EpiGaia Blog

One of the basic ideas that we’re trying to advance with EpiGaia is that our bodies are programmed to benefit from proper nutrition - and that epigenetic nutrition can provide many of the specific substances our bodies need most. The importance behind this is clear: when your body doesn’t get what it needs, your health declines.

The Wall Street Journal had a great article on Tuesday about paying attention to external signs your body provides to signal internal problems. It is so important to pay attention to what goes on with your body: you know what is normal and what isn’t, and your body will show signs when things aren’t functioning properly.

One key takeaway from this article is the need to pay attention to preventive care.

With major changes to the nation’s health-care system looming, it may be more important than ever for people to keep track of their own physical health. Primary-care doctors could become increasingly pressed for time, and long-term doctor-patient relationships may be harder to sustain. The growing emphasis on preventive medicine may also place more responsibility on patients to head off illnesses before they become serious.

Proper nutrition is an essential part of maintaining good health and preventing diseases such as diabetes and other ailments. Getting the nutrients your body needs can help keep your immune system strong and ensure proper functioning of your stomach, liver, kidneys and other organs.

So, like the Journal says, we should “be vigilant for anything new or unusual” about our bodies. And if we really want to be ahead of the game, we should make sure our body’s genetic nutrition needs are being met.

Tags: epigenetic nutrition, health, Immune System