A conceptual and psychological assertion of full, self-directed agency over one’s own physiological state and health trajectory, moving from passive patienthood to active management of internal biological systems. This claim is realized through informed decisions regarding nutrition, exercise, sleep, and targeted hormonal or metabolic interventions. It signifies a profound commitment to self-optimization based on personalized data and clinical insight.
Origin
This term is a philosophical and clinical concept arising from the convergence of personalized medicine, biohacking, and health autonomy movements. It applies the legal and political concept of “sovereignty” to the domain of individual health management.
Mechanism
The mechanism is primarily behavioral and cognitive, where the individual systematically applies knowledge of human physiology and endocrinology to modulate their own homeostatic feedback loops. This includes utilizing self-monitoring data to inform precise adjustments to lifestyle variables, thereby influencing key biomarkers like glucose variability, hormone levels, and inflammatory markers. The conscious, intentional regulation of physiology is the active mechanism.
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