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Scientific Wellness Australia Scientific Wellness Australia (SWA) is an e-wellness platform designed to make wellness accessible to everyone – no matter where you are.

Discover your unique lifestyle blueprint with Nutrigenomics (DNA Testing). We offer holistic nutritional medicine services, underpinned by current scientific evidence and directed by a history of clinical experience. By focusing on prevention, the risk of chronic disease is reduced and optimal health can be achieved to promote healthy ageing and longevity. Our services are 100% online which overco

mes the most common barriers you may experience when accessing high-quality healthcare. We offer Nutrigenomics (DNA Testing) to personalise healthcare. Nutrigenomics is a fascinating field of medicine that studies the relationship between our individual genes (DNA) and their interaction with nutrients and our environment. Knowledge of your unique genomic blueprint is essential to personalised healthcare, particularly when trying to pinpoint the right diet, lifestyle and nutritional recommendations to help optimise your health, promote longevity and help prevent chronic disease. Our Specialised Programs, Meal Plans and Recipe Collections have been developed by our team of Specialist Integrative Physicians and Clinical Nutritionists with information underpinned by current scientific evidence and directed by a history of clinical experience. Visit us online today to start your journey with personalised healthcare for your unique lifestyle blueprint.

There are certain foods that may help to optimise DNA Health that our SWA Nutritionists recommend eating regularly.These...
10/03/2023

There are certain foods that may help to optimise DNA Health that our SWA Nutritionists recommend eating regularly.

These include:

🥦 Cruciferous vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale

🧅 Allium vegetables: onions, garlic, leek and chives (grab our free resource for eating cruciferous and allium vegetables! Link to access in our bio✨)

🍓 Antioxidant-rich foods: berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc), dark leafy greens, tomatoes, turmeric, herbal teas and dark chocolate

🐟 Omega-3 fatty acids: found in fish, seafood, omega 3 enriched eggs, walnuts and h**p seeds. 

🔸Additionally, foods high in zinc, selenium, and folate have been shown to have a positive effect on DNA health.

By eating a varied diet rich in vibrant colours across the rainbow 🌈 and 2-3 servings of oily fish per week 🐟 (eg. wild-caught salmon, sardines or trout for low mercury fish), this helps to set a good foundation for DNA health and longevity.

Did you know that you can determine specific foods that benefit your unique genetic makeup with Nutrigenomic testing? 🧬

Send us a DM to find out more info! 📲

The answer is yes! ⁠⁠Our DNA does play a role in our weight. Studies have found that genetic variations can influence ou...
16/02/2023

The answer is yes! ⁠
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Our DNA does play a role in our weight. Studies have found that genetic variations can influence our weight, body shape, and even our appetite and food preferences or cravings. However, while diet plays a large role, it is not the only factor affecting weight. ⁠
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Our environment, lifestyle, stress levels, inflammation, environmental toxin exposure and even the efficiency of our body systems such as our endocrine system play a major role in maintaining a healthy weight and Nutrigenomics can help us to determine these factors for an individual too. ⁠
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It is important to remember that no matter your genetic makeup, you can still take steps to live a healthier lifestyle.⁠
Our DNA Diet Test is specifically designed as a personalised healthy eating and weight loss plan!⁠
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You’ll discover the specific diet that is most effective for weight loss based on your genes, plus your obesity risk, eating behaviours, fat and carbohydrate sensitivity and the right exercise for you. ⁠
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A Nutrigenomic Test is a type of DNA test that is used to identify how an individual will respond to certain nutrients p...
14/02/2023

A Nutrigenomic Test is a type of DNA test that is used to identify how an individual will respond to certain nutrients plus dietary and lifestyle changes. This test involves a simple saliva test that looks at your genetic profile and compares it to known genetic markers that are associated with nutrition and health. ⁠
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Results from the test provide a personalised nutrition plan tailored to your specific genetic makeup. This can help you to make the most of your dietary and lifestyle choices to achieve your health goals. ⁠
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Our SWA Clinical Nutritionists guide you through your results, helping you to understand your genes in depth plus a discussion around how to implement the gene recommendations into your daily life. That’s our point of difference.⁠
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Want to learn more? Send us a DM today and one of our SWA Nutritionists will answer any questions you may have!⁠
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At Scientific Wellness Australia, we are all about protecting and improving the health of our DNA 🧬⁠⁠One of the best way...
09/02/2023

At Scientific Wellness Australia, we are all about protecting and improving the health of our DNA 🧬⁠
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One of the best ways to improve the health of your DNA is to reduce environmental toxin exposure – particularly in your home 🏡⁠
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This includes avoiding the use of harsh chemicals such as bleach, aerosol sprays, and air fresheners, and swapping these products for natural non-toxic options.⁠
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Additionally, avoiding certain types of plastics, such as bisphenol-A (BPA) which is a known endocrine disruptor, keeping your home well ventilated and choosing natural products where possible are all great ways to reduce your exposure to environmental toxins.⁠
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To help you to get started, we’ve created a free resource called ‘Cutting Down on Chemicals’ which you can grab via the link in our bio 🌐⁠
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A low inflammatory diet offers a variety of health benefits and may be the ideal way to help you to reach your health go...
08/02/2023

A low inflammatory diet offers a variety of health benefits and may be the ideal way to help you to reach your health goals, including:⁠
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1️⃣ Reduced risk of chronic disease 🍓- Eating a low inflammatory diet can help to reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and autoimmune diseases.⁠
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2️⃣ Improved digestion 🍏 – a low inflammatory diet may reduce inflammation in the digestive tract, helping to reduce digestive discomfort and promote gut healing.⁠
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3️⃣ Better mental health outcomes 🧠 – Low inflammatory eating may lower inflammation in the brain, helping to improve moods, mental clarity and prevent depression and anxiety.⁠
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4️⃣ Improved energy levels 🔥– reducing inflammation in the body may help to improve energy levels including the cortisol awakening response.⁠
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5️⃣ Sustainable weight loss 🥦 – inflammation can contribute to weight gain that is difficult to shift. Reducing inflammation through the diet may assist weight loss and improve long term weight maintenance.⁠
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To help you to gain these incredible benefits, our Low Inflammatory Meal Plan combines the elements of low inflammatory eating into a simple to follow meal plan complete with delicious recipes and a shopping list! 🎉⁠
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Head over to our website to download a copy today 🍉 👉️ link in our bio.⁠
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What is the difference between Nutrigenomics and Nutrition? 🥦There are clear differences, however, the two are very clos...
03/02/2023

What is the difference between Nutrigenomics and Nutrition? 🥦There are clear differences, however, the two are very closely linked.⁠
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Nutrigenomics 🧬 is a cutting edge field of study that looks at how nutrition impacts gene expression, while nutrition is the study of how the body processes food components to maintain health and wellness. ⁠
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With Nutrigenomics, we can uncover how the food that we eat affects our unique genetic makeup, plus the way that we utilise and process the nutrients from our food. 🫐 Nutrigenomics can help with improved health outcomes and an increased understanding of the effects of nutrition on our health. ⁠
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Nutrition, on the other hand, looks at how the body uses the nutrients from the food we consume to provide us with energy and to maintain health. We combine Nutrition and Nutrigenomics to better understand how our genes interact with the food that we eat to customise our diets for our individual genetic needs 🥗⁠
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It truly is the way of the future! Comment below - What health goals are you working on right now? Have you considered using Nutrigenomics to accelerate reaching your health goals in 2023? 🎉⁠
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A potent anti-inflammatory – omega 3 fats. Chances are, you aren’t eating enough!⁠⁠Omega 3 fats cannot be made by the bo...
17/01/2023

A potent anti-inflammatory – omega 3 fats. Chances are, you aren’t eating enough!⁠
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Omega 3 fats cannot be made by the body, so they are considered ‘essential’ fats. Omega 3’s help to reduce inflammation in the body, while their counterpart, omega 6 fats, may be ‘proinflammatory’ when consumed in excess. Therefore, we need a healthy balance of omega 3 and omega 6 fats in our diet. As the typical Western diet is quite high in omega 6 fats with oils like canola, sunflower, corn and sesame oil, it is recommended to focus on increasing omega 3 fats and limiting omega 6 fats to achieve this balance.⁠
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There are three main types of omega 3 fats: EPA, DHA (the most readily absorbed forms of omega 3, both found in seafood or grass fed animal products) and ALA (found in plant oils).⁠
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It is generally recommended to consume 2-3 serves of oily fish (salmon, sardines, trout) per week to receive adequate levels of omega 3 fats. To further boost your omega 3 intake, choose omega 3 enriched eggs, opt for grass fed beef instead of grain fed, and limit your intake of processed foods and takeaway food. In some instances, high quality fish oil supplements may be required.⁠
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Omega 3 fats are an essential component of a quality Low Inflammatory Diet and it is important to source quality forms of omega 3 fats, especially from seafood. We cover all of this plus more inside our Omega 3 Program – link in our bio under ‘Programs’.

Pop quiz - Are you a Warrior or a Worrier? ⁠⁠The COMT gene codes for another important methylation enzyme involved with ...
15/01/2023

Pop quiz - Are you a Warrior or a Worrier? ⁠
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The COMT gene codes for another important methylation enzyme involved with the metabolism of dopamine, adrenaline, and noradrenaline (+ others) and helps to regulate oestrogen metabolism.⁠
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WARRIOR COMT GENE⁠
This genotype has higher COMT activity, allowing for faster clearance of dopamine, adrenaline and noradrenaline. This COMT genotype is associated with:⁠
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• Higher pain threshold⁠
• Stronger resiliency to stress ⁠
• Better performance under stress⁠
• Lower risk of anxiety⁠
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WORRIER COMT GENE⁠
These genotypes have 3-4 times reduced COMT activity, leaving dopamine, adrenaline and noradrenaline to remain elevated for longer periods of time, leading to:⁠
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• Higher stress and anxiety levels⁠
• Lower pain threshold⁠
• Worse performance when stressed⁠
• Better short-term memory and attention⁠
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The Worrier group may also have an increased risk for breast and ovarian cancers, with targeted diet and lifestyle adjustments helping to reduce this risk when the COMT genotype is known.⁠
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Comment below – do you think you’re ⁠
A) Warrior, or B) a Worrier?⁠
(Hint: We can help you find the answer through COMT testing inside our DNA Health testing package 🔍 DM us for more info!)⁠
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Low Inflammatory Turmeric Hummus Recipe – save this to make ASAP!⁠⁠With fibre + prebiotic rich chickpeas and garlic, cal...
12/01/2023

Low Inflammatory Turmeric Hummus Recipe – save this to make ASAP!⁠
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With fibre + prebiotic rich chickpeas and garlic, calcium-rich tahini, plus antioxidant rich + anti-inflammatory extra virgin olive oil and turmeric, this recipe is a tasty nutrient-dense snack with powerful low inflammatory benefits. Enjoy in the afternoon with some seed crackers and cucumber slices – delicious!⁠
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• 2 cups chickpeas (cooked)⁠
• 1 garlic clove⁠
• 1 tbsp tahini⁠
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar⁠
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil⁠
• ½ tsp turmeric⁠
• ½ tsp sea salt⁠
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Add all ingredients together in a food processor. Blend until a creamy consistency forms. Enjoy!⁠
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This recipe is a sneak peak inside our Low Inflammatory Recipe eBook.⁠
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Don’t forget to tag us when you make this!⁠
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An easy way to start Low Inflammatory eating is through food swaps. Save this post!⁠⁠A Low Inflammatory Diet focuses on ...
11/01/2023

An easy way to start Low Inflammatory eating is through food swaps. Save this post!⁠
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A Low Inflammatory Diet focuses on an abundance of whole foods in their most natural state and limits highly processed foods (particularly those high in refined sugar and processed oils).⁠
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If starting a new eating style feels overwhelming, start with making simple food swaps.⁠
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Use good quality extra virgin olive oil in place of canola oil for dressings and cooking.⁠
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Swap margarine for avocado on toast.⁠
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Bake tasty kale chips with olive oil to replace potato chips (crisps).⁠
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Make your own low sugar homemade sorbets and ice-creams to enjoy in place of store-bought ice-cream.⁠
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When making simple changes such as these, you don’t have to miss out on some of your favourite meals whilst still experiencing the benefits of lowered inflammation.⁠
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Our Low Inflammatory Diet Program has food swaps + much more, including our program guide, delicious recipes and a 7 day meal plan to get you started! Tap the link in our bio to find out more.⁠
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Up to half of the population have an MTHFR gene mutation - could that include you?⁠⁠The MTHFR gene encodes for the MTHFR...
11/01/2023

Up to half of the population have an MTHFR gene mutation - could that include you?⁠
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The MTHFR gene encodes for the MTHFR enzyme (methyl-tetrahydrofolate reductase) that plays a key role in the methylation cycle.⁠
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WHAT IS METHYLATION?⁠
Methylation involves the transfer of methyl groups to substances such as DNA and proteins and is heavily reliant on B group vitamins, particularly folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.⁠
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There are many enzymes along the methylation cycle that are responsible for regulating this process, with MTHFR being the most well-known. MTHFR converts inactive folate to its active form, 5-MTHF. When we have genetic mutations on the MTHFR gene, this can significantly slow down folate conversion which may contribute to undermethylation signs such as:⁠
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🔹 Anxiety or depression⁠
🔹 High achiever⁠
🔹 Perfectionism⁠
🔹 Brain fog⁠
🔹 Competitiveness ⁠
🔹 Fatigue⁠
🔹 Neural tube defects⁠
🔹 High libido⁠
🔹 Joint pain⁠
🔹 Hay fever⁠
🔹 Headaches⁠
🔹 Heat intolerance⁠
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If you have these signs – what do you do?⁠
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First things first is to get your genes tested. It is essential to know which genes (if any) need extra support in the form of specific nutrients and foods in the diet to help your methylation cycle run efficiently. Our DNA test looks deep into the genes along the methylation cycle for targeted support.⁠
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Get tested today via the link in our bio 🌐⁠
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Know more about YOU in 2023 with DNA Testing!⁠⁠Optimise your health and prevent chronic disease risk with the DNA Health...
09/01/2023

Know more about YOU in 2023 with DNA Testing!⁠
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Optimise your health and prevent chronic disease risk with the DNA Health test - AVAILABLE NOW.⁠
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Unlock how to optimise your energy, wellbeing and health with the DNA Health test. Discover the best diet, lifestyle and supplement choices for your genomic blueprint, plus how to counteract your genetic predisposition to certain diseases.⁠
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Ideal for those looking to understand their:⁠
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- Cardiovascular disease risk factors (heart health)⁠
- Methylation cycle (DNA health: damage & repair)⁠
- Ability to efficiently detoxify (liver and cellular health)⁠
- Inflammatory response (immune response & chronic disease risk)⁠
- Antioxidant defence & oxidative stress-driven disorders (chronic disease risk)⁠
- Osteoporosis risk (low bone mineral density risk)⁠
- Type 2 diabetes risk (plus metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance risks)⁠
- Nutrient metabolism and dietary sensitivity risks (genetic risks for iron overload, lactose intolerance, caffeine sensitivity, polyunsaturated fatty acid metabolism, salt sensitivity, food taste preferences, alcohol metabolism).⁠
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This simple saliva test provides you with a wealth of information to unlock your genomic health potential.⁠
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Our Nutritionists will explain in depth what your DNA results mean and how you can shift your diet and lifestyle towards your optimal lifestyle blueprint.⁠
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Want to know more? Tap the link in our bio to learn how to get started today! 📲⁠
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On behalf of all of the team at Scientific Wellness Australia, we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Ch...
24/12/2022

On behalf of all of the team at Scientific Wellness Australia, we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!⁠
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We would also like to extend a big Thank You to all those who we have worked with throughout the year, and we look forward to supporting you on your health journey in 2023!⁠
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These 3 foods have powerful anti-inflammatory properties – the first one may surprise you! Swipe across to find out.⁠⁠In...
01/12/2022

These 3 foods have powerful anti-inflammatory properties – the first one may surprise you! Swipe across to find out.⁠
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Inflammation is a natural and healthy defence mechanism in the body in response to a trigger. The body can resolve inflammation once the trigger has been eliminated, allowing tissue repair to take place and normal function to resume in the body. This ability to effectively regulate inflammation is crucial for health.⁠
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Common ailments associated with inflammation include: ⁠
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🔹Arthritis⁠
🔹Alzheimer's disease⁠
🔹Heart disease⁠
🔹Depression⁠
🔹Auto-immune diseases.⁠
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A Low Inflammatory Diet focuses on whole foods in their most natural form, with plenty of anti-inflammatory nutrients and foods such as turmeric, oily fish, olive oil and polyphenols.⁠
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Pro-inflammatory foods such as trans fats (eg. margarine), processed meats, refined sugar and highly processed foods are avoided. Following this way of eating may help to extinguish inflammation, manage chronic disease risk and improve wellbeing.⁠
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Do you want to know more about a Low Inflammatory Diet? Leave your questions below! ⁠
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Your genes could be the key to unlocking weight loss success 🧬⁠⁠Your genetic blueprint provides key🔑 information about h...
29/11/2022

Your genes could be the key to unlocking weight loss success 🧬⁠
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Your genetic blueprint provides key🔑 information about how your body thrives in the right conditions. Through DNA testing, we can discover the exact conditions that your body needs such as the specific diet that is most effective for weight loss based on your genes, your obesity risk, eating behaviours, fat and carbohydrate sensitivity and the right exercise for you.⁠
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Our DNA test covers genes involved with:⁠
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🔹Metabolism⁠
🔹Absorption and storage of fats and carbohydrates⁠
🔹Eating behaviours, including snacking and overeating⁠
🔹Taste preferences (salty and sweet)⁠
🔹Obesity risk⁠
🔹The ideal meal timing for intermittent fasting⁠
🔹Exercise responsiveness⁠
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All this information is laid out in a highly personalised plan to help you shift excess weight and finally start seeing results🍏⁠
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Time Restricted Eating (TRE), a variation of intermittent fasting, has a simple principle with significant benefits: eat...
27/11/2022

Time Restricted Eating (TRE), a variation of intermittent fasting, has a simple principle with significant benefits: eat within a set window of time daily 🕟⁠
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The science has shown that people following a TRE pattern have benefited from improved insulin levels, improved insulin sensitivity, decreased blood pressure and lowered oxidative stress compared to those not adhering to a TRE pattern.⁠
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Those who followed TRE also experienced the added benefit of gradual weight loss (which is preferable to rapid weight loss for long term benefit) and lowered risk of certain diseases.⁠
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By consolidating your daily feeding window to between 8-12 hours, we may reduce our calorie consumption with more ease, enhance metabolic processes and restore the circadian rhythm (our internal biological clock).⁠
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Interested in giving TRE a try? Our Time Restricted Eating Program guides you through this process – tap the link to start today https://www.sciwell.com.au/product-page/time-restricted-eating-program
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The answer for optimal health may be in your genes 🧬 Here’s why:⁠⁠Nutrigenomics studies the relationship between our ind...
24/11/2022

The answer for optimal health may be in your genes 🧬 Here’s why:⁠
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Nutrigenomics studies the relationship between our individual genes (DNA) and their interaction with nutrients and our environment. Knowledge of your unique genomic blueprint is essential to personalised healthcare, particularly when trying to pinpoint the right diet, lifestyle and nutritional requirements to help optimise your health, promote longevity and help to prevent chronic disease.⁠
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There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to health, and many popular diets and fads may work for some, but not for others. You may find you are doing all of the ‘right things’, yet you are still facing persisting health problems or you’re having trouble losing weight that just will not budge. Knowing your genomic profile may be the key 🔑 ingredient to finally making progress with your health.⁠
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Your genes are not necessarily your destiny ✨ especially when know your genomic profile. Find out more here: https://www.sciwell.com.au/dna-testing 🌐⁠
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Introducing Scientific Wellness Australia (SWA) - Your e-wellness platform providing Nutritional Services online.⁠⁠We pr...
23/11/2022

Introducing Scientific Wellness Australia (SWA) - Your e-wellness platform providing Nutritional Services online.⁠
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We provide a range of services for key therapeutic diets such as the Low Inflammatory Diet, Ketogenic Diet and the Mediterranean Diet, including:⁠
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🍏 Meal Plans ⁠
🍏 Recipe Collections⁠
🍏 Educational Programs⁠
🧬 DNA Testing ⁠
- Our team of trained Nutrigenomic Practitioners can help you to discover your Unique Lifestyle Blueprint through DNA Testing (coming soon).⁠
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Who are we?⁠
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We are a team of Specialist Integrative Physicians + degree-qualified Clinical Nutritionists that have collaborated to provide resources to help you thrive, that are:⁠
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✅ Doctor and Nutritionist developed⁠
✅ Evidence and experience based⁠
✅ Clinically effective⁠
✅ SWA quality approved⁠
✅ Convenient and cost effective⁠
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Visit www.sciwell.com.au today to find out more! Link in bio 🌐⁠
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We would love to help you - Do you have a burning diet related question? Comment below and one of our Clinical Nutritionists will personally reply! ⬇️

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