Introduction
When I was in my mid-40s, I was battling serious digestive issues caused by a parasite I hadn’t known about. Delving into my family history, I learned my mother had succumbed to stomach cancer at 56, prompting my doctor to recommend a gastroenterologist for extensive tests due to my genetic background. As I awaited these results, the fear of sharing my mother’s fate loomed large. Was my health trajectory simply determined by my genes? It wasn’t until I listened to a podcast with Bruce Lipton that I encountered the liberating science of epigenetics, revealing that my life’s path did not have to mirror my mother’s. She had faced a life of early loss, emotional suppression, and chronic stress, contrasting with my own experiences. I was excited at the prospect of having a lot more control about my health destiny.
What is Epigenetics?
Epigenetics examines how external factors can modify gene expression without changing the DNA sequence itself. Think of it as the control panel for your genetic code, where environmental and lifestyle factors can switch genes on or off. This understanding was a game-changer for me, proving that my health was not solely dictated by my genetic makeup.
Epigenetics and Holistic Health:
1. Diet and Nutrition:
Holistic health underlines the healing power of nutrition. Epigenetics corroborates this by demonstrating how dietary components like folate from leafy greens can alter DNA methylation, potentially preventing diseases like cancer.
2. Stress Management:
The stress my mother endured likely influenced her health outcomes. Epigenetics indicates that chronic stress can change gene expression, increasing inflammation and disease risk. Here, the power of meditation comes into play. Meditation not only reduces stress but can also positively affect gene expression, promoting healing and balance. Once I began my twice daily meditation practice, I noticed huge changes in my sleep, immunity, and mood.
3. Physical Activity:
Exercise impacts epigenetic markers, enhancing longevity and health. From a holistic viewpoint, physical activity also connects the body, mind, and spirit, fostering emotional and spiritual health.
4. Environmental Factors:
Environmental influences, from pollution to social settings, can shape our epigenetic landscape. Holistic health promotes environments that support well-being, including practices like energy healing and medical intuition to cleanse or balance one’s energy field, potentially influencing gene expression.
5. The Power of Meditation and Medical Intuitive practices:
Meditation: Regular meditation has been shown to have profound effects on gene expression, reducing stress-related genes and boosting those associated with immune function and anti-inflammatory responses.
Medical Intuition :This practice involves tuning into the body’s energy to identify health issues at a subtler level. By understanding and addressing these energetic imbalances, one can potentially influence epigenetic changes, promoting health and healing. When I had a session with a medical intuitive it was life changing for me. My digestive problems disappeared and my chirnic knee pain subsided.
As a skilled practitioner, I can guide individuals to work with the body’s energy fields which can facilitate healing, which might extend to influencing epigenetic mechanisms by reducing stress and promoting a state of well-being.
Conclusion:
My health scare in my 40s was a turning point, revealing through epigenetics that our health isn’t just a genetic lottery but can be influenced by our daily choices and practices. Meditation, medical intuition, and energy healing not only bridge the gap between science and holistic health but also empower us to alter our health narrative. This integration of ancient wisdom with modern science shows us that we are not bound by our genes but can actively participate in crafting our health outcomes.
Much love and good health,
Peggy x