Pamela McDonald is a Family Nurse Practitioner from Danville, California, who has created a revolutionary new way to combine new scientific genetic information with nutrition, exercise and stress control to allow the body to heal itself of all kinds of chronic diseases. Order her book today (call Barb at the Healing Center 989-352-6500) and start your own journey down the path of total wellness.
We know that after you read the book, "The Apo E Gene Diet" you will want to get tested. We have been licensed to use Ms. McDonald's program. So you can call the HealingCenter at (989) 352-6500 to make an appointment for an initial consultation to explore and decide if you want to do this. Remember you must be willing to change your eating habits and exercise routine in order for this to work. What you will get from us, is a precise Food and Exercise Prescription based on your current state of health and your ApoE Genotype.
It is magic, but only if you are willing to change your thinking. We think of food as fuel, not a comfort for emotional emptiness. Exercise is health, not hard work. You will learn to detoxify your life physically, mentally, and emotionally.
When you’re eating for health, “one diet does not fit all,” says Pamela McDonald, an integrative Nurse Practitioner and author of The Apo E Gene Diet. One reason for this is differences in the Apo E (apolipoprotien E) Gene, responsible for determining how your body processes fat and cholesterol. First discovered in the 1970’s, the Apo E gene has since been linked to conditions such as high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis (MS). Because these genes affect how your body processes foods, eating a diet customized to your particular pair of Apo E genes may ultimately help reduce your risk of developing a disease associated with your genotype.
The Genotypes
You inherit one of three naturally occurring gene variation, or genotypes, from each of your parents, giving you one of six possible pairings. Most people (64 percent) have the Apo E 3/3 genotype. The Apo E gene diet is based on the concept that each genotype processes foods differently. McDonald’s own clinical experience as well as mounting research show that in people not following a healthy diet, Apo E 3 is linked to Diabetes and Insulin Resistance; Apo E 2 is connected to high Cholesterol, Vascular Disease, and Parkinson’s; and Apo E 4 has Neurological, Inflammatory Diseases like Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis. If you’re interested in learning your genotype, you’ll likely have to request a simple blood test or cheek swab through a private lab. Remember, carrying a gene does not mean you are guaranteed to get a disease. There are a whole host of factors, including lifestyle that influence your health. But by knowing your genotype and what conditions you are at risk for, you can help decrease these risks through tailored diet and lifestyle changes.
The Diets
Regardless of genotype, everybody benefits from eating an anti-inflammatory diet rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. Another key is approaching food as fuel and eating small meals and snacks about every three hours. McDonald believes that determining the best “fuel” for your body depends on your genotype.
Apo E 2 – For example, those with genotypes including Apo E 2 prefer fat and operate optimally with 30 to 35 percent of daily calories from healthy fats such as olive oil, avocados, nuts, and omega 3-rich foods like salmon and walnuts. A sample dinner for this genotype carrier might be salmon, broccoli with chopped almonds, and a baked potato.
Apo E 3/3 This genotype processes fat normally and does best with a moderate fat diet including slightly smaller portions of healthy fats, such as a dinner of salmon, green beans, and brown rice.
Apo E 4 People with genotype pairings containing Apo E 4 don’t use fat for fuel very well and should aim for limiting it to 20 percent of total calories, deriving more calories from complex carbohydrates and plant proteins. For example, dinner could be beans, rice, avocado, and broccoli.
Small Changes, Big Results
These may seem like small tweaks, but many of McDonald’s patients have been successful, one even dropping 200 points from her cholesterol through diet and exercise alone. “This shows me that diet is so important that it should not be ignored,” says McDonald. She recommends making diet and lifestyle changes gradually to ease your transition and insure they are sustainable. You may feel better and begin to lower your disease risk-within just a few weeks.
For more information, visit www.thehealingcenteroflakeview.com or call The Healing Center at 989-352-6500 to make an appointment for your initial consultation.
When you get a cholesterol test (also called a Lipid Panel), it will include Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, and Triglycerides. The rest of the story is that there are 8 different types of LDL cholesterol and the total LDL does not give an accurate picture. Scroll down for an understanding of why the small dense LDL really are the bad boys here.
As you can see from the drawing above, the smaller denser LDL molecules infiltrate into the cell membranes leading to inflammation. The large LDL and VLDL do not cause any of this inflammation.
The above drawing shows the progressive damage caused by the inflammatory effects of the small dense LDL. This is reversible with the correct food as fuel, correct exercise, and stress management. A Gene Supportive Environment inside the blood vessels leads to healthy arteries free of the hardening plaque build up.
Apo E Genetic Testing can be a blood draw or a cheek swab and it gives you a prescription for Eating and Exercising that will support your personal genetic profile so inflammation does not occur and the chronic conditions do not develop or they begin to reverse.
Call the Healing Center (989) 352-6500 today to schedule your initial personal or phone interview to see if you are a candidate for testing. If you are, the testing can be scheduled with a blood draw at the local hospital or a cheek swab which you do yourself.
Click above to listen to Pam McDonald, author of "The Perfect Gene Diet"
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Genetic testing is generally very expensive. For example, testing for the gene for Breast Cancer Risk can cost thousands of dollars. Pam Mc Donald and her company Penscott Medical Group have worked very hard to keep the cost of the Apo E Gene test very affordable. The test is confidential and does not become part of your medical record. In some cases, insurance companies have denied coverage based on the findings of the test.
The best part is this: When you work with us, you do not just get test results (they are worthless if you do not have a plan), you get Pam McDonald's ten years of experience using the Gene Diet and all her research. We will use this information to teach you how to use the test results to create better health.
Includes Testing for Lean Muscle / Body Fat percentage
Apo E Gene Test -- Blood Draw ................................. $289
Plus a Drawing Fee at Hospital......................... $25
Or
Apo E Gene Test -- Check Swab ................................ $334
An Optional form of testing
The Apo E Gene Testing is confidential using an Alpha Numeric System to maintain confidential information. Some insurance companies have refused to insure patients who have a high risk genetic profile. This information does not become part of your medical record since you paid for it, not the insurance company.
Follow up (1 Hour) ............................................... $160
(Most insurances cover a portion of this)
Test Results
Food as Fuel and Exercise Training
Longer Term Follow-up (6-12 months) .................... $160
(Most insurances cover a portion of this)
May need Advance Cholesterol Testing ....................... $315
(Most insurances cover a portion of this)
Please note:
Insurance Plans and Medicare do not pay for internet or phone consultations.
