No, this is not a whisper about politics (tee hee). Biological free radicals are unstable atoms. These atoms have electrons available to react with lipids, proteins, and DNA. Along with oxidants, they can be toxic or beneficial. Free radicals can damage cells, causing illness and aging. They are made by the body naturally as a byproduct of metabolism. Antioxidants are known as scavengers that can neutralize free radicals. Sources of free radicals include pollution, cigarette smoke, ozone, and exposure to radiation.
To reduce free radicals, we can eat an antioxidant-rich diet. Exercise, stress reduction, and limiting exposure to UV light can reduce unstable atoms. Even wearing the dreaded face mask can help. Free radicals are also produced by oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is a product of the immune system. To defend the body, our immune system uses free radicals to destroy pathogens. This type of stress can inhibit the body’s ability to detoxify cells and tissue.
The mind/body connection is well documented in research. Fear of feeling strong emotions after a trauma is natural, but the fear response is a known trigger of oxidative stress. It’s part of the overall fear-defense system that can cause a maladaptive activation. Balanced emotional regulation is the goal whenever facing psychological stress. Stress hormones can generate high levels of free radicals in the system. The body often shows inflammation during an energy assessment. We follow the thread to past traumas, intense experiences, or deep emotional pain. Let’s follow another thread to find a whisper on free radicals:
Free radicals can have a positive or negative effect. When it comes to shedding dead cells from the body, free radicals are put to work by the immune system. Without the release of dead cells, new cell production is inhibited. For optimum health, the renewal process must follow a natural order. The body knows how to organize the basic cellular structure of life, but you must help the process along. Alignment with core vibrations of purpose, integrity, and faith are essential to energetic health.
Reversal of aging, inflammation, and disharmony is always available through system regulation. A connection to the energy of love provides the antidote for free radicals and oxidative stress. An antioxidant-rich diet is one the body finds great benefit from, but the spirit needs a rich diet as well. You can fight free radicals by feeding the spirit with nourishing truths. Such energy can destroy the negative by-products of life.
Every human has their own universe filled with the illusions of life. It is the connection to divine love that calls forth undeniable truths. The conscious state of acceptance of self brings illumination to the soul. In such a state, you are able to fight the free radicals of anger, toxic thoughts, lack of forgiveness, and depression.
Harmful molecules need a supportive environment to survive the natural state of homeostasis. Painful memories are a sign of unresolved internal conflict. Face the past to resolve inner conflict. Self-regulation occurs where peace surrounds a heart filled with acceptance.
Bring joy, ease suffering and create beauty, then dance like you mean it!
Blessings, Russell
“Efficient breathing means that fewer free radicals are produced, reducing the risk of inflammation, tissue damage, and injury.”
Patrick McKeown
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