Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, dives into the transformative power of metabolic health. She discusses how our food choices impact energy and chronic diseases, emphasizing the importance of mitochondrial function. The conversation includes insights on continuous glucose monitoring and personalized health data as tools for improvement. Dr. Means advocates for a compassionate approach to health, addressing the limitations of modern healthcare and the need for nutritional awareness to empower individuals.
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Metabolic Health's Importance
Most chronic diseases are rooted in metabolic issues, which are overlooked in Western medicine.
This metabolic oversight is a major flaw in the healthcare system, contributing to rising illness despite increased spending.
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Researching Root Causes
Research your symptoms or diagnoses alongside terms like "mitochondrial dysfunction", "oxidative stress", and "chronic inflammation".
This approach reveals underlying metabolic issues often ignored in conventional treatments.
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Casey Means' Transition
Casey Means had an epiphany while performing surgery, questioning the efficacy of treating symptoms without addressing root causes.
This realization led her to transition from ENT surgery to focus on metabolic health, seeking true healing over symptom management.
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A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More
Christopher Palmer, MD
Drawing on decades of research, Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer outlines a revolutionary new understanding that unites existing knowledge about mental illness within a single framework: Mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain. The book details the connections between mental illness and metabolic disorders, including diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, and other conditions. It also sheds light on new treatment pathways that apply to various mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, alcoholism, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, autism, and schizophrenia. Palmer pairs cutting-edge science with practical advice and strategies to help people reclaim their mental health, emphasizing the role of metabolism in mental health and the potential of dietary and metabolic interventions for treatment.
Good Energy
The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health
Calley Means
Casey Means, MD
In 'Good Energy', Dr. Casey Means and her brother Calley Means present a bold new vision for optimizing health by focusing on metabolic function. The book explains how various health conditions such as depression, anxiety, infertility, insomnia, heart disease, and more can be traced back to how well the cells in our body create and use energy. It offers a four-week plan, cutting-edge research, and personal stories to help readers improve their metabolic health. The book covers topics like dietary principles, sleep and circadian rhythm, exercise, cold and heat exposure, and navigating the healthcare system for optimal health. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring and improving metabolic health to prevent and reverse chronic illnesses[1][3][5].
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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