Aug. 2, 2024
3 Secrets to Wellness Success with Dr. Tamar Lawful
Are you ready to break free from the generic wellness narrative? Learn the secrets to a harmonizing health regimen for vitality and wellness.
Are you tired of relying solely on medications to manage your health issues?
If you're like most people, you've likely been focusing on treating symptoms rather than addressing the root causes. This approach often leads to a never-ending cycle of discomfort and frustration.
The good news is, by leveraging the power of genomics and personalized nutrition, you can finally break free from this cycle and experience true, lasting transformation.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:
- The three critical components for real change in your health.
- How your unique genetic makeup influences inflammation, oxidative stress, and other health factors.
- Practical strategies for tailoring your nutrition and lifestyle to your DNA for optimal well-being
When you understand and cater to your body's unique genetic blueprint, you'll be amazed at how quickly you can achieve your health goals – without relying solely on medications.
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Now, thanks to our understanding of the human genome, we can tailor nutrition and lifestyle changes and, with the aid of nutrigenomic testing and guided health coaching, one can make these habits a lifestyle, something that is sustainable.
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Welcome to Pivoting Pharmacy with Nutrigenomics.
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Part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, a must-have resource for pharmacist entrepreneurs seeking to enhance patient care while enjoying career and life.
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Join us as we pivot into nutrigenomics, using pharmacy and nutrition for true patient-focused care.
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Explore how to improve chronic conditions rather than just manage them.
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Celebrate entrepreneurial triumphs and receive priceless advice.
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Align your values with a career that profoundly impacts patients.
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Together, we'll raise the script on health and pivot into a brighter future.
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Hello and welcome to Pivoting Pharmacy with Nature Genomics.
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I'm Dr Tamar, lawful Doctor of Pharmacy and Certified Nutritional Genomic Specialist.
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If you're ready to go beyond the endless cycle of managing symptoms and medications and step into the realm where you address the very root of your health issues, then you're in the right place, because in today's episode, we're going to unravel three critical components for real change in your health, and I'm going to walk you through the process of how you can tailor your nutrition and lifestyle for optimal well-being by using your very own genetic code.
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So let's get started first by flashing back to one of the biggest milestones in science the completion of a human genome project.
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Think of this as deciphering a manual that's as complex as life itself.
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Back in 2003, scientists laid out the blueprint that makes us who we are a guide to the human DNA.
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This was a step towards unraveling the mysteries that were locked in those tiny threads of life within each of us.
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So this breakthrough was like finding the master key to human health, and it's the very thing that powers the personalized medicine revolution we're part of today.
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I once worked with an ICU nurse with an incredibly demanding job.
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Let's call her Gabby.
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Her commitment to help and others left little time for self-care and over time, she turned to the quickest.
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Others left little time for self-care and over time, she turned to the quickest, though not the healthiest, food options burgers, fries.
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This pattern led to weight gain and severe knee pain, making every workday a challenge for her.
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So when we met, she told me she was finally ready for a real change.
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But in order for a real change in her health to happen, three things were needed.
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These are the three things that I guide all my clients through, because these health issues that they come to me with.
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They're not just about discomfort or dietary choices.
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They're deeply linked to genetic predispositions and lifestyle habits.
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So by understanding these three things, you can tailor very specific interventions that address the root causes, not just the symptoms.
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So I'm going to break down these three components with you today.
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And the first component towards real change is detox.
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Now I want to set the record straight about detox.
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It's not just about your body, it's about cleaning up your mindset too.
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Just about your body.
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It's about cleaning up your mindset too.
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Think of it as not just removing toxins from your diet, but also tossing out those negative thoughts that clutter your mind.
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Detox is a full-on life refresh where you're making over your mindset.
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It's about ditching those harmful beliefs, like the ones that whisper you're not enough or you can't make any changes.
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Like the ones that whisper you're not enough or you can't make any changes.
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Just get rid of those and replace I can't with I absolutely can.
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You have to become your own biggest cheerleader for real change, okay.
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The second component for real change in your health is nourish.
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This is where you give your body the love it deserves.
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Now there are four main components of nourishing.
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That's sleep, exercise, nutrition and self-care, and with the aid of nutrigenomic testing and guided health coaching, one can make these habits a lifestyle, something that is sustainable, so they can get lasting results.
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And the final component is to align or harmonize your life and health.
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Think of it as syncing up your mind, body and your daily routines into one sweet melody.
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And when you harmonize and you're in alignment, it's time to set those boundaries.
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You have to set the boundaries so you're living in a way that feels good and true to you, and of course there will be ups and downs, but consistency is your backbone here.
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Keep at it and you'll see that sticking with your plan can lead to less pain, less weight, more energy, improved health and less reliance on medications.
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In essence, this step of harmonizing and alignment is about fine-tuning your lifestyle so it doesn't feel like a chore and just the way you live.
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It's just the way you live.
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That's all it is Harmoniously living and healthy life.
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This is called my DNA strategy for all things health and weight loss, detox, nourish and align.
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Intertwined in each component of the DNA strategy are the instructions that your actual DNA, your genomic profile, give you for detoxification, nourishment and alignment.
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Now, thanks to our understanding of the human genome, we can tailor nutrition and lifestyle changes.
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So let's go back to Gabby and see how we leverage her insights from genetic science.
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We created a meta-free plan that targeted her unique needs.
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So Gabby's nutrigenomic tests identify two areas of great impact.
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These are areas that, if we target them and focus on them, they could drastically improve her health, and they were inflammation and oxidative stress.
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Inflammation is your body's way of protecting itself from injury or illness.
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Inflammation is your body's way of protecting itself from injury or illness.
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However, when it becomes chronic inflammation due to external stressors like poor diet or lack of exercise, it can cause a myriad of health issues, pain being one of them, and weight gain.
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Genetic variants in genes like TNF or interleukin-6 and CRP play significant roles in how your body responds to these stressors.
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For example, certain variants of the interleukin-6 gene lead to higher production of inflammatory markers.
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In Gabby's case, after a thorough genetic analysis, I discovered key markers that predispose her to higher inflammatory responses.
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So her nutridermic test results provided specific recommendations for anti-inflammatory foods.
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So think omega-3 fatty acids from fish and flax seeds, antioxidants from berries and nuts and plenty of greens.
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And this was all personalized as a result of her genetic makeup.
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No guessing, just pure precision.
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The second area of high impact to start getting Gabby's health on track was to target oxidative stress.
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It occurs when there is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body, and, if you're not familiar with free radicals, they're unstable molecules that can damage cells.
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They're created from normal body processes and environmental factors like pollution, and then antioxidants help neutralize them, protecting against cell damage and disease.
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So genes like superoxide dismutase 2 or SOD2, also called manganese superoxide, are involved in the management of oxidative stress.
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So variations in this gene can influence how effectively your body can fight oxidative damage.
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For Gabby, tweaking the nutritional intake to include more foods rich in antioxidants was a game changer for her.
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So we emphasized foods high in vitamin C and E, selenium and beta carotene, and we also encourage her to identify activities she would like to do that are known to naturally boost antioxidant levels.
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And Gabby chose moderate exercise with water aerobics three days a week.
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So, applying our DNA strategy detox, nourish and align, gabby not only started losing weight, but also saw a significant reduction in her knee pain, which significantly increased her quality of life.
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So what does this mean for us in the field of pharmacy and healthcare?
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Honestly, it's a wake-up call an exciting one that tells us, as caregivers, that we have tools that extend far beyond the usual prescriptions.
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We're not just pharmacists.
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We're pioneers in a new frontier where we can actually use the code of life to improve life itself.
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I'm going to say that again, we're not just pharmacists, we're pioneers in a new frontier where we can actually use the code of life genetics to improve life itself.
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Now, as you think about the power of genetics and nutrition in your own professional journey, remember Gabby.
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She not only transformed her mindset and physical health, but rediscovered the joy in everyday life.
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All right, friends, that's all I have for you today.
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Thanks for listening in.
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I hope you found our discussion insightful and empowering.
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If you're ready to take control of your health based on your genetic profile, I invite you to connect with me for more information and resources.
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Or if you're interested in applying this in your healthcare practice as a pharmacist, a nurse practitioner or a physician, reach out to me at Dr Tamar Lawful on LinkedIn, instagram or TikTok, or you can visit my website at wwwthelifebalancecom.
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That's wwwthelifebalancecom, and you can go to the practitioners tab and contact me.
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Make sure you subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode and if you enjoyed today's topic, please leave us a five-star review and share this episode with someone who could benefit from embracing a more personalized approach to their health.
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Talk to you next Friday.
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Until then, always remember to raise the script on health, because together we can bring healthcare to higher levels.
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