CELLULAR HEALTH

NUCLEUS 

holds cells DNA which is a genetic blueprint.  The DNA stays in the nucleus and sends instructions out called RNA.  RNA are instructions for proteins. 

CYTOPLASM 

a gel like substance with organelles, like these:

1. MITOCHONDRIA:  the powerhouse of the cell.  Mitochondria creates ATP= energy!
2. RIBOSOMES: where proteins synthesize- executing the instructions encoded in the RNA to assemble amino acids into proteins. 
3. LYSOSOMES: recycling centers of the cell.  Carrying out waste and garbage.  Break down debris so it can be reused by the cell

CELL MEMBRANE

allows communication between cells, moves substances in and out of the cell, allows for cell to respond to its environment

CELLULAR STRESS

physical stressors(temperature, radiation, mechanical stress- injury/ pressure ), chemical stressors (toxins, drugs, electrolyte imbalance, nutrient imbalance), oxidative stress(free radicals), genetic stress(Mutations or abnormalities in DNA can lead to cellular stress by impairing the proper function of genes and proteins), infectious stress(parasites, bacteria, viral damage cells),  inflammation stress (alters cellular function, produces cytokines)

some cellular stress is positive, lead to repair and even aptiodosis (programmed cell death)

CHRONIC STRESS/ CHRONIC INFLAMMATION

physical antioxidant-rich foods, yoga, sauna, engaging nature

cellular stress can be triggered by poor diet, sleep, ongoing high stress leads to heart disease

effective stress management is key  lifestyle, antioxidant-rich diet 

INTEGRATE NATUROPATHY & MODERN SCIENCE

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CELLULAR STRESS & NATUROPATHY

modulate cellular stress with: 

hydrotherapy:  hot + cold

botanical medicine:  curcumin(turmeric), ginsing

homeopathy: 

mind-body therapies: yoga, stretching, praying

nutrition: fish, berries, 

HORMONES

the bodies chemical messengers, traveling thru the body to target specific cells.  regulates body metabolism, mood, tissue functions.  Each type of hormone interacts with target cells differently.

1. STERIOD HORMONES:  derived from cholesterol, can cross cell membranes & bind to receptors inside the cell
2. PEPTIDE HORMONES:  made up of amino acids- they bind to receptors on the cells surface
3. AMINO ACID DERIVATIVES:  derived from amino acids- can take on either behavior.

EPAGINETICS:  Natural therapies influence gene expression.  Lifestyle impacts genetic expression.