Creating an environment specific to your epigenome | Dr. Sara Pugh

Send us Fan MailWays to reach out to Dr. Pughhttps://sarapughleeds.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/busysuperhumanhttps://twitter.com/spugh01Sara’s BackgroundBachelor's in biochemistry and geneticsMaster in bioinformaticsPhD in molecular mechanisms10 years lab experienceHer Niche is on optimizing the environmental impact on our DNAAn Epigenome is like lights… we determine which ones turn on / expressLifestyle, diet,DNA is the music, Epigenome is the piano playerGene Expression control exaplesMTOR is switched on when eating, turned off when fastingWe need both in order to optimize autophagyThe process of detox is 4 phasesThe idea is to get toxins out of your cells then out of your bodyTake ALA, wait half an hourTake the binders - Benzonite Clay, Charcoal, Zeolite or ChlorellaFor Metals - ortho Solicic Acidhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LPJLW8E?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_CV4YH7J87HQ2QE3ZWSDWBlood test panel if 16 metals with ratiosQuicksilver metals panelhttps://www.quicksilverscientific.com/mercury-tri-test/Sara’s Approach to diagnosing nutritionally impacted emotional and wellbeing disordersMeasure and address blood sugarE.g. Remove processed foodsLook for foods that ‘may’ cause inflammationE.g. Gluten sensitivityLeaky Gut testingMay be triggered from alcoholWomen over 40 are more sensitive to histaminesGenerally takes 3 weeks to see resultsBDNF -  brain-derived neurotropic factor, a known antidepressant, and that's why a ketogenic diets or fasting, or just beginning to exercise more can help people on their mental health.Why a 72 hour fast is a big win for your healthBlood sugar spikes impact emotionsWearing a continuous glucose monitor can help you find both stressful impacts and find foods that you may not suspect are impacting your blood sugar.Dr. Pugh found out that dark chocolate impacted her blood sugarGetting your blood sugar back under control can take 48 hoursThere are 7 names for sugar in foodsFood companies leverage the ‘magic ratio’ to make snacks addictiveThe fructose interferes with the leptin receptor in the brain, which is linked to satiety. That's why, you know, once you start a packet of cookies, it's really hard to stopSugar is often our first addiction in life.  Dr Pugh’s focuses on movement, mobility and muscle balance Social cohesion is an important aspect of total healthShe recommends a ‘mix’ of age groups and aInstagramhttps://sproutspout.com/