DNA to Diet: Crafting Personal Nutrition Plans with Joe Cohen of SelfDecode

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The Importance of Genetic Testing
Genetic testing holds immense promise for revolutionizing healthcare. A personalized approach to precision health that includes genetic insights,could transform medicine from a reactive system to a proactive one. With the right tools and knowledge, genetic testing has the potential to empower clients to take charge of their health, optimize their well-being, and pave the way for a future of preventive and personalized medicine.

Methodology of Polygenic Risk Scoring in Understanding Health Conditions
Many diseases aren’t caused by a single faulty gene, but rather a combination of smaller genetic variations. Polygenic risk scoring tackles this complexity by analyzing numerous genetic markers across your DNA. By considering these variations together, it creates a score that estimates your overall genetic susceptibility to a particular health condition. This approach provides a more nuanced picture than traditional genetic testing and can help identify clients at higher risk, allowing for earlier intervention, preventive measures, and personalized strategies.

Analyzing Genes To Make Effective Health Recommendations
Genetic testing offers a wealth of information, and translating it into actionable health advice requires validation. Environmental factors, lifestyle choices, and even interactions between different genes can significantly influence how genetic codes play out. To make effective recommendations, we have SelfDecode to validate these genetic predictions. 

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Ritamarie Loscalzo

Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a best-selling author and speaker known for her extensive knowledge, infectious energy, and inspirational message that encourages individuals to become their own best health advocate. She is an internationally recognized nutrition and health authority who specializes in using the wisdom of nature to restore hormone balance with a special emphasis on thyroid, adrenal and insulin imbalances. She founded the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology to empower health and nutrition practitioners to get to the root cause of health concerns by using functional assessments and natural therapeutics to balance the endocrine system, the body's master controller.

Dr. Ritamarie is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Certification in Acupuncture and is a Diplomat of the American Clinical Nutrition Board. She is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist with a Master’s in Human Nutrition, has completed a 2-year, 500-hour Herbal Medicine Program at David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies and has a master's degree in Computer Science, which contributes to her skills as an ace problem solver.

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