Episode 11: Dna and Epigenetic testing
On today's episode my goal is to empower all parents listening in. I think when people listen to words like Genes and DNA, it can get complicated and overwhelming. So let us pair it back and get to the basics to explain why all this is so vital in our and our children’s health journey!
Our guest today is Dr Erika Gray, the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of ToolBox Genomics and MyToolBox Genomics. She is a UCSF trained pharmacist, educator, national speaker. ToolBox Genomics and MyToolBox Genomics is a digital platform that takes an individual’s genetic test results and offers a virtual toolbox of informative, user-friendly, lifestyle choices and action plans to live the healthiest possible life. With almost 2 decades of experience in the world of functional medicine and a decade of experience in genomics and pharmacy, Dr. Gray is dedicated to helping practitioners and individuals understand the intersection of their unique genetics with the environment, and how they can positively change their health trajectory.
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Episode Highlights
What are genes and why are they so important for us
What are gene snyps
What are epigenetics and how can we test for them and interpret the results into our daily lives
Significance of these tests to help us parent better
Autism, ADHD and other health conditions and how children and parents can benefit from running DNA and epigenetic tests
How to improve our health using the test results we receive by focusing on five
essential domains for optimal health and wellness: diet, lifestyle, exercise, supplements and further testing
Music Credit
First Light - Atch https://soundcloud.com/atch-music
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