Gladden Longevity Podcast -- formerly Living Beyond 120 May Q&A - Mental Health Awareness Month - Episode 286
May 29, 2025
This discussion dives into the intricate link between mental health and longevity, emphasizing how stress impacts overall well-being. The hosts highlight stress management techniques like meditation and mindful eating. They also tackle the importance of optimal blood pressure and hormonal balance for vitality. Emerging medications and the concept of microdosing are explored as potential breakthroughs in promoting a healthier life. Curiosity and continuous learning are presented as key factors in maintaining cognitive agility.
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Safety and Forgiveness Reduce Stress
- Feeling safe comes from internal psycho-spiritual connection, not external factors like money or relationships.
- Forgiveness reduces stress and psychic energy spent holding emotional walls, thus lowering inflammation and aging.
Practical Stress Relief Tips
- Exercise, nature walks, and breathing techniques help release stress and anxiety.
- Eating more whole foods and less processed food reduces hormonal imbalance and mental stress.
Blood Pressure and Nitric Oxide Health
- Blood pressure risk is linear; lower is better if you feel good and avoid dizziness.
- Glycocalyx health and dietary nitrate intake are critical for nitric oxide production and artery relaxation.