The Elixir

Whether you are on the low end of the spectrum with pre-diabetes or higher up the scale with early type 3 diabetes, also known as Alzheimer’s disease, you can take back control of your health. There are natural steps you can take to reverse the symptoms of this group of chronic conditions. 1. Heal Your Gut Nearly 80% of your entire immune system is located in your gut, and your gut wall is only one cell layer thick, connected by a tight junction. Your gut is the foundation of your health! Your gut is naturally semi-permeable, which means these tight junctions open a tiny bit to allow micronutrients in — this is how you absorb nutrients from food.   But when we bombard our gut with inflammatory foods (especially gluten), infections, toxins, and stress, these tight junctions open up, and large molecules that were never meant to get into your bloodstream get in. Gluten is one of the main foods which can not only cause these tight junctions to open but also cause them to...

The ketogenic diet and its hallmark state—ketosis, where the body produces ketone bodies like beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB)—have gained attention for potential anti-aging benefits. By shifting energy from glucose to fats, keto mimics aspects of caloric restriction and fasting, which are proven to extend lifespan in animals. Here's a breakdown of the key mechanisms, supported by scientific evidence. What Is Autophagy and Why Does It Matter for Longevity? Autophagy is your body's cellular "recycling" process: it breaks down damaged proteins, organelles, and debris, recycling them for energy and repair. This housekeeping prevents accumulation of cellular junk that drives aging and diseases like Alzheimer's, cancer, and heart disease. Declining autophagy is a hallmark of aging. Boosting it promotes mitophagy (clearing faulty mitochondria), reduces inflammation, and enhances stress resistance—effects linked to longer healthspan. How Ketones and Keto Trigger Autophagy A k...