Mitochondria are organelles inside our cells that are responsible for approximately 90% of our energy production.

They are found all throughout our body are now being acknowledged as one of the cornerstones of overall health and longevity.

Without healthy mitochondria, conditions such as CFS/ME, fibromyalgia and other illnesses take hold.

Toxin exposure is one of the biggest disruptors to mitochondrial function and must be taken seriously if we want to safeguard them.

Reducing exposure to toxins, stress, EMFs, alcohol, and extreme exercise helps protect your cells and support energy production.

A healthy cellular environment allows mitochondria to function better and produce more energy consistently.

Toxins impair mitochondrial function, so proactively reducing exposure is essential to preserve cellular energy and overall physiological health.

Prioritising detox and lifestyle balance helps safeguard mitochondrial function and overall vitality.

Toxins are prevalent in our air, drinking water and food, making it essential to take steps to minimise exposure.

Tips to reduce exposure and protect mitochondrial function

Investing in a good quality air purifier, water filter and eating organic food are some simple steps one can take immediately to reduce unnecessary exposure.

Reduce EMF exposure by using ethernet, avoiding phone-to-ear calls, and keeping devices away while sleeping.

Limiting screen time and unplugging at night also help reduce electromagnetic frequency exposure.

While alcohol use is often debated, excessive drinking clearly harms overall health—especially your mitochondria.

Protecting mitochondrial function means moderating or avoiding alcohol to support energy, brain health, and detox pathways.

Exercising to one’s capacity can have tremendous benefits including the growth of new mitochondria and bolstering the health of our existing ones. Taking care not to over exercise is crucial in maintaining balance.

Actively managing stress is crucial to taking care of these little organelles. Meditation, yoga, emotional freedom technique, vagus nerve stimulation exercises, breath work and trauma therapy can each play a role in reducing the load off our nervous systems and keeping stress in check.

The key takeaway is that our body is always capable of healing.

We just need to remove the things that get in the way.

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