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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 hundreds of scientific studies, he shows how beliefs and emotions 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'). 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 summarises the science behind the infant fields of Energy Psychology and Energy Medicine, both of which offer promising epigenetic medical therapies.
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How our thoughts and attitudes affect the body,
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The Genie in Your Genes: Epigenetic medicine and the new biology of intention, by Dawson Church, Elite Books, Fulton, CA; Cygnus Books, Llandeilo, Wales, 2007, 364 ff.
How our thoughts and attitudes affect the body By Howard Jones As the subtitle indicates, this book is about the biological science of epigenetics. Traditionally, this meant a study of what factors affect the assemblage of genes (the genotype) and its expression in the characteristics of the individual (the phenotype), the prefix `epi-` indicating `above' or `beyond' genetics. The word `epigenesis' has been in use since the beginning of the 19th century. Today, there is increasing evidence that while the structure of the genes is determined by conception, their function can be influenced by the environment throughout life. There are many books now, such as those by Candace Pert, Herbert Benson, Larry Dossey, Bruce Lipton, Ernest Rossi, Wayne Dyer, and many others, as well as biochemical research papers that present empirical evidence that the body is greatly affected by state of mind and emotions. Much of this work is quoted by Church with full details of reference sources. The author is a writer and publishers' editor who has written widely on how emotions and mental attitudes affect health: he holds a PhD from the Holos University in America. In this book he aims to show that `the ultimate power over our health and wellbeing [is not] in the untouchable realm of molecular structure [but] rather in our own consciousness'. In other words, the environment that affects the function of body cells is both external and internal. Church cites examples of identical twins (with identical genetic makeup) having different health and longevity because of differences in lifestyles. The author stresses the importance of grounding this positive mental attitude in childhood: `childhood stress results in adult disease'. But the influence of our emotions continues on into adulthood: those with negative, pessimistic attitudes are statistically much more prone to degenerative diseases like heart disease and cancer, and to other ailments like infections and arthritis. As part of our mind-set, belief in a vengeful God is much more destructive to health than belief in a beneficent God or life-affirming cosmic spirituality: `with every feeling and thought, in every instant, you are performing epigenetic engineering on your own cells. . . we are rewriting the expression of our genes in every second, by our choices of what we do, say and think.' Shamans and healers from many different faiths have been shown to have brain waves that resonate with those of the Earth during healing or meditative practices. This is how people have been healed for millennia, long before the emergence of orthodox allopathic medicine and pharmaceuticals. Attuning the mind and body to the natural environment is essential for health. This is an uplifting book for New Age followers, with a text that is easy to assimilate despite the amount of biochemical detail within. There are many illustrations, though I didn't find all of them useful. There are also several Appendixes that are predominantly oriented towards an American readership. There is a comprehensive list of reference Notes and a good Index. Dr Howard A. Jones is the author of The Thoughtful Guide to God (2006) and The Tao of Holism (2008), both published by O Books of Winchester, UK. The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter and Miracles Molecules of Emotion: Why You Feel the Way You Feel Healing Beyond the Body: Medicine and the Infinite Reach of the Mind
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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An exciting, very readable book,
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This is an exciting book about epigenetics - the control of genes outside the cell -, and can be read in conjunction with Candace Pert's "Molecules of emotion" or Bruce Lipton's "Biology of Belief".
Finally, modern scientific research is confirming what many of us have known for some time, that genes do not control our destiny, but that our consciousness - meditation, prayer, "social goodwill" - and lifestyle are what in the last resort determine our state of health. This is wonderful news for all of us. We ourselves are back in control. The book contains a useful chapter on energy psychology, i.e. EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and the like. This chapter has convinced me to give EFT another chance. I was also introduced to TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique), which is a very simple technique akin to EFT. The author urges us to take charge of our lives, also by consulting complementary or alternative therapists if the need arises, and only resorting to traditional medicine and surgery if all else fails, except of course in emergency situations. Though a few of the preliminary chapters are somewhat difficult owing to their scientific content, I would highly recommend this book to every thinking human being. I for one will be looking out for other books by this author.
58 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
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If there were more than 5 stars, I'd give them!,
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This review is from: The Genie in Your Genes: Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intention (Hardcover)
If you are interested in the field of epigenetics, if you want to read a book that carries on where Bruce Lipton's Biology of Belief leaves off, this book is for you.
If you want to read how our beliefs and emotions can shape our biology, this book is for you. If you want to understand the science behind energy psychology, this book is for you. If you want an easy to read, without being patronising, book that explores the ever-diminishing gap between science and spirituality, this book is for you. If you are a narrow-minded Darwinist or neo-Darwinist, and/or are wedded to Crick's dogma of DNA, this book is probably not for you!
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