Biotyping

Biotyping, otherwise known as Metabolic typing or Body-typing, recognised five different genetic metabolic variations.

Biotying is attractive because because it keeps things really simple.  And is easy to understand for those withouth a scientific background.

So, what is Bio-typing?

Throughout the ages of man, our metabolisms have changed.  Adapting around our environments; climate, food scarcity, socio-economic classes, geographical positioning.  As a result of these variabes no one diet can fit all metabolic adaptations. Our bodies are different and therefore our nutritional needs are different.

If we look back through history we can see attempts to categorise different body types. Hippocrate, the father of medicine described four constitutional types. He believed that the study of these types was of significant importance to physicians of his time.

Medical science has become increasingly aware that 21st century man is still governed by our ancient biological traits. These are crucial to our physical, mental and psychological make-up.

Homo sapiens evolved between 200,000 and 10,000 years ago. A continuous cycle of adaptation in response to the changing needs for different terrain and different climates. Anthropological studies show that ancient races were stronger, had few or no chronic, degenerative diseases, were in many ways physically superior.

What are the key benefits of Biotyping?

The key benefits of Bio-typing is in recognising our biological differences, therefore individual ‘optimal way of eating’ for maximum performance.

There are difference in the following areas; foods ratios that cause us to gain or loose weight; times of day to eat certain foods accounding to our metabolism; ‘food cravings’ specific to our body type, how to spot and stop them; realistic ex[ectations around body shape – for your type; character traits; i.e. what motivates you and aids your growth.

There are only 5 Biotypes. The definition between each Biotype is clear with congruent markers, and best of all, it works!

Each type is based on a dominant endocrine gland/s, which is your dominant strength, providing physical mental and emotional characteristics. Most people have a dominant and sub-dominant Biotype, with overlapping characteristics.

Hunter Gatherer – Thyroid /

Hunter Gatherer – Pescatarian / Hunter Gatherer – Vegetarian

The hunter Gatherer is the most ancient of our Biotypes, evolved directly from the Paloeolithic diet. Nomadic, wandering, hunting and gathering food from surrounding environment. The Hunter Gatherer is in constant search for food so high energy expenditure with fast metabolisms. These types are suited to both cooked and raw food.

Pathfinder – Pituitary

The development of the Pathfinder occurred when humans started migrating. Still wondering and hunting and fathering foods, these types are nomadic who love exploring. They developed a more specific search for food for their high energy needs. Again a fast metabolic rate with both cooked and raw food being suitable choices. This type experienced the introduction of root vegetables as they began to settle.

Pioneers – Adrenal

These people are conquerors of many worlds and places. These people were moving from one side of the earth to the other always pushing themselves to achieve. They are strong and single focused. They used to collect everything that was made available to them in that moment and made it last until the next thing was found. These people have great aptitude to physical and mental adaptation.

Farmer Gardeners – Gonad

The original settlers. This types nurtured and started to settle. They are natural carers, with the drive to look after the whole world given the chance. They are a static Biotype and enjoy groups hubs and communities – as well as gossip!

Dancers – Gonad/Pituitary

The newest of all the Biotypes. Other names for them is the Urban Warrior or Urban Butterfly. A merging of Pathfinder and Farmer Gardener. They are stability and strength combined in one Biotype. The key difference between this and the other four types is that Dancers evolved out of a changing social structure, rather than survival adaptation.

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