Fitness and Exercise
The Hidden Dangers of Body Fat Dr. Vikki Petersen highlights the dangers of different types of body fat. Subcutaneous fat (under the skin) can be relatively harmless until it exceeds 22 pounds, while visceral fat (belly fat) becomes problematic at around 5 pounds due to chronic stress elevating cortisol levels. The most concerning is liver […]
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The Exercise Formula for Disease Prevention Dr. Vikki Petersen shares good news about lowering cancer risk. 40% of cancer cases are preventable through lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol consumption, and exercising regularly. Exercise, in particular, can reduce cancer risk by depriving cancer cells of glucose and potentially killing […]
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Snacking Your Way to Fitness Dr. Vikki Petersen introduces “Exercise Snacks” (VILPA), a convenient way to fit physical activity into your daily routine. These 1-2 minute vigorous bursts, done 6-9 minutes daily, can decrease cancer mortality by 40%, heart disease mortality by 50%, and overall mortality, while also burning calories and potentially aiding weight loss.
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Transform Your Health with Ease Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses the importance of optimal nutrition for overall health, highlighting that over 90% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy due to insufficient nutrient intake. Key nutrients like Vitamin D, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids play crucial roles in genetic expression, immune function, and mood stabilization. Dr. Petersen emphasizes […]
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Chronic illness in America reached an existential risk level. But this can be reversed… In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen highlights the existential threats to our health in America, where chronic illness, obesity, diabetes, and cancer rates are skyrocketing. Despite high medical spending, the U.S. ranks last in life expectancy. Dr. Petersen explains that the […]
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Low-Key Fitness: Is Light Exercise the Key to Better Health? Dr. Vikki Petersen reviews two studies that shed light on the benefits of light exercise versus high-intensity exercise. The first study, published in PLOS One, found that substituting 4-5 hours of walking or standing with 1 hour of high-intensity exercise improved insulin sensitivity, decreased triglycerides, […]
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Root Cause Medical Clinic has put together a team of professionals that work together like a well-oiled machine. From the moment you step in the door, you are treated as family with such care and compassion. The free consultation at the first appointment made me feel comfortable and confident. Valeriya took the time to […]
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What is Hyperglycemia In this video, Dr Vikki digs deeper into the causes of elevated blood sugar levels. High blood sugar (Hyperglycemia) happens when the body has too little insulin or when the body can’t use insulin properly. Can something still be done to reverse its effects.
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How to Boost Productivity by Improving Posture To prevent chronic health issues and enhance your productivity at work, it’s important to implement healthy workplace habits that improve your posture. Dr Vikki shares how you can relieve lower back, shoulder and neck pain through workstation adjustment and ergonomics.
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“When I came to Root Cause Medical it was because of the lack of guidance from my regular doctor. I found the doctors here to be very helpful in guiding me about my diet. Being close to 200 lbs and not feeling as well as I could, they brought me to a level where I […]
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