Hello, and Welcome, everyone to another episode of
the smart code.
Where we delve into the science behind
your happiest expressions. I'm your host, Doctor S
today, we're exploring the fast
world of epi
and how it ties into something as simple
yet profound as a smile.
So get ready for a journey that connects
genes,
environment, and that contagious curve of your lips.
So let's dive in.
What is epi?
First, let's break down epi.
Imagine your Dna as a vast
library.
The books which are your genes are fixed,
but how often they're red or referenced
can change.
That's where epi
comes in. It's like sticky notes, the highlight
or silence certain books.
While altering the text.
These changes are influenced by your environment,
your lifestyle
and even your thoughts and emotions.
Tech, for example, the story of Sarah.
Sarah grew up in a stressful household, but
as an adult,
she adopted a positive
lifestyle with regular exercise,
healthy eating and mindfulness.
Over time, she noticed significant improvements in her
mood and overall health,
thanks to genetic changes that positively
influenced her genes.
Now how does epi
work?
How how does it work? How did the
the the Dna,
express... How does it express itself
in so many different in various ways.
1
of the key mechanisms
of epi is Dna meth modulation where chemical
tags
attached to the Dna
and alter the gene expression.
Another mechanism is his
modification, which affects how
the Dna is wrapped
around the proteins.
Hands changing the accessibility
for gene express
Think of it like adjusting the dimmer switch
on a light,
not changing the bulb, but just how brightly
it shine.
So consider John, a busy executive who turn
to mindfulness
meditation to manage.
He found that his daily practice not only
calmed his mind,
but also improved his focus and well being.
Studies have shown that mindfulness
can lead to beneficial epi
changes such as reducing the expression
of genes, linked
inflammation and stress.
Now, what about the influence of environment and
lifestyle?
I'm here to say that our lifestyle environments
play a crucial role in these epi changes.
Diet
exercise,
stress levels and even social
interactions can modify how our genes are expressed.
Positive expressions like regular smiling can enhance genes
that promote well being and suppress those linked
to stress and if mission. Take emily leave,
for example, who decided to shift her lifestyle
after her health scare.
She incorporated more physical activity, balanced
nutrition and surrounded herself with positive people.
And over time,
she noticed not only improved physical health, but
also greater
emotional resilience,
likely due to beneficial epi
modifications.
Now, let's look at some intriguing studies.
Research shows the practices like meditation and positive
thinking
can lead to
beneficial epi
changes
For example, a study
found that mindfulness
meditation altered the expression of genes linked to
inflammation and
months.
Another study on social
interactions show the children with nurturing caregivers
had epi
markers the so see it with lower stress
levels.
And consider a study conducted in
Romania with orphan
Those who were moved to nurturing foster care
showed
significant
improvements in their stress response
systems, thanks to positive
the genetic changes.
This
underscores the powerful
impact of a supportive environment on our genes
Now how does all this tie into smile
mastery?
Smiling,
especially genuine smiling
activates
pathways in your brain, that release dopamine and
serotonin, the feel good hormones.
This positive
state can lead to a genetic changes
that further enhance your mood
and resilience distress.
Essentially, the more you practice smiling,
the more you train your brain and body
to stay in a positive state.
Consider the story of Mark who started practicing
small therapy after a tough period in his
life.
By making a conscious efforts to smile more.
He noticed not only an improvement in his
mood,
but also better interactions with others in a
general sense of well being.
Science
supports this,
showing how positive
emotions can trigger
beneficial epi
changes.
Thank you for joining me
this enlighten journey into epi genetics and smile
mastery. Remember,
your smile is more than just an expression.
That a powerful tool that can influence your
genes
and overall well be.
So keep smiling,
stay positive
and tuning next time for more insights
into the signs of happiness. I your host,
doctor,
and this is the smile code,
saying goodbye for now.
Stay joyful
and keep smile.