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Dr. Casey Means: The Health LIES That Are Keeping You Sick, Stuck, and Exhausted | PT 1 (Fan Fav)

May 9, 2025
Dr. Casey Means, a medical doctor and NYT best-selling author, dives deep into health misconceptions that keep many feeling unwell. She outlines three everyday foods to avoid that contribute to metabolic dysfunction. Discover how the misleading marketing of 'healthy' options impacts dietary choices. Dr. Means also shares strategies to reclaim your health with nutrient-dense foods and actionable nutrition tips. Tune in to learn how to break free from fatigue and improve your overall well-being!
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INSIGHT

Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods

  • Ultra-processed seed oils, refined grains, and added sugars dominate 70% of American calories and elevate health risks significantly.
  • These foods subvert satiety and damage cellular biology, driving chronic diseases and early death.
ANECDOTE

Dr. Means' Surgical Residency Struggles

  • Dr. Casey Means suffered IBS, acne, anxiety, and chronic pain during surgical residency due to poor diet and stress.
  • After leaving surgery, focusing on food dramatically improved her health and wellbeing.
INSIGHT

Metabolism Links Many Symptoms

  • Many chronic symptoms stem from poor metabolic health due to damaged mitochondria and poor energy production.
  • Supporting metabolism can rapidly improve seemingly unrelated conditions like acne, mood, and joint pain.
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