John Hicks Family Health AO 2007

The Family Health TreeWhat to Seed & What to Prune: 

The Family Health Tree What to Seed & What to Prune John H. Hicks, M.D. Pathways Medical Advocates

Your present health is the tip of the iceberg: 

Your present health is the tip of the iceberg What’s hidden are all of the possibilities

Diving into the Gene Pool: 

Diving into the Gene Pool

Tight Genes: 

Tight Genes

Slide7: 

“You”

Slide8: 

“You’re not ill yet, Mrs. Blendell, but you’ve got potential.”

Pruning Predispositions: 

Pruning Predispositions Environment Exercise Stress Reduction Genetic Testing Supplements Intention

Environment: 

Environment Water Nutrition Chemical Exposure Heavy Metal Exposure Electromagnetic Fields Home/Office Harmony Smoking and Excessive Alcohol

Nutrition: 

Nutrition Organic Fruits and Vegetables Eat Right for your Type Whole Foods; not processed Healthy Oils Grass Fed, Free Range Meat Organic Poultry and Eggs Whole grains

Chemical Exposure: 

Chemical Exposure Food: Sweeteners, preservatives, flavor enhancers Homes: Carpet, paint, garage fumes, furniture, clothes, lotions, hair products Office/Schools: Materials Garden: Pesticides, herbicides

Healthy Home Resources: 

Healthy Home Resources HealthyHome.com Natural Home and Garden Magazine SafeBuildingSolutions.com Gaiam.com Ecosmarte.com (pool) NL-Amer.com (Natural Lawn of America)

Heavy Metal Exposures: 

Heavy Metal Exposures Vaccines; Flu Shots Fish Dental Amalgams Pollution Cans, Foil, Grilling

Electromagnetic Fields: 

Electromagnetic Fields

Cleaning up the Clutter: 

Cleaning up the Clutter

Feng Shui: 

Feng Shui

Exercise: 

Exercise Start at appropriate level for condition Yoga ideal for all levels Aerobic Strength training Minimize joint impact Maintain balance ability

Stress Reduction: 

Stress Reduction Emotional release Family Career Commute Friends

Genomics Testing: 

Genomics Testing

Cardio Genomics: 

Cardio Genomics Cholesterol Regulation & Atherosclerosis Methylation High Blood Pressure Coagulation Abnormalities Redox

Immune GenomicsEvaluates Risk Factors for:: 

Immune Genomics Evaluates Risk Factors for: Asthma Atopy Osteopenia Arthritis Heart Disease Auto-Immunity Infectious Diseases

Detoxification Genomics: 

Detoxification Genomics The 2 phase system that removes: Toxic compounds Steroid hormones Drugs Modulates neurotransmitters Converts fat soluble to water soluble compound for excretion

Osteo Genomics: 

Osteo Genomics Risk for Developing: Osteopnea Osteoporosis Collagen Synthesis Calcium Metabolism Vitamin D3 Activity Osteoclast Activity Chronic Inflammation

Supplements: 

Supplements Supplements support nutrition from food Individual needs Pure contents Quality over quantity Metabolism / Absorption Different delivery forms

Basic Supplementation*: 

Basic Supplementation* Probiotic/Kefir Artichoke Cod Liver Oil Calcium-Magnesium-Potassium B Vitamins oral/IV Buffered C E & Antioxidants Zinc & Trace Minerals Digestive Enzymes Glutatione IV, Gel, Nebulizer (some oral) Glandulars & Endocrine Support Hormonal Balancing UBQH NADH Yeast Eliminator *Please do not self-prescribe supplements

Frequently Used Herbs*: 

Frequently Used Herbs* Artichoke extract Olive Leaf extract Indian Fire Tree Bark Berberine Black Walnut Oregano *Please do not self-prescribe herbs

Where is your Peace?: 

Where is your Peace?

Slide40: 

Living with Passion

Intention: Power of Belief: 

Intention: Power of Belief Words have energy

Slide42: 

Photography from The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto

Slide43: 

Photography from The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto

John H. Hicks, M.D.Pathways Medical & Holistic Health CenterDelavan, WIwith additional offices in:Des Plaines, ILAuburn Hills, MIPittsburgh, PASuwanee and Marietta, GACedar Rapids, IA262-740-3000www.pathwaysmed.com: 

John H. Hicks, M.D. Pathways Medical & Holistic Health Center Delavan, WI with additional offices in: Des Plaines, IL Auburn Hills, MI Pittsburgh, PA Suwanee and Marietta, GA Cedar Rapids, IA 262-740-3000 www.pathwaysmed.com