With the many advances in science over the last 10 plus years, especially in the field of genetics, we’ve seen a good bit of the books rewritten from the old model that our genes are our destiny. We’ve had a number of guests on the show talking about this from a mind over matter perspective, and today we’ll hear from Dr. Sharad Paul about the genetics side of the equation.
Dr. Paul is an award-winning author (fiction, nonfiction, poetry and medical textbooks), a prolific contributor to major national and international magazines and journals including MindBodyGreen, and a frequent radio and television guest.
Dr. Sharad P. Paul, MD is a skin cancer surgeon, family physician, academic, skincare expert, evolutionary biologist, storyteller, and social entrepreneur, as well as an adjunct professor at Aukland University of Technology. Born in England, with a childhood in India, he is a global citizen who lives Down Under. In 2008, was featured in international editions of Time and in 2015 was awarded the prestigious Ko Awatea International Excellence Award for Leading (Health) Improvement on a Global Scale.
Today we’ll unpack Dr. Sharad Paul’s book, The Genetics of Health: Understand Your Genes for Better Health.
In this episode you’ll learn
- Why genetics may be our blueprint… but they are not our destiny.
- How we can express different genes by controlling diet, exercise, and lifestyle.
- Why procrastination may stem from an evolutionary adaptation.
- How our faith and beliefs can determine our genetic expression.
- Some mindfulness techniques for reducing anxiety.
- Ways we can optimize our energy and vitality.
- How stress plays into our health and genetics.
- Why movement and exercise can reduce the risk of cognitive disease.
- The importance of avoiding stress causing foods.
- How vegetarian diets can affect our body and the planet.
- Ways to take greater responsibility for our health.
- How our genetics can help us choose effective medications.
Click to Tweet Dr. Sharad Paul’s quote
“Dreams belong in the clouds, if not we will not move mountains to reach them.“
– Dr. Sharad Paul – The Kite Flyers
Connect with Dr. Sharad Paul on social media
Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Website
Resources
- The Myth of Race | Sharad Paul | TEDxAuckland
- Pick up The Genetics of Health on Amazon
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