Metabolic health is a complex set of interactions between the external stimuli to the body (the outside world) and how the body perceives and responds to those stimuli. While the words metabolic and metabolism are commonly associated with a person’s weight, it is important to appreciate that metabolic health is much bigger than just weight.

Think of metabolic health as a large orchestra. Each of us might be able to identify a single instrument as our favorite, or the one we believe is most important to the overall sound of the symphony. However, the true beauty of the orchestra comes from the intricate combinations and balances of various instruments. Timing, volume, and several other factors also play roles in how the sounds are perceived and responded to by each person.

Simply put, metabolic health is not as elementary as calories consumed minus calories burned. At High Peak Health & Wellness, our goal is to help you learn and appreciate how the human body perceives and responds to food, noise, light, stress, and so much more. Because once you understand why your body is responding a certain way, you will also understand how to work in harmony with your body, not against it, to achieve your desired health goals. Increased energy, reduced body fat, an entirely new self-image, and reversal of chronic disease are just a few examples of possible outcomes from taking a holistic approach to your health.

So why is metabolic health so important? It is at the very core of your ability to live a long, healthy life. Because if you do not have metabolic health, you have metabolic dysfunction and this causes people to age faster and are more likely to experience chronic disease.