On Purpose with Jay Shetty Dr. Casey Means: 5 Early Warning Signs of Disease & What Your Body is REALLY Trying to Tell You
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Jun 10, 2024 Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, dives into the alarming rise of chronic diseases related to modern lifestyles. She illuminates the importance of metabolic health and how understanding bodily signals can empower individuals in their health journeys. Dr. Means discusses the pivotal role of diet, sleep, and stress management in preventing disease. She promotes using technology to monitor health and challenges listeners to rethink the traditional healthcare model, urging lifestyle changes for better well-being.
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Dr. Means' Mother's Health Journey
- Dr. Casey Means' mother developed several health issues over time, seemingly treated effectively.
- However, she was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer at 72 and died 13 days later.
Metabolic Dysfunction as Root Cause
- Conventional healthcare views chronic diseases as isolated incidents, often overlooking underlying connections.
- Dr. Means argues these conditions are linked to metabolic dysfunction, impacting how cells produce energy.
The Body as a Process
- Our bodies are dynamic processes, not static entities; we constantly rebuild ourselves.
- Making the right choices daily, like providing cells with necessary building blocks, allows us to express a healthier version of ourselves.
