Optimal Health Services by Atri Wilson

Optimal Health Services by Atri Wilson Pharmacist, Homeopath, Nutritionist, Iridologist, Sclerologist, Functional Medicine Practitioner. Biofeedback Practitioner (Scio)

I can detect anomalies, condition of lymph, hydration and much more on the Scio Biofeedback. I can also stimulate and re...
12/03/2026

I can detect anomalies, condition of lymph, hydration and much more on the Scio Biofeedback. I can also stimulate and rectify blockages in the meridians. Book an appointment now. DM me on 066 357 8152

THE GHOST ORGAN THAT WAS ALWAYS THERE.

imagine opening a 2015 anatomy book You'll see skin, then fat, then muscle. All packed up like solid dense layers. Now throw that book away.. I was wrong.

Until very recently, histologists (scientists who study tissue) prepared samples by drying them and fixing them in microscopes. By doing so, they destroyed the actual structure. The spaces were collapsing.

In 2018, thanks to new live endomicroscopy technologies, we discovered Interstition.

We ain't "solid". Underneath your skin, covering your arteries, your lungs, and your muscles, there is a massive network of interconnected compartments filled with liquid. It's like a global hydraulic damper. A highway of fluids that connects everything to everything.

Why is this revolutionary in 2026?.

The route of metastasis: It has been found that

cancer cells often don't travel through blood or lymph initially, but rather use these "highways" of the interstice to move quickly between tissues. Understanding this is changing oncology.

Validation of Ancestral: For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine spoke of "Meridians" or energy channels (Qi) that did not correspond to nerves or veins. Western science was mocking. Today, many researchers propose that the Interstition, with its high electrical conductivity thanks to the fluid rich in electrolytes, could be the physical anatomical base of those meridians. Acupuncture needle doesn't poke a nerve; it stimulates the facial/interstitial network, sending mechanical signals throughout the system.

Your body is a continuous hydraulic system. The stiffness in your ankle can affect your neck because the fluid network is the same. The "stagnation" of fluids that the Ancients spoke of now has a scientific name.

Keeping this organ healthy is vital. How? Hydration and Movement. The interstition needs you to move to pump its fluids. If you stay still, it becomes sticky, dense, and toxic.

You're 70% water, but that water ain't stuck in a bucket. It's flowing through a sacred, complex architecture that we're just beginning to understand.

TIP YOURSELF (Facial Health):

"To keep your interstition fluent and avoid morning stiffness:

Hydration with Electrolytes: Water alone isn't enough. Interstitial fluid is rich in salts. Add a pinch of sea salt to your water.

Bounce (Rebounding): Gentle jumps or oscillatory movements help move interstitial fluid better than static cardio.

Myofascial Release: Using foam rollers helps rehydrate these compressed layers of tissue. "

Source 📚: Scientific Reports, "Structure and Distribution of an Unrecognized Interstitial Space in Human Tissues". / Updates 2025 on Fascial Research.

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Macadamia nut oil also belongs in the healthy oil section. With only 1% linoleic acid.
17/02/2026

Macadamia nut oil also belongs in the healthy oil section. With only 1% linoleic acid.

Seed oils flood your cells with unstable linoleic acid.

Oxidizing, inflaming, & sabotaging your metabolism from the inside out.

Tallow, Butter and Coconut Oil are the most healthy options.

14/02/2026

Your muscles clear glucose in two different ways after a meal.
Most people only use one.

When you sit after eating, glucose disposal depends almost entirely on insulin signaling from the pancreas. That pathway works, but it has limited capacity, which is why post-meal glucose spikes are higher and longer.

When you move after eating, even lightly, a second pathway turns on in parallel.

Muscle contraction independently activates glucose transporters (GLUT4), allowing glucose to enter muscle without waiting for insulin. The result is faster clearance, lower peaks, and less strain on the pancreas.

What’s happening under the hood:
• Muscle contraction triggers GLUT4 translocation
• Glucose enters muscle directly
• Blood glucose falls more quickly
• Insulin demand is reduced, not replaced

This isn’t about burning calories or “earning” food. It’s about using the physiology you already have. Walking after meals doesn’t override insulin. It adds another clearance pathway.

That’s why timing matters.

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Bones aren’t just structural. They’re metabolic.

Mechanical loading on bone doesn’t stop at strength or density. It triggers endocrine signaling that directly influences glucose regulation.

When bone experiences load:
• Osteoblast and osteoclast activity increases
• Osteocalcin is released into circulation
• Insulin sensitivity improves
• Skeletal muscle glucose uptake increases

This creates a bone–pancreas–muscle feedback loop that links movement, bone health, and blood sugar control.

In simple terms:
Load the skeleton → signal the pancreas → improve glucose handling.

The B.O.N.E.S. framework captures how this works in practice:
• Bear weight regularly – resistance and impact matter
• Oppose gravity often – prolonged sitting blunts signaling
• Nourish bone function – vitamin D, K, protein, and minerals
• Every session matters – consistency beats intensity
• Strength training first – skeletal loading outperforms cardio alone for this pathway

This pathway is well-established in animal models, with growing human data showing strong correlations between bone loading, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic health.

Bone is not passive tissue.
It’s an active organ participating in energy regulation.

Movement doesn’t just burn glucose.
It teaches your body how to handle it.

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Strong legs are linked to higher cognitive function, increased gray matter and larger brain volume because they are the body’s largest muscles and act as a powerful engine for cardiovascular health and chemical signaling to the brain. Training them releases myokines (signaling proteins) that boost brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), enhancing neuroplasticity, while improving blood flow and reducing inflammation that causes brain aging.

To elaborate:

📑Chemical Signaling (Myokines): Activating large leg muscles releases “hormone-like” myokines into the blood, which cross the blood-brain barrier to support memory and neuronal health.

đź“‘Increased Blood Flow: Stronger legs demand more oxygen, improving circulation, which floods the brain with nutrients and oxygen, fostering a healthier environment.

đź“‘Neurogenesis & Reduced Atrophy: The biochemical released (such as BDNF) spark the growth of new neurons, particularly in the hippocampus, directly countering age-related brain shrinkage.

đź“‘Biomarker for Overall Health: Leg strength is a reliable, strong predictor of cognitive aging, sometimes even more indicative than overall fitness, as it reflects a high level of consistent physical activity.

Research indicates that even in identical twins, the twin with higher leg strength showed significantly better cognitive function and more gray matter, with a 40-watt increase in leg power linked to improved brain performance equivalent to being 3.3 years younger. Maintaining strong legs through exercises and strength training effectively protects against brain atrophy.

PMID: 26551663

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