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The Genie in Your Genes

Dawson Church, Ph.D.
Energy PsychologyPress (2009)
ISBN 9781604150117
Reviewed by Andrey Bilko for RebeccasReads (08/09)

“The Genie in your Genes”  by Dawson Church is a captivating introduction into the field of epigenetics, which has to do with effects on the phenotype or physical appearance and on gene expression by the outside factors that have nothing to do with changing the DNA sequence itself. Non-genetic factors like stress and other psychological influences can affect gene expression and cause genes to behave differently. In the past, the scientific community used to believe that genes cannot be affected or changed in such a way. Now, however, there is plenty of evidence proving that gene expression can be influenced by something as abstract as a continuous thought. The book shows that a common belief of a person being born and having a genetic code, DNA, which is set in stone and cannot be changed in any way, is not correct. DNA is constantly influenced by our everyday life, and especially, by our psychological health.

I do not wish to spoil the book and will just say that the text is well-written and meant for a wide audience, not just the scientific community. It provides a fresh look into Energy Psychology and Energy Medicine, a non-traditional kind of medicine that does not require prescription drugs. Most importantly, “The Genie in your Genes” shows how important it is to always believe in yourself and your successes, and how crucial it is to be optimistic and happy, no matter what kind of struggle is faced. A positive psychological mind set and outlook helps the whole body to achieve the optimal equilibrium. If a person believes in himself or herself, he or she has a greater chance of accomplishing those goals, whether it is something like career advancement or a fight with cancer.

I would strongly recommend reading this book to everyone interested in learning a little bit of everything: psychology, biology, and overall human being. Having some scientific training myself, this book was particularly interesting to me, but I am sure that everyone, who is curious, will find this book to be a fun and useful read.


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