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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 Hidden Truth Behind Processed Food Addiction Dr. Vikki Petersen explains why highly processed foods are addictive and detrimental to health. These foods, high in sugar, fat, and salt, trigger dopamine release, leading to cravings and overeating. They also harm the gut microbiome, increasing the risk of digestive disorders, autoimmune conditions, and mental health issues. […]
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7-Day Hydration Challenge Join us on our 7-day hydration challenge! We want you to start this year off hydrated. Drinking enough water is an important habit to practice and it’s a vital part to one’s health. Did you know your body is made up of 72% water? That’s a lot! That means we have to […]
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Thinking about water fasting? 
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Considering Water Fasting to Lose Weight or Do a Cleanse? In this video, Dr. Vikki cautions against extreme water fasting trends promoted on social media, emphasizing the risks of putting the body into crisis mode. Instead, she recommends the fasting mimicking diet, a five-day low-calorie plan developed by Dr. Valter Longo, which provides balanced nutrients […]
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Weight Loss Done Right: A Holistic Perspective Dr. Vikki Petersen highlights the dangers of obesity, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. She advocates for personalized approaches to address root causes, promoting sane weight loss and overall health at Root Cause Medical Clinic.
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Cardiometabolic Syndrome: The Hidden Threat to Your Health Dr. Vikki Petersen explains Cardiometabolic Syndrome, a cluster of conditions increasing heart disease, stroke, and type-2 diabetes risk. 97% of US adult males have it, but Dr. Vikki says it’s correctable with a tailored approach, improving health and preventing related diseases.
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PCOS: Break Free from Symptoms – Dr. Vikki Petersen Explains Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 20% of women of childbearing age, causing symptoms like infertility, cysts, hair loss, facial hair, and weight gain. Research reveals poor metabolic health and insulin resistance as the underlying culprits. A diet high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats, […]
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Do you struggle with PCOS? The solution is a natural one. Excerpt: PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) affects about 20% of women of child-bearing age. Symptoms of PCOS include infertility, cysts on the ovaries, hair loss (male pattern baldness), facial hair, weight gain and more. In this video, we review exciting research that truly uncovers […]
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Does Dried Fruit Make You Fat? A New Health Video We tend to put dried fruit and weight gain in the same category as nuts and weight gain – one is high in sugar and the other high in fat, therefore they WILL put on the pounds. It seems that taking all the water out […]
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Summary In this transcript, Dr. Vikki discusses the recent trend of extreme weight loss attributed to the use of diabetic drugs, specifically Ozempic and Wegovy, by the Kardashians. Dr. Vikki warns against the dangers of quick fixes and highlights the severe side effects of these drugs, including extreme nausea, constipation, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, elevated […]
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