Episode #216: The 4 Most Basic (Yet Overlooked) Things You Can Do to Improve Your Health
Have you spent years trying to better your health with fad diets or expensive supplements? If you’re struggling with unexplained symptoms or cannot find an answer to ongoing health problems, I know it can be disheartening and overwhelming.
In this episode of Biohacking Superhuman Performance with guest Katie Wells, we discuss the four pillars of health and the importance of taking a step back, basically stripping all the “health routines” down to the basics. Katie shows that this route can be refreshing and often a way to overcome all the overwhelming data that is thrown into the health and wellness space. Focusing on the four pillars of health can alleviate stress and give a clear picture of what is causing the health issues in the first place.
We also dive into the data behind the blue zones and the controversy behind them.
Overall, this episode offers information on the importance of community and how it has an impact on longevity and health. And that getting back to the basics is an important place to start when looking for answers.
Katie Wells is a mom of six with a background in journalism. She took health into her own hands and started researching to find answers to her own health struggles. Her research turned into a blog and podcast that turned into an amazing community. The Wellness Mama encourages a natural, simple route to finding health and longevity for each individual.
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What We Discuss:
(1:30) Katie Wells’ intro into the health and wellness space.
(7:00) The Four Pillars - Light, Movement, Nutrients, and Sleep.
(8:50) The Light Pillar & Nature Deficiency Disorder
(11:00) The Movement Pillar
(12:45) The Nutrient Pillar - food & relationships
(13:45) The Sleep Pillar
(16:50) Balancing wearable health trackers
(19:00) Mindset and stress management
(25:40) Letting go of stress and bringing back simplicity
(30:50) Blue Zones
(38:40) Doing less for the nervous system
(43:14) Be present in the moment to lower stress
(45:15) Find more from Katie Wells
Key Takeaways:
Finding your own path into health and wellness is essential. Experts are great and may be able to guide you, but in the end, your own journey is the only thing that will show you where you need to be. Your body is designed to heal itself - It will tell you loudly what is wrong! Listen to yourself in addition to all the experts you may be chasing after.
Building a healthy foundation using the four pillars will get you set up to find the answers and results you need. While everyone is different, these four pillars are common across humans, and getting them to a healthy place will increase the potential of living in a healthier state. The four pillars are light, movement, nutrients (community), and sleep. While these four pillars are common, they can still be individual to the person, of how much of each is needed for longevity and health.
Be aware of your inner dialogue and the stories you tell yourself. Negative self talk only leads to stress, guilt, and overwhelm. Positive self talk, and inquisitive questions can help you start a positive feedback loop that gets you out of the wrong mindset, helps you manage stress, and allows you to slowly start working on the four pillars of health.