Ketosis What Is Ketosis? Ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body shifts from using carbohydrates as its primary fuel source to using ketones , which are molecules produced when fat is broken down in the liver. This typically occurs when carbohydrate intake is significantly reduced, lowering insulin levels and prompting the body to rely more heavily on stored fat for energy. Ketosis can occur during: Fasting Prolonged endurance exercise Very low-carbohydrate diets The k

Hormetic Stress 🌿 Hormetic Stress: Why a Little Stress Is Actually Good for You We often talk about what weakens  the body — parasites, heavy metals, mold, pesticides — but today, let’s talk about something that can do the opposite: make it stronger. This is the concept of hormetic stress  — the idea that small, controlled doses of stress can actually stimulate repair mechanisms in the body. In biology, hormesis  describes how mild stress triggers adaptive responses that en