The final installment of Dr. Bruce Lipton’s The Biology of Belief. So far, we discussed the Ch 1-4 (cell biology, how the environmental signal outside tells the genes how to express/ build proteins, and how epigenetics supports Quantum Physics. We’re going to cover the last few chapters today and start Jim Kwik’s Limitless next. 

·        Hypnosis – how can hypnosis help people? Ex. Dr. Albert Mason – using hypnosis to treat a 15yo boy for warts (congenital ichthyosis – lethal genetic disease)

·        Placebo – perception effect

o   Dr. Mosely 2002 – knee surgery vs fake surgery (can before to playing basketball w/ grandchildren)

o   Depression – U of Connecticut psychology professor Irving Kirsch (2002) “found that 80% of the effects of antidepressants, as measured in clinical trials, could be attributed to the placebo effect.” 6 leading antidepressant companies. 

o   Langer (2009) – change in the perceptions of time can lead to physiological and mental “youthing”

·        Nocebo – negative suggestions that can damage health 

o   Dr Meador – “He died with cancer, but not from cancer.” (1974)

How can the mind override genetic programming? 

·        Unconscious mind – drives 95% of body functioning (stimulus-response programs)

·        Conscious mind/ creative mind – drives 5% of body functioning (desires, dreams, aspirations)

·        Mind/Emotion (energy) – activate or inhibit cell’s function-producing proteins (constructive/growth and destructive/protective interference)

o   “Simply thinking positive thoughts doesn’t necessarily lead to physical cures”

o   Reprogramming the subconscious mind is what is needed. Emotional/mental environment that you create.

o   “Stress is responsible for up to 90% of all doctor visits”

§  “Perceptions of how scary the world is.”

o   Loneliness/isolation: gene expression shows sharply different gene expression…many of which play roles in inflammatory immune responses. 

§  Chronic interpersonal difficulties accentuate expression of pro- and anti-inflammatory signaling molecules.”

·        Chapter on Parenting and how genetics are affected from conception. 

·        Spirit and Science – history of split in late 1500s/early 1600s Descartes’ scientific method, Copernicus’ sun-centered universe, Darwin’s theory of evolution survival by any means. Shares his interesting view of spirit identity and reincarnation. Global community in cooperation vs survival at all costs. 

What I’ve learned:

o   I need to focus on creating a growth/healing environment inside while in meditation and the rest of the day. I want my trillions of cells to live in a happy environment.

 Closing: What is one thing you will take away from the episode today? What will you do? 

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