ENERGY AND VITALITY

“Stress and fatigue lead to addictive behaviors.
This vicious circle must be broken step by step.”

Causes of Lack of Energy

Lack of energy is basically a cell damage or a disorder of the cell. It loses the ability to provide the necessary energy. The mitochondria (the power plants of the cell) are at the center of energy production. Many therapeutic measures (see below) aim to reactivate or strengthen the mitochondria; a more detailed explanation of these complex molecular biological and electrophysiological processes would be too long; two aspects are described under ATP and pH value.

Chronic stress (see stress medicine) is one of the causes of tiredness and lack of energy, but there are others:

The diet is oriented towards fast foods (fast food, sandwiches, etc.) and becomes rich in carbohydrates and sugars, which makes us tired (brain fog).
Chronic overacidification of the body leads to a loss of energy over time.
Preservatives and bad carbohydrates damage our intestines, causing malnutrition (micronutrient deficiency) with possible neurological disorders over time.
Last but not least, there is the sad topic of numerous toxins to which we are inevitably exposed. They accumulate in our body (especially in adipose tissue) and cause a latent chronic inflammation, not immediately recognizable, which can then lead to numerous symptoms.
For completeness, we should also mention invisible electrosmog (electromagnetic waves such as those from smartphones, radiation from antennas, microwaves, etc.), which inhibit our detoxification processes and can even cause tumors in the medium and long term. Young children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable.

All of the points evoked, individually or in combination, cause tiredness. It is understandable that we try to compensate for the lack of energy. But this is precisely where the vicious circle begins, because we tend to resort to energy that is readily available, but of little durability: coffee, cigarettes, stimulants, even drugs. Or we try to find other distractions or compensations, such as social media, Netflix, shopping, excessive exercise, etc. In the evening, we have difficulty relaxing, so we consume alcohol and/or sleeping pills, which in the short term can lead to subjective psychological relaxation, but unfortunately

Remedies and measures to increase energy

To stay healthy, the body must be able to regenerate. Regeneration occurs mainly at night and above all only when the parasympathetic nervous system is activated (relaxation mode, opposite to the sympathetic mode = stress). It is therefore of fundamental importance to be able to relax, or at least try to. As simple as it may seem, it is sometimes difficult in the hectic life of everyday life. However, it is possible with daily and constant training, for example by taking short breaks, energy naps (= short naps (maximum 30 min) during the lunch break), breathing exercises (1-2 min) several times a day, especially during a stressful day.

It is advisable to consider the following points for an effective treatment concept that everyone can implement independently:

Micronutrients
Diet modification
Physical exercise (30 minutes, with a heart rate of about 120; at least 10,000 steps per day, which is approximately equivalent to a 1-hour walk)
Stress reduction (work-life balance)
Behavioral therapy (together with a coach or specialist).
- Excessive performance expectations?
- Limitations at work?
- Recognize the limits of your own strengths?
- Personality development
Reduction of exposure to harmful substances
- Smoking, alcohol, cosmetics, perfumes, chemicals, drugs, ...
- Pollutants in the workplace
- Water filter (heavy metals, hormones, etc.)
Quality of sleep (sleep disorders)
Intestinal treatments
Detox and metabolic treatments
Oxidative therapies
Sauna
Cold baths, Kneipp therapies

ATP and pH value

There are two important elements that are directly related to each other and are essential for energy production:

ATP (= adenosine triphosphate)

In the cell, it is an energy carrier.
Outside the cell, however, it is a signaling molecule that triggers an immune response. This in turn leads to oxidative stress, which primarily serves to protect the cell and kill bacteria. If the surrounding cells are unable to compensate for the damage, the immune response and the ongoing oxidative reaction lead to symptoms and, over time, disease.

Hydrogen ion (= proton = H+)

Hydrogen is a central element in the cell's energy production.
It is responsible for the pH value (Latin: potentia hydrogeni which means hydrogen potential). As it has a positive charge, it also has an effect on the electrical potential of the cell and its membranes. The pH and electrical potential regulate various intracellular processes; the alteration of pH and electrical potential disturbs the intracellular homeostasis and can subsequently lead to the accumulation of substances that “poison” the cell and even inhibit energy production. The aim of the above-mentioned measures is to break this vicious circle step by step and restore the natural balance. This regeneration process can last months and, in severe cases, even years.