Redox Signaling

Redox signaling is cellular communication within a living organism and is an essential function of normal physiology. In fact, a wide range of biochemical and physiological processes critically depend on redox signaling in and among our cells.

What are redox signaling molecules?

Redox signaling molecules are produced within every cell in your body and act as either cellular messengers or cellular activators.

The activator molecules carry the messages that tell your cells to activate antioxidants stored in your body. Antioxidants are chemicals (both naturally occurring and man-made) that keep oxidative free radicals in check and prevent them from causing other cellular damage. However, antioxidants don’t work unless activated by redox signaling molecules.

Messenger molecules are responsible for enabling proper cell communication within your body to ensure optimal performance of the immune system. They also activate your body’s immune system to protect against bacteria, viruses, and infection.

Why is redox signaling so important?

Oxidative stress creates an imbalance between pro-oxidants and antioxidant systems in your body. An imbalance can be a result of several environmental factors such as exposure to pollutants, infections, poor diet, toxins, and radiation. To counter this, your body utilizes redox signaling molecules to communicate and to help maintain a healthy balance between pro-oxidants and antioxidants.

Your health depends on a balance between oxidative stress and antioxidant defenses. As we age, and as stress and environmental toxins inundate our lives and weaken our defenses, normal cellular function declines, and with it, the body’s ability to produce and maintain a proper balance of redox signaling molecules.

Through this process, these molecules support crucial immune system functions, as well as cell renewal and healing at every age, but our ability to utilize these molecules becomes less efficient as we age.

For many years, researchers have explored ways to supplement redox signaling molecules in your body to combat the effects of age, toxins, and environmental stress. ASEA has developed a patented technology that replicates these naturally occurring molecules outside of the body.

Learn more about redox signaling on my website: https://1800538495.myasealive.com

Do You Have Anxiety or Depression?

I was reading a post on Facebook yesterday and a woman was asking for help in coping with anxiety and panic attacks. Her post was specifically geared towards ideas to help get through it.

Let me tell you though, I’ve been there and mine was definitely related to hormone imbalance. And, there wasn’t anything I really could do to help cope with it. I had to tackle the hormone imbalance to fix it.

In today’s world, it’s so easy for our hormones get out of balance. With the toxins in our skin care, water, food and environment and the stress in our lives, it’s almost a given that it will happen. Estrogen dominance in particular is something very common for both men and women. Symptoms of estrogen dominance in women can include: allergies, anxiety, breast tenderness, breast cancer, depression, fat gain (espeically in the abdomen, hips, and thighs), fatigue, foggy thinking, gallbladder issues, hair loss, infertility, insomnia, miscarriage, uterine fybroids, and many others. I just turned 53 and need to supplement some with progesterone. I hadn’t used much in a while but was just thinking that I was getting more tired and depressed. I used just a small amount and felt much better the next day. I did suggest to her that she should do her own research or see a functional medicine doctor. In my experience, most doctors aren’t very knowledgeable on hormone imbalances. One book I’ve gotten much information from is Hormone Balance Made Simple by Dr. John Lee.

One thing I highly suggest is using clean skin care and makeup and less toxic household cleaners. These things most definitely have an impact on hormones. There are so many great options out there now to pick from and you don’t have to drop a bunch of money for them. Take a look around my blog where I share my favorites 🙂