Chen quoted Dr. Chris Palmer, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard University and founder and director of the Metabolic and Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital, as saying that mental illnesses are metabolic syndromes. That means mental illnesses and metabolic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and cancer are all caused by problems with cell metabolism, which has its functional core residing in the mitochondria.
1. Optimizing Energy Sources 2. Nutrient Supplementation 3.
Grounding and Environmental Factors 4. Quality Sleep 5. ‘Zone 2’ Exercise Examples of Zone 2 exercises include ultra-slow jogging, brisk walking, or leisurely biking.
You should be able to talk during these activities, but you'll notice that you’re breathing a bit harder. This level of exercise helps improve mitochondrial efficiency, gradually repairing organs. Avoiding environmental toxins Limiting exposure to food additives and pesticides Making conscious dietary choices Maintaining consistent sleep patterns Getting regular exercise appropriate to individual fitness levels.