You’re a Personal Nuclear Reactor

Taking “You’re the Bomb” literally

The vast majority of your energy comes from the breath. However, most people don’t understand the physiological processes behind breathing. It’s actually quite fascinating.

While I won’t dive into all the scientific details, I’ll explain the process in a way that puts a little “spark” into life.

As you take a deep inhale through the nose — feeling how your lungs expand as the air occupies space.

The air travels down the esophagus and into the alveoli, tiny sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place. Through simple diffusion, the oxygen enters the blood stream where it makes it way to all the different cells in your body. Your body cells use the oxygen you breathe to get energy from the food you eat. This process is called cellular respiration. During cellular respiration the cell uses oxygen to break down sugar.

However — “break down” is not an accurate depiction. If we were to zoom in and observe the process of “breaking down” on a molecular level, it would look more like Gif above. Essentially, you’re “splitting” the glucose molecules with the oxygen molecules which generates expanding energy. Why do you think you start running hot after doing exercise for prolonged periods of time?

All those little explosions.

So today, while you continue to breathe deeply be mindful of the marvelous biological machine you’re operating — your body. The densest part of the soul.

Close your eyes, take a deep breath , and give thanks — because you’re alive and you are amazing!

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Breathe Fresh you Master Sploder!