Epigenetics goes beyond DNA, because it instructs our body on how to react to particular, environmental situations. Our DNA is set in stone. However, epigenetics instructs our DNA on how to act and not act in certain situations. In early studies of epigenetics, scientist found that children who were severely abused or neglected did not develop as quickly and efficiently as children who were loved and nurtured. http://youtu.be/jtU4v8PQfiI

1. Epigenetics Inheritance
What Does It All Mean?

2. In many traditional belief system such as shamanism and
Yoruba, it is customary to pay tribute to our ancestors. Our
ancestors can also be referred to as the Egguns in Yoruba, or
spirits in other mainstream religions. For centuries, medicine
men and traditional healers have understood the connection that
we all have with our ancestors. Now, scientists are beginning to
understand the connection as well.
Everyone knows about DNA. It is the code of life that houses
unique genetic information. Now, people can do a simple swab
test for $200 or $400 and discern who their ancestors were and
what tribe they originated from. Some people may decide to do
this because they want to understand themselves fully. Others
may do it because they are just curious, or struggling with an
identity crises. However, knowing our ancestors may be far
more important then we realize.
Epigenetics goes beyond DNA, because it instructs our body on
how to react to particular, environmental situations. Our DNA
is set in stone. However, epigenetics instructs our DNA on
how to act and not act in certain situations. In early studies of
epigenetics, scientist found that children who were severely
abused or neglected did not develop as quickly and efficiently
as children who were loved and nurtured.

3. This is because the epigenetic cells instructed their
DNA, to turn off the cells needed for development.
Instructions used to turn on and turn off DNA become
embedded in a person’s genetic code, and can be passed
down from generation to generation. This concept
explains why some people have a predisposition to
alcoholism. It also explains hereditary diseases such as
lupus and schizophrenia.
Encoding starts as early as conception. Cells from the
mother’s mitochondria are inherited and passed down to
her offspring. Cells from the father’s mitochondria are
inherited as well but they do not contribute as greatly to
the growth of a fetus as the mother’s cells. People inherit
thousands of generations of mitochondrial DNA from
their mother’s lineage.
In fact, most people can trace their lineage back to a
mitochondrial African mother who lived more than
140,000 years ago. So this means that we are carrying
the hardships and traumas of our ancestors. Shamans
and spiritualist have understood this for years. Many
shamans go through rigorous rituals like soul retrieval
to bring balance back to the body and soul.

4. Other spiritualist might create baths, or prescribe other herbs to change the vibrational
frequencies within the body. Throughout history, in virtually all cultures, people have
understood the importance of cleansing toxins from their bodies. They understood that
negative emotions, bad foods, and stress adversely affected all parts of the body.

5. Just imagine a home that you inherited from your
great grandmother. It was passed down to you
and no one ever bothered to clean it. It smells.
It’s filthy and cluttered. You can’t move, and after
awhile the dust, mildew and bacteria make you
sick. You can make a choice to continue living in
the mess and pass it on to your children.

6. Or you can decide to clean it up. We need to understand that
we are in control of our bodies. We are not only responsible for
ourselves, but our ancestors who came before us, and our
children who will come after us.

7. Listen To It Now