Are you really ruled by your DNA?

Over the last 2 decades, I have been fortunate in the fact I have been studying quantum physics and the world beyond our physical one. Now it seems that mainstream science is starting to implement and study the effects that quantum scientists have known and been talking about for a very long time. in this newsletter we are covering a little about the impact our DNA has on us and the impact we can have on our DNA! It is so very exciting! 

Are you ruled by your DNA? Or can you choose your Health destiny?
 
Over the last few years science has now proved beyond any doubt that your DNA has absolutely nothing to do with your illness!
Yes, we all have genetic weaknesses and strengths, that is very clear. However, due to studies in epigenetics (Epigenetics is the study of heritable phenotype changes that do not involve alterations in the DNA sequence. The Greek prefix epi- in epigenetics implies features that are "on top of" or "in addition to" the traditional genetic basis for inheritance. Wikipedia)
it has been shown that we are actually in the driving seat as far as our health is concerned.
This is a huge statement isn’t it? As it does appear that certain families do seem to go down with the same problems eg. Heart, cancer etc. however what the new science is showing us is that the hereditary part is not in the genes at all, it is in our family habits!
Those family habits are mechanisms that can turn certain genes on or off. For example if it is your family habit of eating certain foods, or habits of life that can turn certain genes on or off!
Does that make sense to you?
No, then here is a more detailed explanation
Epigenetics, as a simplified definition, is the study of biological mechanisms that will switch genes on and off. What does that mean? Well, if you are new to this whole thing, we first need a quick crash course in biochemistry and genetics before learning exactly what is epigenetics:

• Cells are fundamental working units of every human being. All the instructions required to direct their activities are contained within the chemical deoxyribonucleic acid, also known as DNA.

• DNA from humans is made up of approximately 3 billion nucleotide bases. There are four fundamental types of bases that comprise DNA – adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine, commonly abbreviated as A, C, G, and T, respectively.

• The sequence, or the order, of the bases is what determines our life instructions.  Interestingly enough, our DNA sequence is mostly similar to that of a chimpanzee. Only a fraction of distinctively different sequences makes us human.

• Within the 3 billion bases, there are about 20,000 genes. Genes are specific sequences of bases that provide instructions on how to make important proteins – complex molecules that trigger various biological actions to carry out life function

 
Now that is the genetic component, the epigenetics part of it is how our genes are read by our cells and then how they produce proteins.
Here are a few facts about how our body uses this information and what epigenetics is all about.
 

• Epigenetics Controls Genes:- Certain circumstances in life can cause genes to be silenced or expressed over time. In other words, they can be turned off (becoming dormant) or turned on (becoming active).

• Epigenetics Is Everywhere. What you eat, where you live, who you interact with, when you sleep, how you exercise , even aging – all of these can eventually cause chemical modifications around the genes that will turn those genes on or off over time. Additionally, in certain diseases such as cancer or Alzheimer’s, various genes will be switched into the opposite state, away from the normal/healthy state.

• Epigenetics Makes Us Unique. Even though we are all human, why do some of us have blonde hair or darker skin? Why do some of us hate the taste of mushrooms or garlic? The different combinations of genes that are turned on or off is what makes each one of us unique. Furthermore, there have been indications that some epigenetic changes can be inherited.

• Epigenetics Is Reversible.  This is the most exciting thing about this research as I feel we are totally in the driving seat as far as our health (and the rest of our life for that matter)
  With 20,000+ genes, what will be the result of the different combinations of genes being turned on or off? The possible arrangements are enormous! But if we could map every single cause and effect of the different combinations, and if we could reverse the gene’s state to keep the good while eliminating the bad… then we could theoretically* cure cancer, slow aging, stop obesity, and so much more.

 
After working in the natural health field for so many years I have been lucky enough to see this in action. I have seen clients who have been given a death sentence who, with work and a total belief that they would get well. They have turned the illness around totally and after just a few months been told that there is no sign of the disease. What they have done is turn the illness genes off and turned the wellness genes on!
 
How?
Well first off you have to make changes. For some it will be just a few tweaks and with others it might be a total life change. It just depends on what is going on and what results you are after.
 
Does that lifestyle change have to be all at once?
 
This is a question I hear often. In a word no, if you do change everything it can be a huge challenge and can feel very uncomfortable, so I advocate a nice gentle approach and work on one area of your health and wellbeing at a time. Why? Because then you will know what is working and what isn’t.
 
What do I mean by that?

Just like when you come and see me as your practitioner, I will normally send you away with just a few products to get started with. If I have done my job properly you should notice a difference, then we will know what is working for you. If I send you away with an armful of supplements and herbs and you start to feel better, you won’t know what is doing the job for you and what is surplus to requirements. The same with lifestyle changes. One thing at a time.
 
Saying that, if you have a life-threatening illness then you don’t have time to waste and you throw the whole lot into the mix and know that you are getting better.
 
So my prescription for keeping the wellness gene turned on and the unwellness genes well and truly turned off. Eat foods that your body thrives – you can find out this with our Fast Track to Health program (80 days)

Think positively about yourself and those around you – hard sometimes I know but the more you practice this the happier and healthier you will be. Do moderate exercise – the ideal for you will depend on body type and what you love to do. Use a few well-chosen supplements – you don’t need huge amounts if you are eating the low inflammatory foods (see above)
Avoid chemicals like the plague- in foods, skin care, air fresheners (in-house and car)  and cleaning products. Last but by no means least – surround yourself with people who you love to spend time with and strictly limit time with those who make you feel down tired or angry (if you can totally avoid them that is ideal!
 
Hope this makes sense to you?
If you would like a consultation on preventive or help with your health and well-being then give me a call on 021 408 277 or connect via email or on Facebook

Thank you for being you and thank you for reading this far! 
 
With Love and Wellness 

Coffee – can it really help with Cellulite?

If you are like me and LOVE your morning coffee you will be intrigued that this magical ingredient not only makes you feel so good in the morning – it can help in so many ways with your skin and detoxification processes.

There has been so much written about this wonderful bean, that is negative as well as positive. I know many of my clients get confused when I recommend that they drink it, when much of what they have read has told them not too!

Did you know that drinking coffee can help the following?

• 2 cups of coffee can help with pain from excess exercise

• Coffee increases your fibre intake – which has to be a good thing

• Protects your liver – yes that’s right it can really help! – not too much though as that can go the other way!

• Helps to lower the risk of diabetes

• Lowers the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia

• Coffee drinkers have less risk of heart disease

• Strengthens DNA

• Plus so much more

There is of course a downside – not drinking too much and the quality of what you are drinking. Make sure you are drinking organic coffee from a trusted supplier plus no more than 2 cups daily. This will ensure that you are not overstimulated.

Did you know that coffee the same as when you drink it, when applied to the skin acts as a stimulant!

On the skin the coffee dilates the blood vessels, which temporarily tones and tightens the skin.
When used on a regular basis that temporary response can become permanent. Due mainly to the fact that the Antioxidant component helps the skin to release toxins, which is helping for general skin health as well as helping reduce the dimpling effect of cellulite. Coffee applied topically can help break down fat deposits. With the dilation in blood vessels it also improves circulation which again helps the body with the elimination process!

Many years ago – over 20 – I used to sit in a bath which contained very strong coffee, which not only smelt divine but when I got out of it my clothes felt loser and more comfortable. I didn’t think at the time about using coffee in a lotion or cream as I saw it as a one-off fix.

10 years later I created an inch loss body wrap, which really worked, but I got so busy with other things (Fast Track to Health and magnesium oils being the main ones) that I put it on the back burner.

Now however I have revived and made a complete range of products that you can use on a daily basis that will help reduce the appearance of Cellulite plus also help your body detoxify through your skin. This in turn will help support your other detoxification processes as it lessons the load!  
Plus coffee on the skin is said to help protect your skin from UVB rays from the harshness of the sun. According to studies The caffeine in coffee (and white tea, used in some of our products) can inhibit the DNA damage response, therefore protecting us from the adverse effects of the suns rays. – which may in turn help protect from skin cancers.

The other benefits are that it brightens skin, as it is encouraging the skin to regrow it helps the skin to hydrate and increase collagen levels. What this does is help the elasticity of the skin too! Win, win!

Use these either with one of our programs – Fast Track to Health or Enlightened Hormones – or as a stand-alone topical regime.

We have 4 products in the range – 3 of which I would encourage you to use as a daily routine and the other – our body wrap – to use whenever you have the time to do so. The wrap can be used every day if you are wanting to lose cm’s quickly, to fit into that special dress or special event.

YES, you really can lose targeted CM’s with this!

OUR CELLULITE RANGE

Body scrub 250gm  – this is a very simple formula using Organic coffee grounds, moringa oil, Black Himalayan salt, plus essential oils to enhance the experience – use daily before bath or shower – 1 teaspoon per application. You can use this on your face too as a gentle exfoliator – just don’t rub too hard. No matter where applied rub in a circular motion .  

Cellulite Gel 150ml  – again made from organic coffee, with magnesium chloride and lavender hydrosol. This really stimulates the circulation plus gives you a dose of magnesium again which really helps your body in so many ways. Apply twice daily night and morning.

Cellulite lotion 150ml – this lotion is divine – again it contains organic coffee, white tea, dandelion root – these help circulation and detoxification plus beautiful oils that help to smooth the skin and enhance circulation. Apply after the Cellulite gel twice daily. 

Body Wrap 150ml  – again organic coffee plus some beautiful ingredients that help the skin detox and rejuvenate. These include – white tea, bentonite clay, dandelion root, homeopathics and essential oils that simply make this product work. Apply to targeted areas, apply warm damp cloth (like a flannel) and wrap yourself up in cling film and leave on for 1 hour – remove plastic and cloth – but don’t shower as the ingredients will continue to do their magical work as you go through your day, or sleep!

This range is so exciting as I know how Cellulite and extra inches have a negative effect on our self-esteem. Anything we can do to help with this we will do!