Do you think your genes rule your fate?
Have your ever heard someone say something similar to this: “I have a family history of heart disease, so there is nothing I can do about my high cholesterol.”
You may be surprised to find out your genes do not play that large of a role in certain health issues you may experience. In fact, 98% of diseases can be controlled or reversed through a healthy lifestyle.
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Yes, all of us have a genetic imprint from our ancestors, but scientists are now saying that factors such as nutrition and exercise can actually change our genes. Whether we live a healthy or unhealthy life may flip on or off a specific gene.
Now does this mean that every medical condition is treatable with diet and exercise? No, but “scientists have recognized that other than in single gene disorders likes Down’s syndrome, your genes don’t determine your fate.” Conditions such as obesity, diabetes, allergies, heart disease, cancer, and even mental health can improve if you change your lifestyle.
Epigenetics is the study and examination of other factors that can affect our genes and play a critical role in diseases. External factors like environment, stress, diet, and activity levels can actually affect our genes AND make us sick.
According to Dr. Mercola, “Each tissue only uses about 10 percent to 20 percent of its gene complement, and you want to be sure that those genes are the most advantageous ones possible for your health.”
So they key is to maintain a healthy lifestyle before any genetic makeup can affect you in a negative way.
What do you think? Do you feel your genes are what they are and there is nothing you can do? I’d love to hear what you have to say.