For most people, health is their greatest asset and the thing they cite when it comes to their most important values. However, it seems that this health is becoming increasingly precious and rare, as illnesses are on the rise, and hardly anyone makes it into their later years without problems. Yet, our own bodies offer so much help and can combat many problems on their own. All that's needed is the necessary knowledge and a little discipline to integrate this into our lives.
Autophagy and the power of self-healing
The human body is a miracle, and its design and structure are designed to enable a long and healthy life. However, an unhealthy lifestyle often leads to potential goals not being achieved, and problems and illnesses appear far too early. The body itself provides the tools it needs, and through autophagy, everyone can do something to stay healthy and fit for longer. But what is autophagy? Scientifically, it describes the ability of cells in an organism to regularly cleanse themselves and recycle cellular waste. It is the fascinating self-healing power inherent in every body. This process takes place continuously and cannot be stopped. However, it can be supported through targeted measures that help the body activate its self-healing powers , thus strengthening and supporting the body.
What can support autophagy?
There are several things people can do to support this regular cleansing process and thus make it easier for the body to perform this work. In addition to fasting, gentle exercise is also important. This isn't about running marathons or lifting tons of weight. Movements and exercises that help harmonize the body and mind are perfectly suited for this. First and foremost is yoga , which helps in many ways to keep the body fit and healthy and muscles and tendons supple. Pilates is also one of these training methods that optimally support autophagy and assist the body in its cleansing and rebuilding processes.
What else can help you stay fit and healthy for a long time?
The desire for a long and as healthy a life as possible is very understandable, and yet very few people have adjusted their lifestyle in such a way that this goal is achievable. It is important that all important areas of life are integrated and that the best is strived for in every area. Eating healthily and exercising regularly will already be doing a lot, but satisfaction in one's personal and professional life are also important factors that impact physical and mental health. If you really want to support your body and stimulate its self-healing, you should optimize something in every area. Eating very healthily but being unhappy at work, constantly rushing to the gym, and otherwise experiencing a lot of stress will be less beneficial than occasionally eating unhealthy foods and having a relaxed and contented feeling. Light strength training is better than lifting weights under pressure, and a job that is fun and enjoyable will bring more satisfaction than a fat bank account that comes from a job you dislike.
