Lifestyle tools for repairing DNA damage

Written By Amber Barone

Leading causes of DNA damage are oxidative stress, infections and toxin exposure. Toxins are everywhere, the air we breathe, the foods we consume, the products laden with endocrine disrupting chemicals that we unknowingly slather onto our skin. In fact, researchers have “linked over 800 chemicals of concern” that are now in abundant circulation. Check out the Cleveland Clinic article for a complete rundown on these toxins and their effects on overall endocrine health.

Despite the ever increasing toxic prevalence of our world, it’s important to remember our bodies are resilient and given the right inputs and support we can minimize damage and prevent longterm negative effects.

Speaking of inputs, Regeneratie Farming practices focus on improving both the quality of our soils and the nutrient density of our foods. Zach Bush is the leading MD in this field and I highly encourage you to get to know him. I get inspired by all the ways we can start by working in our own backyard gardens to restore biodiversity and improve planetary health.

3 Lifestyle reset options to restore DNA integrity

1) Meditation- Mind body interventions

2) Yoga- 13 types

3) Music- Studies show listening to classical music in particular consistently raised dopamine levels

Additionally, a yearly purification program is one of the best ways to filter out these harmful toxin causing DNA mutations in a safe and effective way. Spring through early Fall is the best time to do this, so don’t delay!

References:

Verdone L, Caserta M, Ben-Soussan TD, Venditti S. On the road to resilience: Epigenetic effects of meditation. Vitam Horm. 2023;122:339-376. doi: 10.1016/bs.vh.2022.12.009. Epub 2023 Feb 10. PMID: 36863800.

Househam AM. Effects of stress and mindfulness on epigenetics. Vitam Horm. 2023;122:283-306. doi: 10.1016/bs.vh.2022.11.003. Epub 2023 Feb 9. PMID: 36863798.

Montgomery DR, Biklé A, Archuleta R, Brown P, Jordan J. Soil health and nutrient density: preliminary comparison of regenerative and conventional farming. PeerJ. 2022 Jan 27;10:e12848. doi: 10.7717/peerj.12848. PMID: 35127297; PMCID: PMC8801175.

Amber Barone

Amber is a Holistic RN and Functional Medicine Practitioner who supports whole body integrative health and uses primarily diet changes, whole foods, herbs along with lifestyle tools and supplements to help clients restore balance and align with their highest sense of well being.

Amber started her nursing career in the clinic setting where she built a solid understanding of disease progression and contributing factors along with pathophysiology, biochemistry, psychological and trauma aspects. From there she became a travel nurse, working in various settings including cardiac rehab, med surg, psych, long term care, ICU’s and ER’s. These ever changing environments satisfied her ferocious appetite to learn and grow through challenging and inspiring case loads in diverse settings. It was through all of this that she realized her true passion and where she could serve at her highest capacity was working with patients on how to prevent and reverse chronic disease.

As a functional medicine, holistic RN Amber strives to bring in the best evidence based tools and resources from both conventional and alternative schools of thought. She is dedicated to continuing her learning to stay up to speed with the latest research and trends and has built her practice around educating and empowering patients to be proactive with their health.

Most patients come to Amber through a referral network of practitioners in various medical and alternative settings including MD’s, FNP’s, Acupuncturists, Dentists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists and Yoga Teachers… who wish to support their patients in this way but don’t have the time, education or resources to do this effectively.

The functional medicine addition to client care seems to be the missing piece of a true wellness model. It becomes a collaborative movement too, working together to promote wellness in our respective communities. It expedites healing through deep understanding and promotes life long transformation. Win! Win!

Functional medicine is a deep dive into root cause correlations contributing to one’s current state, it views each patient as unique and in so doing, more fully supports patients on their road to wellness by nourishing unique pathways effecting body systems, organs and glands. Much like regenerative farming and soil health, our bodies are designed to be resilient they just need the right inputs and tools to mitigate cumulative stress, toxins and burdens of our time. Feeling empowered with your health starts here.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

BS Nursing Montana State University-Registered Nurse

BA Psychology and Sociology University of Montana

Equine Veterinarian Technician-Penn Foster

Clinicians Mastermind Circle a one-year Functional Medicine Intensive

Functional Nutrition Alliance 10-month Full Body Systems Immersion

Yoga Motion 240 hour RYS teacher training

http://www.bar1wellness.com
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