5 Things That Will Make You Stronger

“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” (Friedrich Nietzsche)

Hormesis is a biological phenomenon whereby a beneficial effect (improved health, stress tolerance, growth or longevity) results from exposure to low doses of an agent that is otherwise toxic or lethal when given at higher doses. In simple terms, it’s the ability to grow stronger and more resilient with a controlled exposure to something.

Hormesis comes from Greek hórmēsis “rapid motion, eagerness”, itself from ancient Greek hormáein “to set in motion, impel, urge on”.

The ability to implement hormesis into your own life will be directly related to your ability to become fulfilled and grow stronger as a human being.

Here are some ways that we can use this principle in our daily lives:

1. Sunlight — Exposure to low or moderate doses of other lower-energy forms of radiation, including gamma-rays and UV-radiation, has been tied to health benefits. Well-known is the fact that sunlight is one of the most effective ways to generate natural Vitamin D in the body; less well-known is that fact that sunlight can actually reduce the incidence of cancer.
2. Exercise — Exercise causes inflammation and a stress response. If you were to get blood work done after a workout, your blood profile would look…