TMHS 590: How Your Beliefs Control Your Biology - With Dr. Bruce Lipton

Can you think of a time that you’ve gotten sick because you were stressed? Studies show that emotional stress can be a contributing factor to many conditions, ranging from the common cold to cardiovascular disease. There’s an undeniable link between our thoughts and our physical manifestations, and that’s the topic for today’s show. On this episode of The Model Health Show, stem cell biologist and epigenetic pioneer, Dr. Bruce Lipton, is back to share the truth about how disease is created and how stress impacts the immune system. You’re going to learn how to build an empowering belief system that promotes health, plus four practices you can implement to create a healthy body. We’re diving into topics like the motives of the pharmaceutical industry, how our environment shapes our health, and the science behind the placebo effect. There is powerful science behind how your beliefs inform your gene expression, and there’s no one better to teach this topic than Dr. Bruce Lipton. It’s not your genes alone that dictate your health outcomes, it’s the biology of belief that determines your destiny. So listen in and enjoy this interview! In this episode you’ll discover: How many people are killed by poor diet every year. The importance of recognizing your agency in your health outcomes. How genetic determinism leads to victimization. Different types of stem cells, and how they operate. How your thoughts create chemistry. The science behind the placebo effect. An important distinction between correlation and causation. Why genes are like blueprints. What percentage of diseases are controlled by genes. The relationship between genes and environment. Why the nucleus is the gonad of the cell. How a cell membrane and a computer chip are similar. Three main ways that stress can create disease. The prevalence of chronic illness in the United States. Four things you can do to create a healthy body. How many people die each year from prescription drugs. What percentage of healing occurs from the placebo effect. The role that tonsils play in immunity. Why babies have an instinct to put things in their mouths. The relationship between harmony and health. Items mentioned in this episode include: DrinkLMNT.com/Shawn -- Get a free gift with any purchase! Organifi.com/Model -- Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off! The Soul and Science of Transforming Your Health – Episode 131 The Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton Connect with Dr. Bruce Lipton Website / Facebook / Instagram Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud * Download Transcript