The role of FREE RADICALS on our health
In our last lesson we chatted about “Grounding” or “Earthing” as it is sometimes called. We chatted about how Grounding can replenish the missing electrons that a free radical is eternally looking for. In this lesson let’s take a closer look at free radicals. Free radicals and their continuous hunt for electrons is why Grounding could be such a transformative new health treatment.
What is a free radical?
A free radical in the human body is a tiny, unstable molecule that has an unpaired electron. Because it is missing one electron, it tries to steal one from other molecules in the body, which can sometimes cause damage to cells, proteins, or DNA. This damage can contribute to aging and some diseases. Free radicals are naturally formed in the body, but things like pollution, smoking, and unhealthy foods can increase their numbers. Antioxidants are substances that help protect the body by neutralizing free radicals.
QUESTION:
1). What kind of things do you “replenish” every week in your house?
2). What kinds of foods are deliberately aged?
3). How many is a pair?
VIDEO ONE: What is a free radical?
QUESTION:
- Name some foods that contain anti-oxidants?
- Why do we need anti-oxidants in our diet?
- What does the verb mean “to oxidise”
How do free radicals damage our bodies?
A free radical can damage another cell by stealing an electron from important parts of the cell, like the cell membrane, proteins, or even DNA. When this happens, the affected parts don’t work as well and can become damaged or broken. Over time, if too many cells are harmed by free radicals, it can make the body’s tissues weaker and less healthy, which leads to signs of aging, like wrinkles, and can also increase the risk of diseases such as cancer or heart problems. This is why it’s important for the body to keep free radicals under control.
Question:
- Can you give me a sentence with the word steal (verb) in it?
- Can you give me a sentence with the word steel (noun) in it?
What are some ways we can protect ourselves from free radicals?
We can protect ourselves from free radicals by eating healthy foods, especially fruits and vegetables, because they are rich in anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants are special substances that help neutralize free radicals and stop them from causing damage. Other ways to protect ourselves include avoiding smoking, limiting exposure to pollution, wearing sunscreen to protect our skin from the sun, and getting regular exercise. All these habits help our bodies reduce the amount of free radicals and stay healthier for longer.
Questions:
- Why would exposure to pollution in our air prompt free radicals?
- Why might exercise initially cause free radicals to exist?
VIDEO TWO: How does Earthing / Grounding supply electrons to free radicals?
QUESTIONS:
- What is the Earths supply of electrical charge called? And, where does it come from?
- At 6:15 sec. He talked about Flight or Fight response (ForFR). What is this and what are some of the hormones that prepare us for (ForFR). How can these hormones effect or bodies?
But there is a new way:
We would all agree that the planet Earth provides us with everything we need. Oxygen to breath, plants and trees to transform our carbon dioxide back into oxygen, water, food and sunlight. Quite literally everything. But we forgot something! We are electrical organisms. All of our organs and cells work on electricity. A molecule has among other things, a nucleus with electrons spinning around it. A damaging free radical is a molecule with an electron missing and its only role in life is to find its missing electron even at the expense of another healthy molecule. By selfishly stealing another molecule’s electron it damages it and that damaged molecule ages us and causes us disease. So we must at all cost prevent this if we want to live longer and healthier.
A thought:
Do you think it’s a coincidence that a molecule has a nucleus at its centre with electrons revolving around it and a solar system has a sun with planets revolving around it?
Grounding / Earthing
Grounding, also called earthing, as we discussed in our previous class is when we make direct contact with the earth, like walking barefoot on grass, soil or sand. The earth has a natural supply of free electrons (called the “Schumann resonances“) and is topped-up every time lightening strikes the Earth, and when our skin touches the ground, some of these electrons can move into our bodies. These extra electrons can help neutralize free radicals by giving them the missing electron they need, which stops them from damaging our cells. By reducing free radical damage, grounding may help protect us from aging, inflammation and disease, although more research is still needed to fully understand all the benefits.
A final thought:
Electricity is generated in our upper atmosphere and is delivered to the Earth’s surface via lightening. This charges the Earth’s surface with valuable electrons. Our body needs these electrons and absorbs then through our feet by walking on the earth. Nature is amazing. We just need to understand it properly.
EARTHING / GROUNDING Documentary
What are Schumann Resonances?
How are Schumann Resonances Generated?
Significance of Schumann Resonances
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