Whole Health & Omega 3 News

2009

Study Shows Benefits of New Church-Based Wellness Program August 3rd, 2010 Our nation’s crisis of rising obesity rates, inflammatory diseases, and struggles with spirituality and emotional well-being are represented in the pews of churches across America each Sunday. Now a study published in the July 2010 issue of the Center for Disease Control’s Preventing Chronic Disease journal suggests that tackling weight loss and health issues as part of a caring Christian community can dramatically influence an individual’s success rate. Read More.    The Truth about Fish Oil  August, 2010   The supplement has proven benefits, but you need   to choose the right ones. For years fish oil supplements have been touted as a miracle cure for everything from heart disease to arthriis. But recent indicaments from health watchdogs, who claim they're full of PCBs and mercury, and environmentalists, decrying the damage they cause endangered fish populations, have devotees wondering if they're worth the potential risk... Read More. Study Shows Benefits of New Community-Based Approach to Combating Obesity July 8th, 2010 Tackling weight loss, risk of chronic disease and overall well being as part of a like-minded social community can dramatically influence an individual’s success rate, according to a new study published in the July 2010 issue of the Center for Disease Control’s Preventing Chronic Disease journal. Read More. Look and Feel Younger with The Gene Smart Diet June 9th, 2010 So much of our health and longevity is pre-coded in our DNA, but what if you could press reset? The Gene Smart Diet suggests this is possible when you eat the right foods, practice portion control, and commit to a regular fitness regimen. Read More. Living Abundantly Package at Scrub Island February 5th, 2010 If you want to eat better foods, exercise more effectively, and lead a healthier life in general, but don’t know where to start, we’ve got a really fantastic opportunity for you to consider. Sign up for the Living Abundantly Package at Scrub Island and you can spend 5 nights and 6 days in the British Virgin Islands... Read More. Scrub Island, BVI's Newest Luxury Resort, Offers Exclusive Wellness Vacation Package February 4th, 2010 Scrub Island, BVI's newest luxury resort, is offering a six-day Caribbean vacation to Scrub Island with the Living Abundantly package that includes participation in a hands-on health and wellness program developed with Gene Smart Wellness. Read More. Omega-3 Packs Punch for Heart Health February 4th, 2010 If you haven't heard a lot about omega-3 fatty acids yet, expect that to change. These nutrients, found mostly in oily fishes, appear to play a leading role in protecting against cardiovascular diseases and potentially much more. Read More. Scrub Island, British Virgin Islands December 10, 2009 Are you ready to create a healthier you… while basking in a tropical paradise? Then you are ready for Living Abundantly – a relaxing, six-day, Caribbean vacation package at the luxurious Scrub Island Resort featuring a hands-on health and wellness program designed by Gene Smart Wellness. Read More. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Are You Getting Enough? October 29th, 2009   Fatty Acids Can Reduce Heart Disease, Other Issues. A new home test kit may help people using Omega-3 fatty acids to reduce the risk of heart disease figure out if they're getting enough of the supplement... Watch Video. One Fish, Two Fish: Counting Your Omega-3s October 13th, 2009     If you're wondering if you're getting enough Omega-3 in your diet, a blood test can help you decide if you need to eat more fish. The Omega-3 index blood test measures the good fats in your red-blood cells, and grades you on your related risk of heart disease... Read More. Dr. Floyd Chilton and The Gene Smart Diet on WXII12 News September 23rd, 2009 Dr. Floyd Chilton, a researcher at Baptist Medical Center tells about his Gene Smart Diet and how it can help you lose weight... Click here to view the video. WebMD Reviews The Gene Smart Diet September 16th, 2009 Everyone knows that genes are responsible for the color of your eyes, your bone structure, and whether you'll live to a ripe old age. But are your genes also the key to losing weight? According to The Gene Smart Diet, understanding how your genes work is the secret to weight control and reducing your risk of disease... Read More. Some Foods are Good for You, Some Aren't. So Which are Which? September 9th, 2009 Thanks to ongoing research, scientists add new names to the "superfoods" list every year, while others hang on as perrenial superstars. Click here to find out which foods to seek out and which foods to shun. Gene Smart health test rates omega-3 fatty acid levels September 7th, 2009 Heart health is a numbers game. Total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides - you practically need a personal data assistant to know how worried you should be. Now some experts want to add yet another number to the mix: the "omega-3 index," a measure of the levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood... Read more Unlocking the Mystery of "Fat" Genes August 4th, 2009  With Americans, & especially Southerners, facing unprecedented weight problems and the diseases that accompany them, dieting is always a top concern. But what if our genetic makeup is the thing holding us back from being healthy? Floyd Chilton, a professor of physiology and pharmacology... Read more Health Notes on KFAI Features Gene Smart July 27th, 2009  The Gene Smart Program is based on the groundbreaking research of Dr. Floyd Chilton, a professor of Physiology and Pharmacology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Director of the NIH-sponsored Wake Forest Center for Botanical Lipids... Read more Biochemist Creates Diet to Fit into Genes July 13th, 2009  WRAL-TV features Dr. Floyd Chilton and The Gene Smart Program. Click here to view WRAL-TV's interview with Dr.  Floyd Chilton Wake Forest University's Reseacher Proposes a Science-Based Diet for Better Health, Longer Life June 29th, 2009 Wake Forest University School of Medicine biochemist and nutrition researcher Floyd H. “Ski” Chilton, Ph.D., has authored The Gene Smart™ Diet, published this month, outlining extensive measures... Click here to read more   Gene Smart Announces Innovative New Wellness Program June 11th, 2009 The mismatch between today’s typical diets and our genes has been a major contributor to the nation’s health crisis, including obesity and chronic inflammatory disease. Shifting the paradigm to focus... Click here to read about the New Approach to Live a Longer, Healthier Life Dr. Floyd Chilton’s latest research on the effect of Omegas on Genes that Control Inflammation published in leading scientific journal  June 5th, 2009  Over the past 100 years, changes in the food supply in Western nations have resulted in alterations in dietary fatty acid consumption, leading to a dramatic increase in the ratio of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids... Click here to read the "Effect of Dietary Fatty Acids on Inflammatory Gene"   U.S. Airways In Flight magazine features Gene Smart June 1st, 2009   We know that gaining weight is terrible for us, and we hate the way it looks. So why can’t we muster some self-control? Scientific evidence sugguests that our genes are working against us... Click here to read, "Help, I Can't Stop Eating!" by Dr. Floyd Chilton     Natural Triad praises Dr. Floyd Chilton's work June 1st, 2009 Scientists have long suspected that severe calorie restriction promotes optimal health and longevity by stressing the body in a way that positively influences certain genes. But who wants to undertake a near-starvation diet for the prospect of living longer? Click here to read The Gene Smart Diet book review.