Knowledge base on sleep, nutrition, hormones and mindset
Clear, practical articles from Somora on better sleep, breathing, nutrition, movement, hormone balance, detox and mental strength. Read the intro for free; the full article lives in the Somora app.
Detox & Cleansing
How your body cleans itself — from lymph nodes to liver, kidneys and gut.
The Lymphatic System — Your Forgotten Cleanup Crew
Your lymphatic system clears waste and excess fluid, but it has no pump of its own like your heart. Here's how it works and how to keep it moving.
Your Liver's Two-Phase Detox System
Your liver detoxifies in two connected steps. Learn how phase 1 and phase 2 work together, and why food matters more than any juice cleanse.
Gut, Microbiome & the Gut-Liver Axis
Your gut and liver are in constant conversation. Discover how your microbiome shapes that connection and what you can do to support it.
Kidneys & Electrolytes
Your kidneys filter your entire blood volume dozens of times a day and carefully balance your electrolytes. Here's how to support them without overdoing it.
The Skin as a Detox Organ
Your skin releases a small amount of waste through sweat, but it's mainly a barrier, not a lead player in detoxification. What can it actually do?
Heavy Metals & Everyday Exposure
Lead, mercury, and cadmium enter our bodies through food, water, and air. What do we know about the risks, and what's realistic to do yourself?
A 3-Day Reset Without the Juice Cleanse
You don't need to fast on juice to give your body a break. A realistic 3-day reset focuses on sleep, food, and movement, not extremes.
Breathing as a Detox Pathway
Your lungs clear more waste than you'd think: carbon dioxide. Discover how breathing contributes to detoxification and how to use it mindfully.
Nutrition & Metabolism
Protein, fats, fibre and blood sugar: the foundation of your energy.
Protein timing for muscle maintenance
When you eat protein matters less than how much, but smart timing can support muscle maintenance.
Restoring insulin sensitivity
Good insulin sensitivity helps keep your energy stable and supports healthy weight over the long run.
Fats: balancing omega-3, 6 and 9
Not all fats are equal; the ratio between omega-3 and omega-6 affects inflammation and recovery.
Fiber & short-chain fatty acids
Fiber feeds your gut bacteria, which in turn produce compounds that benefit your whole body.
Movement & Strength
Training with a plan: overload, endurance and mobility.
Progressive overload explained
Without gradually asking more of your muscles, progress stalls. Here's how to apply progressive overload wisely.
Zone 2 cardio for your mitochondria
Calm, sustained movement in zone 2 trains exactly the energy factories of your cells: mitochondria.
Mobility vs flexibility
Being flexible isn't the same as moving well. The difference determines how you should train.
Sleep & Recovery
Your body clock, sleep stages and waking up with energy.
Resetting your circadian rhythm in 7 days
You can adjust your internal clock with light and consistency. A week can bring noticeable improvement.
Optimizing REM vs deep sleep
REM sleep and deep sleep each do different recovery work. Both deserve focused attention.
Waking up without an alarm
Relying on an alarm often signals that your rhythm and sleep duration aren't yet aligned.
Mental health
Stress regulation, cortisol and attention you can train.
Training your vagal tone
Your vagus nerve determines how quickly you bounce back from stress. Learn how to train it for greater resilience.
Restoring your cortisol curve
A disrupted cortisol curve leaves you tired in the morning and wired at night. Here's how to bring it back into balance.
Attention as a muscle
Focus isn't a fixed talent, it's a trainable skill. Here's how to systematically build sustained attention.
Breathing
From box breathing to CO₂ tolerance and nasal breathing.
Box breathing for stressful moments
This simple technique with four equal counts helps you calm down within minutes during stressful situations.
Training CO₂ tolerance
A higher tolerance for carbon dioxide makes your breathing calmer and more efficient, even during exertion.
Nose vs mouth — a big difference
The path air takes determines how well you breathe. Why nasal breathing is usually the better choice.
Hormones
Thyroid, cycle and testosterone — what you can actually influence.
Thyroid: TSH Alone Isn't Enough
A normal TSH result doesn't always tell the full story about your thyroid. Learn which other markers matter.
Cycle-Synced Training
Your energy, strength, and recovery shift throughout your menstrual cycle. Here's how to train with it, not against it.
Supporting Testosterone Naturally
Sleep, strength training, and nutrition influence testosterone more than most supplements do. Here's how it works.
Immunity
Vitamins, cold exposure and mucous membranes as your first defence.
The Vitamin D, K2, and Magnesium Trio
These three nutrients work together for bones, immunity, and muscles. Taking them separately often isn't enough.
Cold Training — Does It Actually Work?
Cold showers and ice baths are trendy, but what does research actually say about immunity, recovery, and mood?
Mucous Membranes: Your First Line of Defense
Your nose, throat, and gut form the first defense line against pathogens. Here's how to keep them strong.
Herbs & Supplements
Adaptogens, liver support and an honest baseline stack.
Adaptogens: Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Reishi
Adaptogens promise better stress resilience and energy. What can ashwagandha, rhodiola, and reishi actually do?
Milk Thistle & NAC for Liver Support
Milk thistle and NAC are popular for liver support. What's proven and what's marketing?
Basic Stack vs Hyped List
You don't need twenty different bottles. Here's the science-backed basic stack that matters for most people.