Nutrition matters.
Nutrition is finally shining in the spotlight of cutting edge medical breakthroughs. In January 2011, the journal Current Opinions in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care published a review that showed clearly the link between nutrition and longevity.
What’s in Your Genes?
Did you know you can change your DNA? The genetic code that programs who you are, your health and wellness can be changed, both for good or ill. Chemicals, environmental toxins and the foods we eat can all change our genetics. You can turn off ‘anti-cancer’ genes, or turn on ‘pro-cancer’ genes simply by exposure to certain chemicals and toxins. You can also turn on genes that lower your cancer risk, or that improve heart health, or digestive health.
The genetics you have at birth is only the beginning…. Who will you be?
We are all born with a particular DNA program. Its not written in stone however! Epigenetics is the DNA of NOW. What you do today, affects tomorrow’s DNA. In other words, the choices you make today can potentially alter your health months or years from now via epigenetic changes.
You ARE what you eat.
The foods we eat impact the epigenetic environment of our cells. They can turn on harmful processes that can lead to cancer or other health risks. Food can also turn off harmful processes and improve our epigenetic health. Read more here.
It is never too late to make simple changes to improve your epigenetics with nutrition. Start your New Year with a nutritional plan for your road to health. We are here to help you get from where you are to where you want to go. Call our office at 206.525.8015 for more information on genetic testing that can help optimize your nutrition and weight loss goals
About the Writer
Dr. Jana Hagen brings more than a decade of knowledge and experience in Naturopathic Medicine and Clinical Laboratory Medicine to her family medicine practice. In addition to naturopathic primary and preventive care, she can help you with Relapse Prevention and balance your neurotransmitters for better mental health. Dr. Hagen is also experienced in bio-identical hormones and sustainable weight-loss methods.
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