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Metabolism Coach - Reach peak metabolism & performance with me.

Vancouver, BC
Joined September 2010
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Meditation is as effective as medication for mild-to-moderate depression. A comprehensive meta-analysis of 143 randomized controlled trials found that mindfulness-based programs significantly reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety, and chronic pain.
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Comparable to antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapy. The most studied approaches: - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) They showed moderate-to-strong benefits that persisted for months after the programs ended.
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For those struggling with anxiety or depression, stillness can be powerful medicine. And the commitment required might be smaller than expected. Have you tried meditation?
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What’s remarkable: most interventions were just 8 weeks long, with participants meditating 15–30 minutes daily. Even at that modest dose, measurable improvements in mood, stress, and emotional regulation were observed.
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It costs $0 to drink 500 mL of water before a meal. Appetite often drops when hydration goes up. Sometimes it isn't hunger, it's thirst.
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I'm inspired by witnessing someone reach their potential… Do you know that feeling?
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So, what does it take? My experience tells me it is two-fold. 1) Accept that change is possible - this can happen in an instant. 2) Find a coach to guide you - maybe that is me?
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Let’s work on step 1. Watch Denise’s episode and you will be halfway. youtube.com/watch?v=KX-Nz1SY… When you are ready to tackle step 2, I’m here.
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Our organs have trouble speaking to us. We can't tell if they are unhappy until it's too late. When significantly diseased, we might experience pain, bowel changes, low energy, and more. But it all seems very vague.
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This summer, consider optimizing an aspect of your health that promotes brain longevity.
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In this episode, you'll get great ideas for what to incorporate, what tests to do, and what activities to participate in. 🎥 Watch the episode to learn more and get inspired! youtu.be/g6xDr4OPGx4?si=Ji1m… Thanks for listening. Talk soon, Dr. David Duizer ND
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