Amino acids are organic compounds that constitute proteins. They are responsible for building cells, tissues, and organs, forming enzymes, many hormones, and hemoglobin. Proteins participate in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins, and they form antibodies that protect the body from infections.
There are essential and non-essential amino acids.
In biochemistry, there are many approaches to classifying amino acids, but the most significant is their division into 12 types of non-essential amino acids, which the body can synthesize on its own, and 8 types of essential amino acids, which must be obtained from external sources.
Non-essential amino acids include alanine, glycine, serine, proline, cysteine, asparagine, glutamine, tyrosine, glutamic acid, and aspartic acid.
Essential amino acids include leucine, valine, isoleucine, methionine, threonine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, lysine, histidine (in children), and arginine (in children).
What are amino acids responsible for in the body?
Amino acids combine in different sequences, with each combination representing a distinct type of protein. If there is a deficiency of even one type of amino acid in the body, it cannot assemble a specific portion of proteins, which can lead to deterioration of health and health problems.
Amino acid deficiency in the body: symptoms.
Some of the non-essential amino acids can become essential under certain diseases or improper nutrition. Deficiency leads to a sharp decrease in the synthesis of muscle and organ proteins, disturbances in protein metabolism, and other metabolic processes. Signs of amino acid deficiency are identical to those of protein deficiency. If a person consumes less than 1.5 g of protein per kg of body weight, tissue renewal and regeneration may decrease, enzyme production may decrease, digestive system malfunctions may occur, hormone deficiencies and imbalances in the endocrine system may occur, neurotransmitter deficiencies and nervous system dysfunctions may occur, hemoglobin deficiencies and manifestations of oxygen deprivation may occur. Also, there may be disruptions in bone formation, immune system suppression, malfunctions in key organ systems.
A deficiency or rare intake of protein and amino acids can lead to hypovitaminosis.
As a result of protein deficiency, the absorption and transportation of vitamins are disrupted, their functional activity decreases, and metabolism slows down. Proteins and vitamins cannot function without each other. This is important for those trying to lose weight: you can take large amounts of vitamins and minerals, but without protein, these micronutrients will not be absorbed.
Also, insufficient amino acid compounds in the body lead to a imbalance in protein metabolism, as a result of which the missing elements are "extracted" from connective tissue, muscles, blood, and liver.
Primarily, released proteins are used to nourish the brain and support the cardiovascular system.
By expending its own amino acids and not receiving them from food, the body begins to weaken and deteriorate, leading to sleepiness, hair loss, anemia, loss of appetite, deterioration of skin condition, growth retardation, and mental development.
Animal proteins (meat, poultry, fish, eggs) contain the full spectrum of essential and non-essential amino acids: these proteins are of high biological value.

Ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body utilizes fat and ketones as the primary source of energy instead of glucose (sugar).
Glucose is stored in the liver and used as needed for energy. However, when carbohydrate intake is sharply reduced for several days, glucose stores become depleted. The liver can produce glucose from amino acids of protein obtained from food (a process called gluconeogenesis). However, this amount is clearly insufficient to meet the needs of our brain, which constantly requires new fuel.
Fortunately, there's an alternative source of energy, and that's where ketosis comes in. In ketosis, the body rapidly produces ketones. Ketones, or ketone bodies, are produced by the liver from fats obtained from food and from our own body fat stores.
In fact, the liver constantly produces ketones, even if a person doesn't abstain from high-carb foods. Typically, this occurs at night while we sleep, but it does so usually in very small amounts. However, when the levels of glucose and insulin decrease due to carbohydrate restriction, the liver ramps up ketone production to supply our brain with the necessary energy.
Once the level of ketones in the blood reaches a certain threshold, a person enters a state of nutritional ketosis.
Although achieving ketosis can occur through fasting as well as following a ketogenic diet, only the ketogenic diet allows for sustainable results. Essentially, it's just a healthy way of eating that can be followed indefinitely.
Proven benefits of the ketogenic diet:

1. Appetite regulation: The first thing people usually notice while in ketosis is that they no longer suffer from constant hunger. Scientific data confirm that ketosis indeed suppresses appetite. In one study, researchers studied individuals who lost weight following a ketogenic diet for eight weeks, then reintroduced a small amount of carbohydrates into their diet. Scientists found that those who remained in ketosis had reduced ghrelin (the "hunger hormone") production, whereas those who exited this state had higher ghrelin levels.
2. Weight loss: Many people automatically eat less when they restrict carbohydrate intake and allow themselves as much fat and protein as they need to feel full. Since ketogenic diets suppress appetite, lower insulin levels, and increase fat burning, it's not surprising that they allow for higher achievements in weight loss than other diets.
3. Reversal of diabetes and prediabetes: For individuals with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, ketosis helps normalize blood sugar levels and insulin response, potentially allowing them to discontinue diabetes medications.
4. Potential improvement in sports performance: Ketosis can provide the body with energy for extended periods, allowing for improved athletic performance for both professional athletes and recreational enthusiasts.
5. Seizure treatment: The state of ketosis achieved through the ketogenic diet has proven effective in combating epilepsy in children and adults who do not respond to anticonvulsant medications.

In addition to being a steady source of energy, ketones help reduce inflammatory processes and decrease oxidative stress, which are the causes of many chronic diseases.
It's also worth mentioning other extremely interesting scientific studies that indicate the beneficial effects of ketosis in many other conditions. Specifically, it helps reduce the frequency and severity of migraines, aids in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome, restores metabolism, enhances cancer prevention, slows the progression of Alzheimer's disease, and helps people live longer, more energetic, and healthier lives.

Who doesn't love beautiful and delicious fruits? Nowadays, fructose is present in many products: beverages, candies, cookies, and of course, fruits, as the name suggests. The main fans and enthusiasts of fructose are diabetics because fructose does not raise blood sugar levels.
Consuming fructose leads to the formation of fatty acids in the liver, and the negative consequences of fructose, described in thousands of studies, emerge. These include increased levels of bad cholesterol, triglycerides, impaired liver function, excessive formation of uric acid, which can trigger gout, and so on.
Essentially, it's poison. A small amount of poison won't harm the liver much, but considering the problems of ecology and nutrition, we have a very sad picture. When consuming large amounts of fructose, our liver becomes overloaded, leading to metabolic and hormonal imbalances. The byproduct of fructose metabolism is fat, which is deposited in the body, primarily in the liver, leading to hepatic steatosis, and ultimately cirrhosis. It also contributes to the biggest problem of our time - obesity.
More fructose is found in fruit juices, smoothies, and freshly squeezed juices. Eliminating fruits and fructose from our lives is a big step towards restoring the body.
But this is not a reason to deprive ourselves of the pleasure of indulging in delicious keto desserts, for the preparation of which we can use erythritol. It has zero calories, tastes like sugar, and is completely harmless.

At birth, Nature endowed each of us with our own individual rhythm of life. There exists a special internal tool - "diaphragmatic breathing" - that sustains this rhythm. Many have surely observed how newborn babies breathe - with each inhale, their little bellies rise, and with each exhale, they fall and even slightly retract into the abdominal cavity. During such breathing, the lung system is completely filled, and there is complete elimination of respiratory waste products (carbon dioxide). Diaphragmatic breathing involves filling:

• the lower lobes of the lungs;
• the middle lobe, located in the right half of the chest;
• the upper lobes of the lungs.

A sedentary lifestyle and a large number of stressful situations gradually transform breathing from diaphragmatic to shallow.
During shallow breathing, the abdominal area remains practically immobile during both inhalation and exhalation. In this case, the human respiratory system fills to only half of its capacity.
Shallow breathing is characterized by life rhythms that contribute to the breakdown of the individual's holistic structure.

If we ask the question, "How does shallow breathing affect a person's physical and mental health?" - we will discover extremely negative changes and disturbances in their physiology and psyche. The disturbances appear as follows:
For the body to be oxygenated in one minute during diaphragmatic breathing, it requires 9-11 inhalations and exhalations. However, with shallow breathing, one needs to make 13-18 breaths because only the smallest upper parts of the lungs and partially the middle part are engaged. During this type of breathing, the lung system is only filled to 35-50% of the lung volume.
When the lung tissues contract more frequently than the rhythm set by nature, the heart muscle contracts more rapidly, causing it to wear out faster and malfunction.
The accelerated heart rate forces other organs to work in constant overload, leading to their faster deterioration.
Depending on a person's mental state, the condition of their blood vessels, liver, and kidneys, circulatory disorders occur, leading directly to hypertension or hypotension.
Because the abdominal area does not expand and contract during inhalation and exhalation as it does in diaphragmatic breathing, natural compression and relaxation of all the organs located in the abdominal cavity are absent. This factor causes stagnation in the organs, eventually leading to diseases in the reproductive system, intestines, liver, pancreas, stomach, and metabolic disorders.
Through conscious breathing practices, skills for relaxing the physical body and mind are developed, the ability to fill oneself with life force, access internal information hidden in the subconscious, improve the quality of sleep, and metabolic processes in the body. A person becomes less susceptible to stress, allowing them to consciously manage their mind and consciousness as a whole.

Living with negative emotions, experiencing recurring thoughts, the causes of which are internal fears and unresolved situations, leads to the formation of physical blocks in our bodies. This happens at the instinctual level, ingrained in us by nature. During stressful situations, our brain sends a signal in the form of "fight or flight," which leads to muscle contractions in both the musculoskeletal system and internal organs. The result is disrupted circulation, metabolism, scoliosis, osteochondrosis, and other pathologies.
After experiencing negative reactions, muscle relaxation does not occur at the necessary level, leading to physical blocks. Our brain memorizes the body's state during these negative emotions.
Chronic blocks adversely affect our overall emotional state, even in the absence of negativity. Waking up in the morning, it's difficult to feel positive and energetic because our body is distorted by blocks, blood supply is disrupted, and the brain interprets this state as negative. This leads to anxiety, the emergence of new blocks, and the reinforcement of old ones.
A complex of stretching exercises for the power channels, consisting of warm-ups from various martial arts and yoga elements, allows for the quick elimination of physical blocks, restoration of blood supply to internal organs and the brain, relief of mental tension, and improvement of emotional well-being. The physical body becomes flexible, light, and obedient when performing these exercises.

Being constantly on the move, dealing with a vast number of tasks swirling in our heads, we gradually stop noticing what's happening around us. Our consciousness is constantly focused on thoughts, following them. Our emotions, feelings, and physical condition seem to take a back seat and become less important. But what if we were to pause and try to understand how vividly our day was experienced through emotions and feelings? Did you notice today what passing people were wearing, the noise and smell of the leaves, the subtle aroma and taste of your food? Can you describe your day in colors and moments, rather than in terms of tasks completed?
Have you ever paid attention when some tension arises in your body during the emergence of internal conflict or emotional turmoil? Is it possible not to escalate this state into headaches, anxiety, or irritation?
The ability to track all these moments allows us to smile and realize that it's just another illusion created by the brain that doesn't require worry, that nothing terrible is actually happening.
Thanks to meditation practices and their directions, skills and abilities are developed:

• Being alone with oneself in silence;
• Understanding, experiencing, feeling one's emotions, hearing thoughts;
• Not falling prey to one's own brain;
• Feeling the space around oneself and simultaneously oneself in space;
• Attention becomes sharp, the ability to notice the smallest details and changes occurring in life and in the body arises;
• Development of intuition;
• Awareness of one's true desires and intentions, from which conscious choices in life are made.
• Increase serotonin and endorphin levels and reduce cortisol levels.

The procedure of "Cossack Adjustment" is a legacy of the Cossack tradition. It's well known that Cossacks were among the world's finest warriors. Renowned for their bravery, fearlessness, and ability to calmly and skillfully engage in battle, they gained fame in all countries where they participated in wars and various military actions.
Despite excellent combat training and composure, even the most prepared warrior was susceptible to stressful situations in battle, which were referred to as "fears" within Cossack circles. Accumulating over time, these fears made a Cossack's consciousness rigid and aggressive.
Upon returning from a military campaign, before entering the village, Cossacks would rid themselves of these negative states through the specified procedure. Each combat unit had specially trained individuals who, before a Cossack entered the village, would cleanse their power structure of accumulated negative psycho-physical states. This was considered a common and natural practice. Thus, a Cossack entered civilian life cleansed of the fears acquired in war, leaving the accumulated aggression outside the village.
In our contemporary society, the life of an ordinary person is filled with numerous stresses. They begin accumulating from the moment of conception in the mother's womb. Even unborn babies absorb both positive and negative states from their mothers. The birth process itself is a powerful stress for both the child and the mother.
Although the notion of a "rainbow childhood" exists in folklore, for a significant portion of Earth's inhabitants, especially those living in large cities, childhood, and life in general, are often saturated with a multitude of stresses. Nurseries, kindergartens, schools, university studies, family, work—all these aspects significantly contribute to the accumulation of stressful conditions, affecting the mental and subsequently physical well-being of individuals. The psyche often proves weaker against societal pressures, and very often, at the age of 30-40, still relatively young, serious health and life problems begin for individuals.
Cossack Adjustment is a bioresonance, vibrational impact on the human body using tools made of leather. The impact targets biological active points and power channels connected to these points. The result of the impact is the removal of negative information accumulated over the years of life due to various stressful situations.
The ultimate result of this procedure is the maximum possible relaxation of both the central and autonomic nervous systems at the current moment. This allows the body, freed from stress, to independently activate and energize all systems and organs, initiating their purification and restoration at the biophysical and biochemical levels.
The "Cossack Adjustment" procedure is quite sensitive and, in some cases, even painful. Its impact encompasses and contributes to the restoration of the following structures and systems of the human essence:

• Stress and tension are relieved in all organs, including the brain and spinal cord, leading to improved metabolic processes.
• The entire system of interaction between power systems and organs is balanced, resulting in the harmonization of biophysical and biochemical processes.
• Blood circulation is restored, and the entire capillary system in all parts of the body is renewed.
• Overall rejuvenation of the entire organism occurs.
• Consciousness becomes clear and pure through the elimination of physical blocks and relaxation of the mind.

The Sadhu Board (fire board) has come to us from ancient India and is a powerful tool, tried and tested over time. Indian yogis claim that during practice on this board, the "fire force" is awakened, which moves upward through the power channels from the soles to the crown of the head.
The question arises: "Why stand or lie on nails?" The goals of each individual may vary, and there can be many answers here. Some people stand on the Sadhu board to cleanse their power channels and normalize sleep or for the purpose of self-improvement of their human essence. The essence of standing is to calm the mind, transform pain into deep relaxation, at least for a short time initially.
The pain gradually dissipates after 5-10 minutes from the start of the practice. After finishing the nail standing, the speed of movement towards set goals and tasks increases. There is a clear rule - before standing on the nails, a person needs to clearly formulate the goal he wants to achieve and focus his attention on it.
Practicing on the Sadhu Board promotes deep relaxation of both the physical body and the entire psycho-emotional aspect of a person. Skills and the ability to manage pain develop, allowing one to accept and release it, accessing internal power resources. The practice also stimulates the nerve endings at the points of contact with the nails, which activates blood flow to internal organs, the immune system, and metabolic processes. Standing on nails helps a person work through and release accumulated psychological blocks resulting from internal experiences, stress, and fears. Additionally, concentration and attention focus improve. All of the above leads to increased productivity and success in all areas of human activity.
At first, many beginners need a mentor who accompanies the practice process and directs the practitioner's attention. Initially, the process of standing on the Sadhu board can be compared to the sensation of an unprepared person plunging into icy water - breathing becomes irregular, focusing is difficult, and the brain sends signals of threat and danger to life. The first reaction is to flee or get off the board. But panic is unwarranted here. When a person panics in response to danger or stress, they experience intense fear, losing the ability to think clearly and coherently.
Standing on nails allows a person to acquire new skills and strategies to cope with anxiety, panic, and other problems while avoiding impulsive behavior. The consciousness of a person who has learned to overcome fears while standing on nails remembers that pain and stress are finite. This understanding can be used as a valuable resource and skill in everyday life.
Practices with the Sadhu board allow a person to activate natural defense mechanisms in the physical body, as well as biophysical and biochemical processes. This occurs through numerous acupuncture points located on the soles. As it is known, biological active points are connected to power channels through which life force and information are received by internal organs and systems. They also transmit sensory signals to the central and autonomic nervous systems, thereby reducing muscle tension. This is expressed in the following:

• Nervous tension, fatigue, and psycho-emotional excitement are relieved.
• The physical body relaxes while gaining tone.
• A powerful surge of life force occurs.
• Metabolic processes accelerate.
• Blood and lymph circulation normalize.
• The immune system is strengthened.
• The person's willpower is trained.
• Awareness of actions and thoughts, attention focus, mind, and emotion control develop.
• Hidden skills and talents are activated.
• Gradual liberation from physical and mental limitations occurs.
• A person's consciousness learns self-control in stressful situations, begins to understand that any stress is temporary.

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• It helps athletes accelerate muscle recovery and strengthening, and is also beneficial for rehabilitation after injuries.
• Stretching on "Pravilo" after pregnancy accelerates postpartum recovery.
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