Cell Repair: Improve Your Health on a Cellular Level!

Cellular Metabolism is Your Foundation of Health.

Every part of your body is made up of cells, which are living organisms that break down, generate energy, perform some job, or multiply. These organisms, which are microscopic little beings, go through a process of cell repair. All of these microscopic beings come together to make tissue, organ systems, blood, lymph fluid, nerve fibers, hair, nails, and all the parts that make up you.

Caring for the tiny bits that form your body requires nutrients and support for cell repair. Cells are tiny building blocks that are constantly turning over, trying to stay functioning, or being bombarded by toxins. 

Because they are constantly at work, carrying out important tasks to keep your body functioning well, cells can look just like a factory. Some factories might be responsible for making and transporting fuel (like some cells transport oxygen), others for fighting infections, and others for repairing damage. Healthy cells are factories that work well.

If cell repair is impacted in some way, various health issues may arise, including fatigue and weight gain, as well as more serious issues like cognitive decline and heart issues. Optimizing cell repair and health can enhance your wellness, boost energy levels, and even promote a longer life! 

Cellular metabolism is a part of biochemistry that really is a peek into the very foundation of the human body. As you read this paragraph, trillions of tiny biochemical reactions are taking place inside your own body. These reactions are part of the complex and fascinating process known as cellular metabolism.  This is one of the 14 body systems we bioenergetically assess on our Full Scan!

Metabolism and cell repair are not just concepts that exist in biology textbooks. They are a dynamic process that happens in your body while you eat, sleep, scroll the internet, and walk your dog!

Cellular health relies on metabolism.

The term ‘cellular metabolism’ might sound intimidating, but it essentially describes the sum of all chemical reactions within living organisms’ cells. These reactions allow cells to grow and reproduce, maintain their structures (cell repair), and respond to their environments.

Cellular metabolism is divided into two categories: anabolism and catabolism. Anabolism involves the creation of complex molecules in your cells, which provide the building blocks for cell growth and repair. Catabolism, on the other hand, involves the breakdown of complex substances, which release energy that the cells need to function.

When discussing your own Metabolism dial on a bioenergetic test report, we review possible connections to healthy cells and stressed cells. Connections may include:

• Imbalances in the nutrition available to cells.
• Lymph flow. A stressed Lymph dial may link to the lymph surrounding the cells to help remove waste and bring nutrients.
• Immune responses. Certain cells, like B Cells, are responsible for immunity. 

Keep in mind that when we talk about your metabolism, we are not just talking about the overall caloric burn rate on a bioenergetic scan but the efficiency of function and energy production in your pet’s cells. That energy is in the form of ATP.

ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is a source of energy that is used and stored at the cellular level. Mitochondria make this energy. These are another tiny little energy factory inside the cell. They use glucose and oxygen to make ATP. They are responsible for signaling cell death when needed. Think of mitochondria as the cell’s organs that generate the energy a cell needs for all of those biochemical reactions. 

You’ve heard the expression money makes the world go ‘round? ATP or energy makes the cells go ‘round! Energy, like money, is exchanged through all cells. The liver, muscle, and kidneys have a lot of mitochondria. You might say they are quite rich!

Healthy cells have chemical reactions that go off without a hitch. Energy is created, consumed, or converted by every living cell through three three metabolic pathways in the body. 

Cells also communicate with one another. They can send signals by touching other cells, through hormones,  through neurotransmitters, or by touch. Dry brushing sends signals to other cells via touch!

Every metabolic pathway of a healthy cell involves a series of steps involving enzymes that help convert the food you eat, digest, and absorb into energy, carry out cellular repair, and grow tissue. Cellular health works like a well-oiled machine – until various outside factors disrupt the factory.

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What affects cellular repair?

You’ve probably heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” When it comes to cellular repair, this is important! The food and nutrients you provide your body directly influence the metabolic reactions within all cells, impacting their building blocks and, in turn, influencing tissues and how organs communicate. 

Just like a factory needs good tools, workers, energy, and clean conditions to run smoothly, your cells need certain things to stay healthy. Lack of these things can affect the health of cells and the rate of repair. 

Genetics may also influence cells. Your age, gender, and activity levels can all impact your metabolic rate—the speed at which your cells carry out metabolic reactions. Activity, or exercise, is a large factor in keeping your cells healthy! Other things include:

Lack of nutrients. Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids work to support or repair cells. They even make enzymes that help cellular processes. This stresses the importance of a balanced and healthy diet, including antioxidants to combat cell waste and healthy fats for cell repair. 

Cellular respiration. Cells need oxygen and glucose (sugar) to make energy. A change in oxygen availability will affect the cell’s function. Low oxygen affects the mitochondria or energy powerhouses of the cell. Does this mean you should include sugar or simple carbohydrates in your diet? Not necessarily. While we don’t advocate for total restriction, understand that whole foods, including some whole grains, veggies, fruits, and lean proteins, are converted to glucose by that smart body of yours!

Environmental toxins.  Items like secondhand smoke, mold, mycotoxins, and pollen may enter your body through the Respiratory System. In turn, these enter the bloodstream and may trigger the Immune System or head to the liver to be broken down. Toxins, like parasites, may impact cells by taking nutrients. 

Damaged cell membranes. Heavy metals can disrupt cells and their membranes. Lack of nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants in fruits like berries impact cellular health while supplements like turmeric are said to support cell membranes. 

Rest and Repair: Cells, like people, need time to rest and repair themselves. Sleep is so regenerative for us! We have a complete module on sleep in our course, The Wellness Activator! This 15-module course is free with any scan purchased!

Fluid around the cells. We already talked about the Lymph System, also called the lymphatic matrix. When this becomes burdened with toxins, it affects the cell’s outer layer and the cell membrane and hinders cell repair. This may appear as Lymph stress on a bioenergetic scan.

Hydration. This greatly impacts detoxification and the cellular matrix around and inside your cells. Our body factories need to absorb water properly. This helps flush out cellular waste and carry in nutrients the cells need. Ensure you drink adequate water, especially in the warmer months, to avoid dehydration. 

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Common toxins that can impact healthy cells:

• Pesticides and herbicides. One of the most common is glyphosate, which may affect certain blood cells and the digestive system. 
• Phthalates. These are in your personal care products, including your perfume. Eliminating perfume may help with imbalanced hormones and liver detox. 
• VOCs or volatile organic compounds. These stress all of your organs of detoxification, including the liver and kidneys, which are part of your Urogenital System. 
• Lyme disease or the organism borrelia. This corkscrew bacteria can disrupt almost any cell in your pet’s body, including brain cells and those that make collagen in joints. Lyne disease is the reason that CBH Energetics exists today!
• Viruses. These tiny little microbes get inside cells. We have so many viruses that impact the body, including the flu, the common cold, and Epstein-Barr Virus.
• Parasites. Some also get into cells, like Babesia. This parasite targets red blood cells. 
• EMFs or electromagnetic frequencies. The invisible energy from WiFi in your home and the towers around you can alter molecular structure and function. Every cell has a vibration. EMF may alter that. It may also be linked to increased mold growth.