| Dr. Lipton claims that our environment, which includes | | | | molecules. The protein molecules have a balanced |
| nutrition, emotion and stress, influences our cells. We | | | | electromagnetic charge. If the positive and negative |
| know that DNA passes on hereditary traits, but he | | | | charges are altered, the protein will adjust to the |
| cites research from a new study, epigenetics, that | | | | change. This is Step Six - We Balance and shows |
| shows gene modification from the environment is | | | | that even in a cell, there must be balance, showing |
| also passed on. | | | | not only Step Six but reinforcing Step One. |
| The author explains the implications of his new | | | | Dr. Lipton is an optimist who sees the repetitive |
| information. The world is energy. We can use positive | | | | pattern of life as an encouraging sign. He discusses |
| thinking to change. Cells are influenced by their | | | | fractal geometry, or the "repeating, ordered |
| surroundings. If we are healthy and at ease, we can | | | | patterns" in nature and evolution. There is order to |
| create a better world. That is the message of this | | | | life. This is Step Four - We Move, showing that we |
| book, a message backed by science. | | | | move in repetitive designs. |
| I found much in Dr. Lipton's work that relates to | | | | There are important chapters on using alternative |
| material in my Do It Yourself Guide to Spirituality: | | | | medicines and understanding our conscious and |
| Seven Simple Steps. He stresses that cells reflect | | | | unconscious thoughts. Dr. Lipton's book is an example |
| Step One - Everything is Connected, or "As above, | | | | of science opening the doors to spirituality. |
| so below," showing that one cell mirrors all capabilities | | | | Lipton, Bruce H. Ph.D. The Biology of Belief: Unleashing |
| of the entire body. | | | | the Power of Consciousness, Matter, and Miracles. |
| Our cells are made up of proteins and other types of | | | | CA: HayHouse, 2005. |