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The How-Well-You-Manage-Stress Hormone

Cortisol. That’s the hormone I’m talking about. I’ve always heard it referred to as the “stress hormone”, but when you think about it, it’s really the anti-stress hormone. It’s the how-well-you-manage-stress hormone! Our brain assesses the challenge we are currently facing and, if it deems the situation “stressful”, cortisol is released. This makes me […]

The Difference Between Functional Fasting and Self-Inflicted Starvation

What’s happening between your ears. That’s the difference. Ok. Maybe that’s a bit harsh. Let’s say it this way… the INTENTION behind not eating… that’s the difference. One enhances health. The other can destroy it. One is a personal health care decision. The other is a mental/psychological issue manifested by way of eating… or […]

Is Eating Less What’s Keeping You Fat?

Chronically eating less could be exactly what’s keeping you fat. Excuse me? What did she just say?! Yes, you heard me correctly. Eating less – in the form of multiple small meals per day, or grazing throughout your day – can make you fat. I’m talking, even eating as little as 500 calories […]

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The How-Well-You-Manage-Stress Hormone

The Difference Between Functional Fasting and Self-Inflicted Starvation

Is Eating Less What’s Keeping You Fat?