Cellular damage occurs repeatedly every day
- Sunlight, toxins, chemicals, infections and other irritants damage cells every day
- Cuts, scrapes, blows and other minor injuries cause damage to millions of cells and tissues that must be regenerated and replaced
- Even exercise and exertion can damage cells, causing tenderness (strain) and muscle aches
How does the body recognize damage?
- When cells are damaged the natural balanced chemistry inside the cell is disturbed, causing a shift in healthy metabolism and oxidative stress results
- Oxidative Stress is the natural build-up of oxidant molecules, including free radicals, in the liquid environment inside cells
- Oxidative stress is the condition that sends up red flags to neighboring healthy cells that cells have been damaged in their neighborhood
How does the body repair damage?
- The immune system is activated by oxidative stress to kill the harmful invading organisms
- The immune system also kills and dissolves damaged cells that cannot be repaired (swelling and redness mark this stage)
- The immune system uses oxidative “bullets” to kill invading organisms and dissolve damaged cells and foreign materials
