According to the World Health Organization, health is not just the absence of disease but also the presence of physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Chronic diseases such as hypertension and type 2 diabetes are leading causes of illness and death around the globe. These conditions are typically caused by a poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and or environmental toxins.
Drugs are usually developed to treat the symptoms of these diseases. This masking of symptoms offers temporary relief but does not address the root causes of chronic diseases. In addition, drugs often have serious side effects leading to further complications.
Studies of the human genome or “genes” have shown that they are influenced by our diet, lifestyle, and the environment in which we live. What we eat, breathe, or absorb through our skin, interact with our genes. Our genes then send signals to make proteins and other biochemicals which affect the body’s functions. The result can be wellness or illness. According to Dr. Judith Stern, Professor of Nutrition and Internal Medicine at the University of California, when it comes to chronic diseases, “genetics loads the gun, but the environment pulls the trigger”
Taking control of the substances that enter our body by managing our diet, environment and lifestyle practices is the best way to influence our genes to produce and maintain health.
Targeting the underlying causes of chronic disease requires a deep dive into one’s lifestyle and a keen understanding of one’s personal situation then using this to create a tailored solution.
The key to a healthy body, is a plan that is uniquely you.
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