We all have moments in our lives when we have a realisation. An epiphany. It could be after coping with a difficult relationship, a problem to solve at work, or confusion in understanding a situation. I was recommended to read the book “Outlive” by Peter Attia. To say ittransformed my approach to getting old is an understatement.The concept that we should take responsibility for our health mightseem obvious and simple, even logical, but how many of us truly do?Metabolic health is the pursuit of quality of life through taking care ofour health. The first step into self-love. To live a fulfilling, meaningful lifewith longevity we need to be in better health.

However, modernmedicine relies on us to develop diseases and ailments that needtreatment. Treatment cured by drugs. Let’s not go there on theconcerning profits made by the pharmaceutical companies benefittingfrom this position. More often than not, I hear cases where additionaldrugs are taken to combat the side effects of the initial prescription.When you turn that situation on it’s head and realise that if we alladopted our responsibility for our health, perhaps the reliance on thesepharmaceuticals will decrease.There is a crucial connection between our overall health and ourprolonged life. Grounding in our approach to our quality of life comesfrom physical, emotional, mental, relational and spiritual well-being.Understanding these critical main points of metabolic health is the firststep in taking responsibility for our body's health. It is the symphony ofinternal processes working together harmoniously.The main elements that play vital roles in metabolic health are exercisewith nutrition, sleep, mental health and your environment completingthe well-conducted orchestra. When this orchestra performs well, youfeel fantastic. As Dr Peter Attia suggests, critical for keeping the fourNorsemen such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s andother health issues at bay.

We all have moments in our lives when we have a realisation. An epiphany. It could be after coping with a difficult relationship, a problem to solve at work, or confusion in understanding a situation. I was recommended to read the book “Outlive” by Peter Attia. To say ittransformed my approach to getting old is an understatement.The concept that we should take responsibility for our health mightseem obvious and simple, even logical, but how many of us truly do?Metabolic health is the pursuit of quality of life through taking care ofour health. The first step into self-love. To live a fulfilling, meaningful lifewith longevity we need to be in better health.

However, modernmedicine relies on us to develop diseases and ailments that needtreatment. Treatment cured by drugs. Let’s not go there on theconcerning profits made by the pharmaceutical companies benefittingfrom this position. More often than not, I hear cases where additionaldrugs are taken to combat the side effects of the initial prescription.When you turn that situation on it’s head and realise that if we alladopted our responsibility for our health, perhaps the reliance on thesepharmaceuticals will decrease.There is a crucial connection between our overall health and ourprolonged life. Grounding in our approach to our quality of life comesfrom physical, emotional, mental, relational and spiritual well-being.Understanding these critical main points of metabolic health is the firststep in taking responsibility for our body's health. It is the symphony ofinternal processes working together harmoniously.The main elements that play vital roles in metabolic health are exercisewith nutrition, sleep, mental health and your environment completingthe well-conducted orchestra. When this orchestra performs well, youfeel fantastic. As Dr Peter Attia suggests, critical for keeping the fourNorsemen such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s andother health issues at bay.