Physical Exams May Now Include DNA Testing
DNA testing is now available at Executive Medicine of Southlake. The testing may help determine genetic risk factors and allow doctors to advise appropriately on preventative measures.
Southlake, TX (PRWEB via PR Web
Direct) May 26, 2005 -- Executive Medicine of Southlake, a five-star
executive medicine clinic that offers executive physical exams to busy
individuals, is now offering DNA testing. Through an alliance with DaVinci
Laboratories of Vermont, the executive physicals can now include DNA testing to
look for genetic predispositions to many things, including heart and circulatory
disease, bone deterioration, and stress.
Mark Anderson, MD, DABFP and
Walter Gaman, MD, FABFP, FCFP are the authors of "Executive Medicine: Optimizing
Your Chances for a Longer Life," and owners of Executive Medicine of Southlake.
As leaders in the field of executive health and wellness, genetic testing agrees
with their philosophy of preventative medicine.
"Two of our most
important tests are the Oxidative Stress-1 (OS-1) and Oxidative Stress-2,"
states Dr. Mark Anderson. "These tests tell us of the patient's ability to fight
off free radicals. Free radicals are believed to be responsible for many
diseases and disorders. If a patient does not have the potential to produce
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), a molecule that rids the body of free radicals,
their ability to fight off harmful substances and pollutants is hindered. Also
if their body does not have the ability to produce Glutathione Peroxidase (GPX),
their own body may be damaging perfectly good proteins, DNA, and lipids."
Genetic research and pharmacogenomics are becoming more popular, with
scientists and physicians discovering the need to understand humans as
individuals with individual needs. Genetic testing allows doctors to pinpoint
areas of concern and focus in on those areas. For some, nutritional
supplementation and lifestyle changes may help defend the body against
genetically predisposed conditions. "Counseling a patient on health and wellness
from a genetic standpoint allows us to focus in on the individual. Nothing we do
is cookie cutter, it is all individualized," states Dr. Gaman. "We even offer
vitamin combinations that consist of different ingredients tailored to meet
genetic deficiencies."
Executive Medicine of Southlake offers individual
and corporate executive physical programs, as well as speaking services. Anyone
interested in such services should contact Amber Morgan at (817) 552-4300 or
(800) 910-EXEC. The Executive Medicine of Southlake website address is www.emsouthlake.com
Contact:
Judy Gaman, BSHS, CMA,
CCRC
Director of Marketing
Executive Medicine of Southlake
1545 East
Southlake Blvd. Ste 110
Southlake, TX 76092
817-552-4318
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