32 Healthcare Innovations Health, fitness & nutrition


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needs and help them optimise their health and wellbeing with just one simple formula that’s entirely tailored to them. Te initial blood tests carried out


to kick-start the process allow bioniq LIFE to identify any underlying issues, such as nutrient deficiencies or hormonal imbalances, which would otherwise go undetected, and then create a bespoke bioniq supplement regime tailored to the individual, unlike a mass market blend that would have a one-size- fits-all composition. Tis is further enhanced and


supported by regular consultations with a registered nutritionist, bimonthly blood, genetic and microbiome testing and access to a personalised dashboard so you can monitor your progress. For a more general understanding


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Personalised wellness A


From gut tests to DNA analysis, advances in technology are allowing health and fitness programmes to be tailored to the individual with the promise of superior results. Words: Sabuhi Gard


s more and more of us begin to shun fad diets — given that genetic differences result in different needs


for different people — health and fitness programmes are becoming increasingly personalised. Many companies now offer


extensive analysis of your body’s constitution, including stool sampling, gut microbe analysis and genetic makeup by way of at-home DNA testing kits.


Walk and tone your way to health


J ulie Ford created Instepp® to


simultaneously exercise the upper body and the legs with a 2.3kg


resistance. “People often say that they haven’t got the time or money for the gym,” she explains. Instepp is a fun answer to keeping


fit outside in the fresh air, individu- ally, with family and friends or in the comfort of your own home. It can also be used in the swimming pool or as part of an aqua Instepp workout. Accredited by osteopaths and phys-


iotherapists, Instepp provides ‘func- tional movement’ (using the whole body) as well as improving mental agility and physical fitness.


“Your


brain has to concentrate as you co-or- dinate both your arm and leg move- ments” says Julie. “It’s such a simple idea — it’s ready to use any time, anywhere and it’s attainable, sustain- able and fun” Although you can use Instepp alone


or even seated in a chair, resistance walking is a social activity and is best done in groups. “Feeling well


is so


important,” says Julie. “You don’t need to spend a lot of money or go on fad diets — just keep it simple and walk and tone with friends” says Julie.


Oteas Instepp® is available online at instepp.co.uk for £24.99


— but you can save 20% with discount code APL20. Instepp comes in a handy drawstring bag. You’ll also receive the hands-free clips (worth £5) as an added bonus completely FREE. Visit instepp.co.uk for further information and free exercise instructions. Facebook: @insteppfitness Twitter: @insteppfitness Instagram: @insteppfitness


Oteas Biodegradable tea sachets Oteas believes boosting our health shouldn’t mean compromising our physical environment. It’s a family-owned tea company with a focus on hand-blending delicious tea in eco-conscious packaging, and ethically sourcing the highest- quality whole leaf, spices and flowers to create an array of natural blends. worldteanews.com


Resistance and aerobic


workout combined.


It’s easy to use indoors and out.


Lightweight and folds away in its own carry bag.


Aqua Oleum


Aqua Oleum Aromatherapy Industry expert Julia Lawless, from Aqua Oleum, believes more of us should be using essential oils because they support the natural environment and connect us back to nature. Tey’re easy and pleasurable to use; they’ve been used since early civilisations as they’re so effective and versatile, with a multitude of applications. aqua-oleum.co.uk


of your physical and nutritional traits, CircleDNA tests delivers over 500 personalised reports on genetic categories such as disease risk, food sensitivity, and even behavioural traits. CircleDNA is the first and only


By analysing these results,


companies are hoping to be able to provide a comprehensive analysis specific to the individual’s body, enabling them to provide a product just for you. One such health company which


offers a complete personalised health monitoring service is bioniq LIFE. Using thorough blood testing, patented algorithms and a unique Swiss-patented formula, it can pinpoint an individual’s distinctive


retail test kit to use advanced Next Generation Sequencing technology- based whole-exome sequencing. Tis measures 31 million positions in DNA per person in comparison to other tests that use basic Genotyping, which only analyses around 1,000 to 600,000 per person. Tis has important consequences for diseases such as hereditary cancer as more than 90% of cancer mutations detected by CircleDNA will be missed by other tests. Tests range from £199 to £499


for the premium DNA test, which covers 500 genetic reports across 20 categories, teaching the users


more on how their DNA affects nutrition, response to medicines, physical traits, personality traits, behavioural traits, response to pollution, family planning, wellbeing and ancestry, to name just a few. Te entry-level test is priced £199 and focuses on 125 reports across 14 categories, such as diet, skin ancestry, sleep and stress. If a complete health monitoring


service isn’t what you are after, then there are many companies offering specific services, for example Healthpath, which offers a complete gut health test. Richard Nehme, founder and CEO


of Healthpath, says: “Te gut health tests give everyone the opportunity to take a professional-grade gut health test at home. Most straight- to-consumer tests only look at bacteria, but we look at bacteria, yeasts, archaea, parasites and other important markers of digestive function. We also ask about your symptoms. In your report, you not only get a comprehensive picture of how your gut is functioning, you also get a personalised, evidence- based health programme to help you optimise your gut health for the long-term.” Nehme adds: “We can now look


at our genetics to see how bodies process certain foods, and new technology makes it quick and easy to map the microbes in our gut too. Together, these have the potential to show how we individually respond to different ways of eating, and how we can optimise our diets to improve our wellbeing, athletic performance and more.” en.bioniq.com prenetics.com healthpath.com


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