Understanding the Root Cause of Diseases

Getting to the root cause of things requires some digging. When it comes to cancer, getting to the cellular level may be necessary to reach a diagnosis through tests, blood work, or biopsies.

It was difficult for me to understand the cause of my disease and how it led to an advanced cancerous stage. After reviewing medical research papers and journals, I better understood how cancer cells develop. I then had much-needed clarity on what was under my control to help my body heal. I share my learnings with you here and provide you with the references in the notes to raise awareness.

I have broken it down in two parts:

Free Radicals Wreak Havoc

The right balance of free radicals and antioxidants is essential for our health. Our immune cells use free radicals to fight infections. [1]

To maintain a balance, our bodies also naturally build up antioxidants. However, various factors, including lifestyle, stress, and our environment, contribute to excessive levels of free radical formation in our bodies.

Having an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants where free radicals outnumber antioxidants is called oxidative stress causing harmful health effects.

A prolonged state of oxidative stress has been known to damage our DNA and can even lead to cell death. [2] Studies have linked free radicals to disease progression, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.[3]

We can eat antioxidant-rich foods to help control cell damage. But how much do we need to eat, and how quickly can our bodies absorb them to achieve a healthy balance?

Is there a simple way to do this?

Add molecular hydrogen to your daily routine.

Clinical reasearch indicates that molecular hydrogen (also knowns as H2) has therapeutics applications to address chronic diseases at the cellular level[4]. H2 is able to diffuse rapidly into our tissues and cells, and is mild enough to not disturb metabolic reactions.

Because H2 is a therapeutic-antioxidant [5], and it is able to not only block damage to our healthy cells but also help repair damage directly. Antioxidants scavange free radicals and donate electrons to neutralize them. This enables our bodies to self-heal and regain balance.

Hydrogen’s microscopic molecular structure can cross cell membranes to access DNA and mitochondria within the cell to provide protective attributes.

Benefits of Molecular Hydrogen

Due to H2's remarkable effects against oxidative stress, it is an excellent anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic therapy.

There are several ways to take H2, such as inhaling, taking an H2 bath or drinking H2 dissolved in water. The latter is the best and safest way to consume it.

The best part is that it doesn't change the taste of water, it only intensifies the benefits of hydration and detoxification without side effects.

Top reasons why you will benefit from using H2:

H2 Naturally Supports Disease Prevention

H2 supports your body’s antioxidant system by signaling pathways in your body for disease prevention.[6]

H2 Improves Your Mitochondria Function

Energy levels are managed by mitochondria, converting food to energy. It is estimated that mitochondria is responsible for 90% of the energy our bodies needs to function. [7] Clinical studies have now demonstrated that hydrogen-rich water improves mitochondria function. [8]

H2 Shields Your DNA

H2 scavenges hydroxyl radical formation in our bodies significantly protecting our DNA against radiation damage. [9]

H2 Reduces Inflammation

H2 has also been known to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy in some patients because of it’s ability to protect against oxidative stress and reducing damage to the DNA. [10]

H2 Protects Your Organs

Among the many remarkable health attributes of hydrogen, anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, and oxidative stress fighting effects are at the top of the list.

Clinical studies show that it can be protective to vital organs including the liver, lungs, brain, pancreas, heart, and eyes. [11]

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References:

National Library of Medicine. Mitochondria-targeted antioxidants as highly effective antibiotics. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28469140/, 2017.
National Library of Medicine. Free radicals hasten head and neck cancer risk: A study of total oxidant, total antioxidant, DNA damage, and histological grade. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4944358/, 2016.
National Library of Medicine. Oxidative stress, aging, and diseases. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5927356/, 2018
National Library of Medicine. Recent Progress Toward Hydrogen Medicine: Potential of Molecular Hydrogen for Preventive and Therapeutic Applications. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257754/, 2011.
National Library of Medicine. Molecular hydrogen: a therapeutic antioxidant and beyond. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28217294/,2016.
National Library of Medicine. Molecular hydrogen attenuates hypoxia/reoxygenation injury of intrahepatic cholangiocytes by activating Nrf2 expression. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26276082/, 2015.
Cleveland Clinic. Mitochondrial Diseases. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15612-mitochondrial-diseases, 2018.
National Library of Medicine. Open-label trial and randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial of hydrogen-enriched water for mitochondrial and inflammatory myopathies. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22146674/, 2011.
National Library of Medicine. Molecular hydrogen attenuates radiation-induced nucleobase damage to DNA in aerated aqueous solutions. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27438130/, 2016.
National Library of Medicine. Recent Progress Toward Hydrogen Medicine: Potential of Molecular Hydrogen for Preventive and Therapeutic Applications. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257754/, 2011.
National Library of Medicine. Molecular hydrogen: a preventive and therapeutic medical gas for various diseases. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5731988, 2017.