Grounded Wellness by Primally Pure Ep. 10: Dr. Casey Means on How Corruption in Food and Pharma is Wrecking Our Health
Nov 13, 2024
Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and cofounder of Levels, sheds light on America's flawed medical system, revealing how it's designed to profit from illness rather than promote health. She discusses alarming statistics on metabolic dysfunction and rising childhood health issues linked to environmental toxins. Casey emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature for true healing and learning to view food as a source of energy. She calls for systemic policy changes to prioritize prevention and advocates for individual lifestyle adjustments to combat this crisis.
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Healthcare Rewards Sickness
- The US spends $4.5 trillion on healthcare while population health worsens.
- Incentives reward managing illness rather than preventing it, which sustains sickness.
Book Born From Personal Loss
- Casey wrote her book after leaving surgical training and losing faith in the system.
- Her personal journey and family loss became the doorway for her public message.
Travel Health Tactics
- Prioritize food and pack your own real meals when traveling to stay well.
- Track sleep with wearables and protect it aggressively by cancelling plans when needed.
