This article originally appeared on AlterNet. My body was completely breaking down, but I had no idea what was going on, Beatriz Rodriguez said, describing the nine years that passed before she was diagnosed with celiac disease. The actor had suffered from digestive problems since childhood and had her gallbladder removed at age 12 but did not experience any relief after the surgery. It was so normal for me to feel bad that I didnt think twice about it, Rodriguez said, listing stomach problems, low energy, insomnia, extreme fatigue, acne, depression, weight gain and brain fog as some of the symptoms she experienced. She knew her symptoms were related to food, but neither she nor her doctors could diagnose them. Over the years, she tried alternative medicine, acupuncture, holistic doctors, kundalini yoga and Chinese medicine in attempts to find a cure. After many doctors visits and endless tests, I finally took matters into my own hands, Rodriguez said, explaining that she began the Candida diet in an attempt to treat what she thought was Candidiasis overgrowth; the diet eliminated gluten, dairy, alcohol, sugar, fruit, vinegar and a long list of vegetables. The diet helped Rodriguez considerably. I finally felt free … Continue reading →

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (PRWEB) August 18, 2014 A Malaysian company has revolutionised wellness care through the screening of DNA to find ways to mitigate the risks for developing diseases. Results of the test can help health practitioners to develop more personalised wellness and fitness programmes for their patients. Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (MGRC) announced that conducting the Dtect Wellness genetic screening test on a persons DNA could identify genetic variations that affect an individuals overall wellness and fitness levels. Based on the test results, wellness and medical practitioners can advise individuals on optimum dietary intake, lifestyle changes and suitable exercise. Dtect Wellness test will be made available at all official Dtect partner wellness centres, in September 2014. The launch of the new test is in conjunction with the companys 10th year of operations in Malaysia. MGRCs Managing Director, Robert Hercus, said, Genetic applications are becoming an important part of preventive medicine. Dtect Wellness could assist medical practitioners to develop a more personalised health regime for their patients. In turn, patients may be suitably informed to take more proactive steps towards eating healthily and exercising effectively. Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre Consultant Physician and Cardiologist, Dr Chin Sze Piaw, said, Beverly … Continue reading →

Mason, OH (PRWEB) August 18, 2014 Assurex Health, a leading personalized medicine company, announced that 100,000 mental health and chronic pain patients across North America have now been tested with GeneSight products that help clinicians select medications based on patients individual genetic profile. This means that 100,000 people were helped on the road to mental wellness with GeneSight as an integral part of informing their treatment decisions, said Virginia C. Drosos, CEO of Assurex Health. We hope to bring the value of GeneSight to many more clinicians and patients who are working together to manage their mental health, chronic pain, and ADHD. GeneSight helps health care providers make mental health and chronic pain treatment decisions based on a patients unique genetic makeup. Administered using a simple cheek swab, GeneSight is becoming a preferred step in helping clinicians treat patients with conditions such as depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, and ADHD. Many clinicians are making GeneSight the standard of care in their practices, said Joel Winner, M.D., Medical Director of Assurex Health and a practicing psychiatrist in Colorado. GeneSight is extremely beneficial in helping to identify genetically appropriate medications for patients. It gives us more precise information, so we can … Continue reading →

ABC Dr Julia Ellyard said the research will allow scientists to individually tailor treatment. Scientists from the Australian National University (ANU) have been able to identify the genetic cause of lupus in a specific individual for the first time. Lead researcher from the ANU, Dr Julia Ellyard, said scientists have used personalised medicine to identify the cause of the autoimmune disease in a 10-year-old girl. Lupus causes various tissues in the body to become inflamed, swollen and painful. The disease can affect the skin and joints of a patient, but can also target major organs. While it has been previously known that there are genetic causes for the disease, it is not known what triggers lupus. It might be triggered by injury, illness or a period of stress. "Using DNA sequencing, the approach we've taken, we've been able to identify the specific cause of this child's disease," Dr Ellyard said. "(It is an) increased amount of a particular molecule, called interferon-alpha, being produced." Dr Ellyard said while any treatment would target the girl's specific condition, it could lead to new ways of treating other people with lupus. Here is the original post: Lupus: Australian scientists identify genetic cause of disease … Continue reading →