Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny

Breaking down a “Hallmark of Cancer” 

How epigenetics impact health

Genetics are the set of instructions we are born with. They can dictate physiological and psychological traits. 

Epigenetics are markers “on top” of our DNA structure. 

Epigenetic markers are the result of nutritional and environmental inputs which can affect the expression of your genes aka: turn them “on” or “off."

Markers can create genetic mutations or allow abnormal cells to survive and multiply. These markers can also be passed down. 

Our genetic code can be harmed by:

• Unhealthy diet and lifestyle, including sugar and GMO food intake
• Environmental factors: UV rays, air pollution 
• Harmful chemicals in pesticides, cigarettes, plastics, tap water, etc. 
• Some viruses 
• Natural mistakes during cell division (SNPs)

Our environment and choices don't just affect our health on the surface - they can change how our very genes work, potentially leading to cancer.

Supplying your body with the proper nutrients allows tumor suppressing genes to activate, inhibit the growth of cancerous cells, and encourage programmed cell death (apoptosis).

These nutrients are all needed for proper DNA expression:

*Always choose organic, pasture raised, and wild caught. Frozen options are often cheaper.

With helpful genes “turned on” and unhelpful genes “silenced” your body is more equipped to self regulate and keep disease at bay.

Nutrition is not a cure, but it is vital to combatting any disease, and improving quality of life. Each person is unique, and requires individualized care.

As a certified oncology nutrition consultant (ONC), I help cancer survivors integrate diet and lifestyle changes to support response to treatments, reduce side effects, and improve quality of life.

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