In our quest for energy, our tendency is to focus on what's on our plate. We get lost in discussions about food choices, plant-based or paleo, and whether we need to eat carbohydrates in order to thrive. To be clear, we're not saying these things don't matter, we're just saying they're not the ONLY thing that matters. In a world that's so myopically focused on food, what other pieces of the puzzle have we been missing?
Mighty Mitochondria
To understand how our bodies make energy, we first need to understand Mitochondria, the 'energy factories' of our cells. These tiny powerhouses play a critical role in generating energy by breaking down food, stripping the electrons from that food, and converting them into ATP (adenosine triphosphate), a fuel source that drives the cellular process in our bodies.
We are Electrical Beings
The thing that's crucial to understand here, is that the fundamental energy currency of our body is not necessarily the nutrients themselves. Instead, our bodies run on electrons. These electrons are stored in the water network that extends into and around every single cell in our body. This biological water is structured differently to the water that we drink, giving it a liquid crystalline structure that is capable of storing information. This intracellular water is known as Exclusion Zone (EZ) Water, and it has a negative charge due to its abundance of electrons.
Your Body is a Battery
Essentially, we can think of this water network as a battery that holds electricity, discharging it where it is needed to power our cellular processes. Just like the battery on a mobile phone, our own battery needs to be recharged regularly, or we start operating in power-save mode, disabling our 'non-essential' functions which causes symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog, and eventually leads to dysfunction and dis-ease.
So, what can we do to keep our Water Battery charged?
While a portion of these electrons come from the food we consume, there are other vital sources as well. Remember that humans started as a nomadic species. We haven't always been able to rely on having three square meals a day (and snacks in between!) to fuel our bodies. We needed other energy sources to survive.
Grounding: The surface of the Earth has a limitless supply of electrons that we can pull into our body when we touch the ground, trees, or bodies of of water with bare skin.
Sunlight: Infrared light helps build a bigger water battery, and UV light hitting your skin creates more free electrons. We've been banging on about the importance of natural light a lot lately, so now you have even more reasons to catch those rays!
Toxin Free Water:Â When we drink chemical laden tap water, our body produces less intracellular water. Fluoride also lowers the capacity of our bio-water to hold electrons.
Nasal Breathing: The oxygen we breathe gets delivered to the mitochondria to make ATP. Intracellular water is a byproduct of ATP production. If we're not breathing properly, our cells can be dehydrated, even if we feel like we're drinking plenty of water.
Minerals: In our bodies, just like in nature, water exists with minerals. Drinking mineral rich water is better for absorption in our bodies. Try adding a pinch of Celtic Sea Salt to your filtered water to remineralise it and assist with assimilation.
Movement:Â Regular movement generates electrical currents through our connective tissues, stimulating hydration and facilitating the flow of energy along meridian pathways.
If we really want to start feeling better and experience greater health and vitality, it's crucial that we expand our understanding of energy beyond the confines of our dinner plates. We'll be delving into some of these strategies in greater depth over the coming weeks, so stay tuned if you're interested in unlocking the full potential of your body.
Bright Blessings for Vibrant Health,
With Love from your Ubuntu Community.