Control Your Genes: Epigenetics Guarding Your Health

Mikhail Gavrilov — psychotherapist, candidate of medical sciences, practitioner in weight normalization and stress relief with 25 years of experience, preventive medicine physician, expert on leading TV channels on health and wellness issues. Irina Maltseva — biologist, geneticist, clinical psychologist,... co-founder and expert of the University of Educational Medicine. In simple terms, epigenetics is the science that studies how we can influence the functioning of our genes without changing the structure of the DNA molecule. It turns out that factors from the external and internal environment, including our psycho-emotional state—both favorable and unfavorable—can make adjustments to our health and the health of future generations. Is it possible to 'neutralize' the risks of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases inherited from a grandmother in her youth? How can one 'not award' their children and grandchildren with obesity and depression, and how to protect oneself from cancer? The authors help to understand how epigenetics influences the increased risks of common chronic diseases of civilization, as well as preparing for the birth of a healthy baby. By reading the book 'Control Your Genes: Epigenetics Guarding Your Health', you will learn: • what epigenetic responsibility towards future generations means; • what epigenetic mechanisms exist; • how to use genetic tests for health restoration purposes; • what nutritional principles to adhere to; • which lifestyle factors are the most important epigenetic mediators; • how to get rid of 'black' epigenetic marks and pass on 'white' ones that ensure a high quality of life.