What is Metabolic Health?
Metabolic health measures our body’s resource use efficiency
In our modern society, our bodies are under a constant state of assault from excess carbohydrates, processed foods, chemicals, pesticides, stress from being overworked, sleep deprivation, sedentary lifestyle, blue light exposure and a host of other harmful bodily disrupters. A large majority of American adults are now metabolically unhealthy meaning our bodies are utilizing resources extremely inefficiently. This inefficiency is a direct consequence of us having lost our connection to our natural state. As a result, we’ve seen an explosion of chronic diseases, including:
Obesity
Type 2 Diabetes
Auto-immune diseases
High blood pressure
Heart disease
We provide the blueprint to combat metabolic disease
Use our framework above and the dimensions of the framework below as your trusted guide in your journey towards optimal metabolic health.
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Toxic Compounds in Plants and Their Impact on Metabolic Health
Plant food is heavily promoted as a healthy and important part of human diet. However, many plants contain various natural toxins. These toxic compounds in plants, including tannins, saponins, glucosinolates, cyanogenic glycosides, furocoumarins, lectins, and oxalates, are part of plants’ defense mechanisms against pests, fungi, and predators, including humans. They can impact our health in various ways, causing nutritional deficiencies and toxic effects when consumed in high amounts. For instance, grains and certain vegetables and herbs are rich in saponins and tannins. Nightshade vegetables are known to contain toxic alkaloids. Adding to the complexity, genetically modified (GM) foods, such as… Continue reading
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Methylene Blue: History, Uses, and Benefits
Few relatively unknown compounds have as rich a history or as broad a range of application as methylene blue. This deep-blue dye, known for its distinctive color and intriguing properties, has been making waves for well over a century. In this article, we dive into its history and explore various health and therapeutic applications. History of Methylene Blue The story of methylene blue, a compound as intriguing as its deep-blue hue, has its roots firmly planted in the annals of scientific history. A tale of serendipitous discoveries, pioneering minds, and breakthroughs in medicine, this journey of discovery remains an inspiring… Continue reading
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Cholesterol: Rethinking its Role in Heart Disease
*** This article should be consumed for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Readers should consult a board certified physician before starting or making changes to their treatment regimen. *** Introduction Often when pundits talk about the unprecedented rise in heart disease in the past century they are primarily referring to the rise in a condition known as atherosclerosis. The National Institutes of Health defines atherosclerosis as “a common condition that develops when a sticky substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries.” For decades, LDL cholesterol and Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) have been cast as the boogeymen in… Continue reading