take care of your mitochondrial health!

we all learned about them in first year biology - it may even be the main, if not only, thing we remember about them - “mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell!”

right?? 

literally one of the most in-our-face tips, drilled into and therefore engrained in us. so let’s dig into why:

nearly all 30 trillion cells in our adult human body have mitochondria 

the “powerhouses” that produce energy 

energy that promotes the healthy functioning of our cells 

aiding in the collective health of the human body as a whole -  

think brain cells, heart cells, skin cells, all. of. the. cells. 

there’s a good number of ways to support your mitochondrial health and coincidentally every single modality offered at zen den is primed to support. 

we care about your mitochondrial health!

here are a just a few ways our services support mitochondria:

infrared heat stimulates mitochondria by increasing circulation and therefore oxygen delivery- the very thing needed for cellular respiration and to sustain life. 

red and near infrared light activate mitochondrial energy production meaning improved cellular repair, reduced inflammation and overall enhanced vitality (a win-win-win).

breathing in salt-enriched air improves oxygen absorption, further helping mitochondria to produce energy efficiently. 

in cold exposure, mitochondria adapt to work more efficiently under stress, helping cells generate energy more effectively in the future. 

and finally, alternating between cold and heat stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis—the process of creating new, healthy mitochondria.

the very basis to your wellness lies in your mitochondria. 

support your powerhouses, pay attention to your mitochondria, find your zen.