Genetic testing has caught on as a way to learn ancestry, but what about using genetic results to make medical decisions? As a clinical pharmacist, Blair Thielemier's life course was changed after learning her own genetics, and now she's using those same skills to help others.This is her story:When Blair's son was born in 2017, the neonatologist was looking at him under the light and saw that he had a deep sacral dimple where his spine ended. This was strange since Blair was on folic acid her entire pregnancy.So she took a direct-to-consumer genetic test and, through the results, found out she can't methylate folic acid - it's approximately 7% of normal methylation capacity. Blair also learned that 40% of Caucasians have this mutation, but no one is being checked for it.It causes inflammation in the brain and elevated homocysteine levels, which causes inflammation throughout the body and circulation. So it also affects circulation and the heart, resulting in cardiovascular disease, and neurological diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.As a result of this test, Blair is able to take a supplement to combat the inflammation, and the experience motivated her to want to help others.Depression and ADHD is now being linked to genetics, so Genetic Consults is testing kids for a gene that impacts how well the brain makes and clears dopamine, serotonin, and the neurotransmitters that affect memory and concentration. This provides a preventative option and a potential alternative to Adderall and stimulant medications.Alternative and preventative treatment options for these conditions through genetics isn't mainstream yet, which is why Genetic Consults is excited to offer the knowledge to clients.Genetic Consults offers lab interpretations, pharmacogenomic testing, nutrient deficiency testing and supplement recommendations for children or young adults on ADHD or stimulant medications and other psychoactive medications.