The Genie in Your Genes: Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intention
Author
Dawson Church, Ph.D.
Publisher
Elite Books
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Voted Best Health Book, USA Booknews National Awards.
Your genes don't control your health or happiness outcomes; in fact many of the choices you make turn genes on or off. Author Dawson Church applies the insights of the new field of Epigenetics (epi=above, i.e. control above the level of the gene) to healing. Citing 417 scientific studies, he shows how consciousness - in the form of beliefs, altruism, optimism, meditation, emotions, and energy psychology methods like EFT - can trigger the expression of DNA strands. He focuses on a class of genes called Immediate Early Genes or IEGs. These genes turn on within a few seconds of a stimulus. They can be triggered by thoughts or emotions ("I loved that unexpected gift of roses Bill gave me" or "I'm so mad about what Uncle John said at the Christmas party") as well as spiritual experiences, and acts of kindness. Many IEGs are regulatory genes turn on other genes that affect specific aspects of our immune system, such as the production of white blood cells that destroy attacking bacteria and viruses. Epigenetics thus influences our health every day.
He coins the new term "Epigenetic Medicine" to describe healing techniques with epigenetic effects. He also summarizes the science behind the infant fields of Energy Psychology and Energy Medicine, both of which offer promising epigenetic medical therapies, and describes examples of the powerful personal breakthroughs being achieved by therapists, doctors, athletes, and entrepreneurs practicing these techniques. The Genie in Your Genes shows that there is a sound theoretical framework, based on credible experiments, for understanding these astonishing results, and predicts that the insights of Epigenetic Medicine will dramatically advance the fields of both medicine and psychology in the coming decade.
Best of all, The Genie in Your Genes demonstrates that, by taking control of our consciousness and using it to influence our genetic expression, we can sometimes bypass years of therapy, as well as harmful drugs and invasive surgeries, to, in effect, do continuous genetic engineering on our own bodies. This can produce both immediate relief from long-standing anxieties and neuroses, as well as "miraculous" healing of pain, autoimmune diseases, and other symptoms.
Among a new crop of books that chart the way to a positive health future, The Genie in Your Genes stands out as a scientifically rigorous yet inspiring indicator of a future medicine that links soul to body and mind.
Reviews
Book Review: “The Genie in Your Genes” by
Energy Follow thought...Energize yours!
I was delighted to see such a comprehensive, informative and enlightening approach to energy medicine.
As an acupuncturist and herbalist I know that energy medicine and holistic care need to be integrated into Western medicine to resolve our health crisis. Drugs, stress, toxic environments and foods are ruining us. Western medicine only offers to mask the symptoms and by default the health of our society worsens decade to decade.
No one explains energy medicine better!! His thorough, yet easy to understand chapters’ discuss the mechanisms and how to’s of several protocols. I am not a rocket scientist so I was happy that I could easily follow and understand some of the more complex theories.
This book not only discusses the A-Z’s of energy medicine but gives history, research and how to’s.
It is stacked with scientific proof and experiments that amazed me.
I liked that the chapters were broken out clearly and concisely. It gave me a clear understanding of how these modalities started, how they are used and what there potential could be to improve patient health care.
This book is a great reference and informational resource for anyone dissatisfied with their current state of emotional or physical health.
It is a great tool for western physicians, health care workers, alternative practitioners, and the public. The references and index section are extraordinary.
I can’t count the number of dog eared pages I have. Pages I want to go back to re-read, to draw from and to share with others. I learned a lot personally and professionally. Teachings that I want to share with family, other professionals, and patients.
This is a very meaningful work that can not only change minds, but changes lives.
This was a complimentary review copy.
Reviewed on 03/17/2010 by ReviewTheBook.com Member Kathleen Albertson
