Have you ever been told: It’s just in your genes? Maybe it was in reference to heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer, or even anxiety. It can feel disheartening — as though your health is written in stone before you even get a say.

But what if I told you that your genes are not your destiny?

In functional medicine, chronic inflammation is considered one of the core drivers behind most modern chronic illnesses - from autoimmune disease and hormonal imbalance to gut issues, fatigue, and brain fog.