Episode 64: Epigenetics 101 with Bailey Kirkpatrick

Phoenix Helix: Autoimmune Resilience

Eileen Laird

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 683 Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2017

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Epigenetics is the science of how our experiences and behavior interact with our genes. We aren't purely our DNA. Our genes are constantly getting turned on and off. This is one of the reasons why the paleo diet and lifestyle can have such a powerful influence on our health. It's beautifully empowering, but it's not a magical path to a cure. Once upon a time, people thought our health was 100% determined by our DNA (which we've learned isn't true). Today, some people are claiming that our DNA doesn't matter at all (also not true). In this episode, we dive into the real science of epigenetics and separate the myths from the truths and discover where we can make a difference! My guest is science writer and research expert, Bailey Kirkpatrick.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to reversing autoimmune disease through the paleo, diet, and lifestyle.
0:06.7	While there is no cure for autoimmune disease, the choices we make every day can have a powerful impact on how we feel.
0:14.0	I'm Eileen Laird, your host from PhoenixHelix.com, and I reduced my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms by 95%, which took me from a life of excruciating
0:24.0	pain and disability back to a full and beautiful life.
0:28.0	A short disclaimer.
0:29.5	I'm neither a doctor nor a nutritionist and the opinions expressed here are personal.
0:34.1	Always consult with your health care team before making medical decisions.
0:37.7	Now let's get on to the show.
1:01.6	Welcome to episode 64. Today the topic is Epigenetics 101. It's a big word with powerful implications for human health. While the genes we are born with do influence our health, there are a number
1:07.3	of factors that can affect how our genes express themselves.
1:14.0	That's the power of epigenetics and what we'll be talking about today.
1:16.5	My guest is Bailey Kirkpatrick.
1:22.6	She works for EpigenTech, a leading biotech company that supports epigenetic research all over the world. And she writes for the popular educational news site, What Is Epigenetics.com?
1:28.9	As a science journalist, she specializes in relaying complex information in layperson's terms,
1:34.9	which is why I asked her to be a guest on my podcast.
1:38.2	Welcome to the show, Bailey.
1:40.0	Thank you so much for having me, Eileen.
1:41.9	I am excited you're here.
1:43.5	I love this topic. So before we dive
1:45.9	into the interview, I have a couple of announcements. First of all, I want to thank you. In my last
1:51.5	podcast, I mentioned that I was very close to having 100 five-star reviews in iTunes, and I would
1:58.2	love to be pushed over the top, and you came through in spades. So I do have
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