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Mitochondria And Inflammation
Mitochondria are a type of cell organelle that has a lot of different and important functions.
They are involved in the various mechanisms through which our body treats an infection: namely, inflammation.
The Impact Of Fasting In Mitochondrial Function
Mitochondria are a type of cell organelles that are responsible for the production of energy. Using sources such as carbohydrates or fatty acids, for example, from our food intake and body reserves, they contribute to their processing, transforming these molecules into compounds that our organisms can use as fuel.
Why Do I Weigh Myself Every Day?
The scale is the best ally to stop being obese, period. I have no doubt about it!
It shows us the truth, naked and raw, in good times and bad. Regardless of our state of mind, willpower, and level of hope, a number is just a number, and we can't change it.
The immediate daily feedback it provides allows us to assess the progress we're making in "real time."
The Food Pyramid And The Food Wars
Talking about nutrition and diet these days is stepping into an aggressive, entrenched war with unyielding positions on all sides. They say "virtue lies in the middle," but being in the middle is like being in a minefield, in no man's land, making you the target of everyone. By writing this text, I’m only trying to use a specific example to shed light on the need to scrutinize certain subjects before cementing an opinion, as there may be much more important details that we simply cannot see if we merely scratch the surface.
Burnout Is Not Simply A Mental Disorder
The first major difficulty in treating burnout arises from it being considered only a psychiatric or mental problem.
It's not.
The "Creativity" Behind The Vegetarian Diet
The campaign in favour of the vegetarian diet as the saviour of world civilisation has not lost any momentum over the years. It has probably gained steam with the documentaries, personalities and influencers who advocate it and swear it can save the planet and our health. Anything that can improve health and performance has my utmost interest. I have tried to assess its merit, having come to some conclusions.
The Hidden Side Of Burnout
Burnout comes when we stop working. Not because we don't want to, but simply because we can no longer do it. This seems to be the hidden side that goes unnoticed. But it can be the key to getting it back.
Three Strategies To Optimize Sleep
I'm not going to tell you to get more sleep - you've probably heard that already. What you don't know is that, more important than the hours of sleep, is its quality and profitability. I'll leave you with three strategies or biohacks to get better sleep and recover more, even while maintaining the same hours of sleep.