.

If you have the genetic predisposition to increased APoB production, you can receive an APoB SNP boost in your LifeMap Nutritional formula which provides dietary ingredients to reduce ApoB production, reduce LDL and prevent LDL oxidation.

…and this is just ONE part of the genetic assessment Genewize has made so inexpensive for all of us to be able to peek into our genetic code and provide ourselves with the nutrients our bodies uniquely need.

Yours in health,
Rhonda

Thank you to Jenn Lawlor for sharing this information.

The Birth of Genewize

GeneWize LifeSciences is a ground floor network marketing company that just launched publicly August 1st of 2008. But the technology behind it is in no way new...
It is actually an idea that was born over 14 years ago when a group of medical doctors and scientists got together with a vision...

They saw genetics as the future, and knew that with the deteriorating health of the people in our world today, DNA customized nutrition would be a revolutionary leap in wellness.

They understood the lack of nutritional support being served by today's "one-size-fits-all" supplements. They knew that it was time for this "shot gun" approach to health to be transformed into a laser targeted beam... An exact look into the genetics of each individual and a completely personalized approach to nutrition.

They formed GeneLink Biosciences, a biotechnology company dedicated to cracking the genetics and nutrition code. They worked diligently for over 14 years WITHOUT monetary compensation (only stock shares). Their passion, expertise, and dedication resulted in the emergence of the first ever genetically customized nutritional process.
The scientists of GeneLink are some of the most prestigious in the industry. Dr. Bernie Kasten, who is now the Chief Medical Officer for GeneLink, was the Chief Laboratory Officer for Quest Diagnostics, one of the largest diagnostics labs in the world. There are 5 other world-class MD's and scientists who are also on the Scientific Advisory Board.
They have received numerous awards in areas of nutrition, genetics, biology, and chemistry and currently have over 600 peer reviewed journal publications in circulation.

They now have 3 patents and 15 patents pending on their unique and CUTTING-EDGE technology and science.

They have discovered 12 DNA "snips" in our genetic code that are precise indicators of how healthy we are in different areas... everything from cardiovascular health, bone health, oxidative stress, detoxification, collagen production, and vision.

Through GeneLink's DNA assessment, they can determine each individual's genetic predispositions, genetic deficiencies, and absorption capacities.

Not only that, but they have also MASTERED the art of Nutrigenomics, the study of nutrition and genetics. They can use this assessment of our genes to determine which vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants we need to improve and even rejuvenate our DNA.

Once the development of mass customized genetic nutrition came to fruition, GeneLink assessed all of the different distribution methods available...

And decided wholeheartedly to go with network marketing... Not only because it is the most lucrative, but also because it is proven to be the most effective.
With that came the birth of GeneWize... the ONLY direct selling subsidiary of GeneLink's revolutionary science and technology.
Now that GeneLink has the patented technology for consumer based genetic products, they will be rolling out an entire pipeline of products through GeneWize in the very near future... everything from genetically customized skin care, make-up, and energy bars to supplements geared towards cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's.
The implications for this in our world are absolutely ENORMOUS.
 
Yours in health,
Rhonda
 
Information shared by Katie Frieling, Genewize Affiliate

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