Functional Genomics: The Link Between Genes and Environmental Health | Kashif Khan

EPISODE 119: Your health largely depends on your genetics, and those are set in stone. So if you're predisposed to Alzheimer's or cancer, there's nothing you can do, right?  Wrong! There is a link between our genes and environmental health that, if we know how to leverage it, can significantly improve our health and help us prevent what we have long believed to be inevitable.  Today’s guest, the renowned longevity expert Kashif Kahn, is here to tell us all about it! Kashif is the founder and CEO of The DNA Company, a healthcare company pioneering personalized medicine through unique insights into the human genome. He is also the author of The DNA WAY and an official TEDx speaker.  In this episode, we discuss functional genomics, personalized medicine, environmental health, and hormonal imbalances. Tune in!    Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) What is functional genomics? (01:00) Female hormone health (04:25) 7 key areas everyone needs to understand (13:18) Environmental hazards (17:17) Functional genomics and mental health (20:47) Lifestyle changes Kashif made to transform his health (27:05) Kashif’s book The DNA WAY (31:58) Should you get your DNA checked? (36:48) DNA, data, and technology (42:50) Kashif on longevity (50:16) Outro (54:29)   Additional Resources:   ➡️ Take the next step to boosting your longevity: http://LLInsider.com/  ➡️ Coaching with Claudia: https://longevity-and-lifestyle.com/contact ➡️ Full list of resources, links, and show notes: https://longevity-and-lifestyle.com/podcast-119-kashif-khan   Follow Kashif Khan: ✨ Website: https://www.thednacompany.com/  ✨ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mrkashkhan  ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kashkhanofficial/?hl=en  ✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thednacompany    Follow Claudia on social media:  ✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudiavonB  ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityandlifestyle/  ✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-von-boeselager/  ✨ Twitter: https://twitter.com/longevitylifest  ✨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longevityandlifestyle    Follow The Longevity and Lifestyle Podcast: ✨ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ogQDBd  ✨ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77XDkcNfzZCasJXL672h01    The Longevity and Lifestyle Podcast is dedicated to everyone who wants to increase their lifespan, improve their quality of life and unlock peak performance.   Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode!