We have heard of Physical Health and Mental Health but what exactly is Metabolic Health? The cells in our body provide us all with limitless health; a “sound body” in other words. Good food habits, regular exercises and sufficient sleep collectively contribute to protection of those cells in our body. This is known in the world of medicine as Metabolic Health. It is now proved by eminent medical practitioners that there is a strange connection between limitless health and metabolism.
Dr.Casey Means with Calley Means in the U.S. has written and published a book on Metabolic Health under the title – ‘Good Energy’. Dr.Casey Means is an alumna and a former faculty of Stanford University. Calley Means is a Harvard Business School graduate who studied medicine too at the reputable Stanford University, USA. Their book, published in 2024, explains in detail a constituent within cells called Mitochondria, that functions like Power House in our body.
The authors say that by augmenting this energy to the optimum level, we can be invigorated, hyperactive and free from diseases. Prevention is better than cure. By revamping our routine life style we can acquire auto immunity and prevent diseases. Dr.Casey Means and Calley Means and are not in favour of the medical treatments in the modern era. They recommend new scientific approaches through this extremely innovative book. We are advised to avoid intake of too many medicines and focus instead on Metabolic Health.
Living with pristine health is more important than longevity. A big life is better than a long life. Chronological life span is not as vital as Health Span that gives us immunity from diseases. Organs of our body refuse to co-operate unless the cells in our body extend support. Neglected cells pave the way to various disabilities. Like white corpuscles in our body, there are many interdependent cells ready to rescue us like an army of defending soldiers. Protection of these cells ensures our health span, according to the authors of this book.
Let us not bother much about ageing which is a series of numbers. By being active and agile at all times we can get rid of old-age frustration. A lively chat and an interaction with intellectual friends would infuse young blood in us. Positive changes in our life style can provide us Metabolic Health.
On our birthdays friends and relatives greet us wishing a long life but it is not possible unless we prevent sickness and diseases precautiously. Physical immunity depends on our day to day routine activities. A military discipline is essential to avoid junk food, smoking, excessive alcohol, harmful drugs and tobacco based sedatives. Sedentary life style, lying idly like couch potatoes, being immobile and inactive like a painted ship are all detrimental to metabolic health.
Age does take its own toll by extending a red carpet welcome to harmful bacteria, and multiple biological complications. Contagious diseases grab quickly people who suffer from lack of immunity. Swimming against the cross currents of depression, fear, dejection, stress and agony would certainly help us acquire physical health and mental health. This is the central idea of this book ‘Good Energy’. The authors mean to tell us – “Feel incredible; Avoid Disease and Age Well.” Let us all add Metabolic Health to our Physical Health and Mental Health, in order to make our life lovable.
