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The HPG Axis and the Bioenergetic Foundations of Fertility

    The HPG Axis and the Bioenergetic Foundations of Fertility

    Adam Marafioti Jan 19, 2026

    Fertility is often discussed as a localized issue in the ovaries, testes, with sperm count, ovulation timing, or hormone levels on a lab panel. But from a bioenergetic perspective, fertility is not a single-organ function.

    Cortisol vs. Progesterone: The Battle for Metabolic Direction

      Cortisol vs. Progesterone: The Battle for Metabolic Direction

      Adam Marafioti Jan 7, 2026

      Every day, your body is making a quiet decision about which direction it will move: toward repair or breakdown, warmth or cold, stability or reactivity.

      Stress, Estrogen, and Serotonin: The Unholy Trinity of Metabolic Suppression

        Stress, Estrogen, and Serotonin: The Unholy Trinity of Metabolic Suppression

        Adam Marafioti Dec 31, 2025

        In the bioenergetic framework, health is not determined by how hard your body can “push through,” nor is disease something that arrives out of nowhere.

        Restoring Metabolic Rhythm: The Overlooked Power of Daily Consistency

          Restoring Metabolic Rhythm: The Overlooked Power of Daily Consistency

          Adam Marafioti Dec 30, 2025

          We often talk about nutrients, hormones, mitochondria, stress mediators, or biochemical pathways, but underneath all of this lies a more ancient force: the body’s need for stable, predictable patterns of nourishment and energy.

          PUFAs, Winter, and the Thyroid Slowdown

            PUFAs, Winter, and the Thyroid Slowdown

            Adam Marafioti Dec 29, 2025

            Few things suppress metabolic function as predictably, and as silently, as polyunsaturated fatty acids. And few seasons magnify their effects more dramatically than winter.

            Protein for Repair: The Metabolic Role of Amino Acids

              Protein for Repair: The Metabolic Role of Amino Acids

              Adam Marafioti Dec 23, 2025

              In the bioenergetic view of health, nutrition is not simply about calories, macronutrient ratios, or hitting arbitrary daily targets.

              Why Basal Body Temperature Matters More Than Your Blood Test

                Why Basal Body Temperature Matters More Than Your Blood Test

                Adam Marafioti Dec 19, 2025

                If your lab results say you’re “normal” but you still feel cold, tired, foggy, or inflamed there’s a missing piece of your health puzzle. Blood tests are just a snapshot.

                Understanding Inflammation as an Energy Imbalance

                  Understanding Inflammation as an Energy Imbalance

                  Adam Marafioti Dec 17, 2025

                  We’ve been taught to think of inflammation as the enemy. A rogue immune response. A fire to suppress with drugs or diets. But what if inflammation isn’t the root of the problem, but a signal?

                  Glycine’s Power: The Overlooked Backbone of Energy & Healing

                    Glycine’s Power: The Overlooked Backbone of Energy & Healing

                    Adam Marafioti Dec 16, 2025

                    In the realm of metabolic health, some nutrients scream while others whisper. Magnesium gets the spotlight.

                    Glucose for Energy, Not Fat, Is Your Metabolic Friend

                      Glucose for Energy, Not Fat, Is Your Metabolic Friend

                      Adam Marafioti Dec 15, 2025

                      A comparison of glucose vs. ketones/fats in terms of oxidative stress, energy efficiency, and thyroid health

                      Cut the PUFAs: Why and How to Swap Oils for Metabolic Health

                        Cut the PUFAs: Why and How to Swap Oils for Metabolic Health

                        Adam Marafioti Dec 12, 2025

                        There’s a quiet shift happening in the world of nutrition, and it doesn’t involve counting macros, obsessing over calories, or following the latest influencer’s detox.

                        Sugar Fasting and the Benefits of a High-Carb, Low-Fat Approach to Eating

                          Sugar Fasting and the Benefits of a High-Carb, Low-Fat Approach to Eating

                          Adam Marafioti Dec 11, 2025

                          In a world where the diet pendulum swings between “cut all sugar” and “burn fat as fuel,” a third path is emerging, one that harnesses the bioenergetic truth: you’re better off when your metabolism runs hot, when your thyroid works well, and when your cells hum with stable energy.

                          Sugar and Safety: How Glucose Calms the Stress System

                            Sugar and Safety: How Glucose Calms the Stress System

                            Adam Marafioti Dec 10, 2025

                            When we talk about sugar in the modern health conversation, we almost always emphasize the fears: “too much sugar causes obesity,” “sugar spikes insulin,” “sugar leads to diabetes.”

                            Carbon Dioxide: The Forgotten Molecule of Calm and Energy

                              Carbon Dioxide: The Forgotten Molecule of Calm and Energy

                              Adam Marafioti Dec 8, 2025

                              When we think of the molecules that support calmness, vitality, and metabolic resilience, oxygen often takes the spotlight

                              Raising Your Body Temperature: The In-Depth Guide to Warming from Within

                                Raising Your Body Temperature: The In-Depth Guide to Warming from Within

                                Adam Marafioti Nov 26, 2025

                                A warm body is not just a sign of comfort. It’s a reflection of life itself.

                                How To Beat Brain Fog

                                  How To Beat Brain Fog

                                  Adam Marafioti Aug 20, 2025

                                  From skipped meals and poor sleep to stress, blue light, or inflammation, many factors can leave your mind feeling sluggish and unfocused. The good news? With the right foods, daily habits, and targeted supplements, you can restore mental clarity, boost energy, and feel like yourself again.