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Health is not everything, but without health everything is nothing.

The phrase "Health is not everything, but without health, everything is nothing" expresses a profound truth: While health alone does not automatically bring happiness or fulfillment, it is the foundation for almost everything in life. Without health, everything else becomes secondary—be it success, wealth, or personal goals.

Health is often a sel A matter of course – until we lose it. Only when we are ill do we realize its inestimable value. Health enables us to realize our dreams, maintain relationships, and enjoy life. Without it, even wealth and success lose their meaning. A wealthy person without health will trade all their wealth for a cure because they realize that money alone is not enough.

At the same time, this sentence doesn't mean that health is the only thing in life. A perfectly healthy person can still be unhappy if they lack love, meaning, or spiritual fulfillment. But without health, even these things become elusive.

For each individual, this sentence means that they should pay attention to their physical and mental health. A healthy lifestyle—good nutrition, exercise, sleep, social interaction, and mental well-being—is an investment in the future. Those who neglect their health will sooner or later pay the price.

A healthy society is productive, creative, and stable. If many people are unhealthy, the entire system suffers—be it through high medical costs, a lack of workforce, or a declining quality of life. Investments in healthcare, prevention, and health education are therefore essential.

In a world where stress, unhealthy diets, and lack of exercise are on the rise, this phrase becomes increasingly relevant. It reminds us not to wait until health is lost to recognize its value.

🔹 A healthy person has a thousand wishes. A sick person has only one.


When we talk about investments , we often focus on stocks, real estate, or other financial opportunities. But all of that is worthless if the most important foundation is missing: investing in ourselves . True wealth isn't just money or possessions—true wealth is the freedom to act . It's the feeling of happiness that arises when we live authentically , act with strength, willpower, and joy, and realize our potential.

1. The Body: The Powerhouse of Life

The body is our foundation. It must be full of energy to carry us through life, to perform well, and to enjoy success. Mitochondria —the tiny "powerhouses of the cells"—play a crucial role here.

  • Mitochondria produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), our body's main energy source. A healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition, sufficient exercise, and deep relaxation ensures that these little powerhouses can function optimally.

  • The parasympathetic nervous system , our calming nerve, is responsible for relaxation and regeneration. In our hectic world, many people constantly live in the sympathetic nervous system's "fight or flight" mode – this drains energy and prevents healing. A relaxed body activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which optimizes metabolism , strengthens the immune system, and unleashes the body's regenerative power .

How do we achieve this?

  • Exercise : Sport and activity keep the metabolism and cells active. At the same time, they promote mitochondrial health and increase energy production.

  • Sleep : Deep, restful sleep is essential for recovery and the reduction of stress hormones. While we sleep, the body repairs cells and regenerates energy.

  • Relaxation and mindfulness : Regular rest periods activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reduce stress and strengthen mental clarity.

2. The mind: clarity, freedom and focus

The mind is a powerful tool that can guide our lives. But old patterns, conflicts, and pent-up emotions often block us. True freedom begins in the mind:

  • Break thought patterns : Negative beliefs and prejudices limit us. Invest in mental clarity through reflection, meditation, or coaching.

  • Freedom from conflict : Those who find peace in their minds create space for new ideas and joy in action.

  • Authentic power : This means acting from your core , with genuine will and joy. The greatest power comes from the inner clarity to do the right thing, out of free will, not pressure.

A clear mind not only increases our performance but also our happiness . It creates a harmony between body and soul that gives us strength and joy.

3. The soul: happiness and true fulfillment

The goal of everything is joy and fulfillment in life . True poverty begins when we are no longer able to act—be it physically, mentally, or spiritually. Wealth is not measured by how much money we have, but by how free we are , how much joy we experience, and whether we have the ability to do what fulfills us.

  • Psychosocial aspects are crucial here. Good relationships, deep love, and appreciative connections with others give us strength. Isolation or conflict, on the other hand, drain our energy.

  • Emotional freedom means freeing yourself from blocking, stagnant feelings. Suppressed emotions lead to stress, illness, and mental heaviness. The path to self-realization begins with processing these feelings and making room for new ones.

Doing things from freedom with joy

The ultimate goal of investing in ourselves is the ability to act freely , with strength and joy. When the body is full of energy, the mind free of blockages, and the soul in balance, we experience:

  • Joy of life : You feel happiness not through possessions, but through experiencing your strength.

  • Authentic power : You act of your own free will and not out of compulsion or stress.

  • True Freedom : Wealth means having the freedom to do what you love.

You should be rich, yes—but not at the expense of your health , your happiness , or your authentic power . Because without this foundation, everything else remains hollow.

Holistic investment in yourself

The most important investment you can make is yourself . By investing in your body, mind, and soul, you create the foundation for true wealth:

  • A body that sparkles with energy and radiates health.

  • A mind that is free and clear.

  • A soul that lives in harmony and fills life with joy.

This is how success is not only achieved, but enjoyed – with deep satisfaction, true freedom, and the happiness that comes from within. This is true wealth: doing things from freedom with joy .

Many people today feel constantly exhausted, in pain, sleep poorly, or notice that their body isn't regenerating as well as it used to. They may even exercise, pay a little attention to their diet – but still lack energy and make no progress. What many don't realize is that the body is often in a state known as "catabolic." This means that it is primarily operating in breakdown mode – rather than building up.

The body has two basic functional states: anabolic and catabolic. The anabolic state represents building, regeneration, healing, and renewal. This is where muscles are built, hormones are produced, and damaged cells are repaired. This is the state in which we recover from exertion, in which we become healthier, stronger, and more resilient. The catabolic state, on the other hand, represents breakdown – here the body switches to generating energy by breaking down its own reserves. This makes sense in the short term, for example during acute stress, fasting, or intense physical exertion. It becomes problematic when the body remains in this breakdown mode permanently – and that is exactly the case for many people today.

A major cause of this is chronic stress. Whether it's professional pressure, constant availability, inner restlessness, or unresolved emotional issues – all of this keeps the nervous system in what's known as sympathetic mode, or the "fight or flight" response. The body releases increased amounts of cortisol, a stress hormone that, in high doses over the long term, inhibits muscle growth, disrupts sleep, and promotes inflammation in the body. This has direct consequences: Muscles are broken down, joints regenerate more slowly, and the immune system is weakened.

Lack of sleep also plays a major role. The most important anabolic processes take place during deep sleep. Growth hormones are released, cells are repaired, and tissue is built. Those who sleep poorly—or too little—lose precious regeneration time night after night. In the long term, this can lead to muscle loss, hormonal imbalances, and chronic fatigue.

Another often overlooked factor is lack of exercise. If you don't move enough in your daily life, you don't stimulate your body to build muscle. Your muscles aren't sufficiently stressed, which pushes your body into a catabolic state. At the same time, you lack the movement to activate your metabolism, stimulate lymph flow, and regulate your nervous system. The body falls into a kind of "standstill" that has nothing to do with true recovery.

And then there's the issue of nutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. Our cells need protein, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats to repair and rebuild. If these building blocks are missing—for example, due to an unbalanced diet, frequent diets, or poor intestinal absorption—the body simply lacks the material it needs to stay healthy. Older people or people with chronic inflammation in particular often have what's known as anabolic resistance—meaning that even when the body receives stimuli, it can no longer respond well to them because it lacks the right conditions.


In addition, many people suffer from silent inflammation that spreads unnoticed throughout the body. This inflammation blocks important rebuilding processes and also keeps the body in a state of breakdown. Typical causes include a leaky gut, sugar, trans fats, environmental toxins, and chronic stress.

When all these factors come together, the body gradually loses its ability to regenerate. Muscles stop growing, joints heal poorly, skin ages faster, hair falls out—even thinking becomes more difficult. Energy is lacking, strength diminishes, and the joy of life fades.

But it doesn't have to stay that way. The good news is: The body can rebuild itself – if we create the right conditions for it. This primarily means reducing chronic stress, getting good, deep sleep again, exercising regularly – but in moderation and with targeted muscle stimulation – and providing the body with all the nutrients it needs. This also includes identifying and treating inflammation, for example, through gut health, a low-inflammatory diet, and targeted micronutrient therapy.

In functional medicine, this is referred to as an integrative strategy: We look not just at individual symptoms, but at the bigger picture. We strengthen the autonomic nervous system, promote energy metabolism in the mitochondria, and support the body's detoxification systems. This allows body, mind, and emotions to return to balance – and regeneration becomes possible again.

When the body returns to an anabolic state, not only do the muscles recover. Joints, connective tissue, the immune system, and even our mental clarity also benefit. It's a sign that a person is no longer just "surviving," but truly living.

A body under constant stress can't rebuild. It needs rest, nutrition, and exercise—but in the right amounts. Only then can it regenerate, build muscle, heal joints, and regain strength.

Catabolic = breakdown | Anabolic = build-up
The body constantly oscillates between these two states:

  • Catabolic: Stress, fasting, overtraining, inflammation, nutrient deficiency → muscle breakdown, cellular stress
  • Anabolic: Regeneration, deep sleep, muscle building, healing, cell repair. These phases alternate in a healthy balance.

But many people today are permanently catabolic:

  • Chronic stress (cortisol) inhibits anabolic signaling pathways (e.g. mTOR).
  • Inflammation triggers catabolic processes.
  • Insulin resistance, lack of exercise and malnutrition block anabolic stimuli.
  • In old age, anabolic resistance also occurs – the body no longer responds sufficiently to building stimuli.

What can you do? – Ways back to the rebuilding state

This is where functional medicine helps – it asks: What blocks the anabolic state?

And how can we specifically get back into regeneration?

This includes:

(breathing exercises, nature, sleep rituals)
(Muscle stimulation, but not too much – less is often more!)
(e.g. magnesium, B vitamins, amino acids, omega-3)
(Gut health, low-inflammatory diet)
(at least 7–8 hours, sleep hygiene, evening rituals)


1. Movement with building impulse

  • Strength training (progressive) activates mTOR and IGF-1 – both anabolic signaling pathways.
  • Short, intense, regenerative – not too much (avoiding training stress).

2. Eat protein-rich food – with rhythm

  • High-quality amino acids (especially leucine, glutamine, glycine).
  • Protein-dense meals in anabolic time windows (e.g. after training or in the morning).
  • HMB, Collagen, Creatine, BCAAs, Ashwagandha, Zinc, Magnesium, Omega-3
  • mTOR activators: insulin (targeted!), leucine, resistance training

Anabolic substances: The solution: Back to building mode

3. Reduce micro-inflammations

  • Silent inflammation inhibits anabolic signaling pathways and promotes muscle breakdown.

Measures:

  • Anti-inflammatory diet (omega-3, curcumin, polyphenols)
  • Gut health: Avoid leaky gut

Strengthen detoxification: Glutathione, bitter substances, lymph flow

4. Switch the autonomic nervous system

  • Construction occurs in the parasympathetic nervous system.
  • Ways to get there:
  • Breathing exercises, meditation, vagus nerve stimulation
  • Biofeedback, cold therapy, contact with nature

Integration of functional medicine

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1. Autonomic nervous system

  • Constant stress keeps us in the sympathetic nervous system (catabolic).
  • Only in the parasympathetic nervous system can the body build: sleep, digestion, cell healing.

2. Mitochondria & Energy Metabolism

  • Mitochondria are central players in the structure.
  • Anabolic phases require energy – without ATP there is no cell growth.
  • Support: Q10, NADH, B vitamins, carnitine, targeted ketosis/carb cycles3.

Detoxification Toxic load keeps the system catabolic.

  • Glutathione, sulfur compounds, fasting cycles activate autophagy – help in the transition to anabolic regeneration.

Consciousness & Relationships Those who are stuck in catabolism often also experience mental deterioration: anxiety, irritability, lack of motivation.

  • A consciously designed anabolic lifestyle (exercise, good food, relaxation) not only strengthens the body – it leads to a clearer mind and more self-confidence.
  • In relationships, differences become apparent immediately: people in the development mode are more creative, more approachable, and more productive.

The most important points:

Catabolism dominates in cases of chronic stress, inflammation, and deficiency.

Anabolic buildup requires targeted stimuli, proteins, and parasympathetic activation.

Functional medicine provides tools for diagnostics and targeted intervention. You aren't designed for constant stress—your body wants to grow, heal, and renew itself. Give it the chance to do so: with mindful movement, nourishing nutrition, and inner peace. Every muscle, every cell, every feeling can be rebuilt.

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