Unlocking Health: The Power Of Functional And Genetic Testing With Dr. Sam Shay
Release Date: 12/05/2024
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info_outlineIn this episode, we sit down with the brilliant Dr. Sam Shay, a functional and lifestyle medicine expert with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Shay shares his deep knowledge of functional medicine testing and genetic testing, explaining why preventative medicine is the key to optimizing health and avoiding chronic disease. We delve into how genetic testing can transform your approach to health by tailoring your diet, exercise, sleep, work habits, and overall lifestyle to your unique genetic blueprint.
Dr. Shay emphasizes the need to move away from the outdated "reactive" model of healthcare and embrace proactive strategies to unlock your health potential. Whether you're looking to improve your energy, manage stress, or optimize your performance, this episode offers actionable insights to help you live your best life.
What You'll Learn:
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Why functional medicine testing provides a comprehensive view of your health.
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The power of genetic testing to personalize your diet, fitness, and lifestyle.
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How to use your genetic profile to enhance sleep quality and productivity.
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The importance of addressing root causes, not just symptoms.
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Practical tips to shift from reactive to preventative healthcare.
🌐 Connect with Dr. Sam Shay:
Discover more about Dr. Shay's approach to personalized health and book a consultation via his website: drsamshay.co.nz.
📌 Work with Lisa to unlock your genetic code. Testing and interpretation available reach out to [email protected] or grab your DNA Test here:
🔗 Links:
Visit Dr. Shay's website for resources, blog posts, and testing options: drsamshay.co.nz.
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BIO
Dr. Sam Shay, DC, IFMCP, solves health puzzles for busy, health-conscious parents, entrepreneurs, and adults on the Spectrum so they can exit survival mode and re-enter community by improving resilience, energy, and brain health through personalized, data-driven genetics and lab testing. Dr. Sam walked his own health journey from being chronically unwell from age 6-18, including severe fatigue, anxiety, digestive problems, chronic pain, severe insomnia, sugar addiction, video game addiction, excessive coffee, depression, and poor nutrition. He took control of his health starting as a teenager and dedicated his life to natural medicine. Known as the friendly "lab nerd", Dr. Sam specializes in functional lab and genetics analysis for data-driven results.
Dr. Sam is also a Stand-Up comic who uses comedy as "edutainment" on his Youtube Channel, along with his other functional testing teachings. His primary focus in comedy is to educate the public on what it's like to be on the Spectrum, specifically Aspergers.
Personalised Health Optimisation Consulting with Lisa Tamati
Lisa offers solution focused coaching sessions to help you find the right answers to your challenges.
Topics Lisa can help with:
Lisa is a Genetics Practitioner, Health Optimisation Coach, High Performance and Mindset Coach.
She is a qualified Ph360 Epigenetics coach and a clinician with The DNA Company and has done years of research into brain rehabilitation, neurodegenerative diseases and biohacking.
She has extensive knowledge on such therapies as hyperbaric oxygen, intravenous vitamin C, sports performance, functional genomics, Thyroid, Hormones, Cancer and much more. She can assist with all functional medicine testing.
Testing Options
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Comprehensive Thyroid testing
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DUTCH Hormone testing
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Adrenal Testing
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Organic Acid Testing
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Microbiome Testing
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Cell Blueprint Testing
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Epigenetics Testing
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DNA testing
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Basic Blood Test analysis
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Heavy Metals
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Nutristat
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Omega 3 to 6 status
and more
Lisa and her functional medicine colleagues in the practice can help you navigate the confusing world of health and medicine .
She can also advise on the latest research and where to get help if mainstream medicine hasn't got the answers you are searching for whatever the challenge you are facing from cancer to gut issues, from depression and anxiety, weight loss issues, from head injuries to burn out to hormone optimisation to the latest in longevity science. Book your consultation with Lisa
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Introducing PerfectAmino
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