Autoimmune Diseases and Genetics

Written By Emma Alexander-Cook

Autoimmune Disease and Genetics

Autoimmune Disease and Genetics.

How important is genetics?

‘Genetics does account for about 25% of the chance that you will develop an autoimmune disorder. But that means the remaining 75% of the picture is environmental - and therefore up to you. I find that an incredibly empowering statistic.’ Dr Amy Myers.

Isn’t this great news! This means it’s not inevitable, and we have some control over our bodies, our health and our chance of developing an autoimmune disease.

My biggest fear is my children will have the same issues that I have.

Now with my knowledge as a Health Coach, my knowledge as someone with autoimmune diseases who, through diet and lifestyle changes, lives an active, healthy life, and through seeing changes in the clients I help, I have hope and happiness that is not inevitable that my children will have the same issues as me. I can empower them to live healthier lifestyles, eat better, and learn to look after all aspects of their lives to have a brighter, healthier life.

I hope you have enjoyed this information. Until next time!

Emma Alexander-Cook.

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Emma Alexander-Cook

My name's Emma. I've been living gluten-free for over 25 years, and I've been dairy-free for over five years.

Health and Auto-immune Diseases

I have auto-immune diseases and expected to be on medicine for the rest of my life, but I didn't want to live like that. My rheumatology Doctor was so supportive of the change I wanted to make, and with their help, I now manage my auto-immune diseases by being strict with my diet.

It can be quite frightening when you first find out you have to change the way you eat but for some of us' Food is our medicine.'

I have several websites, write blogs, and I'm currently in the process of writing a book.

I trained to be Holistic Health Coach, Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher and Certified Gluten Free Practitioner in order to heal myself, my family and others who find themselves on the same journey as myself.

Websites include:

www.emmaalexandercook.com

www.savemoneyfreezefood.com

www.livefreelovelife.com

www.cooksprojects.com

Photography

Our love for photography started on our travels. We wanted to capture images of the areas we travelled to both for our own records and for our family back at home. Some of these images were reproduced as watercolours. Our favourite images we display at home and friends often asked where we had purchased the pictures! Now you can purchase them online directly from us.

Coaching and Consultancy

Previously an IT Manager my skill set has come in very handy as I am both a Health Coach and also offer consultancy for small business starts up and fellow Health Coaches. This has included building websites and online profiles.

Our Family

Family is everything to me! We have a family of four boys where the age difference between the youngest and the eldest is 18 years. Two of our sons are also Gluten Free and Dairy Free. Emma is a Health Coach who specialises in helping individuals and families achieve their health and wellness goals. Ian runs his own business which began developing a Race Timer for diecast model cars.

http://www.glutenfreedairyfreefamily.com
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