Dr. Emina jasarevic, nd | Naturopathic physician

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What is Genetic Testing?

Genetic testing examines variations in your DNA called SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms). These small differences can influence how your body processes nutrients, regulates hormones, responds to stress, or repairs cells.

One well-known SNP is MTHFR, a gene involved in methylation—an essential process that supports DNA repair, neurotransmitter production, fertility, cardiovascular health, and more. Variants in this and other genes (such as MTR, COMT, and others) may be linked to:

Fertility challenges and recurrent miscarriage
Neurological or mental health conditions
Fatigue and low energy
Autoimmune conditions
Heart and circulatory concerns

Why Genetic Testing Matters

Genetic testing can clarify obstacles to better health and guide treatment strategies. It helps identify:

Nutrient needs unique to your genetics
Potential risk factors for chronic disease
Ways to optimise energy, sleep, and mental health
Personalised nutrition and lifestyle recommendations

We also integrate epigenetics—the study of how lifestyle and environment affect gene expression. Through changes in diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management, we can positively influence how your genes are expressed.

Sample Report

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Additional Testing Options

In addition to genetic reports, Dr. Emina may recommend related tests such as:

Methylation function profiles
Nutrient panels
Organic acid testing

These provide valuable context and often more actionable insights than genetics alone.

Getting Started

Genetic testing and consultation require patience and a step-by-step approach, but the insights gained can be transformative for your health.

Book your consultation online or call our office at 250-868-0221 to learn how genetic testing may benefit you.

What is Adrenal Fatigue?

Adrenal Fatigue is a modern-day epidemic and results from the overstimulation of the adrenal glands due to chronic stress and over time, low cortisol levels. The most common report is feeling “burnt out”.

Adrenal fatigue is one of the most common health disorders, but it’s not recognized or screened for in conventional medicine – unless you have the extreme case of Addison’s or Cushing’s Disease – and these are uncommon. However, Adrenal Fatigue will impact up to 80% of us at some point our lives. Adrenal fatigue may occur after a major life-changing event such as divorce, surgery, childbirth, or even following a car accident.

The main purpose of your adrenals is to enable your body to deal with stress from every possible source, ranging from injury and disease to work and relationship problems. Adrenal function is of paramount importance because these small glands play a pivotal role in determining the way your body responds to every change in your internal and external environment. For example, the protective activity of anti-inflammatory adrenal hormones such as cortisol help to minimize reactions like swelling and inflammation in situations ranging from allergies to autoimmune disorders. These hormones closely involved in many metabolic processes:

Blood sugar regulation
Metabolism of carbohydrates and fats
Conversion of fats and proteins into energy
Distribution of stored fat – focused around your waist (the spare tire); & sides of your face
Cardiovascular function
Gastrointestinal function

After mid-life (menopause in women, andropause in men), the adrenal glands gradually become the major source of the sex hormones circulating throughout the body in both men and women. These hormones themselves have a whole host of physical, emotional and psychological effects, from the level of your sex drive to the tendency to gain weight.

Adrenal fatigue causes a feeling of generalized “unwellness” which creates havoc on your life. In more serious cases, the activity of the adrenal glands is so diminished that you may have difficulty getting out of bed for more than a few hours per day. With each increment of reduction in adrenal function, every organ and system in your body is more profoundly affected. Metabolic changes occur in your carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, heart and cardiovascular system, and sex drive. Many other alterations take place at the biochemical and cellular levels in response to, and to compensate for, the decrease in adrenal hormones that occurs with adrenal fatigue.

Dr. Emina jasarevic, nd | Naturopathic physician

Genetic Testing

How to book an genetic test

Visit our online booking page

Book an initial or return visit

Add “genetic testing” as a note

What is Genetic Testing?

Why Genetic Testing Matters

Sample Report

Additional Testing Options

Getting Started

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