"Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food"
Put in simpler terms; you are what you eat.
Perhaps that is why there are so many empty calories out there.
Today I take leave from the helm and give way to our first DQ contributors; Marko and Christian.
Both gentlemen have dabbled in a number of training regimes, and both are incredibly good sources on anything nutrition-related. Marko has an extensive history in Brazilian Jiu jitsu, and has dabbled in numerous other martial arts and fitness methods.
Christian is the editor and main contributor to the Research in Human Energy blog. His content and his insights are default proof of his experience within the field.
Both gents are fountains of knowledge, heed their thunderous words.
This is their contribution.
Energy.
According to science, it can neither be created nor destroyed; it can only be transferred from one form to another. This transfer of energy can either be positive (when energy is in excess) or negative (when a system lacks energy). You are that system and you have the power to determine your fate with energy, and dammit it should be positive. I don’t care if this requires generous amounts of caffeinated beverages; just do it.
Now before we rant on about positive vs negative people etc… let’s first consider happiness. Having a positive vibe and being happy is not just a state of mind, it involves a bunch of chemical reactions happening in your brain. These reactions are also associated with a bunch of hormones that are associated with a bunch of habits in your life… this situation can lead to a pretty messy bunch.
There are three main hormones associated with mood and happiness; they are Serotonin, Dopamine and Endorphins;
Serotonin or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is neurotransmitter. Biochemically derived from tryptophan, serotonin is primarily found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, platelets, and in the central nervous system (CNS) of animals including humans. It is popularly thought to be a contributor to feelings of well-being and happiness. (Wikipedia)
Dopamine is a simple organic chemical in the catecholamine family, is a monoamine neurotransmitter. Dopamine plays a major role in the brain system that is responsible for reward-driven learning. There is evidence that people with extroverted (reward-seeking) personality types tend to show higher levels of dopamine activity than people with introverted personalities. (Wikipedia)
Endorphins are endogenous opioid peptides that function as neurotransmitters. They are produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus in vertebrates during exercise, excitement, pain, consumption of spicy food, love and orgasm and they resemble the opiates in their abilities to produce a feeling of well-being. (Wikipedia)
So how do we create a balance of these hormones and increase our energy levels? The answer isn’t as simple as we’d like to think. Exercise helps, there is no doubt about it. However, strenuous exercise can have a negative effect. So I'm kind of telling you not to exercise so much...confused yet?
I bet the CrossShitters are.
The answers lie within the article below.
READ IT HERE
- Hippocrates
Put in simpler terms; you are what you eat.
Perhaps that is why there are so many empty calories out there.
Today I take leave from the helm and give way to our first DQ contributors; Marko and Christian.
Both gentlemen have dabbled in a number of training regimes, and both are incredibly good sources on anything nutrition-related. Marko has an extensive history in Brazilian Jiu jitsu, and has dabbled in numerous other martial arts and fitness methods.
Christian is the editor and main contributor to the Research in Human Energy blog. His content and his insights are default proof of his experience within the field.
Both gents are fountains of knowledge, heed their thunderous words.
This is their contribution.
Energy.
According to science, it can neither be created nor destroyed; it can only be transferred from one form to another. This transfer of energy can either be positive (when energy is in excess) or negative (when a system lacks energy). You are that system and you have the power to determine your fate with energy, and dammit it should be positive. I don’t care if this requires generous amounts of caffeinated beverages; just do it.
Now before we rant on about positive vs negative people etc… let’s first consider happiness. Having a positive vibe and being happy is not just a state of mind, it involves a bunch of chemical reactions happening in your brain. These reactions are also associated with a bunch of hormones that are associated with a bunch of habits in your life… this situation can lead to a pretty messy bunch.
There are three main hormones associated with mood and happiness; they are Serotonin, Dopamine and Endorphins;
Serotonin or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is neurotransmitter. Biochemically derived from tryptophan, serotonin is primarily found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, platelets, and in the central nervous system (CNS) of animals including humans. It is popularly thought to be a contributor to feelings of well-being and happiness. (Wikipedia)
Dopamine is a simple organic chemical in the catecholamine family, is a monoamine neurotransmitter. Dopamine plays a major role in the brain system that is responsible for reward-driven learning. There is evidence that people with extroverted (reward-seeking) personality types tend to show higher levels of dopamine activity than people with introverted personalities. (Wikipedia)
Endorphins are endogenous opioid peptides that function as neurotransmitters. They are produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus in vertebrates during exercise, excitement, pain, consumption of spicy food, love and orgasm and they resemble the opiates in their abilities to produce a feeling of well-being. (Wikipedia)
So how do we create a balance of these hormones and increase our energy levels? The answer isn’t as simple as we’d like to think. Exercise helps, there is no doubt about it. However, strenuous exercise can have a negative effect. So I'm kind of telling you not to exercise so much...confused yet?
I bet the CrossShitters are.
The answers lie within the article below.
READ IT HERE
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