Hunger is Healing

Autophagy is an essential cellular process crucial for preserving cellular health and function. It occurs just before cell replication and during periods of calorie absence (hunger state), typically six to eight hours after the last meal when hunger sets in. Most of this energetic cleaning takes place while we sleep and rest at night this is why is it a good practice to stop eating three hours right before bedtime to enjoy the benefit of authopahy. During this process, autophagy and immune cells (lysosomes) work to engulf and degrade unwanted proteins, damaged organelles, and cellular debris, thereby preventing these elements from disrupting the orderly process of cell division.

Through autophagy, the cell can repair and recycle damaged parts, such as misfolded proteins and malfunctioning organelles, which might otherwise lead to cellular dysfunction or diseases like cancer. Organelles are tiny, specialized structures within each cell in our bodies that function like organs by performing specific tasks. By maintaining the integrity of genetic material, autophagy prepares the cell for healthy replication. This highlights the significance of proper nutrition, as essential nutrients are crucial for the efficient functioning of the autophagic process. Nutrients supply the building blocks for cellular components and the energy needed for the autophagic machinery to work.

One benefit of autophagy is that it extends the lifespan of cells through periods of hunger or fasting. This process lengthens the telomeres, which protect the ends of your chromosomes from fraying or tangling. Telomeres are essential components of chromosomes that ensure the efficient replication of your genetic code in DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). These are repetitive DNA regions at the chromosome's end that prevent gene loss due to chromosome shortening. Each time a cell divides, the telomeres shorten slightly. Eventually, they become too short for effective cell division, leading to aging and cell death. Thus, if you desire to maintain a youthful appearance, this is one way to preserve it, making hunger a form of healing—your fountain of youth.

We should give the body time for autophagy by fasting or practicing intermittent fasting, allowing it more time to heal and cleanse before mitosis (cell division), which enables the cell to replicate a healthier version of itself. Let me guide you through a 28-day energetic cleanse and detox to support a better version of yourself and a more youthful you. Sign up for personalized holistic nutrition with guided intermittent fasting, including an optional 3-day clinical water fast.

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Source:

Antunes F, Erustes AG, Costa AJ, Nascimento AC, Bincoletto C, Ureshino RP, Pereira GJS, Smaili SS. Autophagy and intermittent fasting: the connection for cancer therapy? Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2018 Dec 10;73(suppl 1):e814s. doi: 10.6061/clinics/2018/e814s. PMID: 30540126; PMCID: PMC6257056.

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