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SACRED SOUL FAMILY
Dodee Schmitt
Dodee is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Autonomic Response Testing Practitioner, and Biofield Science Educator with nearly two decades of experience in chronic illness recovery and integrative wellness. Dodhisattva.com, est. 2009
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Strength Is The Foundation To Longevity
Strength Training is an important piece to any longevity strategy.
Without muscle, the body relies on the soft tissue, cartilage, and bones for structural alignment.
This can be dangerous because the body will begin to deteriorate more rapidly via calcification & spinal disalignment.
With proper muscle proportion and tensile strength, the body takes on a lean, strong, and aligned posture.
With this comes a healthier, happier, younger body.
When the muscles in the buttocks and hips are engaged and strong enough, the lower back is supported, and posture improves.
Back issues can often be resolved by mindfully strengthening the glutes, hips, and abs.
And of course, with proper stretching and keeping the fascia healthy.
Why Fascia Health Comes First
Most people jump straight into building muscle without ever addressing the fascial network first.
This is a mistake.
Fascia is the connective tissue that wraps around every muscle, organ, bone, and nerve in the body like a full body suit.
It is not just structural.
Fascia stores.
It holds toxins that have not been fully processed and released through the body’s elimination pathways.
It holds emotions, old traumas, grief, shock, and unresolved tension that the body did not know how to process at the time.
When fascia is congested, tight, or dehydrated it restricts blood flow, nerve signaling, and lymphatic drainage to the very muscle tissues you are trying to build.
You can train hard every day and never see the results you are working for if the fascia is locked down.
This is why bodywork, myofascial release, deep stretching, castor oil packs, and hot and cold therapy are not optional extras in a serious muscle building protocol.
They are the preparation.
Think of it as clearing the land before you plant.
The fascia is the terrain.
When it is free, hydrated, and emotionally clear, the muscle tissue beneath can receive the nutrition, oxygen, and rebuilding signals it needs to genuinely respond.
I currently love the fascia blaster tool that I have. It is an investment in your health.
The creator, Ashley Black, really thought the design and mechanics through to improve the fascia network.
Key Takeaway
Fascia is not just connective tissue, it is a living record of everything your body has held and stored. Releasing it before building muscle creates the conditions for real, lasting strength.
Recovery Is Where the Magic Happens
Other reasons for spinal misalignment can be emotional, nutritional, or environmental as we strive to look at it from a balanced perspective.
There are tiny muscle groups that support the body, and these must be kept toned and intact for the larger muscle groups to thrive and to prevent injury.
If one eats foods that do not support the organs, the organs can become swollen or unhealthy, causing pressure on the spine.
A healthy cleansing routine can help harmonize.
There can also be stored emotions throughout the body.
Particularly in the fascia network as we discussed.
A protocol that encompasses the cellular principles we share in this blog can encourage rejuvenation.
Radical Forgiveness of one’s past is of paramount importance when it comes to emotional traumas that prevent the body you desire.
Working out a few times a week can be a wonderful longevity strategy to create lean muscle.
Whether you are in a gym or utilize the great outdoors, you can gain muscle and core strength.
Using and working all muscle groups to their full potential will lead to a healthier, leaner body.
The more muscle one has, the easier it is to lose weight and stay lean.
After a good, solid workout, it is important to refuel the body with bioavailable nutrition from carbohydrates and then protein.
The body wants glucose soon after a workout and then protein to repair the ripped muscle tissues.
Bioavailable nutrition is key here, so that the digestive tract requires less work, and nourishment can penetrate the cell wall with ease.
Also, taking a liquid magnesium bicarbonate before and after a workout will help balance electrolytes and optimize pH.
The Ancient Minerals Magnesium Flakes I have mentioned in the past will also assist the muscles to relax and let go of acids.
Do about 30 minutes of a foot soak in filtered warm/hot water with the magnesium flakes. If you prefer a bath, this will work too.
Beyond mineral support, keeping the body moving between sessions is just as important as the workout itself.
Keeping the lymphatic system moving and flowing is key to releasing the toxins from the body.
We have discussed many ways to do that through out this blog. Here are some examples:
- Rebounding
- Hot/Cold Showers,
- Skin Brushing
- Walking
Muscle As Your Longevity Insurance Policy
There is a conversation happening in integrative medicine right now about muscle mass being one of the strongest predictors of how well you age.
Not cardio fitness.
Not flexibility.
Muscle.
As we move through our forties, fifties, and beyond the body naturally begins to lose muscle mass in a process called sarcopenia.
Without actively working to maintain and rebuild muscle, this loss accelerates.
The consequences are not just aesthetic.
Muscle is metabolically active tissue.
The more of it you carry, the higher your resting metabolic rate, meaning your body burns more energy at rest and stays leaner without constant effort.
Muscle also protects the joints, supports the skeletal system, regulates blood sugar by absorbing glucose, and is one of the primary reasons some people can get up from the floor at eighty years old and others cannot.
This is the longevity argument for strength training that nobody is making clearly enough.
You are not building muscle to look a certain way.
You are building it so your body has the structural and metabolic reserves to carry you through a long, vital, independent life.
Other important tools to use when incorporating strength training include deep breathing, tai chi & restorative yin yoga.
These internal exercises calm the mind and body, alkalize the blood & revive the organ system.
Key Takeaway
Muscle is your longevity insurance. Building and maintaining it now is one of the most powerful investments you can make in how you feel, move, and function for decades to come.
Feeding the Cells Not Just the Muscle
As the body builds muscle and stays alkaline through out the process with green juices, super foods/herbs and bio available nutrition such as cultured yogurt made from sprouted almonds and coconut meat (see past posts for recipe) or a sprouted organic brown rice protein we can deliver the cells’ amino acids for repair and build the body structure.
The foods that genuinely support cellular integrity during strength training are not complicated.
Mineral-rich broths, wild-caught fish, grass-fed organ meats, cultured dairy if tolerated, sprouted raw nuts and seeds, coconut products, and deeply colored vegetables provide the amino acids, minerals, and cofactors that rebuild tissue at the cellular level rather than just feeding the muscle superficially.
Avoid processed protein powders with synthetic amino acids, artificial sweeteners, or inflammatory oils such as seed oils.
The body builds best from whole food sources it can recognize and assimilate without taxing the liver and kidneys.
Key Takeaway
Your cells rebuild from what you feed them. Bioavailable whole food nutrition is the difference between surface level muscle gain and genuine cellular regeneration.
Body Response Tracker Chart
Ways I like to chart how well my body is responding to my daily choices is by taking a look at the following:
These are just some indicators of how well the body is responding to our daily activities.
It is important to keep the body fit and with some muscle in order to protect it from degenerative diseases.
Enjoy a good stretch before and after and invoke a parasympathetic response from the nervous system.
Dodhisattva
Super Natural Remedies
Daily Body Response Tracker
Check each indicator that applies to you this morning. These are the signals your body uses to tell you how well it is responding to your daily choices. Tap each one to mark it and read more about what it means.
Your vitality score
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👁️ Clear eyes in the morning
Redness or cloudiness on waking signals toxins or irritation in the stomach. If your eyes are not clear, consider fasting, eliminating a recent food irritant, or supporting digestion more deeply.
⚡ Morning energy and feeling rested
Waking with genuine energy rather than forcing yourself up is a sign your nervous system recovered during sleep and your adrenals are functioning well.
🌿 2 to 3 healthy bowel movements daily
This is one of the clearest signs of a functioning digestive system. Regular elimination means your body is clearing waste efficiently and not reabsorbing toxins through the colon wall.
🌸 Fresh breath and pink tongue on waking
A slightly pink tongue and fresh breath signal a clean digestive tract. A coated white tongue or foul morning breath indicates undigested matter throughout the body requiring enzyme, oxygen, probiotic, and fasting support.
💨 Clear nasal and throat passages
Congestion, stuffiness, or irritation in the nasal or throat passages on waking suggests lymphatic or mucus buildup. Daily neti pot use and body cleansing help maintain open clear passages.
🌡️ Healthy thyroid temperature pattern
Take your temperature at 7am and again at 4pm for two consecutive days. A healthy thyroid shows a temperature rise by 4pm. Consistently low or flat temperatures can indicate sluggish thyroid function.
💪 Feeling strong before, during, and after workouts
How you feel in the gym or during movement tells you a great deal about your mineral status, adrenal health, and recovery capacity. Persistent fatigue during workouts suggests the body needs more recovery support.
Maintaining Cellular Integrity & Strength
Building muscle is not just a fitness goal.
It is an act of devotion to the body you live in.
When you approach it with cellular awareness, clearing the fascia first, feeding the cells with real nutrition, keeping the lymph moving, and tracking how your body responds day to day, you are not just training.
You are rebuilding yourself from the inside out.
The body is extraordinarily intelligent and remarkably forgiving.
Give it the right conditions and it will reward you with strength, clarity, and a vitality that does not diminish with age.
It only deepens.
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3 thoughts on “How to Build Muscle While Maintaining Cellular Integrity”
I Love the Title of your Blog! Especially the sub-title! 😀
Super Nutrient Rich Living for Your Inner & Outer Senses.
Thanks Tyler…the subtitle really feels in alignment with what this blog embodies. I appreciate your awareness of it & the support. Love, Blu