Eclipse Moonflower’s Reviews > Why So Tired?: A 101-Day Guide to Clearer Thinking, Lasting Energy, and Better Sleep > Status Update

Smyrlis explains the beneficial science behind physical therapy - it all comes down to the natural medicine of fresh blood circulation preceding bodily movement, an opposite effect incurred by immobility.

"Long stretches of sitting carry health risk, even for people who exercise." (p. 234)
The remedy is frequent short breaks throughout the day, especially critical during long periods of sitting. Even 2 min helps.

"One night, after pulling to the side of the road because she could not catch her breath, she finally understood the message beneath it all: she was wearing down the very person everyone depended on."

"You don't have to stop serving... have to stop sacrificing myself to do it." p. 205

Wow. 💣

Sooo many banger lines in this book.

"The detox industry sells drama because ordinary prevention is difficult to package." (p. 417)

"A legal limit is not a biological cliff... when exposure is invisible and the science remains contested, asking for disclosure is not fear. It is informed choice." (p. 417)

"Lives change not through frenzy, but through fidelity." (p. 169)

Huh. I never even made the connection to artificial scents potentially worsening brain fog and even irritability (not just migraines!)

Instead of this negotiating with fish and mercury crap, just go vegan! Fish may have silent screams yet they deserve love, too. "You do not need to fear fish." (p. 416) Well they certainly must fear us, killing billions of them a year for pure pleasure. 😢🎣💔

It's kind of ironic. I was speaking with a coworker who is paranoid of messing up her hormones with birth control. We already come in contact every day with chemicals that influence our hormones even without our conscious awareness - these include pthalates, microplastics, or other chemicals that act as immune irritants and endocrine disruptors!

"Focus is... a form of self-respect." (p. 142)

Creativity inevitably leads to a positive force, gently reminding our body that "I am safe enough to be curious." (pg. 111)

Quietly doing a new habit yourself (modeling behavior) can be key to socially influencing others.

I think this is really important to reflect on as animal rights activists, knowing that seeing someone living vegan is more persuasive than only being told they should!

Huh... so what Smy is saying is that my body is a 24/7 fast food joint... yeah, that definitely explains the chronic pain. AKA, the dreaded "fog loop." 😭

"Your brain loves steady fuel. Your mood loves it more." (pg. 97)

It is reassuring to learn that the 10k steps moniker was simply a branding scheme, and current evidence has shown beneficial effects from around 7k steps a day.

Apparently, we lose water every night through our skin and breath. Does this explain the dehydration attacks in the middle of the night? 😂
On the other hand, Smyrlis says that drinking water assists the control of physical pain management. Huh.

"Courage rise[s] from sleep."
(pg. 62)

"Tell your body: we are not prey today. We're in charge." (pg. 65)

"Your birthdays are the same [referring to twins]. The way your days have treated your bodies hasn't been." (pg. 54)

"A short walk now is better than a perfect workout later." (pg. 61) 💯

Absolutely loving this book so far. Practical and effective!