Your genetic destiny - Know your genes, secure your health, and save your life (Hardcover)

This title is a guide to genetic disorders and inherited disease and what you can do to protect yourself and your family. Much in the news, inherited disease and genetic testing are complex and confusing issues that leave most people asking So, what can I do with this promising information? Your Genetic Destiny has the answers. From what tests to have taken to what the results mean and when further genetic counseling is in order; from what foods to avoid to which medications to take and what other medical options are available, geneticist Aubrey Milunsky demonstrates how knowledge of our genetic makeup can save our lives. Covering heart disease, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, mental illness, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, longevity, and infertility, Your Genetic Destiny is an informed guide available for all concerned about the risks of inherited disease.