TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT: FREE RADICALS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR LIFE

According to classical physics, all matter consists of countless atoms. Atoms have a nucleus orbited by electrons, similar to satellites orbiting the Earth in space. When atoms lose one of their electrons, they become highly reactive and unstable, leading them to steal electrons from other adjacent molecules to regain stability. These atoms, molecules, or ions with unpaired electrons are known as free radicals. The most common free radicals include Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), such as superoxide (O2-), hydroxyl radical (OH.), and singlet oxygen.

When free radicals are mentioned, people often associate them with being extremely dangerous and harmful to health, based on scientific evidence and public education. However, the truth diverges from this perception. Without free radicals, life would not be possible due to their role in energy transfer. As energy can only be transferred, not created or destroyed according to the first law of thermodynamics, it is essential for all living beings. Thus, free radicals play a crucial role in energy transfer, enabling essential processes for human existence. Furthermore, they are integral to generating an immune response and defending against bacterial or viral invasion. Therefore, it is necessary to reevaluate the perception of free radicals and recognize their importance in sustaining life. To delve into this topic, let’s explore the role of oxygen, an indispensable molecule for human survival, as an example.

FROM PLANTS TO HUMAN: HOW ENERGY IS TRANSFERRED?

All life on Earth relies on the essential energy of sunlight in the form of photons. Plants, as the primary living organisms capable of capturing light energy, use it to split water (H2O) and react with carbon dioxide (CO2) through photosynthesis. This process produces oxygen, which is then released into the atmosphere, serving as a vital energy source for living organisms such as humans. We acquire this essential energy through the act of breathing oxygen. Additionally, as plants have already assimilated solar energy, another means of obtaining this energy is by consuming plants directly or indirectly through animals that have consumed them.

Therefore, there are two essential ways to keep us alive: breathing in oxygen and consuming plants directly or indirectly. While it is possible to survive for weeks or even months without food, the inability to breathe would lead to death within minutes. This raises the question: why is breathing so critical? That’s a thought-provoking question. However, I’ll hold off on answering it right away. Instead, I propose delving into the conventional understanding of energy generation as per established medical science. Meanwhile, I’ll raise questions that challenge this conventional understanding. In the end, I’ll reveal why breathing is indispensable for sustaining life.

While plants derive energy from sunlight through photosynthesis, we undergo cellular respiration, a process precisely opposite to photosynthesis. The carbon dioxide released by human beings during cellular respiration becomes the food for plants. This reciprocal exchange between plants and us is precisely according to the laws of thermodynamics. In this exchange, cellular respiration enables the transfer of energy from oxygen, converting it into essential electrical or chemical energies necessary for life. However, within the context of medical science and biology, cellular respiration is primarily concerned with the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through metabolic pathways utilizing glucose. In other words, ATP is recognized as the sole energy currency for human bodies. This established understanding is what I aim to question based on the following reasons:

1. The process of glucose breakdown to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is called glycolysis (sugar split). The perquisite of this process is not oxygen, but sugar that comes from the food we eat. As such, it can also happen without the presence of oxygen, which is called anaerobic respiration. This is commonly known as fermentation like the cellular metabolism of cancer cells. From this point of view, ATP generation through glycolysis can’t be qualified as the prerequisite electron transfer to power human life. Therefore, we can live without eating for extended periods even up to months or years. For similar reasons, many animals can undergo hibernation throughout the entire winter without consuming any food.
2. The human body is incredibly complex, requiring lightning-speed electrical transfer to maintain all mental and physical activities. However, the chemical reaction involved in ATP production through glycolysis operates at an extremely slow speed, just a few meters per second. This sluggish pace cannot deliver the rapid energy required for life. It is well-known in medicine that ATP alone cannot supply the energy needed to power active muscles. So, there must be another way to power the body than ATP.

The above simple questions have demonstrated the fallacies in our conventional understanding on what are the true energies that keep us alive. This directs our attention to the essence of breathing. Oxygen, as the end product of photosynthesis, carries the vital life force from the Sun. Life fundamentally revolves around the solar energy captured in photons, comprising both electric and magnetic forces. Hence, ancient practices primarily focus on breathing to unlock these essential forces for mental and physical growth. This elucidates and answers the question of why we cannot survive without breathing for even a few minutes.

FREE RADICALS: THE UNTOLD STORY OF REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES (ROS)

In humans, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production occurs in every cell and across different cell compartments, including the cell membranes, cytoplasm, nucleus, and mostly, within the mitochondria. Mitochondria, known as the powerhouse of the cell, serve as pivotal sites for ROS generation through energetic formation. Additionally, reactive formation takes place at cell membranes, while metabolic processes within cells also contribute to ROS production. This demonstrates the inherent connection between energy transfer and the production of free radicals. This correlation is further substantiated by the Nobel Prize-winning revelation that oxygen-sensing mechanisms are present in every cell.

Within the mitochondria, energy transfer from electrons occurs through two pathways. One is a high-flux circuit, which leads to the production of ATP (the pathway that is accepted in medicine as the required cellular energy). However, there exists another lesser-known low-flux circuit, which is the main focus of this discussion. This pathway has contributed to the production of free radicals like Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). Without delving into intricate details, I aim to summarize the key vital roles of ROS through this low-flux circuit:

1. Essential for energy transfer and biological regulation Oxygen molecules must release electrons sequentially to facilitate energy transfer. As these released electrons accelerate to break free from their orbit around the oxygen molecule, the energy they carry can be transferred through either emitting light or coupling electrons from other substances to become stable again. Through this process of energy transfer, ROS serves as a regulator for cellular and metabolic activities. Russian biologist Alexander Gurwitsch was the first to discover the regulatory effect of light on biological activities in 1923. This biological nature of light is also reflected by Albert Einstein’s equation (E = mc2) that light is energy and energy is light. Not only that, scientists have just learned that light is also required for ATP synthesis in mitochondria. This is not so hard to understand as chloroplasts and mitochondria both evolved from primitive bacterial cells capable of harnessing light energy.

2. Essential for immune response As free radicals are highly unstable and reactive, the human body has equipped with various antioxidant mechanisms, including enzymes like Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and catalase. These enzymes act as energy transfer enablers and protective barriers at the same time. On one hand, their existence allows the neutralizing of different free radicals or their byproducts to safeguard cellular integrity. On the other hand, they can protect the cells from being attacked by these reactive free radicals. Because of this nature, their levels in the bodies are directly associated with the anti-oxidant capacity and immune responses. This is the reason why physical exercise can help us to build better resilience against illnesses. The essence of physical exercise lies in stimulating the generation of more free radicals, prompting the body to produce additional antioxidant enzymes and fortify the immune system. Conversely, individuals with HIV experience diminished immune responses due to a deficiency in antioxidant enzymes. Hence, the growing inclination towards antioxidant supplements is driven by the desire to bolster immunity. However, this approach presents two potential risks. Firstly, free radicals serve as triggers for various physiological functions and regulations. We can’t just simply suppress them because of potential damages. Further, the presence of antioxidants must be in the right place, right time, and in precise quantity; otherwise, they not only can’t be of help but also can cause undesired adverse effects. Secondly, antioxidants themselves possess reactive properties and can potentially induce health damage, as evidenced by numerous studies.

Indeed, the largest supplement study in the world showed a heightened cancer incidence among individuals in the supplement group compared to the control group. Moreover, more studies are reaffirming the potential risks associated with supplement use. These findings further underscore the importance of reactive oxygen species (ROS) for human health, emphasizing that we cannot solely focus on their negative impacts.

3. Essential for defense against harmful pathogens: Throughout our lives, our bodies encounter various bacteria and viruses, which require adequate defense mechanisms for protection and fighting off invasions. There are two primary defense mechanisms in human bodies. One is the production of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) and the other is the production of Hypochlorous Acid (HCIO). Hydrogen Peroxide, generated from superoxide with the help of the antioxidant enzyme Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), acts as a surveillance system to detect the presence of harmful bacteria. Once it senses such harmful substances, it will rapidly be converted into Hypochlorous Acid, which is extremely high reactive free radicals and it will kill those bacteria and viruses. The reason this is possible is that those invasive bacteria and viruses don’t have antioxidant enzymes to protect them against free radicals. Thus, free radicals play a crucial role in our body’s defense against deadly pathogens.

THE FINAL DESTINATION OF ROS: OXYGEN TURN INTO WATER

Throughout scientific research and public education, significant emphasis has been placed on promoting the health benefits of oxygen, antioxidants, minerals, proteins, and other essential components for healthy living. However, I believe this represents one of the major misperceptions in our understanding of life. Philosophically, water is often described as the “mother of life.” Surprisingly, though, in scientific disciplines such as medicine and biology, water is the most neglected molecule.

In recent times, the scientific community has begun to recognize the crucial importance of water for our health. Water is the true source of pure green energy and serves as the reservoir of energy within our bodies. While oxygen is vital for energy transfer, its energy remains dormant and stable. We can compare oxygen to wood, which is essential for starting a fire. However, without a match to ignite it, wood cannot burn on its own. Similarly, oxygen converts into Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), just like igniting a fire, and ROS serves as the burning wood. Without ROS, we lack the energy required to vitalize our cells. Yet, like burning wood causing damage with smoke and ashes, ROS can harm our cells through inflammation or oxidation.

Remarkably, human biology is ingeniously designed to neutralize ROS for self-protection or stimulate ROS formation for immune defense against foreign substances. ROS is generated to fulfill a cascade of physiological requirements in cellular respiration, encompassing energy transfer, cellular regulation, and immune responses. However, the ultimate destination of ROS is its conversion into the water, as expressed by the equation of cellular respiration: Sugar(C6H12O6) + Oxygen (6O2) → Water (6H2O) + carbon dioxide (6CO2).

Contrary to common belief, it is not ATP but water that our bodies cannot live without, as it embodies pure green energy. Oxygen resembles fossil fuel in nature, requiring combustion. ATP merely serves as a surrogate for an essential life force, supplying energy for local needs. Water, constituting 99% of our bodies in terms of molecular numbers, is the true reservoir of pure green energy.

To elucidate further, let’s use a baseball game analogy to illustrate water’s role in cellular respiration. So, envision water in cellular respiration as the equivalent of hitting a “home run” or scoring in baseball games. ROS or free radicals serve as the runners or players in the field striving to reach home base. If there are no or very few players capable of returning to home base, the team must continually dispatch more players to run, resulting in an increase in ROS or free radicals in the bodies. The only way to render those runners in the field is by making them back to home base. With effective coordination among team members, all players or runners possess the potential to score. If the team lacks coordination, the runners occupying the field become obstacles for others and must be removed. This mirrors precisely how cellular respiration operates. Conversely, in our bodies, the final destination of free radicals is to transform into water, the “home run” of cellular respiration.

Once you grasp this rationale, I’m confident you’ll truly understand the essence of Airnergy Technology. How is it possible for a device that merely activates oxygen to generate such remarkable health benefits? Similarly, you’ll understand why providing oxygen, such as with an oxygen bar or oxygen machine, doesn’t necessarily lead to true health benefits, as evidenced by what we have learned with oxygen machines in COVID-19 patients (as discussed in my previous paper on COVID-19 and Airnergy).

AIRNERGY: A “HOME-RUN” TECHNOLOGY CONVERTS ROS INTO PURE GREEN ENERGY

In my previous article on Airnergy Stream, I discussed the Photodynamic Technology principle of Airnergy. I hope it’s now clearer to you why not only does Airnergy work by activating Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), but clinical interventions in cancer therapies also aim to utilize ROS as a trigger to kill cancer cells. Although Airnergy operates on the same principle of creating dynamic photosynthetic reactions from oxygen, its execution is entirely different and has ingeniously bio-hacked human biology. Using the analogy of a baseball game, I refer to Airnergy technology as the “home run” for human bodies.

1. Airnergy technology generates the highest energy potential Achieving a home run in baseball necessitates a powerful hit that surpasses the reach of any opponent players on the field. Similarly, the energy potential of oxygen activation depends on the resulting oxygen molecules. Activation into Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) offers certain health benefits but is limited due to its intrinsic energy potential. However, singlet oxygen possesses the highest energy potential among activated oxygen clusters. Airnergy accomplishes this by applying its proprietary technology, rooted in the scientific framework of Dr. Otto Warburg, the Nobel Prize Winner who pioneered the research on photosynthesis.

2. Airnergy technology generates ROS external to human bodies On this point, let’s return to the analogy of a baseball game. Picture a player who can hit the ball hard, but if the ball’s direction is towards the field, the chances of a home run are slim. Similarly, if singlet oxygen is generated inside the human body, it may not be advantageous, as it requires immediate neutralization by antioxidants at the right time, in the right place, and with the right amount. This poses a significant challenge, especially for individuals who are not so healthy. However, Airnergy tackles this challenge by producing singlet oxygen in its external machine. It’s like hitting a baseball with great force and ensuring it lands outside the pitch field. Consequently, there are no side effects of inflammation, a natural consequence of free radicals in the body. Therefore, Airnergy effectively eliminates the root cause of diseases.

3. Released light energy is preserved in water as pure green energy Transforming ROS into water is the ultimate objective of cellular respiration, akin to the player returning home base without any obstacles. Airnergy technology uniquely converts highly energized light energy into water, the universal reservoir of energy and the essence of life. This energized water serves as the embodiment of energy transfer in cellular respiration, effectively providing the final green product in a ready-for-use format. Delivering pure green energy through breathing into human bodies

By now, we’ve all come to understand the crucial importance of proper breathing for life and overall health. Hence, various breathing techniques and exercises are abundant available, ranging from ancient to modern practices. However, none of these methods can alter the fundamental shortcoming of human physiology: oxygen must be activated inside our bodies, much like how we need to burn wood inside our houses to produce energy. Consequently, the side effects of free radicals are an inherent part of the breathing process.

With Airnergy, this paradigm is shifted. The activation of oxygen occurs outside of our bodies, leading to the inhalation of pure green energy. It’s akin to transforming your house from using a burner inside to a central heating system. Thus, Airnergy delivers universal health benefits to the body by fundamentally altering the process of oxygen activation.

WE HAVE A DREAM: CHANGE YOUR HEALTH BY CHANGING YOUR BREATH

There is a great slogan at Airnergy company, which is “WE HAVE A DREAM”. Indeed, dreams are the seed of change and nothing ever will change without a dream. We dream about having a better health and a better life.

By changing the way you breathe, Airnergy makes your dream one step closer to reality. If we recognize the vital role of energy transfer in life, we must change our mindset on the physiological roles of free radicals and change the way how it works in the body for the better.

Most of us have learned to look for high dimensions in spirituality and rocket science in health. However, few of us can truly understand the statement that life is like water. Water never goes high, it only goes to the lowest place, which means we can only gain life by looking into the most obvious and the simplest thing in life. For this, we have to consider the law of energy transfer and how breathing and free radicals are intertwined with each other. I would like to end this article with a couple of short quotations:

“A wise man changes his mind; a fool will never do” and “True life is lived when tiny changes occur.”

So be wise and make tiny changes for better health with Airnergy.

Jibin Chi, MD, MBA, MBI

CHI Awakening Academy, Sweden

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