EP 15: How To Become Functionally Younger in the Next Year-Part1

Defining Personal Autonomy in Health

Let’s establish a working definition of autonomy. Autonomy encompasses two critical aspects:

1. The ability to make choices over things we can control so that they do not control us.

2. The capacity of an individual to make their own choices and decisions without external influences.

To put it simply, ignoring problems won’t make them disappear—they only grow bigger. By adopting a proactive stance towards your health, you can address issues before they spiral out of control. Taking charge means you won’t have to later submit to a process with limited options.

A compelling analogy is found in estate planning. Just as we meticulously plan not to let our assets go into probate, why should we not apply the same diligence to our health? This brings me to the profound concept of generational health planning.

The Ripple Effect on Generational Health

A friend once told me a thought-provoking idea:

“Your kids and your grandchildren will inherit who and what you become as you age.”

When you take proactive steps towards your health, it’s not just personal—it’s a legacy. Your children will inherit your habits, your health, and ultimately your longevity. The choice is stark: become a burden requiring care or be a role model of health, vigor, and a life rich in experiences.

The choice you make today sets the tone for your family and future generations. Embracing a proactive health lifestyle can ripple through your lineage, influencing your grandchildren's upbringing and beyond.

Daily Sins Against Nature

Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, once said:

“Illnesses do not come upon us out of the blue. They are developed from small daily sins against nature. When enough of these sins have accumulated, disease will suddenly appear.”

It’s rarely a sudden fall into illness. It’s usually a long march of daily assaults on our body. Here are some of those daily sins:

1. Chronic, unmanaged stress

2. Sleep deprivation

3. Sweets and excessive sugar consumption

4. Excessive alcohol intake

5. Sedentary lifestyle

6. Poor dietary choices (processed and fried foods)

7. Environmental toxins

8. Smoking

The Weight of Statistics: A Wake-Up Call

Let’s look at some crucial statistics:

- 77% of adults suffer from moderate to severe stress.

- 52% of working adults experience burnout, with some professions reaching up to 80%.

- According to the CDC, 6 in 10 American adults suffer from chronic disease, and 40% have two or more chronic conditions.

These numbers are not just statistics. They’re a call to action.

A Broken System: The Need for Change

It’s important to note that these stats are not a knock on health professionals. Rather, they highlight the systemic incapacity to prevent such diseases effectively. We must explore a different approach.

Introducing Tiger Medical Institute

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The Hidden Dangers: Undiagnosed Diseases and Preventable Deaths

According to the National Institute of Health, up to 30 million Americans live with undiagnosed diseases. Astonishingly, 50% of premature deaths (those occurring before the actuarial average of 76 for men and 79 for women) are deemed preventable. This means your lifestyle choices play a far bigger role than genetics.

At Tiger Medical Institute, helping hundreds of people over the last five years, we’ve found that:

• 8 in 10 are in pre-stage or active chronic disease.
• 80-90% face microbiome imbalances and leaky gut syndrome.
• Most show signs of elevated inflammation and oxidative stress.

The Path to Personal Autonomy: Your Health Matters

Your health is likely the quickest way to lose personal autonomy. A chronic disease can limit your freedoms dramatically. The inspiring news is that you can become functionally younger within the next year.

Advances in testing and medical approaches enable us to reengineer health at a cellular level, rewinding the aging clock. You may recall a podcast with Dr. McNamee, co-chief Medical Director of Tiger Medical, where we discussed:

• Inflammation levels
• Oxidative stress levels
• Environmental toxins
• Microbiome health
• Daily lifestyle choices

You can proactively test and implement changes in each of these areas to improve your cellular health and slow down the aging process.

The Future: Longevity Escape Velocity

Ray Kurzweil, head of technology at Google, who has an amazing prediction record, suggests that by 2035, for each year you live, you will gain another year in longevity. This concept, termed longevity escape velocity, signals a revolutionary shift in aging and health.

The exciting prospect is that if you can maintain your health now, you may enjoy futuristic medical advancements that prolong your lifespan and enhance your quality of life.

Be Patient Number One in Your Life

In your quest for career and life goals, it’s crucial not to neglect your health. You should be patient number one in your own life. The only solace in my health struggles was the birth of Tiger Medical, which now helps many people achieve what I did.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll delve into the practical steps to become functionally younger in the next year.

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