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Fix Your Genes to Fit Your Jeans With Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed

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Episode 226. Fix Your Genes to Fit Your Jeans With Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed


This week on Confidence From Within podcast, my very special guest is Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed. She is a naturopathic doctor in Toronto, Canada and the author of “Fix Your Genes to Fit Your Jeans”. 


Dr. Penny has deep knowledge in the field of Epigenetics and is the creator of the genetic platform GeneRx.ca, which I use daily in my practice. Due to her work, practitioner like myself are able interprets genetic profiles to design personalized health programs for our clients worldwide.


I am deeply grateful for all Dr. Penny has taught me through her dedication to training practitioners and for making integrative genomics available to all. 


Listen Now To Learn:
  • How DNA Testing must be part of a new approach to menopause management
  • Why & how menopause transition impacts gene expression
  • Since our DNA never changes, how can we turn genes ON and OFF?
  • Debunking what you've been told about methylation and why DNA testing is not all about methylation
  • Why addressing methylation first can actually be harmful
  • The real cause of weight loss struggles for women in our 40s, 50s and 60s
  • The value of testing our DNA and looking at genes from an integrative perspective
  • How to get started with testing your DNA and unlocking the power of your genes!

 


Want to test your DNA?



About DR. PENNY KENDALL-REED

Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed, N.D., is a naturopathic doctor in Toronto. After graduating from McGill University in Neurobiology, she earned a degree in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, where she received the Dr. Allen Tyler Award for Most Outstanding Clinician. Dr. Kendall-Reed is the author of six national best-selling books, including the recently released book, “Fix Your Genes to Fit Your Jeans,”. She was voted Naturopath of the Year in 2013, and in 2018 received the “Top Naturopathic Doctor” award in Canada.

Dr. Kendall-Reed is the creator of the integrated genetic platform GeneRx.ca. She analyzes and interprets genetic profiles to design personalized health programs for patients worldwide. She is a medical consultant for Pure Encapsulations® and Douglas Laboratories®, and the director of Natural Therapies at The Urban Wellness Clinic. You can get her book HERE.

 

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