The Perfect Gene Diet: Use Your Body's Own APO E Gene to Treat High Cholesterol, Weight Problems, Heart Disease, Alzheimer's...a

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This comprehensive work by integrative-medicine nurse-practitioner Pamela McDonald reveals the latest breakthrough in health and nutrition focusing on the Apo E gene, which affects cholesterol levels, heart and Alzheimer's disease and much much more. It is widely known that each genotype requires its own balance of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for optimal health. Within these pages, Pamela presents the latest information so that you can make appropriate diet and exercise choices relevant to your particular Apo E genotype. The result will be an ideal level of health and well-being, which will reduce your likelihood of developing so many of the debilitating diseases that are prevalent in our society today. As Pamela says, 'You have a choice for your health . . . backpack or bedpan?'

Pamela McDonald is a leading integrative-medicine nurse-practitioner, author, and international speaker who has focused her work on the prevention of chronic illness, especially heart and Alzheimer's disease.Pam has used her advanced specialty training in surgery, women's health care, adult primary care, pediatrics, pediatric obesity, family practice, heart-disease prevention, nutrition, exercise sports medicine, mind-body medicine, energy medicine, and botanical medicine to develop the groundbreaking Apo E Gene Diet.The foundation of her work utilizes the body's own unique genetic expression in combination with its innate healing system. She brings together leading-edge tools in medical science and technology, as well as today's rigorous scientific research. This enables her to prescribe a personalized patient program that honors each individual's mind, body, emotion, and spirit, while using resources such as organic whole food, exercise therapies, and effective behavioral changes-all coming together in a powerful healing solution.Pam was born in Paisley, Scotland, and grew up in the southernmost part of England. Originally trained as a nurse at the Royal Hospital of St. Bartholomew's in London, England, she now lives in Northern California with her husband, Rick, and their three children.

"This book represents the future of medicine-an individualized, personalized approach that honors our genetic uniqueness. Pamela McDonald brings together a complete health program that honors all we are-body, mind, and spirit." - Larry Dossey, M.D.; and Barbara Dossey, Ph.D., R.N.