Ask Dr. Life

Do vitamins and minerals have any effect on physical performance?
(02/14/2012) Dr. Jeffry Life
There isn’t a great deal of direct data on what kind of impact low intake of vitamins/minerals has on exercise performance or capacity

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Help! Stress is keeping me awake at night. What can I do?
(01/26/2012) Dr. Jeffry Life
It’s not uncommon, given our 21st century lifestyles. Per the Better Sleep Council, 65% of Americans lose sleep due to stress.  

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Is there a connection between stress, my health and cortisol?
(01/16/2012) Dr. Jeffry Life
Yes. The hormone cortisol spikes at key times—when your body perceives a “fight or flight” moment. It’s what gives you that bolt of energy and strength while reducing sensitivity to pain during a threat or dangerous event. With that, your adrenalin rises, digestion slows and autonomic nervous functions are altered

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I want to start 2012 off right. Is more exercise or fewer calories better for losing fat?
(12/30/2011) Dr. Jeffry Life
Your goal is to create a caloric deficit by reducing food intake and by exercising to burn through more calories.

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What are your thoughts on hypnotherapy to make lifestyle changes?
(12/12/2011) Dr. Jeffry Life
I firmly believe you can lose those old programmed messages that are reverberating in your head with hypnotherapy. We all have within ourselves the solution to our problems.

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The Holiday's are coming- any tips?
(11/28/2011) Dr. Jeffry Life
You bet. First of all, when you get up in the morning, take a few minutes to think through your day.

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How can I stay fit while on the go?
(11/15/2011) Dr. Jeffry Life
I’m a road warrior—lots of business travel—how can I stay fit while on the go?

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Good dental health benefits your heart
(10/26/2011) Dr. Jeffry Life
There is a research-based nutrition plan, ideal for men with known heart disease. In fact, it’s been shown to reverse plaque and vascular diseases.

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What type of exercise helps protect the heart?
(10/13/2011) Dr. Jeffry Life
Regular aerobic exercise prevents age-related loss of endothelial function—that vital lining of your heart and blood vessels. Research also says aerobic exercise can restore damaged endothelium to healthy levels.

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I know processed foods aren’t good, but what are my “better” processed food choices?
(09/26/2011) Dr. Jeffry Life
You’re right—many processed foods should be avoided. They are convenient, but come with a hefty price tag: They are loaded with calories, trans-fats, sugar, sodium and saturated fats . . . and often made with refined white flour.

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