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There is much deliberation about whether sporting skill stems from the inheritance of physiological talent or psychological discipline. The role of inherited habits has ample standing in the nature versus nurture debate across most domains, but how much weight the genetic code carries in the sporting arena poses an extremely interesting question.

The more we know about our bodies, the better equipped we are to manage our health and well-being. Although healthcare is largely a reactive practice, the importance of proactive care is more apparent than ever.

Putting a child on chronic medication presents a logical dilemma to many parents when weighing up the compromise between the proposed drug benefits and the potential side-effects.

To understand the role that lifestyle factors can play in the prevention and management of diabetes, it is first necessary to clarify the stark differences between type 1 and type 2  variations of the disease.

When it comes to genetic testing, a general concern expressed by healthcare providers is the initial financial outlay of the patients since most genetic tests are not currently covered by medical aids. However, it is important to consider the benefits and cost effectiveness downstream.

Helping your patient achieve their health goals with the best possible outcomes is a journey that a practitioner walks alongside and guides their patient through. It is part of your responsibility that the guidance you give provides the patient with actionable tools that they can use to achieve these goals.

3X4 Genetics tests various pathways that have to do with weight management, namely referred to as ‘energy’ in our report. Since food is essentially energy going in and out, the way that our bodies are able to process and use this energy is a majority determining factor in our weight.

To simplify decision making, many people revert to a multi-vitamin to ‘cover all bases.’ This tactic is regarded as a broad form of nutritional insurance and is supported by many health professionals, provided you don’t forget to add an omega 3.

Sleep hygiene is the sum of behavioural and environmental factors which influence our ability to fall sleep and the quality thereof. No matter the reasons behind poor sleep, there are a surprising number of ways to initiate better sleep quality and to reduce insomnia.

Pharmacogenomics is the study of how your genes impact your response to medication. Variations in your genes can put you at a higher risk of adverse drug reactions (ADR’s), toxicity, or reduced responsiveness to your meds. This sort of test could be particularly beneficial if you are on polypharmacy (multiple medications).