From Sanoviv’s free webcast, “Hormones and Weight Gain”, featuring Dr. Armony on March 1, 2011.

Chronic stress leads to:

• Increase in body production of the hormone cortisol and insulin … Which…
• Increases appetite … Which…
• Increases the risk that you will not choose ideal, healthy nutrition for your body.  Instead you reach for high calorie, high fat foods … Which…
• Makes you store more fat … Which…
• Pumps more chemicals to the liver … Which…
• Creates insulin resistance … Which…
• Makes your pancreas secrete more insulin to compensate … Which…
• Makes you hungrier….. Which…
• Continues this vicious cycle and often leads to more inflammation and illness.

What to do:

• Eat better ( inflammation – reducing foods)
• Get some sleep
• Exercise!!
• Nutrients that target inflammation:

1. Omega 3 fatty acids
2. Green Tea
3. Turmeric

• Breathe.  Deeply and often. In a way that reduces your stress.  Believe that you can live a productive life without chronic stress – and find a way to make that happen.
• Check out Sanoviv’s “Integrative Physical” program for a kickstart to a healthier you for life!