Your Metabolic Type is as UNIQUE as you!

Metabolic typing is a health-building program, which works from the 'inside-out' that is individualised according to your genetic code. Your DNA code dictates your metabolic type hence your personal nutritional requirements.

Let us use an example here; have you ever come across a scenario like the one below? …. …..

There are two overweight individuals and they both decide to go on the same weight loss program in order to try and lose the excess load. They are very enthusiastic and regularly talk with each other for encouragement. Person A is shedding weight and is feeling on top of the world, however, person B has lost about a kilo (couple of pounds to some of you and it's only water!) over the three months and feels tired and moody. Unfortunately, I see this in my practice time and time again. How would you explain this outcome?

Well it all comes down to your metabolic type. Each person is genetically and hence metabolically unique. One man's food is another's poison! Not eating according to your metabolic type can lead to imbalances in your body chemistry. These imbalances can lead to weight gain, fogginess of thought, lack of energy/concentration, cravings for salty foods and/or sweets, irritability, moodiness, 'up and down' energy levels……just to name a few.

Metabolic typing IS:

• Unique in that it is customized according to your genetic needs
• A sophisticated science
• Holistically orientated, encompassing ayuverdic and traditional Chinese medical principles as well integrating modern science research done by 'giants' in the science arena

The benefits of Metabolic Typing

• Determination of one's specific personal nutritional requirements
• Enhances mental and physical performance
• Increases energy (physical, emotional and spiritual)
• Improves memory
• Stimulates and supports the immune system
• Eliminates food cravings
• Prevents and reverses disease
• Weight loss

Metabolic typing IS NOT:

• 'One size fits all' approach
• A fad
• A quick fix
• A treatment for symptoms

There are four levels of testing that are provided in the Metabolic Typing program.

Basic level: An introduction to the Metabolic Typing program through the book (The Metabolic Typing Diet). Involves a mini-questionnaire that reveals which foods are right for you. This level is for individuals who are interested in learning about the science of Metabolic Typing.

Intermediate level: A computer-based questionnaire that reveals not only your Metabolic Type but your sub-dominant type, giving a more complete picture of how your body utilizes foods and nutrients. Involves the identification of an appropriate Metabolic Type diet and key supplements. This level also includes consultations with me for educational support and information. This program is for individuals who have health issues but nothing serious (yet!), such as excess weight.

Advanced level: A computer based questionnaire with simple physiological challenge tests. It provides a more in depth evaluation not only of your Metabolic Type, dietary requirements and supplements but also the analysis of energy producing systems that have a profound effect on health. I provide ongoing support and follow-up, as the metabolism is subject to changes. The advanced program is mainly for individuals interested in disease prevention and those that have symptoms but do not have a disease.

Comprehensive level: A complete metabolic lifestyle and maximum health-building program. Involves a more extensive questionnaire in addition to Metabolic Type, physiological challenge tests and a hair tissue mineral analysis. The elucidation of an appropriate Metabolic Type diet, key supplements, the analysis of all the energy systems of the body, detoxification, exercise and lifestyle recommendations. I provide support and follow-ups during this health-rebuilding program. This program is appropriate for anybody with specific diseases, on medication and for individuals who are interested in feeling the best they ever have!

How does Metabolic Typing work?

Our bodies have the ability to be radiant and healthy, it is built into our genetic code. This then begs the question, 'then why are there so many unhealthy individuals?' In order to answer this, I have to introduce the concept of energy. Basically, all that we require needs energy. Food is one of our major sources of energy and we literally consume food at least three times a day, everyday. When good nutrition is in shortage (which in my experience is often the case), the creation, maintenance and control of energy is hampered, this eventually results in biochemical imbalances and metabolic inefficiency, in other words degeneration resulting in disease. Does that mean you need to eat a well balanced diet? Yes, but 'what is a well balanced diet?' This is a loaded question in itself. To eat a well balanced diet you need to eat according to your metabolic type such that your cells are then able to maintain biochemical balance and metabolic efficiency thereby preventing and/or reversing any imbalances ie. disease.

So it all boils down to you being unique…if you were not, Metabolic Typing would be redundant and so would you, sadly…I mean who would want the world to be full of clones?

To great health!