Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Chronic disease is everywhere, even in our families. However, through epigenetics and our lifestyle choices, we can alter our health condition. Carly, an IIN Health Coach, offers 5 practical strategies for avoiding chronic disease even if it's hereditary!

► Chapters
0:00 Is disease hereditary?
0:51 Epigenetics
1:34 Disease triggers
3:01 What proper self-care looks like
3:29 How to prevent disease
4:06 Make one small positive change in your diet
5:24 Prioritize sleep
7:02 Think positively
8:25 Manage stress
9:04 Move your body
11:33 Summary

► Companion Articles
Preventing Chronic Disease to Protect Your Health During a Pandemic: integrativenutrition.com/blog/preventing-chronic-disease-to-protect-your-health-during-a-pandemic
How to Influence Your Genes for Better Health: integrativenutrition.com/blog/2014/07/dr-mark-hyman-on-how-to-influence-your-genes-for-better-health

► Ever thought about becoming a professional health coach? Explore the IIN Health Coach Training Program Curriculum: integrativenutrition.com/curriculum

► Sample a Free IIN Health Coaching class: integrativenutrition.com/career/healthcoaching