WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING TO MY BODY AND WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?!

Why am I so freaking tired? Why don’t I feel like myself anymore? Why am I so exhausted even after sleeping? Why am I so bloated? Why can't I concentrate? How many times have you asked yourself (or Google) these questions? 

Or have you stopped and asked yourself how many doctor visits you have to go to before you actually start feeling better, because I know I have! How many Google searches can you do in the wee hours off the night when you can’t sleep? How many diets do you have to try? How exhausted do you have to be before you finally find the answers to your never-ending health questions?

The real question to ask yourself now is, "What can I do about it?"

Lack of Energy

All those questions you keep asking yourself, you are probably getting more and more frustrated, not having the right answers or seeing any improvements. And it is certainly not helping the exhaustion you feel, especially mentally. If you spend so much time worrying, stressed or in living in fear of what may happen or what’s going on in the world or with your own health and then on top of that, you are exhausted all the time, your body does not have what it needs to be at an optimum state. It is lacking the energy to help you feel well. It is not a superficial issue; it is an internal dysregulation. 

If you have spent months, maybe even years seeking answers to your health issues, trying to navigate a hamster wheel of doctors and possibly medications, it’s time to find a way to ramp up your cellular energy production, because in order to properly heal, it starts in your cells. 

If you want to feel better, one place worth looking, is deeper than symptoms. It is looking at the everyday habits and nutrients that support your cells and their ability to produce energy.

True healing starts from the inside out and that includes gut health, cellular health and mindset.

Cellular Toxicity

The first step is to start detoxifying your body of all the cellular toxicity it has been building up over a lifetime. Whether that be from repeated use of antibiotics, medications, mold exposure, eating poorly, perfume use, harsh cleaning chemicals, environmental toxins and so on. 

If your body has a lot of toxicity and low cellular energy, your body will create more unhealthy cells, which can in turn cause systemic inflammation, feeling exhausted all the time, making it even more difficult to heal.

Build Up Your Good Cells

You need to make room for healthy cells to grow. And most doctors won’t tell you that. In fact, when you go to your doctor visit, they do not usually test for cellular energy (unless maybe you see a functional doctor,) or tell you what vitamins, minerals and nutrients your body is deficient in. At most, you may be told you are low in Vitamin D or B-12, maybe low in Iron. But your body needs so many more nutrients than you can possibly imagine. 

There are many ways to source those minerals and nutrients. 

The key is not only to make dietary changes, but also lifestyle changes and to give your body the right materials to rise back up again, and re-build a better, healthier version of yourself again. If you don’t rebuild with quality materials, the house may start to crumble again. 

You wouldn’t put old parts of a beat-up car into a Ferrari, right? Well, YOU are the Ferrari or Lamborghini or Rolls Royce or whatever high-end machine you want to see yourself as. 

You were created to become the best version of yourself! 

So now it is time to get your internal battery going and “recharge" your biological cells to support mitochondrial energy production through specific daily habits, lifestyle changes and “materials” that optimize cellular health.

We have to learn to heal from the inside out. After all, our mitochondria is the powerhouse of our cells. 

Here are some ways you can begin to optimize your cellular health:

One of the simplest ways to support healthy cells is to give your body plenty of nutrient-dense, whole foods. Nutrients such as CoQ10, B vitamins, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, L-carnitine and antioxidants all play different roles in normal cellular energy production and protecting cells from oxidative stress.

Some of the dietary changes can begin with: 

 Quality Proteins & Healthy Fats

Beef and bison provide protein along with nutrients such as L-Carnitine, B vitamins and CoQ10, which are involved in the body’s energy-producing processes.

Fatty fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which help support healthy cell membranes and overall cardiovascular and brain health.

Organ meats, especially liver and heart, are extremely nutrient-dense and contain high amounts of B vitamins and CoQ10.

Avocados and extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) provide heart-healthy monounsaturated fats along with beneficial plant compounds and antioxidants.

 Colorful & Cruciferous Vegetables

Dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale and Swiss chard provide magnesium, folate and other nutrients involved in normal cellular function and energy production.

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables contain sulfur-containing plant compounds that support the body’s natural antioxidant and detoxification systems.

Beets contain naturally occurring nitrates that can support healthy blood flow and the body’s ability to use oxygen efficiently.

 Nuts, Seeds & Berries

Almonds and walnuts provide vitamin E, magnesium, healthy fats and other nutrients that help protect cells from oxidative stress.

Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries are rich in colorful plant compounds called polyphenols. These antioxidants may help protect cells from oxidative damage and support healthy cellular function.

The bigger food picture? Eat the rainbow, prioritize whole foods, include quality protein and healthy fats, and give your cells a steady supply of the nutrients they need to do their jobs well.

Cellular health isn’t about finding one magical “superfood.” It’s about consistently creating an environment where your cells and the mitochondria inside them have the raw materials they need to function at their best.  

Hydration is also Important

• Drink water and electrolytes: Proper hydration and minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium help deliver energy and maintain voltage across cell membranes. 
  
  

Move, Rest & Recharge Your Cells

Food and hydration is only part of the cellular health puzzle. How we move, sleep and manage stress can also influence how efficiently our bodies produce and use energy.

What else should you be adding in when it comes to fitting in more puzzle pieces to cellular health?

 Start by Moving your body regularly. 

Exercise supports mitochondrial health and encourages the body to make new mitochondria, the tiny structures inside our cells responsible for producing energy. You don’t have to become a marathon runner, either. Walking, strength training and simply moving more throughout the day all count. Personally, I like the walking option. If at all possible, aiming for 8,000-10,000 steps a day would be a great game-changer.

 Make sleep a priority.
Sleep is when the body does some of its most important maintenance and recovery work. Consistently getting quality sleep supports cellular repair, metabolism, brain health and healthy immune function.

 Find ways to lower chronic stress.
Our bodies are designed to handle short periods of stress, but constantly living in “fight-or-flight” mode can take a toll. Practices like walking outdoors, meditation, prayer, breathing exercises, spending time with people you love or simply giving yourself permission to slow down can help support a healthier nervous system and overall wellbeing.

What About Energy & Frequency-Based Wellness?

There are also emerging and alternative approaches being explored for their possible effects on the body’s electrical and energetic systems.

 Grounding or earthing involves making direct contact with the earth, such as walking barefoot on grass or sand. Supporters believe this may influence the body’s electrical environment and stress response. Research is still limited, however, so it’s better viewed as a complementary wellness practice rather than a proven way to improve mitochondrial health.

 PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy uses electromagnetic pulses to interact with tissues in the body. Researchers have investigated PEMF for several applications, including effects on cellular signaling and certain healing processes. Claims that it broadly increases ATP or “recharges” mitochondria are still being studied and shouldn’t be considered established fact.

 Explore Frequency-Charged Nutrition

Another emerging approach is frequency-charged nutrition, which combines traditional nutritional ingredients with the concept of supporting the body’s energetic environment. Frequense, for example, uses a technology that tunes 11 harmonic frequencies into its nutritional products, with the intention of supporting balance, energy and overall wellbeing. "Its RISE formula combines this frequency-based approach with functional ingredients such as organic mushrooms, B vitamins and nootropics to support energy and mental performance." (Frequense⁠)

From a bioenergetic perspective, the idea is that wellness may involve not only the nutrients we give our bodies, but also the electrical and energetic processes happening within us. Frequency-charged nutrition offers an interesting complementary approach for people interested in energy-based wellness.

Think of it as another tool in your wellness toolbox, not a replacement for nutritious food, movement, sleep or hydration, but a possible addition to a lifestyle designed to help you fuel your body, support your energy and feel good now. 

Keep it Simple

Supporting cellular health doesn’t have to become another complicated wellness routine.

Eat nutrient-dense foods. Move your body. Get outside. Sleep well. Manage your stress. Stay hydrated.

Those everyday habits may not sound as exciting as the latest bio-hack but they’re some of the most powerful foundations we have for helping our bodies function well.

Take back your energy and invest in your health! 

PS. here are 10 Foods your body will love after 40!

Salmon cooked in the air fryer with a side of grilled broccoli

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