Stress & Hormones

A hormone imbalance for both men and women is made worse by constant high levels of stress. For example, soaring cortisol levels are associated with lower than normal levels of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), your healthy ageing hormone.

DHEA enhances vitality and your libido (sex drive). It is also one of the keys to effective natural weight loss as it reduces the tendency of your body to store fat.

Stress and Weight Gain

A common consequence of a stressful lifestyle is chronically elevated cortisol. Cortisol causes your body to deposit more fat, especially around the abdomen, and stimulates the breakdown of muscle. This has a very negative effect on your body shape.

It is almost impossible to lose weight if you are under tremendous stress, as your stress hormones are fighting against you.

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