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It’s time to quit; how to break harmful habits

by | Jan 29, 2024 | Lifestyle Medicine

It’s time to quit: how to break bad habits

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Addiction, Dopamine, and Lifestyle Choices: It’s Time to Quit

 

Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper hosts the episode titled, ‘It’s Time To Quit’ on her podcast, ‘Healthy Looks Great On You’, discussing various addictions including smoking, alcohol, marijuana, and opioids. Citing that dopamine is the underlying mechanism of addiction, she delves into the concept of addiction and its potential for treatment. Dr. Vickie further expounds on the role of environment, habits, and the desire to quit in overcoming addiction. She provides insights into various resources and methods to combat addiction – from medical treatments to support groups, highlighting the significance of lifestyle changes for better health.

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Manage your stress so it doesn’t manage you

by | Jan 22, 2024 | Uncategorized

Manage your stress so it doesn’t manage you 

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In episode 103 of the podcast ‘Healthy Looks Great On You’, hosted by Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper, she discusses proven ways to take manage stress. She outlines the different types of stress (good, neutral, bad) and their effects on our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Importantly, Dr. Kasper delves into the physiology of how stress affects our nervous system. She concludes by sharing actionable techniques for stress management, such as conscious breathing techniques, maintaining positivity, regular physical activity, involvement in social and creative activities, maintaining good spiritual health, and journaling. Chronic stress can damage health and learning to manage its effects are critical. Note: While these techniques are useful and important, they are not treatments for diagnosed mental health disorders. The episode emphasizes awareness and active management of stress to ensure it does not take control of your life.

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Get Fit; Start Somewhere

by | Jan 15, 2024 | Uncategorized

Get fit; start somewhere

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Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper continues her lifestyle medicine podcast, emphasizing on the importance of physical fitness in our lives. In this episode, Dr. Kasper shares the startling fact that physical deconditioning is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. She encourages listeners to get up, move, and feel the immediate benefits of physical activity. She discusses the four types of exercises: aerobic, strengthening, flexibility, and balance. Dr. Kasper explains in detail how these exercises impact health, quality of life, and longevity. She also explores why meeting the minimum recommended amount of exercise among Americans is low and the increased health risk posed by prolonged sitting. Furthermore, she provides tips on setting realistic fitness goals, increasing the intensity of your workout over time to prevent injury, and the importance of continuously moving to reduce sedentary time. She underscores that any amount of physical activity is better than none, and its benefits start immediately. The podcast ends with a call for listeners not just to listen, but to act and start moving because fitness looks great on everyone.

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by | Jan 8, 2024 | Uncategorized

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Understanding Sleep: The Science and Tips for Better Rest

Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper takes you to mini-medical school so you can learn about the science of sleep and its importance for our health, from weight management to disease prevention. But sleep isn’t always easy. Explore causes and complications of insomnia, and how both physical and mental health are impaired by insufficient sleep. Daily choices have a huge impact on sleep quality, such as light exposure, and timing of exercise and meals. Discover a few changes you can make for better sleep, such as keeping a regular routine, managing stress, maintaining darkness and quiet in the sleeping area, and minimizing evening fluid intake. 

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Learn about lifestyle medicine and its benefits. It emphasizes the importance of personalized lifestyle modifications in controlling and preventing diseases. The six pillars of lifestyle medicine include healthy eating, physical fitness, restorative sleep, stress management, minimizing exposure to harmful substances, and positive social connections. Each pillar is interconnected to improve overall health. 

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