Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 hi , i got a metab. typing book from the library once and took the long questionnaire. basically it seemed like the questionnaire was asking me how certain foods affected me (most of the time i have no idea) and what kinds of foods i liked. i didn't find it helpful at all. it seemed to me it was asking mostly my food preferences. duh, if i always eat what i want to eat, my preferences, then what is this questionnaire doing for me??? maybe i misunderstood it, or i read the wrong book (don't remember the name) or i need to have it done professionally. laura Have you thought about the metabolic typing diet that dr. mercola promotes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 Hi , Metabolic typing that Dr. Mercola promotes originates from the work of Dr. Wolcott. Let me start by saying there are systems in your body that are telling you what foods are appropriate for you to eat. The questionnaire you refer to in his book is trying to get you to tune into those systems so you can obtain the benefits of eating right for your metabolic type. One of the major systems I am referring to is your Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) controls all involuntary activity in the body, such as digestion, elimination, heart rate, immunity, etc. It is also the master regulator of metabolism, and comprised of 2 divisions: Sympathetic (SNS) and Parasympathetic (PNS). Each works in opposition to the other, yet work together to maintain homeostasis (metabolic balance and efficiency). The other major system is the Oxidative System and concerns the rate at which nutrients are converted into energy within all of the body's 100 trillion cells. Now that we know more about these systems, let see how they relate to your food preferences. What you like to eat provides an indication of what system(s) are dominant in your body and govern the appropriate food choices. For example, if you do well on meat and can eat it at every meal that shows a dominance of your parasympathetic and fast oxidative systems, and classified in the book as a Protein Type. Your appetite also provides an indication of system dominance. Protein Types (parasympathetic and fast oxidative dominant) tend to have a very strong appetite at each meal, and get very irritable if food isn't ready when they are hungry. The recommended Carb, Mixed and Protein Diets are designed to help balance each person's individual body's chemistry based on their own unique Metabolic Type (MT). For example, Parasympathetic dominant Protein Types tend to be more alkaline. Therefore, their recommended foods produce an acidic response pushing the body more into balance. This push back into balance will so itself as increased energy, decrease in cravings, improved sense of well-being, and you don't get hungry between meals. The questionnaire in the book provides a great starting point to begin the process of metabolic typing (your metabolic type is always changing and evolving). However, the drawback of the book is that the questions are not weighted and therefore not as precise as higher levels of testing. I am a Certified Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach and have been train in Dr. Wolcott's system of metabolic typing as an Intermediate Level Metabolic Typing Advisor. Based on my experience most people test out in the book as Mixed Types, but after doing the Intermediate Test find themselves to be something different. I hope this gives you a better idea of metabolic typing. My best, Jensen, MS Owner of Excellence Through Exercise, LLC 1123 Schenectady, NY 12303 518.366.4429 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hi So, how does the intermediate test differ from the test in Wolcott's book? I did the test in the book and didn't know how a lot of the foods make me feel? For the most part, I really can't tell. Is the intermediate test more objective? Thanks, Jafa I am a Certified Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach and have been train in Dr. Wolcott's system of metabolic typing as an Intermediate Level Metabolic Typing Advisor. Based on my experience most people test out in the book as Mixed Types, but after doing the Intermediate Test find themselves to be something different. I hope this gives you a better idea of metabolic typing. My best, Jensen, MS Owner of Excellence Through Exercise, LLC 1123 Schenectady, NY 12303 518.366.4429 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hi Jafa, The intermediate test is a combination of subjective and objective questions focusing on your Physical, Psychological, and Diet-Related Traits. For example, Physical traits would include where you tend to store cellulite, what type of build you have, and what your digestion, elimination, reflexes, breathing, skin is like. Psychologica Traits include questions regarding your personality such as your level of motivation, organizational habits, productivity, social behavior, how well you concentrate, and activity level. Diet-Related traits include similar questions as in the book regarding appetite, cravings, snacking needs, and how you feel after eating red meat. As you do the Fine-Tuning as described in the book (Ch.9) you become more aware of how your body responds to certain foods and amounts. Keep in mind if you are not getting enough rest or consume medications, caffeine, processed foods, or don't drink adequate amounts of clean water the signals your body is sending you will not be accurate. I hope this helps. My best, Jensen, MS Owner of Excellence Through Exercise, LLC 1123 Schenectady, NY 12303 518.366.4429 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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