1. DNA Profiling to Support Your Health

2. Health is not everything, but without health, everything is nothing Schopenhauer 3. Your Perception of DNA> Crime shows and catching criminals> Human genome mapped> Predicting disease? 4. DNA WillChangeMedicine andHealthcare> We are on the brink of one ofthe most significant events inmedicine and healthcare.> A paradigm shift. 5. A New Era> Personalised medicine> Preventive healthcare> Integrated healthcare> Integration of advanced technology into allaspects of healthcare 6. DNA Profiling> Are more genes better?> We have approx 25,000 genes and 3 millionbase pair combinations.> Major challenge is to take all this information andmake it clinically relevant. 7. Fitgenes Philosophy> Not disease predictive.> Fitgenes focuses on genes that impact onfunction.> Fitgenes focuses on genes that we can modify. 8. Gene ExpressionGenes that enhance health and function we wantto turn up.e.g. antioxidant genes thatproduce our antioxidantenzymes. 9. Gene ExpressionGenes that negatively impact on health andfunction we want to turn down. e.g. inflammatory genes that produce inflammatory cytokines that can cause damage. 10. Gene Categories Inflammation Cellular Health and Oxidative Stress Cardiovascular Health Fat Metabolism and Weight Management Vitamin D Receptor Function 11. Inflammation 12. Inflammation 13. Inflammation 14. Inflammation and Disease RiskAlzheimersOsteoporosisAnkylosing Spondylitis Periodontal diseaseAsthma PsoriasisAtherosclerosisRheumatoid ArthritisAutoimmune Disease RhinosinusitisBronchitis SchizophreniaCancer Urinary Tract IssuesCardiovascular DiseaseDepressionDiabetesIBSInsulin ResistanceMacular Degeneration 15. Are You Inflamed?> Sore / aching muscles and joints> Delayed onset muscle soreness after exercise> Prone to injuries when exercising> Fluid retention / swollen fingers and ankles, especiallyduring or after exercise> Inflamed skin, skin disorders> Diarrhea> Current infection, injury, broken bone> Overweight 16. Oxidative Stress 17. Oxidative Stress 18. Oxidative Stress and Disease Risk Ageing Alzheimers Atherosclerosis Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Hypertension Insulin Resistance Liver Damage Melanoma 19. Do you have Oxidative Stress?> Insulin Resistant> Diabetic> Raised liver enzymes> Getting older> Age spots> Had chemotherapy> Had radiotherapy> Inflamed> Overweight 20. Cardiovascular Health 21. Cardiovascular Health 22. Cardiovascular Health 23. Health and WeightIt is estimated that 75% of health and life expectancy after age 40 ismodifiable.Losing just 10% of your body weight can add 10 years to your life. 24. Health and WeightA Federal GovernmentReport May 2009 titledWeighing it up Obesity in Australiastated: Environmental and Lifestyle Factors contributeapproximately 30% to weight. Genetics contributes the other 70%. Other studies show a 50/50 splitgenetics/environment 25. Weight Management 26. Factors Influencing Weight Loss Diet Exercise Hormones - Glucose, Insulin, Glucagon, Leptin, Adrenaline, Cortisol Inflammation Liver Function Toxicity LevelsGenetics influences all of the above 27. Your Genes:What is YourGenetic PlayingField? 28. Benefits of a DNA Profile> Make the BEST Choices for YOUR Health.> Learn the best choices you can make, basedupon your genome, to help you achieve optimalhealth and well being.> Choose the supplements, foods, exercise andlifestyle habits that best support YOUR health. 29. Preventive Healthcare> Dont wait to get sick before you focus on yourhealth.> Genetic knowledge has the potential to shifthealthcare from a disease focused model toprevention based medicine.> Gain a greater understanding of diseaseprocesses and your genetic ability to controlthese processes.> Learn how to obtain good health and maintainhealth. 30. Positive Health Outcomes Healthy weight Improved energy Improved fitness Improved sleep Better health 31. 12 week program tobetter health and wellbeingFast Track to Health Programs 32. Choice of Genetic ProfilesGenetic Profile:>General Health>Advanced 33. Choice of Pathology> Basic> Comprehensive> Advanced 34. Womens Health Initiative Study An opportunity to be part of a new approach to health care.> You can be one of the first people in the world toundertake a comprehensive DNA based nutrigenomicprogram with advanced pathology screening. 35. Womens HealthInitiativeParticipant Overview