{"id":16430,"date":"2022-06-19T23:16:32","date_gmt":"2022-06-19T23:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/?p=16430"},"modified":"2022-06-19T23:20:11","modified_gmt":"2022-06-19T23:20:11","slug":"how-important-is-metabolic-health-and-why-havent-i-heard-of-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/2022\/06\/19\/how-important-is-metabolic-health-and-why-havent-i-heard-of-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How Important is Metabolic Health, and Why Haven\u2019t I Heard of it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you were to conduct a random poll of the general public, most people wouldn\u2019t be able to tell you what metabolic health is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason why is simple: the health advice Americans receive is wrong, and our healthcare system is built on the treatment of existing conditions rather than maintaining health to prevent illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For proof of this, just look around. America\u2019s population is the fattest it has ever been, and 37% of us have metabolic syndrome &#8211; the highest percentage it\u2019s ever been.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to live a long life and stay as healthy as possible, metabolic health needs to be one of your top priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is metabolic health?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most comprehensive definition of metabolic health is how well the body creates, manages, and directs energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic health is generally tracked through five factors: blood sugar,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/2022\/06\/10\/i-have-been-diagnosed-with-high-blood-pressure-what-should-i-do\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cholesterol, body composition (weight), and triglyceride levels. Should three or more of these be outside normal ranges, you would be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome (along with 37% of the rest of America).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your metabolic health affects many aspects of your life, including core functions such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormone function and regulation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood sugar and blood pressure management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall heart strength and operation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important to note that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/2022\/04\/18\/the-difference-between-health-and-metabolic-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metabolic health is not the same as physical health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can feel strong, alert, and perfectly in shape, yet still have poor metabolic health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, metabolic health isn&#8217;t just another fad. While many people consider it to be a separate part of wellness, misaligned metabolic factors can significantly impact your quality of life \u2013 including<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/2022\/05\/22\/what-do-people-mean-by-cardiovascular-health\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your heart health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How metabolic health acts as heart disease prevention<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor metabolic health has serious consequences on the heart. It may increase existing risks for stroke, increase pressure in veins and arteries, and prevent the body from managing energy effectively. I see people all the time who are suffering from metabolic health disorders with no knowledge of its effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But metabolic syndrome is by no means a terminal diagnosis. In fact, misaligned metabolic factors can be significantly improved over a short period of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustained focus on metabolic health works wonders on the human body. According to recent studies, it may also encourage long-term heart disease prevention as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is accomplished by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/01.cir.0000111245.75752.c6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlling blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which may put unnecessary strain on the vessels and arteries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3250069\/#:~:text=A%2010%20kg%20higher%20body,24%25%20increased%20risk%20for%20stroke.&amp;text=Our%20study%20found%20a%20strong,all%20states%20using%20regression%20analysis.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which may contribute to heart disease and its recurring factors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/metabolic-syndrome\/about-metabolic-syndrome#:~:text=Metabolic%20syndrome%20is%20a%20group,good%E2%80%9D)%20cholesterol%20in%20the%20blood\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing risks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for diabetes, stroke, and heart attack.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above all, metabolic health is key to promoting lifelong disease prevention.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/2022\/02\/26\/how-to-create-achievable-goals-to-help-you-on-your-heart-health-journey\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restoring a healthy balance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is key for limiting risk factors and putting you at the controls of your personal wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Metabolic health coaching and heart health training<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic health is something to work towards, and not necessarily a defined goalpost. Achieving optimal metabolic health is a process that requires several steps, not the least of which is working with a metabolic health coach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those unfamiliar with the term, a metabolic coach is a health professional with a deep understanding of metabolic health and overturning negative health markers. They are highly experienced in their field and have a history of working successfully to optimize<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/2022\/05\/09\/what-are-the-easiest-ways-to-improve-metabolic-health\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the five major factors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike generic heart health training, metabolic health coaches provide groundwork for improving yourself holistically. They can help you by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying factors that affect your metabolic health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determining a customized plan of action specifically for you<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing encouragement and insight for healing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of your age, risks, and circumstances, working with a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/health-coaching\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metabolic coach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a surefire way to make measurable improvements to your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Making a difference with a metabolic health coach<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in optimizing your metabolic health is finding out what your starting point is. Take my <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/metabolic-quiz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free metabolic health assessment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find out what your current numbers are, which will help you determine what steps you need to take.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huge strides can be made to improving your metabolic health is achieved by focusing on these areas:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating real, whole foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun exposure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to ensure you\u2019re taking the right steps or you want to accelerate your progress by working with a coach, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovadiahearthealth.com\/old-site\/talk-to-ovadia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schedule a free call with me here<\/span><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you were to conduct a random poll of the general public, most people wouldn\u2019t be able to tell you what metabolic health is. 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