Cracking Your Genetic Code: Environmental Impact on Genes and Dizziness
A Talk by Natalie Samson, MS, CGC, INHC (Founder, Golden Genetics)
About this Talk
Learn all about your genes and how they impact overall health including metabolic processes, detox, and how this is related to chronic dizziness.
Work with Natalie: https://www.goldengeneticshealth.com/
Instagram: @goldengeneticshealth
Key Takeaways (discuss with your doctor before trying anything new):
-Genes turn on and off all the time
-The environmental impact on genes turning off and on is called epigenetics
-Genetics can help with precise interventions based on your own detox capabilities, tendency toward inflammation, and oxidative stress
Timestamps:
00:30 Introduction to Natalie Samson, her training as a genetic counselor, and other background
01:30 What are genetics?
02:30 Importance of spelling out genes, i.e. letters in the sequence
03:08 What is epigenetics?
03:40 Switching genes on and off
04:00 Why we need to know about both genetics and epigenetics
04:53 Cannot change the DNA sequence that you are born with but the expression can change
05:22 Concrete example of melatonin gene
06:47 Genes can be expressed or not expressed very quickly, even with the meal you eat
07:40 Example of tumor growth and suppressor genes in the case of the BRCA gene
08:45 What is detoxification and why does it matter?
10:15 Difference in individual ability to eliminate toxins and chemicals
11:32 What kinds of toxins are we talking about?
14:15 Importance of balance in approaching detox
14:38 What about testing for the MTHFR gene?
16:30 Methylation is a very complex process with many genes involved beyond MTHFR. Related to gene expression, detox, and DNA repair
18:07 What other related pathways should be examined besides MTHFR
19:20 How can detox help the range of vestibular symptoms
20:37 Personalize recommendations for dealing with your symptoms
22:21 Multifactorial versus singular conditions in genetics
23:36 Susceptibility to conditions, especially HLA DRDQ and importance to auto-immune diseases
26:10 Accumulation of bio toxins such as mold and Lyme?
28:25 Tip of the iceberg in study individual differences in risks and disease triggers
29:52 Only identical twins will have the same DNA; you are unique in your genetic makeup
31:22 How do we help ourselves with the prevention of genetic disorders?
32:33 Targeting screenings, surgeries, personalized nutrition, lifestyle, and supplements
33:16 Example of reducing Alzheimer’s in a personalized manner
34:30 Can dizziness syndrome be “untriggered”?
37:00 Genetic responses to medications and treatments can help with selecting protocols
37:46 Importance of baby steps and mindset to manage your life
39:23 How can you find and work with Natalie Samson?
40:25 Affordability of genetic testing
