Mediterranean diet?  Biggest Loser diet?  How about a high protein diet? Stop trying to guess. Test your DNA  -  the answers are in your genes. 

New developments in scientific research are providing useful insights into our DNA building blocks. Each of us responds uniquely to the diet we eat – metabolism, weight gain, cholesterol . . . What works for one person, does not work for another.

We are happy to introduce the Eat-Smart DNA Kit.

Unlike any DNA testing kit available!  The Eat-Smart DNA Kit is a ground-breaking, personalized genetic analysis that helps you make smarter choices about your diet, based on your unique genetic makeup.

“Based on mathematical and statistical analyses, we can take DNA testing to the next level. We go beyond the informative data and have entered a new frontier providing lifestyle guidance  based on genotype. This is a very exciting revolution and we are very happy to play a part of that,” explains Arik Even Tov, CEO of TheMakingsofMe.

SAVE TIME. REDUCE FRUSTRATION. AVOID DIETS THAT WON’T HELP YOU.

With a simple DNA test at home, you can take advantage of the latest scientific research and match your weight loss plan with your genetic makeup. 

The Eat-Smart DNA Kit is available at a discount for $67, for limited time only.

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We are what our genes tell us to be.

We are what we eat.

Your genes sit there, like a player sitting on the bench waiting for the coach to decide to activate them.

Through diet, you can influence which genes are activated and which genes are not. Gene expression is not deterministic.

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MyChild's DNA Insights Kit

1. Test your child’s DNA at home with a simple saliva test from TheMakingsofMe.

2. Identify your child’s DNA “strengths” and “weaknesses”.

3. Compare the scientific results to real life evidence. No one knows your child better then you. While the DNA test results may indicate a tendency for a certain trait, you may see evidence that that trait is “inactive.” DNA data is not deterministic.

4. Consult a medical professional for advice on any concerns you have, such as an indication for nearsightedness or being overweight.

5. Consider creating a “genetic enhancement program” for leveraging strengths and strengthening weaknesses. For example, if your child has a genetic tendency for a good memory, reinforce this with memory enhancing activities on a regular basis and discuss with his teachers how to better leverage his natural abilities.

6. Create a nurturing environment for helping your child find their passion and their strengths. The scientific data provided by a DNA test will give you insights into your child’s abilities and potential. But it is not a crystal ball. Find activities that can enhance his potential and take into consideration any tendencies that might raise challenges. For example, a tendency for long term memory recall could be the makings of the next great debate team captain. However, the potential will materialize only with the right nurturing environment — reading, advanced homework assignments, etc. If your daughter is carrying C/C alleles (a.k.a. Arg/Arg) of the HIF1A gene together with C/C alleles (a.k.a. Pro/Pro) of rs1815739 (ACTN3 gene) she belongs to a population with a tendency to be a sprinter. This information might affect her choices on which sport to focus on as she gets older. At the end of the day, it’s your own personal knowledge of your child that can best guide you to helping them navigate the maze of choices they make as they grow.

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This Sunday, May 13th, is a special date in the calendar. It’s Mother’s Day, a day when we should show our moms just how special they are. How about showing appreciation for our genetic makings?

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There is a good deal of confusion about understanding what DNA test results tell you about yourself. It’s important to get the facts straight and have a clear understanding of your DNA makeup and what it actually means.

Some Background

Your DNA test results reflect your genetic predisposition for certain traits. The results describe your odds to possess a trait, but do not reflect a deterministic destiny – DNA testing is not a scientific crystal ball. Let’s take the expression of a particular trait — for example, the tendency to gain weight. Your weight is significantly influenced by your genetic makeup. But, and this will come as no surprise to anyone, your weight is also influenced by environmental and lifestyle factors. Diet and exercise, of course, play a tremendous part in determining how much you weigh.

What is important to understand is that awareness of your genetic makeup will help you to make smarter choices about what you eat, what you drink, where you live, how you live, how active you are and other influential factors. Instead of wondering why the guy in the gym who works out less and drinks Coke is still boasting a healthier BMI than you, you can get some scientific insights to that from your DNA. Your DNA is important – it is the starting point for your lifestyle strategy.

Myth Busting

Myth Number 1: “I am overweight. Too bad it’s genetic and there is nothing I can do.”

Truth: Your DNA test results may indicate that you carry a genetic predisposition for being overweight. Yet, the expression of this particular trait (phenotype) is influenced not only by your genetic makeup but also by environmental and lifestyle factors. That means you can do something about it – specific changes to your diet and exercise routines can make an impact. And we are not talking about simple calorie reduction and more frequent exercise. You can actually match the type of diet you maintain with your DNA!

Myth Number 2: “My DNA indicates that I have a tendency to become overweight, therefore my kids will inherit it and be fat.”

Truth: If you are genetically inclined to be overweight, your children may be at a higher risk. But your child’s DNA makeup is inherited from BOTH parents. Testing their DNA will reveal their genetic tendency.  Armed with the DNA information, you can make scientific based choices about your child’s diet and lifestyle.  According to a new report, the obesity rate may rise to 42 percent by 2030. Obesity is an epidemic — but it is not because more of us are genetically predisposed to obesity than we were 30 years ago. The epidemic is a result of more of us turning on our genetic tendency to be overweight through eating the wrong diet and not getting the right physical activity.  Knowing your child is inclined to gain weight if given a diet that feeds that inclination will allow you to make better choices for him.

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Thank You to Everyone for Participating!!!

A big thank you to everyone who helped our DNA Day Special to be a smashing success! Some of your comments were candid and touching while others were straightforward and funny. There are so many great reasons to get to know more about your DNA makings. Choosing the “best” answers was not easy so we decided to grant all of the participants a special thank you with a 1+1 coupon for any DNA tests or DNA Test kit offered by TheMakingsofMe.

And the DNA Day Special winners are . . .

1. BECKI COLEMAN 
2. JUDY QUILLEN
3. SHIRA ABEL

We will touch base with you shortly about receiving your gift certificate.

The TheMakingsofMe Team

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TheMakingsofMe is giving away three DNA Test Kits this month!  TheMakingsofMe DNA Kit can tell you about your DNA potential.  Knowing more about your DNA can help you get in shape, lose weight, make better career choices, decide on the activities you want your children to participate in and even help you choose a life partner.

YOU can win!!  It’s as easy as 1,2,3!

1.     Struggling to lose weight? Choosing a career? Wondering what sport your child should play? Looking for the right partner? Tell us why you want to learn about how your DNA may influence who you are and what you can be.

2.     Add your comment to this page (below). Please post only one comment per email address.

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Please note! TheMakingsofMe DNA tests are NOT intended for medical purposes. The MyDNA Insights Kit includes DNA tests related to Weight, Speed vs. Endurance, Height, Memory, Vision, Nicotine Use, Hair Loss and Longevity.  Learning more about your DNA traits will help you make better lifestyle choices and open up more possibilities to help you reach your natural potential.

The best answers will be chosen by our team at the end of the month.

Small print: Must be 18 years or older. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Submit your comments before the end of the month.

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Ever notice how some kids seem to quickly find their passion and get committed to some activity? It could be basketball, swimming, chess, piano or science, but they get committed and stick to it from an early age. As parents, we love when our kids find something that they are so passionate about that we don’t have to plead and beg with them to move away from the computer, TV or iPad long enough to go to their next tennis lesson.

It can be a challenge to help some kids find their passion. For some, it comes later in life and for others, they simply have not yet been exposed to the activity that will get their adrenaline flowing. When our kids are young, we don’t usually know what their inborn abilities are. Giving my son the name Jordan did not make him a basketball player. The fact that both his parents played basketball well did not make him passionate about basketball. And when I sent him to basketball camp every summer for 3 summers, I was sure he would eventually turn into the power forward I thought he could become. It was only as a teen, that we recognized he was not built for speed, but turned into a very talented martial arts athlete.

Knowing more about your child’s DNA makeup from the early years, can help you help him discover his passions early on.

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Can DNA tests be more then just educational? How can you apply the insights and understandings from DNA test results, to choices about your life? Should DNA testing effect your life choices?

We believe that your genetic tendencies should be factored in, together with other issues, when making life choices.  Other factors  such as your passion or interest should also play a central role in your life decisions. If your genetic tendency is to be  short, and you love to play basketball, you can train yourself as a guard and not a center. If you are not genetically designed for high memory capacity, no need to quit law school, yet you might want to take some extra time studying for the bar exam.

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We sat down with Arik Even Tov, TheMakingsofMe founder and CEO, to discuss the growing trend of parents testing their children’s DNA for height expectancy.

Q: Can a DNA test reveal my child’s height potential?
A: “A big part of what we humans are is actually defined by our nature. Our DNA holds the code to our physical traits. Testing your child’s DNA can reveal his genetic tendency (genotype), or tendency towards certain traits, such as height. You can learn about your child’s height potential with a simple, easy, non-invasive genetic test.”

Q: Does a DNA test for height replace a medical examination?
A: “Absolutely not! It’s important to note that DNA tests DO NOT replace consulting with your child’s physician. You should talk to your doctor in case of any concerns about your child’s growth or development. The DNA height potential test is a genetic tendency test that can provide a basic outline of your child’s building blocks but it does not replace pediatrician and endocrinology consultation.”

Q: Why should I be interested in my child’s genetic height potential?
A: “Parents concerned about a child being short or wanting to maximize their child’s height may have be building unrealistic expectations. A DNA test for height expectancy helps assure that both you and your child come to terms and feel comfortable about his or her potential height. it can be of particular interest when choosing which sports to emphasize at a young age and we have found that in the case of adopted children, there is a particularly strong curiosity about genetic code. This may be even more true for in vitro fertilization children when there is an anonymous donor involved.
Revealing DNA height potential can help defuse unnecessary tension. Consider a child during adolescence who feels too short or too tall compared to his peers. Such anxieties are fueled by uncertainties and the DNA test can help defuse the tension.

Additional DNA tests (memory, weight, athletic ability, etc) can help kids to accept their genotypes and to come to terms with their makings and who they are. Yet should your child’s anxieties seem serious you should seek professional medical help.”

Q: Nature vs. Nurture: What is more important in determining height: nutrition or genetics?

A: “Both nutrition and your child’s genetic makeup are valuable contributors and predictors to your child’s height potential as well as other environmental factors such as exercise, sunlight and fresh air. Even today, scientists keep searching for environmental issues affecting our growth. Yet, even the healthiest child cannot outgrow their genotype. This can be revealed today by a simple DNA test.”

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One of the most common questions people ask us is, “why should I test my DNA?” You may have the impression that whatever is written in your DNA code is your destiny – as though you have no say in what your future holds. I’m going to help you dispel that myth and open your eyes to the world of DNA testing and what it has to offer each of us!

To sum up here are 10 reasons you should test your DNA:

1. Your genetic makeup influences your physical and mental state. It is not to say that you are pre-destined to live or behave in a certain way, but rather that you have a genetic potential that you can leverage and you can control the end result, to a certain extent.
2. Find out about your genetic potential, your child’s or your mate. Gain insights that help you to take the right decisions to shape your destiny.
3. Gain valuable information that will help you change your lifestyle to better suit your needs.
4. DNA testing has evolved from being an expensive elaborate lab analysis to be within reach of the ordinary person. It’s affordable for most any budget. Some people even give it as a unique gift!
5. DNA testing for medical risk assessment has become common practice and dramatically improves the outcome and prognosis of many diseases.
6. We are in an era where personalized medicine will become the next leap towards controlling and curing many diseases. Medical treatment tailored to a patient’s genetic makeup is going to be available to more and more people like you.
7. Today, everything is moving at a rapid pace due to technology – WEB, Smartphones, iPads . . . DNA testing is yet another domain where technological breakthroughs are occurring right before our eyes and impacting our lives. The information and data is now accessible to the masses and has the potential to transform the way we live.
8. Ethical debates may arise around the subject of DNA testing. To what extent should we know and use our genetic makeup? In today’s, security and privacy landscape, companies are aware of these ethical dilemmas, and are taking the measures to secure and protect the privacy of each consumer.
9. Personalized DNA testing enables you to be more involved in various aspects of your life. Knowing more translates into actionable decisions.
10. Many applications of DNA testing were science fiction just a few years ago and are now major economic influencers. Did you know that you can sample a salmon in the open sea, and foresee his forecasted route in his journey back to his birth place, based upon his DNA? Knowing such a route can enable fishermen to plan more productive fishing expeditions.

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