You Are What You Consume.
Project Description
Rodiah Dorcely
Creator & Founder of The Spirit Diet
In 1998, I made a life-altering decision at 19 years old. I decided to stop eating meat and follow a plant empowered diet.
21 years later, this is still the BEST decision that I have ever made
I am a graduate of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a Certified & Insured Heath Coach, with almost 20 years of concerted effort in the areas of health, wellness and nutrition.
I have coached many people over the last decade and desire to expand my expertise into products & services through my wellness club.
Kevin Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
A passionate entrepreneur and philanthropist, Kevin Johnson began his professional path graduating Magna Cum Laude from Clark, Atlanta University with a degree in Accounting. Following his matriculation, he worked with a number of powerhouse firms, including the notable Price Waterhouse and Arthur Anderson LLP in their Real Estate Taxation Groups. The business experience Kevin garnered at these prestigious firms led to him becoming an Asset Manager at a real estate firm.
Kevin also manages the Johnson family real estate portfolio and development. Kevin has secured a joint venture to build 123 units of affordable housing in Flatbush that will be completed in July 2019. Kevin is also in the process of developing 45 unit condo development including a commercial space. For his development efforts and support of minority contractors, the New York State Association of Minority Contractors, Inc. awarded him the 2017 Emerging Developer of the Year Award.
Kevin has recently joined Carthage Capital Group as a Director in their Private Equity and Real Estate Advisory Group.
Kevin’s ambition doesn’t solely revolve around lucrative ventures; he is also involved in his community. He has served as the chairman of the Museum of Contemporary Africa Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) and currently serves as the chairman of the Flatbush Business Improvement District (BID). Kevin also served as a board member of the Ifetayo Cultural Arts Facility and the Flatbush YMCA.
In recognition of his community efforts, The Network Journal awarded Kevin him their 40 Under Forty Achievement Award and featured him on the cover of their magazine. Additionally, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke awarded him the 2018 Shining Star Award for Outstanding Leadership in Business and Community Service.
Kevin prides himself on being motivational, active, and ambitious when it comes to his family, his community and his business ventures.
Tanei Ricks, PhD
Scientific Advisor
Dr. Tanei Ricks is a bio-organic chemist residing in Atlanta, GA.
He earned his PhD in bio-organic chemistry from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2017.
He earned his BS in chemistry from Augusta State University in 2012.
He is a believer in a Plant Empowered™ diet and is using this lifestyle on his own journey to reaching his ideal body weight with great success.
He currently works as an adjunct professor of chemistry and a digital marketing intern.
Tanei is the Scientific Advisor to Rodiah and The Spirit Diet™ and sits on The Spirit Diet™ Scientific Advisory Board.
Usage of Funds:
The capital from this campaign will go toward Merkaba, a private-members wellness club, and be in addition to any grants or investments we may receive in our seed round.
The Opportunity:
The Health & Wellness Industry is booming and very lucrative. This is the opportunity to become a part of something that will help establish our identity in this market space. There is 8.7 Billion dollars in lost opportunity due to neglect and lack of representation.
“A trillion-dollar shift is taking place in the food system emphasizing local food, better ingredient decks, transparent sourcing, reduced preservative systems, better calories and proteins, and environmental consciousness. For growth brands, the target has been white, upper-middle-class buyers—yes, including those indulgent in yoga and other hipster pursuits.
The only problem is, that market is stagnant and becoming oversaturated. On a macro level, it is not growing. New brands are entering a zero-sum game, replacing yesterday’s hot trend with today’s.
Rather than dismissing them, smart brands should be targeting Mr. and Ms. “Hot Cheetos.” They want better food and better options. And, just as important, they have money to spend on food. Studies estimate that lower-income consumers—those supposedly poor, uneducated, ethnically diverse consumers you may be ignoring—represent over $8 billion in lost opportunities. This “leakage” from the market is bad for everyone: the better-for-you products and consumers who need better, healthier options, particularly in view of the health problems prevalent in those communities"
The Challenge:
According to statistics, Black female founders have a .2% chance to raise over 1 million dollars.
The average amount raised by black women is $42,000 in comparison to white male founders who on average raise 1.3 million for businesses that typically fail.
Currently there are approximately 40+ Black Fearless Female Founders that have accomplished this.
Helping us will not only help bring our vision into fruition, it simultaneously raises the odds for all the black female founders who venture down this path after us.
Take action now!
Help us disrupt the traditional wellness and gym business models.
Please become a founder at the level you can participate. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Share this link with your friends, family and on your social media accounts.
Follow us on social media
@TheSpiritDiet @Rodiah
Visit the website www.thespiritdiet.com
Angel Investors & VC's interested in seeing the pitch deck,
please contact: KJ@thespiritdiet.com.
Serious inquires only please.
The Campaign FAQs
Classic unisex hoodie with a front pouch pocket and matching flat drawstrings. The 100% cotton exterior makes this hoodie soft to the touch.
- 100% cotton face
- 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester
- Fabric weight: 8.5 oz/y² (288.2 g/m²)
- Front pouch pocket
- Self-fabric patch on the back
- Matching flat drawstrings
- 3-panel hood
- Tear-away label
- Blank product sourced from Pakistan
I believe that as a “village” it is our duty to establish community and exalt the leaders, creators & visionaries that will innovate on antiquated business models and reimagine outdated ideals.
Your contribution is a powerful testimony to this concept.
Please contribute ANY amount that you feel comfortable with. Literally, every dollar counts and is beyond appreciated.
As a Virtual Founder you will get your name on website as a Visionary Backer.
The Spirit Diet signature consumption mug comes in a large 15oz size great for water, tea, tonics, smoothies, juices and elixirs,
It bears the The Spirit Diet reminder, "You ARE What you Consume™" encouraging mindful consumption.
This is a Resource Group for Black Female Founders & Business Owners.
This is a safe space to find and share business-related information and opportunities.
There are already many links to grants in the BIG BLACK BUSINESS Slack group so will will get information as soon as you join!
I am sharing the self-compiled list of over 100+ opportunities for black female founders looking to apply for grants, funding, cohorts, accelerator, and incubator programs.
Along with information about the apps, programs, and business tips, tricks, and secrets that I've learned on this journey.
This is a place for like-minded co-creation and collaboration.
I created these lists and gathered this intel for myself but I know it will save other women time and money, so I want to share the knowledge.
Memberships are limited.
Description
-
95% polyester, 5% elastane (fabric composition may vary by 1%)
- Fabric weight: 6.19 oz/yd² (210 g/m²)
- Premium knit mid-weight jersey
- Four-way stretch fabric that stretches and recovers on the cross and lengthwise grains
- Regular fit
Please note the design is on the back.
There "In Spirit" Text & Email Coaching
This program is ideal for individuals who have questions about living a higher-vibration, Plant Empowered™ lifestyle but aren't ready or in need of Soul Sessions.
You will work with Rodiah, who will answer your questions as you direct your own journey.
This is great for people who have already embraced healthier living and just need a support system and guidance as they transition.
This program includes:
-
30 Days Chat Coaching
-
10% off testing
The Spirit Diet classic logo hoodie ships just in time for fall and winter!
Avail in sizes up to 2x
The Spirit Diet classic logo hoodie ships just in time for fall and winter!
Avail in sizes up to 2x
The Spirit Diet classic logo hoodie ships just in time for fall.
Avail in sizes up to 2x
If you want to add a herbal regimen to your wellness lifestyle or if you have a specific health concern or wellness need that you feel can be addressed or resolved naturally with herbs, this call is for you!
By the end of this program:
You will have a supplement regimen that fits your unique bio-individuality and be more knowledgeable in making healing choices moving forward.
This program includes:
https://www.thespiritdiet.com/coaching/herbal-verbal
1 x 30 min Soul Session with Rodiah
30 Days Chat Coaching
10% off Testing
The Spirit Diet can also provide your customized Herbal Packs for you on a monthly basis.
Do you want to eat healthier but you are confused about where and how to start?
Start in your home!
Send me pictures of the inside of your refrigerator, freezer, pantry, and cupboards so I can virtually "raid" your kitchen!
I will send you back a detailed breakdown of what you've been consuming and how it aids or ails you.
By the end of this program:
You will know how you can crowd-out low vibration foods with higher-frequency choices and support your lifestyle by making informed purchases.
You will also be able to better identify ingredients and read labels.
This program includes:
-
1 Pantry Raid (done via email)
-
30 days of chat support
Consciousness as a whole is shifting toward higher vibration healthier living.
As more and more people embrace vegan living and spirituality, you may find yourself with a desire to align yet confused about where to begin and/or how to level-up.
Maybe you are lacking the motivation to start eating cleaner or you simply need more information and #facts.
Whatever the catalyst or concern, I can help you the gain clarity that you need.
My track record is proven, one call could change your life!
By the end of this program:
You will have clarity on your next steps on your wellness journey.
This program includes:
-
One 1-hour Soul Session with Rodiah
-
30 Days Chat Coaching
-
10% off testing
The human body is your house for your Spirit. Divinely created, the body capable of cleansing, repairing and healing itself.
Unfortunately, environmental toxins, poor dietary choices, GMOs, parasites, viruses, heavy metals, stress, recreational drugs, and alcohol consumption (among other things) can slow down and sometimes even halt our built-in detoxifying and healing processes.
This cleanse would be the first suggested step in a dietary transition and recommended periodically or seasonally for everyone seeking optimal wellness and vitality regardless of where you are on your path.
The Crystal Cleanse program is built around the www.crystalcleanse.tv program.
By the end of this program:
You will have a better understanding of the body and how the cleansing process works. You will also have completed a cleanse with coaching and be able to move forward on your journey armed with knowledge on how to heal your body.
You will be able to utilize this information for a lifetime and pass it down to others.
Each cleanse is customized to your individual needs.
This program includes:
-
One 1-hour Soul Session with Rodiah
-
One 30 min Soul Session
-
30 Days Chat Coaching
-
10% off testing
Are you interested in a plant-based or "vegan" lifestyle or have you recently transitioned to a healthier diet yet you still find yourself confused about what to eat and/or how to stick with your goal long-term?
This program will help you avoid the common and easily over-looked pitfalls of transitioning to this high vibration lifestyle.
By the end of this program:
You will have clarity about the vegan diet and you will be armed with tips, tricks & secrets to start and STAY Plant-Empowered™ and aligned within your mind, body, and spirit.
This program includes:
-
Two 1-hour Soul Sessions with Rodiah
-
30 Days Chat Coaching
-
10% off testing
-
Experience Personalized Wellness.
Longer Life?
Telomeres become shortened over time as a cell divides and replicates. They can be prematurely shortened due to oxidation, inflammation, and stress. These conditions reduce the protective effect of telomeres, damage DNA, and contribute to early cell death.
Telomeres may be the key to the root cause and prevention of age-related conditions.
About Telomere Shortening
Telomeres are segments of DNA found at the ends of chromosomes; they protect the genetic data contained in DNA and act as a buffer during cell replication. Telomere length may be indicative of cellular aging and increased susceptibility to metabolic disorders and chronic disease.
Knowing more about the status of telomere length may encourage those with prematurely shortened telemores to seriously consider making lifestyle changes that can positively impact their health.
Shorter telomeres have been associated with cardiovascular disease, inflammatory disorders, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cognitive decline, and other chronic degenerative conditions normally associated with aging.
Adopting healthy or avoiding unhealthy lifestyle choices can contribute to telomere length in healthy cells and possibly contribute to longevity.
Read about how testing works here:
https://www.thespiritdiet.com/thelab
Are your cells properly nourished?
What does it mean to be deficient in a nutrient?
Many factors impact nutritional status: food and beverage intake, digestion, absorption, age, disease states, stress, medications, exposure to toxins, genetics, and activity level.
A nutritional deficiency is defined as an inadequacy of nutrients in cells or tissues, resulting from inadequate dietary intake or altered digestion, absorption, or metabolism.
Nutrient deficiency diseases described in the early 1900s represent the end-stage result of prolonged nutrient insufficiency. However, more recent discoveries reveal that years of subclinical nutrient insufficiency (without classic symptoms of deficiency) can cause a less recognizable progression of chronic disease. Insufficiency at the cellular level can be seen without the individual expressing symptoms of overt deficiency or disease. If the need for particular nutrients is not addressed, the insufficiency may progress to early-stage disease.
Nutrient insufficiencies and deficiencies can lead to chronic disease, a well-established fact. Such consequences can be mitigated or prevented using targeted nutrition support with an individualized food and supplement routine.
We have an abundant food supply, how could we not meet nutrient needs? The Standard American Diet, which consists of highly processed foods, is inherently calorie-rich yet nutrient deficient. Many individuals are NOT consuming the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables and insufficient micronutrient intake has been well documented. Intake of several nutrients falls below 50% of recommended levels in the United States. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) consistently reveal that the U.S. population does not meet recommended intake levels for several nutrients including magnesium, calcium, zinc, vitamins A, B6, C, and D.
-
Nutrients can become depleted due to growing conditions, harvest timing and methods, prolonged transportation, storage, processing, and cooking. Modern farming techniques have resulted in a decrease in the nutrient content of many foods. Decreased nutrient levels in crops are thought to result from a shift to plants that produce higher yields at the expense of lower nutrient content. Nutrient-depleted soil yields nutrient-depleted crops.
-
Nutrient malabsorption is often seen in people with gastrointestinal diseases, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid), and pancreatic enzyme deficiency.
CICA: Celiac, IBS, and Crohn’s Array
The CICA is a comprehensive test array that analyzes genetic predisposition, detects specific antibodies, and measures potentially inflammatory cellular reactions all through one simple blood draw.
Test genetic, serologic and cellular markers for celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, IBS, Crohn’s and other GI disorders
-
Genetic risk for celiac disease
-
Genetic risk markers for Crohn’s Disease
-
Serum markers associated with active celiac disease process
-
Serum markers associated with Crohn’s disease
-
A serological marker for diminished antigen exclusion in the gut
-
Optional sensitivity testing for gluten, gliadin, casein and over 400 other foods and substances
CICA Overview
-
Two out of five Americans have gastrointestinal disorders: up to 20% are affected by IBS, 0.44% impacted by Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, and up to 1% with celiac disease.
-
Accurate diagnosis of non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) and celiac disease is complex because both specific and nonspecific pathways of the immune system are involved.
-
The CICA evaluates a patient’s genetic risk for celiac disease, serum markers associated with active celiac disease process, and genetic serum markers associated with Crohn’s disease, and serological markers for diminished antigen exclusion in the gut.
-
Optionally, it can be combined with the Alcat Test to evaluate innate immune cell responses to foods and other substances for the most comprehensive assessment.
Who Should Test?
-
Those with gastrointestinal symptoms and autoimmune disorders that might suggest a problem with gluten
-
Those with increased intestinal permeability which has been linked to autoimmune disorders and other conditions
-
Those suspected to have Crohn’s or celiac disease
-
Those suffering from symptoms of IBS including diarrhea, bloating or cramping
-
Those with chronic fatigue
-
Those with malabsorption of nutrients or iron deficiency
“The Children are our future”. Set your child up for greatness.
Pediatric Wellness
81 ITEMS
-
50 Foods
-
30 Food Additives/Colorings & Environmental Chemicals
-
1 Candida albicans
Food Sensitivity Test - Vegan / Vegetarian: 410 Items
1,400.00
200 Vegan / Vegetarian Foods
50 Functional Foods & Medicinal Herbs
30 Food Additives / Colorings & Preservatives
20 Antibiotics / Inflammatory Agents
20 Molds
40 Preservatives, Expanded Additives. Environmental Chemicals
50 Female Herbs or 40 Male Herbs
FOOD SENSITIVITY TEST - OPTIMAL INSIGHTS 400 + ITEMS
250 Foods
50 Functional Foods & Medicinal Herbs
30 Food Additives / Colorings & Preservatives
20 Antibiotics / Inflammatory Agents
20 Molds
40 Preservatives, Expanded Additives. Environmental Chemicals
50 Female Herbs or 40 Male Herbs
Be one of the first people to join this unique club at Elite Founding Member Status.
You will lifetime membership to the wellness club and lifetime Founding Member Status.
You will also get:
- Your name on the website as a Visionary Backer
- VIP Invitation to the launch party
Rewards
Classic unisex hoodie with a front pouch pocket and matching flat drawstrings. The 100% cotton exterior makes this hoodie soft to the touch.
- 100% cotton face
- 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester
- Fabric weight: 8.5 oz/y² (288.2 g/m²)
- Front pouch pocket
- Self-fabric patch on the back
- Matching flat drawstrings
- 3-panel hood
- Tear-away label
- Blank product sourced from Pakistan
I believe that as a “village” it is our duty to establish community and exalt the leaders, creators & visionaries that will innovate on antiquated business models and reimagine outdated ideals.
Your contribution is a powerful testimony to this concept.
Please contribute ANY amount that you feel comfortable with. Literally, every dollar counts and is beyond appreciated.
As a Virtual Founder you will get your name on website as a Visionary Backer.
The Spirit Diet signature consumption mug comes in a large 15oz size great for water, tea, tonics, smoothies, juices and elixirs,
It bears the The Spirit Diet reminder, "You ARE What you Consume™" encouraging mindful consumption.
This is a Resource Group for Black Female Founders & Business Owners.
This is a safe space to find and share business-related information and opportunities.
There are already many links to grants in the BIG BLACK BUSINESS Slack group so will will get information as soon as you join!
I am sharing the self-compiled list of over 100+ opportunities for black female founders looking to apply for grants, funding, cohorts, accelerator, and incubator programs.
Along with information about the apps, programs, and business tips, tricks, and secrets that I've learned on this journey.
This is a place for like-minded co-creation and collaboration.
I created these lists and gathered this intel for myself but I know it will save other women time and money, so I want to share the knowledge.
Memberships are limited.
Description
-
95% polyester, 5% elastane (fabric composition may vary by 1%)
- Fabric weight: 6.19 oz/yd² (210 g/m²)
- Premium knit mid-weight jersey
- Four-way stretch fabric that stretches and recovers on the cross and lengthwise grains
- Regular fit
Please note the design is on the back.
There "In Spirit" Text & Email Coaching
This program is ideal for individuals who have questions about living a higher-vibration, Plant Empowered™ lifestyle but aren't ready or in need of Soul Sessions.
You will work with Rodiah, who will answer your questions as you direct your own journey.
This is great for people who have already embraced healthier living and just need a support system and guidance as they transition.
This program includes:
-
30 Days Chat Coaching
-
10% off testing
The Spirit Diet classic logo hoodie ships just in time for fall and winter!
Avail in sizes up to 2x
The Spirit Diet classic logo hoodie ships just in time for fall and winter!
Avail in sizes up to 2x
The Spirit Diet classic logo hoodie ships just in time for fall.
Avail in sizes up to 2x
If you want to add a herbal regimen to your wellness lifestyle or if you have a specific health concern or wellness need that you feel can be addressed or resolved naturally with herbs, this call is for you!
By the end of this program:
You will have a supplement regimen that fits your unique bio-individuality and be more knowledgeable in making healing choices moving forward.
This program includes:
https://www.thespiritdiet.com/coaching/herbal-verbal
1 x 30 min Soul Session with Rodiah
30 Days Chat Coaching
10% off Testing
The Spirit Diet can also provide your customized Herbal Packs for you on a monthly basis.
Do you want to eat healthier but you are confused about where and how to start?
Start in your home!
Send me pictures of the inside of your refrigerator, freezer, pantry, and cupboards so I can virtually "raid" your kitchen!
I will send you back a detailed breakdown of what you've been consuming and how it aids or ails you.
By the end of this program:
You will know how you can crowd-out low vibration foods with higher-frequency choices and support your lifestyle by making informed purchases.
You will also be able to better identify ingredients and read labels.
This program includes:
-
1 Pantry Raid (done via email)
-
30 days of chat support
Consciousness as a whole is shifting toward higher vibration healthier living.
As more and more people embrace vegan living and spirituality, you may find yourself with a desire to align yet confused about where to begin and/or how to level-up.
Maybe you are lacking the motivation to start eating cleaner or you simply need more information and #facts.
Whatever the catalyst or concern, I can help you the gain clarity that you need.
My track record is proven, one call could change your life!
By the end of this program:
You will have clarity on your next steps on your wellness journey.
This program includes:
-
One 1-hour Soul Session with Rodiah
-
30 Days Chat Coaching
-
10% off testing
The human body is your house for your Spirit. Divinely created, the body capable of cleansing, repairing and healing itself.
Unfortunately, environmental toxins, poor dietary choices, GMOs, parasites, viruses, heavy metals, stress, recreational drugs, and alcohol consumption (among other things) can slow down and sometimes even halt our built-in detoxifying and healing processes.
This cleanse would be the first suggested step in a dietary transition and recommended periodically or seasonally for everyone seeking optimal wellness and vitality regardless of where you are on your path.
The Crystal Cleanse program is built around the www.crystalcleanse.tv program.
By the end of this program:
You will have a better understanding of the body and how the cleansing process works. You will also have completed a cleanse with coaching and be able to move forward on your journey armed with knowledge on how to heal your body.
You will be able to utilize this information for a lifetime and pass it down to others.
Each cleanse is customized to your individual needs.
This program includes:
-
One 1-hour Soul Session with Rodiah
-
One 30 min Soul Session
-
30 Days Chat Coaching
-
10% off testing
Are you interested in a plant-based or "vegan" lifestyle or have you recently transitioned to a healthier diet yet you still find yourself confused about what to eat and/or how to stick with your goal long-term?
This program will help you avoid the common and easily over-looked pitfalls of transitioning to this high vibration lifestyle.
By the end of this program:
You will have clarity about the vegan diet and you will be armed with tips, tricks & secrets to start and STAY Plant-Empowered™ and aligned within your mind, body, and spirit.
This program includes:
-
Two 1-hour Soul Sessions with Rodiah
-
30 Days Chat Coaching
-
10% off testing
-
Experience Personalized Wellness.
Longer Life?
Telomeres become shortened over time as a cell divides and replicates. They can be prematurely shortened due to oxidation, inflammation, and stress. These conditions reduce the protective effect of telomeres, damage DNA, and contribute to early cell death.
Telomeres may be the key to the root cause and prevention of age-related conditions.
About Telomere Shortening
Telomeres are segments of DNA found at the ends of chromosomes; they protect the genetic data contained in DNA and act as a buffer during cell replication. Telomere length may be indicative of cellular aging and increased susceptibility to metabolic disorders and chronic disease.
Knowing more about the status of telomere length may encourage those with prematurely shortened telemores to seriously consider making lifestyle changes that can positively impact their health.
Shorter telomeres have been associated with cardiovascular disease, inflammatory disorders, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cognitive decline, and other chronic degenerative conditions normally associated with aging.
Adopting healthy or avoiding unhealthy lifestyle choices can contribute to telomere length in healthy cells and possibly contribute to longevity.
Read about how testing works here:
https://www.thespiritdiet.com/thelab
Are your cells properly nourished?
What does it mean to be deficient in a nutrient?
Many factors impact nutritional status: food and beverage intake, digestion, absorption, age, disease states, stress, medications, exposure to toxins, genetics, and activity level.
A nutritional deficiency is defined as an inadequacy of nutrients in cells or tissues, resulting from inadequate dietary intake or altered digestion, absorption, or metabolism.
Nutrient deficiency diseases described in the early 1900s represent the end-stage result of prolonged nutrient insufficiency. However, more recent discoveries reveal that years of subclinical nutrient insufficiency (without classic symptoms of deficiency) can cause a less recognizable progression of chronic disease. Insufficiency at the cellular level can be seen without the individual expressing symptoms of overt deficiency or disease. If the need for particular nutrients is not addressed, the insufficiency may progress to early-stage disease.
Nutrient insufficiencies and deficiencies can lead to chronic disease, a well-established fact. Such consequences can be mitigated or prevented using targeted nutrition support with an individualized food and supplement routine.
We have an abundant food supply, how could we not meet nutrient needs? The Standard American Diet, which consists of highly processed foods, is inherently calorie-rich yet nutrient deficient. Many individuals are NOT consuming the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables and insufficient micronutrient intake has been well documented. Intake of several nutrients falls below 50% of recommended levels in the United States. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) consistently reveal that the U.S. population does not meet recommended intake levels for several nutrients including magnesium, calcium, zinc, vitamins A, B6, C, and D.
-
Nutrients can become depleted due to growing conditions, harvest timing and methods, prolonged transportation, storage, processing, and cooking. Modern farming techniques have resulted in a decrease in the nutrient content of many foods. Decreased nutrient levels in crops are thought to result from a shift to plants that produce higher yields at the expense of lower nutrient content. Nutrient-depleted soil yields nutrient-depleted crops.
-
Nutrient malabsorption is often seen in people with gastrointestinal diseases, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid), and pancreatic enzyme deficiency.
CICA: Celiac, IBS, and Crohn’s Array
The CICA is a comprehensive test array that analyzes genetic predisposition, detects specific antibodies, and measures potentially inflammatory cellular reactions all through one simple blood draw.
Test genetic, serologic and cellular markers for celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, IBS, Crohn’s and other GI disorders
-
Genetic risk for celiac disease
-
Genetic risk markers for Crohn’s Disease
-
Serum markers associated with active celiac disease process
-
Serum markers associated with Crohn’s disease
-
A serological marker for diminished antigen exclusion in the gut
-
Optional sensitivity testing for gluten, gliadin, casein and over 400 other foods and substances
CICA Overview
-
Two out of five Americans have gastrointestinal disorders: up to 20% are affected by IBS, 0.44% impacted by Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, and up to 1% with celiac disease.
-
Accurate diagnosis of non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) and celiac disease is complex because both specific and nonspecific pathways of the immune system are involved.
-
The CICA evaluates a patient’s genetic risk for celiac disease, serum markers associated with active celiac disease process, and genetic serum markers associated with Crohn’s disease, and serological markers for diminished antigen exclusion in the gut.
-
Optionally, it can be combined with the Alcat Test to evaluate innate immune cell responses to foods and other substances for the most comprehensive assessment.
Who Should Test?
-
Those with gastrointestinal symptoms and autoimmune disorders that might suggest a problem with gluten
-
Those with increased intestinal permeability which has been linked to autoimmune disorders and other conditions
-
Those suspected to have Crohn’s or celiac disease
-
Those suffering from symptoms of IBS including diarrhea, bloating or cramping
-
Those with chronic fatigue
-
Those with malabsorption of nutrients or iron deficiency
“The Children are our future”. Set your child up for greatness.
Pediatric Wellness
81 ITEMS
-
50 Foods
-
30 Food Additives/Colorings & Environmental Chemicals
-
1 Candida albicans
Food Sensitivity Test - Vegan / Vegetarian: 410 Items
1,400.00
200 Vegan / Vegetarian Foods
50 Functional Foods & Medicinal Herbs
30 Food Additives / Colorings & Preservatives
20 Antibiotics / Inflammatory Agents
20 Molds
40 Preservatives, Expanded Additives. Environmental Chemicals
50 Female Herbs or 40 Male Herbs
FOOD SENSITIVITY TEST - OPTIMAL INSIGHTS 400 + ITEMS
250 Foods
50 Functional Foods & Medicinal Herbs
30 Food Additives / Colorings & Preservatives
20 Antibiotics / Inflammatory Agents
20 Molds
40 Preservatives, Expanded Additives. Environmental Chemicals
50 Female Herbs or 40 Male Herbs
Be one of the first people to join this unique club at Elite Founding Member Status.
You will lifetime membership to the wellness club and lifetime Founding Member Status.
You will also get:
- Your name on the website as a Visionary Backer
- VIP Invitation to the launch party