NAPLES, Fla. - Is the fountain of youth found inside your genes? That's the theory behind a new concept from authors who know first hand the ravages of time. The nationally renowned physicians, including a Plastic Surgeon and an Orthopedic Surgeon, came up with a wellness plan and book using new technology, and basic-but personalized health principles.

If you knew your genetic deck of cards, could you improve your odds of health? That's the concept behind "The Gene Makeover," a book co-authored by Dr. Fred Buechel of Naples.

"The Gene Makeover" book is used in conjunction with a simple DNA test that can be done at home. Swab your cheek, seal the contents, and ship them to a vitamin company called Suracell. Your results arrive in several weeks, and the total cost is around $250.

"If you know you have a predisposition based on genetic testing, for example, if you have snip for cancer of one type or another, then that will come out in the test. " Explains Dr. Buechel. "Then you can say 'what are the nutrients I can use to turn my genes back on to keep me healthier longer?'"

For around $70 dollars a month, the Suracell company offers personalized vitamins based on unique health predispositions and deficiencies identified in the gene test.

Dr. Buechel says the gene makeover approach far exceeds a daily multi-vitamin, promoting optimal health at a personalized, cellular level.

"Most people that stay on the program tend to lose weight, they end up looking better, their skin gets firmer they look healthier, they feel better, their mind gets sharper." Says Dr. Buechel. "We don't have to be slaves to our genes anymore, we can take control of our genes and optimize them so that we can move ahead in a positive way."

LINKS:
www.thegenemakeover.com
www.suracell.com