The Genotype Diet claims to help you elevate your energy levels, shed unwanted pounds and improve your body's ability to ward off disease. The weight-loss program unveils a revolutionary approach to dieting based on your individual genetic code,...
Naturopathic healer Peter D'Adamo developed the GenoType diet as a follow-up to his popular blood type diet which he introduced in 1996. The GenoType diet relies on your physical characteristics and genetic background, as well as your blood type,...
"Eat Right for Your Type" is a diet book written by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo. In the book, you must answer several questions to find out what genotype you are. Once you determine your genotype, D'Adamo recommends a diet plan to help you lose weight...
The GenoType Diet is a new incarnation of the The Blood Type Diet, both of which were developed by naturalistic physician Dr. Peter D'Adamo. The idea behind this diet is to use genetic information that was previously not available to determine...
Your individual genetic makeup may hold the key to losing weight. According to the GenoType Diet, whether you are an explorer, gatherer, hunter, nomad, teacher or warrior may impact what foods you should eat, as well as how you should approach...
According to Hepatitis Central, an estimated 180 million people worldwide, 4 million in the United States, are infected with hepatitis C virus. Chronic hepatitis C infection is the most common reason for liver transplantation in the United States....
Hepatitis C is a viral liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus, or HCV. The virus demonstrates a high level of variability with several genetically distinct groups called genotypes. The World Health Organization reports that 11 major HCV...
Our genetics determine many of our physical features, and scientists have mapped the genes that determine our eye color. By looking at your eye color and that of your partner as well as the eye colors of your parents, you can make guesses about...
The prevention and treatment of infections caused by the bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus has become difficult because of the worldwide appearance of drug-resistant strains. Staphylococcus bacteria, or staph, normally live on your skin and in...
Hepatitis C virus infects the liver and causes a multitude of effects that could lead to death. It is associated with the development of liver tumors, liver cirrhosis and liver cell failure. According to the National Digestive Diseases Information...
Gaining weight is the result of two primary factors --- eating too many calories and not exercising enough to burn them off. However, other factors can contribute to your being overweight or obese, conditions that affect 68 percent of Americans...
The genetic type diet is actually a reference to a diet strategy proposed by Peter J. D'Adamo. The diet identifies six different genetic types that exhibit particular characteristics that D'Adamo believes influence dietary requirements, digestion...
Iritis is a type of uveitis, an inflammation of the uvea, the middle portion of the eye. Iritis affects only the iris, the colored portion of the eye. The terms iritis and anterior uveitis are often used interchangeably, the American Optometric...
Breast cancer affects women and men, and the National Cancer Institute estimates that by the end of 2010, there will have been 207,090 new cases among women and 1,970 among men in the United States. Ongoing cancer research strives to identify risk...
Having a nice glass of wine or alcohol with a meal can be an enjoyable way to relax and spend time with friends and family. But for some, redness on the face can occur after consuming alcohol, known as alcohol flush reaction or facial flushing,...
Breast development in men is a condition called gynecomastia. Males with this condition develop breasts similar to those of a woman, made up of firm spongy tissue. The disease is distinct from fatty deposits in the chest of some men that can...
Millions of Americans are overweight or obese in the U.S. putting them at risk of developing some forms of cancer, gallstones, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and breathing difficulties. Obesity is the result of a...
Tylenol with codeine is a commonly prescribed pain medication that contains two drugs, acetaminophen (Tylenol), a mild pain reliever and codeine, a narcotic Schedule III controlled substance used to treat mild to moderate pain. Tylenol with...
Although a nutritious diet is the basis for a healthy, disease-free lifestyle, it is equally important for someone undergoing treatment for lung cancer. Fatigue and loss of appetite are common in lung cancer patients. For others, food may be a...
Is your blood trying to tell you something? According to Peter D'Adamo, it is. The blood type diet, also known as genotype or biotype diet, is a method that offers individualized nutrition guidelines based on the four primary blood types: A, B, AB...
Although excessive alcohol intake can pose several health problems, drinking a moderate amount of alcohol can have several health benefits, including reducing the risk of arthritis and dementia. However, research also suggests that alcohol intake...
The phytochemical lycopene is currently under investigation for a range of potential benefits, including research into whether or not it can help prevent cancer. Early epidemiological studies indicate that some cancers might be affected by...
The rhesus, or Rh, factor is a protein that is present on the surface of most people's red blood cells. According to the Nemours Foundation, about 85 percent of people are Rh positive. The Rh negative diet is largely the product of work by Dr....
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or juvenile chronic arthritis, is the most common form of pediatric arthritis that occurs in children and youth before the age of 16, with symptoms existing for a minimum...
Hepatitis C is one of six strains of hepatitis that can affect people. According to the Mayo Clinic, all forms of hepatitis affect the liver and disrupt its normal function. Unfortunately, not all patients experience symptoms of hepatitis C, which...
When acidified potassium dichromate and glucose are chemically combined, the resulting product is called ethanal, or acetaldehyde. It is an chemical compound that may be useful in producing a marker to predict alcohol abuse or alcoholism,...
One of the vitamins in green leafy vegetables, folic acid, is needed for proper brain function and also plays a role in emotional well-being. Folic acid is part of the B-complex vitamins that not only help prevent mood disorders, but can fight...
Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, is a chronic disease caused by absent or insufficient insulin production. The American Diabetes Association recognizes many types of diabetes; however, two types are seen most frequently. Type 1 diabetes is often...
Vitamin D is a precursor to the calcitriol hormone. Vitamin D can be obtained from the diet or synthesized in the skin from a cholesterol derivative. Skin synthesis of vitamin D requires exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. The active hormone of...
