What is Epigenetics?

A number of years ago I came across the work of Dr Bruce Lipton. Bruce has written two books –

Dr Bruce Lipton was the first person I heard talk about Epigenetics. After I saw him present that night in Brisbane, I was a changed person.

You can listen to a brief free 9 minute podcast by Dr Bruce Lipton at the Hay House World Summit on Epigentics by clicking here.

If you would like to know more, you can also have a look at the following TedX Talk by Courtney Griffins – Epigenetics and the Influence of our Genes. In this 18.41min clip, Courtney discusses –

  • Nature (DNA) versus nurture (the home environment)
  • Studies and experiences relating to identical twins
  • Epigenetics, nature and nurture
  • What is Epigenetics? Epi (on to of) genetics (your genes)
  • How epigenetic marks can be influenced by our environment (i.e. stress, multi-vitamins etc) and also from generation to generation, and
  • How we can positively impact our genes by treating our epigenome kindly through positive lifestyle decisions.

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