For a long time, it was believed that our genes determined our destiny.

If your family had a history of Alzheimer’s, cancer, or diabetes, it seemed inevitable that you would develop them too…

But science has changed that story.

Thanks to functional epigenetics, we now know that genes can be activated or silenced depending on the environment in which they live. And that environment is defined by you, with your diet, your emotions, your sleep, your habits.

 

What is epigenetics?

It is the study of how external factors influence the expression of your genes.

Your DNA doesn’t change, but how it behaves does.

It’s like a piano: the keys are fixed, but the melody depends on who plays them.

 

What activates disease genes?

• Chronic stress
• Inflammatory diets (sugar, processed foods, trans fats)
• Lack of sleep
• Exposure to toxins (plastics, pesticides, heavy metals)
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Loneliness or toxic relationships

And how can you activate your protective genes?

• Eat living foods: vegetables, fruits, omega-3s, turmeric
• Sleep well and respect your biological rhythms
• Move every day, even if it’s just walking, among other things

 

It’s never too late to start.

Your cells renew themselves every day.

Every decision you make can help reprogram your biology and prevent disease, even if you have a genetic predisposition.

At Dr. Adonis Maiquez’s Clinic, we work with personalized functional medicine to help you understand your body, your genes, and how to live in harmony with them.