{"id":694,"date":"2019-02-09T15:47:31","date_gmt":"2019-02-09T15:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vibranthealthintegrativenutrition.com\/?page_id=694"},"modified":"2019-02-20T00:54:51","modified_gmt":"2019-02-20T00:54:51","slug":"vhin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vibranthealthintegrativenutrition.com\/?page_id=694","title":{"rendered":"VHIN"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\u201cEveryone has a doctor in him or her; we just have to help it in its work. The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well. Let food be our medicine and medicine be our food.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

–<\/strong>Hippocrates<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The ancient tenet of \u201cfood as medicine\u201d is making a strong comeback.\u00a0 <\/strong>A wave of passionate pioneers, along with a body of growing scientific evidence is showing what we knew long ago: healing starts with food.<\/em>\u00a0 As a traditionally trained nurse, I do not advocate throwing aside health-promoting medicine, but I do believe that addressing what we eat is foundational for heartiness of mind, body, and spirit.<\/p>

Food is information.<\/em><\/strong> \u00a0Every bite we take sends messages deep into our cells\u2014to our DNA\u2014turning on and off genes for vibrant, robust health or conversely, for potentially disease-promoting gene expression.\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s all about gene expression.<\/em>\u00a0 The field of \u201cepigenetics\u201d studies the dynamic interplay of how food, lifestyle choices, environment, and even our thoughts effect gene expression. \u00a0All of these factors literally \u201cwash over\u201d our genes.\u00a0 Epigenetics can be thought of as \u201cabove the genes,\u201d referring to the <\/span>biological mechanism<\/em> of switching genes on and off.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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This is very good news.<\/strong> \u00a0Our genes are not necessarily our destiny.\u00a0 Scientists are discovering that only a small percentage of our disease-related gene mutations are fully \u201cdeterministic.\u201d\u00a0 Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Rudolph Tanzi in the book Super Genes: Unlock the Astonishing Power of Your DNA for Optimum Health and Well-Being <\/u>state:<\/p>

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“You are not simply the sum total of the genes you were born with.\u00a0 You are the user and controller of your genes, the author of your biological story.\u00a0 No prospect in self-care is more exciting.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

This compelling information\u2014along with emerging literature about the microbiome (our inner ecosystem) and the role of mitochondria\u2014is setting the stage for a shift in how we approach health and well-being.\u00a0 As stated by Dr. Kiran Krishnan, a research microbiologist, in the 2018 Human Longevity Project film series, \u201cwe\u2019re a walking, talking rainforest and anytime we do anything to disturb that community, we\u2019re really setting up disease.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

One should never feel responsible for illness.\u00a0 However, the needle of well-being can be influenced by one\u2019s actions<\/strong>.\u00a0 I know this from experience, as I meandered through debilitating illness and found that food and lifestyle choices did <\/em>make a difference.\u00a0 And more powerfully, if you are gifted with good health, why not do all you can to support it?\u00a0 Having a foundation of invigorating health is the cornerstone for a satisfying and meaningful life.\u00a0<\/p>

At Vibrant Health Integrative Nutrition, my intention is to help people discover that living a wholesome life does not equal deprivation.\u00a0 <\/strong>A life of vitality and well-being is meant to be pleasurable.\u00a0 Life is meant to be pleasurable. \u00a0<\/strong>I believe that we are all beautifully unique and by discovering what makes your body thrive, you will be on the road to wellness.<\/p>

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In my practice, we dive into all areas of life, not just food<\/strong>.\u00a0 Relationships, career, physical activity, and spirituality all powerfully inform your health.\u00a0 By exploring what fuels and nourishes you \u201coff the plate,\u201d we address and harmonize deeper imbalances. Our bodies continually give us feedback – \u201cwhat to eat, who to spend time with, how to move.\u201d\u00a0 The key is to listen.<\/em>\u00a0 This is intuition. \u00a0Our \u201cinner GPS system.\u201d In my practice, we work to strengthen your connection to this inner wisdom<\/strong>. From this space, real change is possible as the gateway of self-discovery opens up.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201c<\/em><\/strong>Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

\u2013 Allen Saunders<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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After a 25-year career as an oncology nurse, my health took a tumultuous dive. Realizing that both modern and alternative medicine did not offer curative solutions to my practically bed-ridden state,\u00a0my scientific mind dove deeply into what I could do to support healing<\/strong>. \u00a0Food was my foundation.\u00a0 I then discovered epigenetics, the power of the gut microbiome, and the malleable capacity of brain neuroplasticity.\u00a0 Along the way I continued a spiritual journey that had started years before.\u00a0 I imbued my being and surroundings with as much beauty, serenity and positivity as possible. I intensified my meditation practice and visualized my cells being nourished and healed.\u00a0 I tended to emotional wounds that yearned for attention.\u00a0\u00a0Slowly my health responded<\/em>. I learned the art of \u201cacceptance and flow.\u201d\u00a0 I found the \u201ccomfort in the discomfort\u201d and focused on what I could do rather than what I could not do. Rumi once said, \u201clive life as though everything is rigged in your favor,\u201d and this became my daily mantra. \u00a0I surely do not claim to have mastered these challenging lessons, but I\u2019ve embraced the wisdom of the moments.\u00a0 Although my body is not as it was prior to the fierce force of disease, I consider myself now\u00a0thriving<\/em>, just as I am.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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My journey, both professionally and personally, has led me to where I am today.<\/strong>\u00a0 My hope is that my experiences may help others to live their most vibrant, resilient, and empowered lives. Whether you\u2019re searching for healing or wishing to support the gift of full health\u2014I aim to be a source of support and sustenance. We all have gifts to share.\u00a0 May we each find the authenticity and light within for a joyous, balanced, and bountiful life.<\/span><\/p>

This is my wish for you.<\/span><\/p>

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\u00a0<\/span>Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>

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Gretchen Dunoyer, RN, MSN<\/p>

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cEveryone has a doctor in him or her; we just have to help it in its work. The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well. Let food be our medicine and medicine be our food.\u201d –Hippocrates The ancient tenet of \u201cfood as medicine\u201d is making a strong comeback.\u00a0 …<\/p>\n

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