Our mitochondria are power stations that regulate how nutrients get into your cells and your energy levels. They also play an important role in immune function which is vital to our health. When it comes to many diseases such as cancer, heart disease, ALS, etc., it’s all about the health and vitality of the mitochondria. Previous video - “Ten Causes of Mitochondrial Dysfunction"-
• 10 Causes of Mitochondrial Dysfunction
There are ten research-backed ways to improve mitochondrial health:
1. Exercise – there’s no better way to boost your mitochondria than to move your body.
2. Healthy, Nutrient-Rich Diet -Eating a colorful diet with lots of vegetables, fruit, herbs, spices, and also lean protein, and healthy fats helps to boost your mitochondria.
3. Detoxification – When too many toxins build up in our bodies, our mitochondria can be affected. The first step in detoxification is to avoid your exposure to toxins. The second step involves removing the toxic load that your body has accumulated over time. Link to my detox drink - • My Healthy Tonic to Start Your Day
4. Intermittent Fasting – I just mentioned eating a healthy diet filled with nutrients, but the opposite is also true. Intermittent fasting is when you break from eating for 14-16 hours. When the body is in a fasted state, it frees up about 65 – 75 percent of the normal energy you expend eating and digesting food. This allows the body to use this same energy to engage in autophagy to help heal and repair cells and provide numerous benefits for mitochondrial health.
5. Support a Healthy Gut – This is tied in with a healthy diet which assures you have plenty of nutrients and fiber, but also probiotic foods. These probiotic foods include sauerkraut, kimchee, yogurt, apple cider vinegar, kombucha tea, etc.
6. Antioxidants – Many foods in the plant kingdom such as green leafy vegetables, dark chocolate, and berries are high in antioxidants. These plant chemicals boost your mitochondria.
7. Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements –
Vitamin B complex Vitamin C, vitamin D, and Magnesium are essential for maintaining mitochondrial health. Magnesium is necessary for over 300 chemical reactions in our bodies.
8. Adequate Sleep – the average person needs 8-9 hours of sleep each night. It’s during deep sleep that the body heals, repairs, and detoxes. This includes regeneration and repair of your mitochondria.
9. Stress Management – Chronic stress has an impact on mitochondrial function. According to Dr. Joshua Axe, psychological stress can actually alter mitochondrial structure and function through stress hormones and other signals that are sensed by the mitochondria. https://draxe.com/health/mitochondria/ Three of my best ways to manage stress are by walking, deep breathing, and soaking in a hot bath.
10. Sauna and Hyperbaric Oxygen – Infrared sauna drives heat deep into the body. This increases your core body temperature and enhances mitochondria. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) can also enhance energy production and mitochondrial function by driving oxygen into your blood.
My husband and I bought an infrared sauna for detox purposes after my cancer journey. There are centers offering both infrared sauna and HBOT therapy.
Our mitochondria generate the energy that powers our cells and sustains human lives. When we practice a healthy lifestyle that includes conscientiously boosting our mitochondria, we are supporting every cell and organ system in the body.
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