Figure 4. Epigenetic diet compounds, food sources, and possible cancer type impacted.
these scientific findings into clinical or public health practices in the context of cancer prevention. Without question, the field of epigenetics will continue to expand at a very rapid pace. Also, without question, are the following impor- tant statements that we can now make:
• We probably have more control over our DNA than we’ve been led to believe. • While we can’t change the sequence of our DNA, we may be able to change whether or not it is activated. • As it turns out, eating poorly and restrictively can have effects not just for us but for our children and grandchildren as well.
Erika Cappelluti, M.D., Ph.D., F.C.C.P., is board-certified in Integrative/Holistic Medicine, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, and Internal Medicine. She also holds a M.A. in Integrative Health & Healing. She is the Medical Director of the Respiratory Care Department at Hart- ford Hospital and the Respiratory Therapy Program at Goodwin College. She joined Connecticut Multispecialty Group (CMG) in 2004 and recently founded The Center for Integrative Healthcare & Healing which houses the Integrative Medicine Department of CMG. For more information, contact the Center for Integrative Healthcare & Healing, 533 Cottage Grove Rd, Bloomfield, CT, 860-243-2224 or visit www.
cmgmds.com/cihh.html.
Figure 5. Lifestyle factors participating in environment-epigenetic interactions.
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