What Even Are Mitochondria?
Let’s start simple: mitochondria are the energy factories inside every cell in your body. They turn oxygen and nutrients into ATP — aka, the fuel your body runs on. From blinking to thinking to healing, it’s all powered by these tiny powerhouses.
I like to call them my inner batteries. When they’re happy, I’m energized. When they’re not… I’m horizontal on the couch with zero chill left in the tank.
The Epstein-Barr Virus and the Great Energy Heist
So why did my batteries crash in the first place?
Enter: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) — a sneaky little intruder that’s been chilling in my body for over 15 years. This virus is notorious for going dormant and then flaring up during big hormonal changes or stress.
EBV attacks the mitochondria, slowing their ability to produce energy and creating inflammation in the process. It’s like trying to run a city on flickering Christmas lights. My nervous system got overstimulated, my energy tanked, and even the simplest tasks became overwhelming.
Fatigue Isn’t Laziness — It’s Mitochondrial Bankruptcy
This level of exhaustion isn’t just “tired.” It’s energy bankruptcy. The kind where brushing your teeth feels like a marathon. Your body starts borrowing energy from tomorrow just to get through today. And then boom — you’re in debt with no way to pay it back.
And no, coffee doesn’t help. It just makes the debt collector angrier.
The Good News: Mitochondria Can Regenerate
Here’s the magic part: mitochondria can heal.
But they don’t do it under pressure. They regenerate in calm, safe, low-stress environments. And that means rest, stillness, naps, good food, low EMF exposure, and gentle movement when the time is right.
Resting isn’t laziness — it’s energy farming.
Every nap I take, every walk in silence, every time I say no to something overstimulating — it’s a deposit into my energy bank. Slowly, my mitochondria are waking up. They’re multiplying again.
This healing process is not a 10-day juice cleanse. It’s more like rebuilding a solar farm in the middle of a blackout. It’s slow, but it’s sacred.
Healing Looks Like This — For Me
For those wondering what my personal approach looks like:
🛏 Rest & Stillness
I nap when I need to. I allow my nervous system to drop out of fight-or-flight. I’ve swapped productivity guilt for receivership mode.
🥗 Healing Foods
I’ve tailored my nutrition to follow my 0 negative blood type. That means animal protein, warming foods, and herbs that support my constitution.
💊 Supplements
I prioritize vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, and shatavari — chosen to gently support immunity, nervous system regulation, and hormonal balance.
🚶♀️ Movement
I figured out what kind of exercise actually works for me post-viral. And spoiler: it’s not kettlebells. I wrote about it in this blog post, because my body needed a workout that didn’t deplete me further.
📴 EMF Reduction
One of the biggest game-changers was reducing my exposure to electromagnetic fields. EMFs overstimulate the nervous system and block deep mitochondrial repair. I now use Aires Tech devices throughout my home and on-the-go to help neutralize these effects. Here’s what I use and why I became an ambassador for their mission.
Rebuilding Isn’t Linear — But It’s Worth It
Healing mitochondria isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what aligns. Slower rhythms, aligned choices, gentle food, conscious supplementation, deep rest — they’re the cornerstones of this season.
If you’re in a similar place, know this: your energy will come back. But it will look different. It will come from a deeper, steadier source. Not a rush of adrenaline, but a grounded hum.
Your spark plugs aren’t broken.
They’re just in the repair shop.
And so are you.
This post is part of my personal biohacking journey—if you’d like to explore more of the tools and practices that helped me reset my system from the inside out, check out my Biohacking page for the full collection.
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