Saturday, April 25, 2015

The Snow Flake Effect in Wellness and Healing...

The Snow Flake Effect .... Meaning, the unique characteristics of each of us at the Genetic or Mitochondrial level, is never the same.... No two snowflakes are the same in nature, hence, no two people are. These include key Enzyme and Snp functions that tell our body how to react to certain foods, medicines, and even situations and environment.

Some 'Conventionalists' say this enzyme function does not matter. Environment has no impact on a person! Why, the load would have to be huge! Everyone is into a new 'Fad' they say, looking into genetics and body system function(s) and reactions. LUDICROUS, they say. Are they right?

To me no....... We are in the 21st century, they gained huge insight into the genome over a decade ago! Genes  are used in food production, in pharmaceutical advancement, all sorts of arena's never even conceived of a century ago. But, wait, not for individual wellness. That is a no-no.

No, it is not.

This is an obtuse and narrow - minded - to - the - extreme, attitude. I ask:  Why then, are hospitals, Doctors and Scientists around the world using this information to ascertain allergic processes and reversal of same? How to combat inflammation, how to gain Wellness, use medications and herbals? Are they delusional? NO. They use this paradigm because it works. It gives clues and insight we have never before had in history on how our bodies function and react. Period. To say this does NOT matter is the zealot attitude based on fear of change or another reason I cannot comprehend.

Positive change is a wonderful thing, and so is the knowledge of Self. Take these clues and use them on your path to Wellness, do not let fear make your decisions for you.

If you want to eat sugar, go ahead...Want to eat a certain food, knowing better? Or take a Medicine you have an allergy to? That too is your right. I myself tend to make other choices, but this is ALL about choice.

To many, to feel better, to optimize system function, all take the total person into account. INCLUDING genetics. Mind you not 'just' genetics, but the whole person, findings, issues, labs, etc.

Doctors take down history, record allergies, discuss diet and lifestyle, and many now, use genetic predispositions as markers. Why? Because we are individuals, and we react as such.

If we were not each individual, well then, nothing would be wrong and we would all be well forever, for how simple medicine would be to treat everyone! No reactions, all is golden, all is well, ALL the time. Wellness and feeling better would be a breeze, all medicines would work for all people, and allergies, a thing of the past, and no adverse reactions to herbals, food or medicine would happen!

I find Epigenetics and Nutrigenomics fascinating and informative, a key or core facet of 'Who we Are'.  Personally, I have achieved a great deal, and helped others, using data from mitochondria testing reports to target the best foods, the best herbals, and what to avoid that are individualized to each person, via suggestions. So talk with your practitioner, get them your info, make a protocol!.... I am open about my health issues, which are ; Mitochondrial Dysfunction induced via Antibiotic Toxicity... aka Auto Immune Disease / Metabolic disorder. If I can work on wellness in this manner, I see no reason others too cannot get help... Many people CAN reduce inflammation, pain, and optimize nutritional status this way too. As well, the Snp data and gene information and suggestions you use as part of this journey can be very beneficial regarding the best medicines to use, or avoid, if you decide to go the conventional route for treatment of issues you may have. Another piece of the puzzle is your intracellular nutritional status. This shows if your mitochondria and energy powerhouse, are getting the nutrients they need, from what you are eating.

How I used the Snow Flake Effect  to get a grip.....

The top ways to begin tying it all together ~ to see the big picture of what is needed, and the  beginning of your healing journey :

1. Knowledge. This changed my fear to hope, and hope to action.

2. Get a 23andme genetics test done.

3. Have Intracellular nutritional testing. ~ Suggested labs for this are  Spectracell, Nutreval, LabCorp, or Great Plains labs.

4. Run reports on your 23andme data once complete. ~  Suggested reports are via MTHFRSupport.com 'Sterling's App', or via Livewello. As well, we run massive custom reports for you and use other labs as well.

5. Get a complete GI profile such as via Doctor's Data.


6. Get a Consultation scheduled to review all of the information and get the big picture and suggestions.

7. Put a plan in place (Always consult a medical professional to be safe in your choices),  start slow, go steady, and adjust it as you go along. This is KEY. As certain enzyme functions regulate, others will need adjusting via foods, herbals etc.  As one level of 'you' gets on the right track, other enzymes, or snps, can 'wake up' as well. Through food, nutrition and herbals, you can upregulate or downregulate many functions that are too slow, or fast. This is why you need consultations with a practitioner 'In the know' about system responses. Take the suggestions, do your homework. This is powerful knowledge all about YOU.
 
8. Listen to you body, it tells you so much! And, Enjoy the path to a better feeling you :)


Some things that are almost always a given in a plan are ;

1. Healing Intestines and GI
2. Addressing 'Leaky' cells, or, Cell Permeability issues
3. Addressing Enzyme snp dysfunction where possible
4. Lifestyle changes ~ Reduce / remove Synthetnics
5. Diet changes ~ Based on Genetic information, Clean water are MUSTS
6. Herbal and Nutritional supplements~ The less excipients the better.
7. Reducing inflammation ~ Multiple sources such as Brain, GI, Systemic, PN, Acidosis
8. Finding Happiness ~ Eencourage yourself on this road to wellness each day. Find the bits and pieces in your health that are showing improvement, and be happy about them.... And, remember that wellness and health are each a process. It takes a moment for the damage, but much longer to heal.

Some things that are NOT always best :
IV therapy is not for everyone - Test, look at what your body can tolerate, make sure balance in your vitamins and minerals are kept throughout the process.

There is such a thing as 'Too much of a good thing'.  Do not overdo supplements or herbals in your rush to get better.

Avoid :
Folic acid
Processed Foods

Pesticides - especially if you have active G6PD dysfunction.
Preservatives
'Bad' Fats
Certain Excipients,  Medicines, and Supplements - these are via CLIA labs as possible issues, use this tool to get additional testing if needed.


Body wellness takes time, a regiment, and clear goals. It is possible, it can be done, and the Snow Flake Effect can be utilized for individual, targeted goals to be met! It makes each of us so unique, special, and interesting, and gives vital clues about what is best for each of us....

Have you started your healing journey?


If you have, I am happy for you, for knowledge is a wonderful thing!


May You be Well, be Happy, & be Healthy!
~ Meggan
SnowDrop Herbals

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