Cycles of Change

Engineering practical systems and exploring the physical world.

Going without food alters the body in ways that reach far beyond weight loss, while the most notable changes take place inside the brain. When regular meals stop arriving, the body burns through its quick energy fuel and switches over to stored fat for energy. That switch sets off chemical [...]
The living journey of the human body represents one of the most astonishing stories in the living world. In the early decades of life, body systems operate with abundant vigor and quick healing power. Tissues mend quickly after injury, digestive pathways process nutrients with ease, and skeletal [...]
Dry fasting is a biological state where the body receives no external food or water. In this environment, the human system must shift its operation to survive on internal resources. This shift triggers a sophisticated series of mechanical repairs. Unlike water fasting, where the body still relies [...]