Food stimulates cortisol secretion by adrenals. Cortisol secretions are what help you fight stress and manage anxiety.

Therefore, if one has a low cortisol level because of adrenal fatigue secondary to chronic stress, he tends to eat more to bring cortisol up.

So, if you seem to be in a constant struggle, unable to lose weight even though you are diligently dieting, check your hormone levels.

But is obesity the reason of low hormones or low hormone levels are the cause of obesity? There is no answer for the question in the article. On on hand fat tissue transforms men’s main sex hormone testosterone into women’s main sex hormone estrogen, leading to erectile dysfunction. On the other hand low testosterone may lead to muscle mass drop and hence fat accumulation, leading to further testosterone drop. Which is the first and which is the second, I do not know. But from the (more…)

There is no doubt, that weight loss is very important for people with extra ponds to stay healthy. And any products to help achieve weight loss are potentially good money making machines. And that is what Hydroxycut was using to make money: people’s natural desire to stay (more…)

We all crave unconditional love, and while we may be in a satisfying relationship, we still would do everything possible to look attractive to our significant other. Why bother? Because you want to be in control.  It feels good to have your significant other look at you with desire.  It feels great to feel sexy.. However, feeling sexy may not come that easy especially if you need to lose some pounds.  Have you ever been engaged in an intimate moment but have been unable to just let go because you’re being overly critical of yourself?  I think we have all been there and the result is the same: you don’t enjoy yourself as much. (more…)

It prevents a person from sleeping, working and relaxing. What is the most common cause of back pain? Too much excess weight! Think about it: the more pressure you put on your spine, the faster it breaks down.  It’s the same as your car: the more you use it, the faster it breaks down. So what needs to be done for back pain?

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