THE STUNNING CONNECTION BETWEEN DNA, BLOOD TYPE & WEIGHT GAIN
Here’s something the one-size-fits-all diets don’t want you to know; when they don’t work, it’s their fault, not yours.
I first met Kathryn five years ago through some mutual friends. One afternoon, we were the first to arrive for an afternoon brunch, and as we waited for the others to arrive, she leaned in close.
“So, Dina, everyone tells me you’re the go-to person for nutrition advice. Can I ask you something?”
“Of course,” I responded, with a good idea of where the conversation was going.
“I’ve tried six different diets over the past three years. Every time, I’ve lost ten pounds, then gained fifteen back. I try to exercise. I try starving. I always end up miserable and angry with myself.”
I nodded slowly as she spoke. I’ve heard the same thing so many times.
“So, what’s the deal?” she asked me, with a note of pleading in her voice. “Am I doing something wrong, or is this just how it is for me?”
“Well, let’s start simple,” I responded. “What’s your blood type?”
Kathryn looked puzzled. “I’m not sure. Why? Does it matter?”
“It makes all the difference in the world,” I answered. “And finding out is the first step on the road to real progress.”
If what you’re eating is at war with your specific needs, change is nearly impossible.
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Kathryn came into my office a week later, beginning a journey that would help her reach her goal weight for the first time in her life, and to stay there ever since. She was surprised by some of the questions we asked, and the ways in which they were asked. We tested her blood type. We took her fingerprints. We measured her bone length. We checked her bioelectric responses to hundreds of stimuli through a computerized bio-survey. All of this information came together to form a complete picture of her unique genome.
“Is all of this really necessary?” I could hear in her voice that she was already worrying about another failure.
“Absolutely necessary,” I assured her. “All of this information is telling us about who you are, and what your body needs. The more information we have, the better we can tailor our response to your genome and find solutions that will really make a difference.”
In the end, some things became very clear. Every time Kathryn had dieted, she had cut back on meat, but her genomic type thrives on the right meats. So, I put together a whole new dietary plan that emphasized healthy meats while reducing the foods her body wouldn’t process efficiently. I recommended some high-quality supplements that would turbo-charge her body’s natural detoxification processes, speeding up weight loss while helping her maintain energy. And we discovered the scar of an old childhood injury that was reflexing to her abdomen, causing serious GI issues and slowing her metabolism, which we cleared with the use of targeted therapeutic clay packs.
The results were astounding. Kathryn did wonderfully. She lost over sixty pounds, and for the first time in her life, she felt in control. We’ve remained good friends since, and every time I see her, I am reminded of what a difference optimal nutrition can make.
