I’m joined by Catharine Arnston, Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits, the small-but-mighty superfood algae tablets. Catharine shares her vast knowledge of the powerful healing properties of algae and how these superfoods may be the key to help heal chronic health issues.

Catharine’s journey into the world of algae began in 2008 after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and her oncologist advised an alkaline diet. While helping her sister find alkaline foods that could improve her health, she stumbled upon thousands of studies on algae’s healing properties. Catharine shares how algae has the power to heal disease and improve your well-being and the specific makeup of ENERGYbits.

From there, Catharine details the importance of sourcing, the difference between fresh spring water and natural waters, and why intentional sourcing is a long-term investment for your overall health. Catharine illustrates the health and diet benefits of two types of blue-green microalgae — chlorella and spirulina — and notes the spiritual essence of spirulina as the highest vibrational food on earth. 

Then, Catharine explains how mitochondria generate cellular energy in the body and the many reasons why it's considered “the powerhouse.” She also shares why damaged mitochondria DNA can lead to treating health and two ways to protect mitochondria in support of health and longevity. Plus, Catharine provides the historical relevance of spirulina and evolutionary studies around human aging. 

Listen to this jam-packed episode and learn about the incredible benefits of algae and ways to support and activate your mitochondria for health, energy, and vitality.

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Topics Covered: 

• The health experience that inspired ENERGYbits
• The importance of intentional sourcing 
• Spirulina: A protein-rich, energizing blue-green algae 
• Chlorella: A wellness detoxing and repair algae
• Two ways to protect your mitochondria 
• A special gift from Catharine!

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about the Angiogenesis Foundation
• Learn more about LifeWave

Past Episodes Mentioned:

• Vitally You Episode 101: The Well-Lived Life by Gladys McGarey, M.D. a Six-Part Book Chat with Dana
• Vitally You Episode 102: The Well-Lived Life by Gladys McGarey: A Six-Part Series on Happiness, Health, and Longevity
• Vitally You Episode 103: Book Chat Series, Part 3 of 6, Love is the Most Powerful Medicine, ”The Well-Lived Life” by Gladys McGarey, M.D.
• Vitally You Episode 104: The Well-Lived Life by Gladys McGarey, M.D. A Six-Part Chat About Happiness and Health
• Vitally You Episode 105: Everything is Your Teacher, Part Five Book Series, The Well-Lived Life by Gladys McGarey
• Vitally You Episode 106: Part Six, The Well-Lived Life, by Gladys McGarey, M.D. Spend Your Energy Wildly 

Connect with Catharine:

• Use code VitallyYou for 20% off your order 
• Follow ENERGYbits on Instagram 
• Email Catharine
• Connect with Catharine on LinkedIn

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Special offers: 

• Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/

Credit:

• Podcast Production by the team at The Wave Podcasting
• Music by Phoebe Greenland
• Photograhy by Amy Boyle Photography
• Podcast art by SimplyBe. Agency