Rooted in Health: How Plants and Humans Thrive on Energy, Nutrients, and Balance

Spending time in the garden, tending our plants, teaches us greater philosophical lessons about life. Humans and plants are surprisingly similar in how we process energy, rely on nutrients, and function at an atomic and systemic level. Just like plants, when we experience deficiencies, they manifest in clear physical and functional symptoms, showing us that we need to correct an imbalance to restore health.

Energy Waves & Vibrations

Both plants and humans operate through energy waves and bioelectrical signals. In plants, these waves influence growth, response to stimuli (like light and gravity), and internal communication. In humans, our nervous system relies on electrical impulses to send messages between cells, and our brain waves regulate consciousness, mood, and function. If a plant is deprived of the right light wavelengths, its growth is stunted. Similarly, if humans are out of sync, lacking rest, proper brain stimulation, or exposure to nature, our mental clarity, mood, and physical well-being suffer.

Nutrients & Deficiencies

Plants rely on a delicate balance of macronutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) and micronutrients (iron, magnesium, and calcium) to thrive. If a plant lacks iron, for example, its leaves turn yellow due to chlorosis, showing a clear deficiency symptom.

Humans, too, need a precise mix of vitamins and minerals. A deficiency in iron can lead to anemia, causing fatigue and weakness…just like a plant with iron deficiency struggles to produce chlorophyll. Magnesium deficiency in plants causes leaf curling, while in humans, it leads to muscle cramps and nervous system issues.

Both plants and humans also rely on beneficial microorganisms. Plants form symbiotic relationships with soil bacteria and fungi to improve nutrient absorption, much like how humans rely on gut microbiota for digestion and immune health.

Atoms & Molecular Structure

At the atomic level, both plants and humans are made of the same fundamental elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and trace minerals. These elements form the building blocks of proteins, DNA, and cellular structures in both life forms.

Just as plants photosynthesize to convert light energy into glucose, humans metabolize food to create ATP, the body’s energy currency. Both systems transform raw materials into usable energy through biochemical reactions.

Systems & Processes

• Circulatory System vs. Vascular System:
  • Plants have xylem and phloem, which transport water and nutrients.
  • Humans have veins and arteries that move oxygen and nutrients.
• Respiration & Gas Exchange:
  • Plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
  • Humans take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
  • Both rely on these exchanges for survival.
• Hormones & Growth Regulators:
  • Plants produce auxins and gibberellins to regulate growth.
  • Humans rely on hormones like insulin, serotonin, and cortisol to regulate metabolism, mood, and stress.

Deficiencies Show Up in Symptoms

Just as plants wilt, yellow, or stop growing when something is missing, humans experience fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, skin issues, mood swings, or chronic disease when we lack essential nutrients, sleep, hydration, or balance.

When a plant’s soil is depleted, it won’t reach its full potential. The same goes for humans. If our diet, mindset, movement, and environment aren’t aligned, we won’t thrive.

The Takeaway

Plants and humans are deeply connected. Both are bioelectrical beings requiring balance in nutrients, light, water, and energy flow. When either is out of balance, signs will show. By tuning into these signals, whether it’s a drooping leaf or persistent exhaustion, we can restore vitality and create an environment where both plants and people flourish.

This is why nutrition, self-care, energy work, and mindfulness matter. Because just like a thriving garden, a thriving human needs the right inputs to grow, heal, and shine.