You may recall that I compare the human body to a rechargeable battery.🔋 While there are some differences, there are similarities that can help us understand how the body makes and stores energy.
To start with, the human body creates electrical potential through ion movement, particularly exploiting the sodium and potassium pumps in cells. This biological system is so efficient that researchers are developing ways to harness it for medical devices. ⚕️
For example, new biosupercapacitors can draw energy directly from body fluids like blood serum and urine to power implantable devices. My mother-in-law had a pacemaker installed recently. So, this technology would use her native energy to run the device rather than adding risk with a foreign entity in the form of a battery.
The human body generates different amounts of electrical energy depending on activity level:
- At rest, the body produces about 100 watts of power
- During physical activity, this can increase to 300-400 watts
This bioelectricity is essential for many bodily functions. Arguably, the most important is the nervous system where electrical signals enable cell-to-cell communication and carry messages from the brain to various parts of the body.
The energy for this electrical system ultimately comes from the food we eat, which is converted into ATP. This brings us back to the raw building blocks that our body requires to make energy.
Food, air, water … and thoughtfully added supplements.
If the quality of these raw building blocks is low, it’s not surprising that the energy produced is also low quality (and watts).
The most important thing you can do to improve your overall energy and well-being is to improve the quality of what you’re consuming. This goes beyond food, air and water but you can start there and see significant results quickly.
My Human Energy System™ Reboot incorporates 7 Ways that have been proven successful to improve the quality of the energy you produce while also improving the quantity.
And, you can use all 7 or just a few … depending on your individual circumstances. You may even be practicing a couple of the 7 Ways. That makes it even easier.
As we move into the final month of winter (YAY!),☃️ let’s take care of some internal housekeeping so that we have a full battery to enjoy the spring weather. The Reboot is a great way to do that.
