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Mensah Medical and Orthomolecular medicine, in general, rely on bio-individuality and epigenetics as a foundation for understanding our patients’ health, well-being, and healing. These two concepts are becoming increasingly common in the medical field. Bio-individuality is the concept that every person has unique needs and requires a personalized approach to health. At the same time, epigenetics is the study of how the environment and lifestyle choices can influence how our genes are expressed. Together, these two concepts create a holistic approach to health care, emphasizing the importance of preventative measures and individualized treatment plans. By understanding bio-individuality and epigenetics, alternative medicine practitioners can gain insight into how lifestyle choices affect people’s physical, mental, and emotional health. This knowledge can then be used to develop more effective treatment strategies for patients, allowing them to achieve optimum wellness.
Bio-individuality is the concept that each person has their own unique set of needs and biochemistry, which means that no two people will respond to a given supplement or health regimen in exactly the same way. As doctors of Orthomolecular medicine, Drs. Mensah and Bowman strive to understand each person’s individual needs on a case-by-case basis and create a tailored approach to optimize their health. This may include customizing supplement protocols, providing general dietary suggestions, lifestyle changes, or any other recommendations based on laboratory testing and careful evaluation of the patient’s symptoms and medical history. Ultimately, bio-individuality allows Mensah Medical to provide patients with personalized care that is tailored to their specific needs.
Epigenetics is a field of study that acknowledges how environmental factors can affect the expression of genes in an individual’s cells. An orthomolecular medicine doctor would explain epigenetics by discussing how dietary and lifestyle choices, as well as exposure to certain toxins, can influence gene expression and, ultimately, health outcomes. For example, they might explain how certain foods or supplements can be used to modulate gene expression and optimize organ functioning, which supports overall health. They might also discuss how environmental toxins can disrupt gene expression and lead to adverse health effects. Ultimately, an Orthomolecular medicine doctor would use epigenetics as a tool to help their patients understand the connection between their lifestyle choices and their health outcomes. It also helps us understand how our environment or experiences in our past continues to affect our health and treatment options.
