Exploring the significance of monitoring metabolism and mitochondria health for improved well-being and energy levels, emphasizing personal responsibility for health and introducing 'Good Energy' book as a guide to optimize metabolic health.
In this episode of The Human Upgrade, you’ll learn how to enhance your health and longevity with insights from Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of the metabolic health company, Levels. You’ll learn how to achieve good energy by enhancing metabolic health. Dr. Means shares valuable information on how food choices, metabolism, and chronic diseases are interconnected. She explains the science behind mitochondrial function and how your everyday choices impact your body's ability to generate energy.
This episode offers practical tips for improving your metabolic health, covering areas such as diet, sleep, stress management, and reducing inflammation. You’ll hear about the importance of continuous glucose monitoring and personalized health data in maintaining metabolic health.
Get ready to uncover the truth about modern healthcare systems and learn how to empower yourself with knowledge. Whether you're dealing with chronic conditions or looking to enhance your health, this episode is packed with essential information to guide your journey.
Timestamps:
- (00:00:10) Introduction and importance of metabolic health
- (00:01:25) The connection between food and pharma systems
- (00:02:29) Dr. Means' background and new book "Good Energy"
- (00:03:33) The metabolic foundation of chronic diseases
- (00:05:59) The failure of Google as a health search engine
- (00:06:18) The link between migraines and mitochondrial function
- (00:07:52) Dr. Means' transition from ENT surgeon to metabolic health expert
- (00:10:25) The role of inflammation in chronic diseases
- (00:14:16) Working with her brother on the book
- (00:18:07) The story of Dr. Means' mother and the healthcare system's failures
- (00:20:55) Empowering patients with their health data
- (00:22:32) Addressing fear and misinformation in healthcare
- (00:30:44) First steps to improving metabolic health
- (00:37:17) The impact of fear on health
- (00:44:20) The concept of biochemical fear
- (00:50:04) Integrating natural signals into modern life
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