Dr. Robert G. Silverman - Chiropractic & Clinical Nutrition

Robert G. Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FAKTR

Dr. Robert G. Silverman is a chiropractic doctor, clinical nutritionist and author of, “Inside-Out Health: A Revolutionary Approach to Your Body,” an Amazon No. 1 bestseller in 2016. The ACA Sports Council named Dr. Silverman “Sports Chiropractor of the Year” in 2015. He also maintains a busy private practice as founder of Westchester Integrative Health Center, which specializes in the treatment of joint pain using functional nutrition along with cutting-edge, science-based, nonsurgical approaches.

Dr. Silverman is also on the advisory board for the Functional Medicine University and is a seasoned health and wellness expert on both the speaking circuits and within the media. He has appeared on FOX News Channel, FOX, NBC, CBS, CW affiliates as well as The Wall Street Journal and NewsMax, to name a few. He was invited as a guest speaker on “Talks at Google” to discuss his current book. As a frequent published author in peer-reviewed journals and other mainstream publications, including Integrative Practitioner, MindBodyGreen, Muscle and Fitness, The Original Internist and Holistic Primary Care journals, Dr. Silverman is a thought leader in his field and practice.

Tags: lactose intolerance | DNA | genetic testing
OPINION

You Should Embrace Genetic Testing

Dr. Robert Silverman By Tuesday, 08 October 2019 12:33 PM EDT Current | Bio | Archive

Millennials and baby boomers have become big proponents of DNA testing. Data driven millennials have become proactive in staying ahead of their health, while their parents, the baby boomers, often feel let down by the broken healthcare system.

More importantly, these groups want to understand the “why” behind the development of chronic disease so they can avoid the crippling results. As a result, they are looking to genetic tests to obtain answers before the disease even emerges.

Some other motivators include:

•Ancestry

•Understanding their personal possible health risks

•Obtaining guidance on what they can do once they find out they have a risk for a health condition

•Improving athletic performance

•Weight Loss

•Personalized diet suggestioms

When DNA is tested, we have an opportunity to go “under the hood” of our health. Instead of focusing on specific lab test results — such as total cholesterol level or blood sugar level — we can get a more holistic look at where we have health strengths and weaknesses.

A high total cholesterol level may occur because you have the genes for a transport system that does not work optimally, or because you have the gene for overproducing cholesterol.

Understanding the “why,” can help you and your doctor make a more informed decision as to how you are going to manage your elevated cholesterol level.

For example, my grandmother used to have chronic sinus infections. We suspected that she was sensitive to dairy, but she adamantly denied a milk sensitivity. After testing her DNA and seeing that she indeed carried the genes for lactose intolerance, she was willing to give up her yogurt and cottage cheese.

And the sinus infections disappeared.

Consumers, wellness advocates, patients, and healthcare providers have become intrigued with the health information housed within our DNA, and are looking to genetic data to have a better understanding of their bio-individuality.

Bio-individuality is the term that is used to describe our unique biological differences. In short, what makes you, you and me me

Genetic testing has been on an exponential growth trajectory in the last 10 years, fueled by companies such as 23andMe and Ancestry.com.

The three major drivers of this testing are: obesity, cancer and cardiovascular disease where people are clamoring for more and more personalized healthcare.

Grand View Research predicts the global DNA testing market will reach $10.04B by 2022.

Many people are frustrated with the “one size fits all” model and they are looking to their DNA to help customize their health journey.

We can understand the drivers behind the family chronic disease we have seen our parents experience, and with the knowledge of our DNA, we can create a truly personalized lifestyle to help lessen the effects of these genes leading to chronic disease.

For more information about Dr. Silverman, please visit www.drrobertsilverman.com.

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When DNA is tested, we have an opportunity to go “under the hood” of our health. Instead of focusing on specific lab test results, we can get a more holistic look at where we have health strengths and weaknesses.
lactose intolerance, DNA, genetic testing
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Tuesday, 08 October 2019 12:33 PM
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