It’s all genetics. Just blame your genes?

We’ve all heard the phrase “it runs in the family” and have taken it to mean that “there’s a good chance that I’ll develop that disease too.”  But just because grandma Betty had stomach cancer, doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll get stomach cancer too.

The field of Molecular biology has made leaps and bounds into unveiling the role of DNA in disease process.  It is common belief that the segments of DNA called “genes” are directly responsible for the disease process.  The human genome project has mapped thousands of genes related to different diseases like cancer and diabetes.  The kicker is that each person has all the genes for every disease process.  So then the question becomes:

If we have the genes for certain diseases, why don’t we have those diseases?

Well…in order for a gene to make a protein/enzyme it needs to be activated.  So basically genes are like light switches.  They need to be turned on in order to create a response.

When a gene is expressed we call that a Phenotype.  Your genetic code can express either HEALTH or DISEASE.

How to get your genetic code to express a Healthy Phenotype

• Optimal levels of nutrients
• Optimal detoxification
• Low levels of environmental stressors

How to get your genetic code to express a Disease Phenotype

• Sub-optimal levels of nutrients
• Sub-optimal functioning of your detoxification system
• High levels of environmental stressors

Next we’ll talk about “biochemical individuality” why you need different levels of nutrients than the next person for optimal health.