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Genetics Meet Nutrition: Alisa Bloom on DNA Testing, MTHFR, Inflammation, Weight Loss Myths, and Customized Health
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In this episode, I chat with Alisa Bloom, a Registered Dietitian who specializes in genetic-focused nutrition coaching. We discuss the difference between genetics and genomics, what your DNA can tell you about your wellness needs, and how discovering any genetic variations (like MTHFR and MTHFD1) plays a role in creating a more targeted health plan. Alisa shares insights on managing inflammation, debunks common weight loss misconceptions, and explains who the best candidates are for genomic testing.
Resources shared in this episode:
• The THR® Method Health Program
You can find Alisa Bloom on her website!
Additional resources:
• The (free) wellness personality quiz
• The women’s holistic health course
• The monthly women’s health membership
• Connect on instagram @theholistic.remedy
What we discuss in this episode:
04:13 — Introducing Alisa Bloom
08:03 — The symptoms of inflammation
09:30 — Genetics vs genomics
10:51 — What your DNA can tell you
11:32 — How genetics affect methylation
12:50 — Our experiences with MTHFR & MTHFD1
16:28 — Creating wellness plans for genetic variations
23:27 — Pretty much everyone has inflammation
24:10 — Excessive exercising deters weight loss
26:01 — Overnight fasting for detox
27:02 — The most common weight loss misconceptions
29:01 — Genomic differences for women vs men
31:38 — Limitations with genomic testing
32:49 — Biggest misconceptions about genomic testing
37:54 — Who’s the best candidate for genomic testing?
40:35 — The genomic testing process
45:11 — Difference in addressing women’s genomics
48:49 — Naturally raising GLP-1 through DNA results
50:38 — The most surprising thing about genomic testing
51:37 — Relief and empowerment that comes with test results
54:22 — Getting the right health recommendations for you (resource)
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