What is Genetic Methylation Testing?
Genetic Methylation testing (GMT) is a method discovered and established by Dr. J. Dunn. The method uses muscle testing (applied kinesiology) to find out which pathways in the body are not functioning properly or optimally. When pathways are not functioning well due to genetic variants or environmental toxins the body succumbs to disease.
Recently there has been a lot of research done on how our genes and genetic variants are associated with the onset of disease. Our Genes, specifically abnormalities or genetic variants can tell us a lot about our susceptibilities and health risks.
“Research has led to a major breakthrough in our understanding of the origins of cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue syndrome and so much more. This connection between our genetic variants or SNiP’s (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) and disease has revealed the importance of a metabolic pathway in the body that is critical to maintaining health, the methylation cycle. The methylation cycle, it turns out, is involved in many regulatory processes and genetic defects there can be particularly damaging. The good news is that we now have ways to bypass these defects with specific targeted nutrients and restore normal functioning to the body.”
Dr. J. Dunn
Using Applied Kinesiology we can determine where there may be abnormalities and/or impairments in the methylation processes. This data allows us to design a supplementation program to effectively create a “bypass” of genetic “glitches” and/or impairments essentially relieving symptoms and improving health.
Do I need to have my DNA tested?
We understand that some people are hesitant to have their DNA tested. As part of this process we encourage our patients to obtain a DNA test through www.myhappygenes.com However, it is not necessary to have your genetic testing done to benefit from Genetic Methylation Testing and the resulting supplementation program.
In our experience genetic testing allows for confirmation of the validity and accuracy of the muscle testing process and can provide risk factor information specific to your genetics. Such data as personality traits and character attributes are available and may be compelling knowledge for patients to obtain but are not necessarily critical to the positive results of a nutritional program.
Will I still be taking the supplements I am currently taking?
Not necessarily. We do our best to incorporate the supplements you already have in your “medicine cabinet”. However, you may need to purchase new supplements as your program changes. With GMT your program may vary in the beginning but eventually and usually in a short amount of time you will find that you have a long term program that remains relatively constant. In addition, you will find that your dosing of each supplement will be smaller.
Using the latest research into our genetic makeup has given us great insight into the true causes of chronic diseases. Armed with this information, we can begin to help our bodies work like they are supposed to. We do that by giving it support where we may be lacking nutrients due to genetic variants. This simple concept has dramatic effects on overall health
Genetic Methylation Testing
Pricing
New Patient Visit (1-2 hours) $200.00
Follow up Visits (30-60 minutes) $45.00-$95
