Your genetics hold valuable insight into your response to diet, exercise, sleep, and stress

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what your genetics say about your diet and exercise
 

Throughout my years of practicing medicine, I have always embraced advancements in patient care and new technology in my commitment to helping my patients reach their health goals. One of the latest tools I have had the privilege to incorporate into my practice at WellcomeMD is a genetic fitness and nutrition assessment. 

This testing, a first of its kind in the Charlotte area, has given my patients insight into their optimal diet and exercise regimes as well as how their genetics impact their sleep and stress. I am so committed to the value of these tests that I have personally participated in the program in order to understand my own results and improve my ability to counsel my patients, ensuring they will receive the maximum benefit.  

I found out many interesting things when I got my test results back. I initially thought that I would have issues with carbs, but rather I had a low sensitivity to carbs as well as saturated fats. Therefore, it was more about the amounts of food rather than the types of foods.  

For fitness, I have a 50/50 split on endurance and strength. I had been previously doing mostly aerobic exercise with minimal to no strength training. After seeing these results, I have added more strength and resistance training to my regimen. 

This assessment also offers valuable insight into sleep, stress, bone mineral density and obesity. A full report allows my team and I to counsel our patients on how to optimize and prioritize changes in their life in order to reach optimal health.  

We create a physician-led health plan tailored to each individual’s needs and then provide them with unlimited access to a health coach. We truly have the time, team and tools you need to see your health journal through from the beginning and track your progress along the way. 

At WellcomeMD, our proactive, preventative style dives deep into individualized medicine to make sure our patients are receiving the care that works specifically for them based on the results of this advanced genetic assessment.  

This assessment has been a game-changer in my practice and it can be for you as well.