The Hidden Link Between Stress & Longevity

Did you know that stress has a significant impact on longevity? Here’s the thing most of the high performers say: “But doc I don’t feel stressed!” That is until one day they seemingly crash and burn.

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24833...

But aging poorly doesn’t have to be your destiny. You can be a high performer and age well.

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00:03 - The Hidden Stress Problem in High Performers
• Many high performers claim they don’t feel stressed, yet they experience symptoms like wired but tired or complete exhaustion.
• Adrenal dysfunction often goes unnoticed until tested via a cortisol panel.
• Cortisol should be high in the morning and gradually decline, but chronic stress can cause dysregulation, affecting sleep and energy levels.
02:03 - Real-Life Recovery Stories
• Case study: “Norman”, a professional suffering from 18 months of debilitating fatigue, recovered in just three months with a structured protocol.
• The importance of biofeedback: Measuring stress levels to ensure real recovery, not just temporary relief.
02:07 - Tools to Regulate Stress & Longevity
• Mindfulness & breathwork: Techniques like box breathing to trigger the vagus nerve and lower stress.
• Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Monitoring: A critical tool for measuring the effectiveness of stress recovery.
• Adaptogenic Herbs & Nutrigenetics: Personalized approaches to support high achievers who genetically struggle with cortisol breakdown.
02:27 - The Longevity Secret for High Performers
• Stress impacts health even if you don’t feel it.
• Testing cortisol levels helps uncover hidden stress issues.
• Sustainable health strategies ensure long-term resilience


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