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Volume 6, Number 2 - February 2009: Special GenoType Issue |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Genetic Redemption
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| Peter D'Adamo, ND | ||
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As if I needed to be further convinced that epigenetics (the control of gene expression through nutrition) is the great wave of the future, a pre-publication results of a study released to members of The Epigenetic Society should satisfy for quite a while. In a study soon to be published in the Journal Biological Psychiatry, researchers looked at the epigenetic effects of childhood maltreatment and early trauma. Using laboratory rats (whose epigenetic mechanisms are very similar to humans) the researchers exposed infant rats to stressed caretakers who predominately displayed abusive behaviors. They found that early maltreatment produced persistent changes in the methylation of a gene called BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor) that is responsible for the developmental health of the cerebral cortex. In addition, they observed disturbed BDNF methylation in the offspring of females that had previously experienced the maltreatment regimen, indicating that the epigenetic effects of abuse, trauma and neglect were carried from one generation to the next. The GenoType Diet carries the promise of a genetic redemption of sorts, since as in the words of one researcher “Unlike defective genes, which are damaged for life, methylated genes can be demethylated. And, methyl tags that are knocked off can be regained via nutrients, drugs, and enriching experiences.” (2) Putting the final touches on the SWAMI software. I’ve decided to port it to two platforms. One will be the traditional SWAMI GenoType for professionals, the other will be a SWAMI Xpress that will be available online. SWAMI Xpress will contain all the base programs of his more muscular brother, but is being designed for general-purpose use. SWAMI GenoType has advanced filters and controls that allow a physician to exert complete control over the client diet and is geared to practitioners who want to have a more micrometric control over things. Introduction of SWAMI Xpress will be as part of NAP’s “Do It For A Month” program. I encourage you to consider taking full advantage of this offer. Not only will you benefit from taking the only epigenetically designed supplements commercially available at an astounding discount, you will also be given free access to a powerful software tool which will harness the complete epigenetic power of the GenoType Diets. Perhaps this will be your big chance at genetic redemption. Until next time Peter D’Adamo
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| Moving to the Blood Type Beat | ||
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Ann Quasarano
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Statistics show that over 700,000 people die of heart disease last year. It is also the number one killer of women. That’s right, more women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined. And while heart disease has been typically considered a male concern, over half a million women have heart attacks each year. Statistics also show that women are more likely to die of a heart attack than men - within one year of a heart attack, 38 percent of women will die compared to 25 percent of men. Of those who survive, 35 percent of women will have a second heart attack compared to 18 percent of men. Given this information, it makes good sense for men and women alike to take care of their hearts. Eating right for your type, getting appropriate forms of exercise, not smoking and avoiding second hand smoke, and limiting your intake of alcohol are wise choices. Taking good care of your heart though, requires different approaches, depending on your blood type. Dr. D’Adamo shares his guidelines for keeping your heart in shape and arteries free from blockages in his book, Cardiovascular Disease: Fight It with the Blood Type Diet. In this book, he educates his reader about the particular heart health challenges that each blood type faces and the foods that can help to overcome those concerns. Here are Dr. D’Adamo’s recommendations for each blood type: Blood Type O Blood Type O’s cardiovascular health is dependant upon maintaining a high active tissue mass and low body fat. A carbohydrate-dense diet produces the opposite state. The lectins in many grains and beans have insulin-mimicking effects on the insulin receptors of your fat cells. However, unlike insulin, which is leaved off the receptor in about 30 minutes, these lectins remain permanently attached and continually signal your fat cells to stop burning fat and to store extra calories as fat. In effect, eating these lectins results in your body scavenging any extra carbohydrate sugars and converting them to fat. This syndrome also impairs triglyceride conversion and slows the production of thyroid hormone – factors in further weight gain and heart disease risk. Eventually, carbohydrate intolerance produces insulin resistance, obesity, and high triglycerides – a combination classified as metabolic syndrome, a gate way to cardiovascular disease. Blood Type O – Top Heart Healthy Foods Lean, organic, grass fed red meat, richly oiled cold water fish, olive oil, walnuts, seaweeds, broccoli, spinach, kale, collards, maitake mushrooms, pineapple, blueberries, cherries, elderberries, turmeric, green tea. Blood Type A Scientific studies have shown that people with Blood Type A are particularly prone to heart disease – specifically due to elevated cholesterol levels. The underlying reason for this tendency, is type A’s difficulty breaking down dietary fats due to lower levels of the enzyme responsible for this function – intestinal alkaline phosphatase. Type A’s also have high levels of the blood clotting factor, factor VIII, which has been linked to coronary artery disease – thicker blood increases the potential for developing arterial blood clots. Type A’s are also more susceptible to arterial inflammation and have higher resting levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which has been linked to heart disease, hypertension, insulin resistance and obesity. Blood Type A – Top Heart Healthy Foods: Soy foods, richly oiled cold water fish, olive oil, walnuts, mushrooms (maitake/silver dollar), garlic, leafy green vegetables, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, pineapple, ginger, herbal teas such as chamomile, dandelion, hawthorn and green tea. Blood Type B According to Dr. D’Adamo, a Blood Type B individual living right for his or her type has fewer risk factors for cardiovascular disease than the other blood types – and those that you do have are somewhat controllable. The primary challenges faced by Blood Type B involve a sensitivity to B-specific lectins in certain foods, which can impair fat metabolism. Another potential challenge for type B involves the ineffective regulation of nitric oxide, a chemical released by the cells lining the artery walls. Nitric oxide allows blood vessels to relax and open up. Finally, blood type B arteries can be damaged by high levels of homosysteine, and amino acid that is produced in the human body. Homocysteine can irritate blood vessels and lead to blockages in the arteries. Blood Type B – Top Heart Healthy Foods: Lean, organic lamb and mutton, richly oiled cold water fish, cultured dairy foods (yogurt, kefir), olive oil, black walnuts, shiitake mushrooms, broccoli, collards, kale, mustard greens, pineapple, cranberries, herbal teas (dandelion, ginseng, licorice root), turmeric, green tea. Blood Type AB AB’s share the characteristics of both type A’s and type B’s in that tend to have the type A’s relatively high risk of cardiovascular disease and type B’s ability to fight it – provided you limit the amount of animal protein that you consume. Like their A counterparts, they have a high blood viscosity and tendency toward high cholesterol, similar to their type B brothers and sisters, they have difficulty regulating nitric oxide. Overall the best guidelines for blood type AB involve a combination of the best of the A and B worlds. Blood Type AB – Top Heart Healthy Foods: Soy foods, richly oiled cold water fish, cultured dairy foods (yogurt, kefir), olive oil, walnuts, maitake mushrooms, leafy green vegetables, cherries, gooseberries loganberries, pineapple, garlic, ginger and green tea. Of course exercise is an essential component of keeping your heart in working order. While the more exercise you can fit into your day the better, even moderate exercise has shown to be effective in reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease. Don’t beat yourself up because you’re unable to get to the gym for an hour a day; a half hour of brisk walking, a calming yoga class or even some gentle stretching can help. So do what you can, and know that you are helping yourself. Heart disease is often avoidable. Following a heart-healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be complicated, and it doesn't mean you need to live a life of self-deprivation. Instead, find ways to incorporate heart-healthy habits into your lifestyle — and you may well enjoy a healthier life for years to come. |
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| For Your Type Recipes: Pancake Week - February 21-27 | ||
| From the www.dadamo.com Recipe Center | ||
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Grab your griddle and whisk! Pancake week begins February 21 and it’s a great excuse to indulge in this warm and inviting comfort food! When I learned about Pancake Week, I figured it was some gimmick coined by the wheat industry—however, after a little research, I learned this it is actually a time honored pre-Lenten tradition in many countries. During the Middle Ages, it was common practice to prepare for the austerity of Lent by purging the pantry of luxurious foods such as eggs, butter and milk. These ingredients often became big batches of pancakes. To this day, many communities around the world feast on pancakes all the way through Shrove Tuesday—also known as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras—before the season of moderation begins on Ash Wednesday. In fact, another name for Fat Tuesday is Pancake Day. In Russia, the pre-Lenten pancake feast is known as Maslenitsa, and is celebrated by eating thin buckwheat crepes called blini, accompanied by caviar, honey, jam, sour cream or butter. These symbols of the sun—golden, round and warm—signify the end of winter and the coming of spring.
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| Do It One Month Special | ||
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Commit to doing the GenoType Diet for one month. We’re so certain you’ll feel the difference that we’ll give you 50% discount on the one month supplement 3-pack for your GenoType. That's $37.43 for the 3-pack (Activator, Synergist and Catalyst) for your GenoType versus the regular $74.85 sticker price. Together with GenoType specific diet and lifestyle strategies, the GenoType Supplement System formulas work in harmony to support your body' s natural ability to maximize your GenoType's strengths and minimize its weaknesses. Each GenoType Supplement Pack features three key components:
Ultimately, do it for three months and you’ll qualify as a complementary beta tester for Dr. D’Adamo’s new SWAMI Xpress diet software which allows you to generate a completely individualized diet for your own personal use. SWAMI Xpress is a sophisticated collection of diet analysis and reporting software program written by Dr. Peter D'Adamo, developer of The Blood Type Diet and The GenoType Diet Systems. Utilizing a variety of biometric, dermatoglyphic and serologic markers, SWAMI Xpress will output a beautifully designed diet plan suitable for printing. After 12,600,000 individual calculations (performed on 225 individual nutrient values found in each of 800 foods, matched to the results of 130 measurements and intake facts), your personalized Blood Type/GenoType diet will now be ready. Incorporating a variety of serotyping polymorphisms, biometric measurements and dermatoglyphic data SWAMI Xpress allows you to add an astounding amount of new detail to your dietary program and work an incredibly detailed, reader friendly and versatile report, along with a complete Meal Planning Module that can call upon a universe of over 900 recipes that are prescreened for your results. SWAMI Xpress features an attractive, well-structured user interface. Web-based, so you are always using the latest version of the software. Extensive help and information screens make getting your data into SWAMI Xpress a snap. When complete, you'll receive a beautiful, personalized diet plan. Learn more about this amazing offer. (http://www.4yourtype.com/doitonemonth.asp) |
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Right For Your Type News |
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ShareRight Partners Affiliate Program Offers Opportunity in Trying Times |
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Dr. D'Adamo's Press Appearances and Lectures |
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Below is a list of Dr. D’Adamo press appearances and lectures. Also check: Dr. D'Adamo's Event Calendar at: http://www.dadamo.com/webcal/webcal.pl
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