Kenneth Pelletier, M.D., is an integrative medicine pioneer and clinical professor who revolutionizes our understanding of health through epigenetics. He discusses the massive influence of lifestyle and environment on gene expression, reshaping how we view health outcomes. The guest highlights the mind-body connection and the importance of dietary choices and stress management. Additionally, he explores advancements in genetic testing and personalized medicine, emphasizing the need for supportive networks in weight management for sustainable health.
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Genes & Health
Genes do not rigidly determine our health.
Epigenetics shows how factors like diet, stress, and environment influence gene expression.
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Mind-Body Connection
The mind and body are deeply interconnected, especially the brain and gut.
Managing stress through techniques like meditation is crucial for overall health.
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Inflammation Regulation
Inflammation is a biochemical pathway influenced by diet and stress.
Maintaining inflammation within a normal range is key, not eliminating it.
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In "Mind as Healer, Mind as Slayer," Kenneth Pelletier delves into the mind-body connection, exploring how psychological factors impact physical health. The book examines the role of stress in disease and presents holistic approaches to stress management and well-being. Pelletier's work emphasizes the importance of integrating mental and physical health practices for optimal well-being. The book offers practical techniques for stress reduction and self-healing, promoting a balanced approach to health. It remains a significant contribution to the field of mind-body medicine.
Change Your Genes, Change Your Life
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Kenneth Pelletier
Kenneth R. Pelletier, M.D. is an integrative medicine pioneer and clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and former clinical professor of medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Corporate Health Improvement Program, known by the acronym (CHIP), which is a collaborative research program between CHIP and fifteen Fortune 500 corporations. He is a peer reviewer for several medical journals, including the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and is a vice president with American Specialty Health. He is the author of many books including Mind as Healer, Mind as Slayer: A Holistic Approach to Preventing Stress Disorders (Dell Publishing 1977) and Change Your Genes Change Your Life: Creating Optimal Health with the New Science of Epigenetics (Origin Press 2019)
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