Reduce Stress to Weigh Less
Have you ever made a New Year's Resolution
to Lose Weight ?
Do you know you need to exercise but hate
gyms ?
Do you feel over-stressed and over-worked
?
Are you wondering how to take better care
of yourself ?
Numerous studies show that stress taxes our
immune system and predisposes us to a host of complaints such
as headache, insomnia, rashes, emotional disturbances and
many other illnesses. This kind of tension may also induce
weight gain. “Mounting evidence suggests that stress,
which sparks the release of excess cortisol, is responsible
for middle-age spread, increased abdominal fat and obesity,”
says Paul J. Rosch, M.D., president of the American Institute
of Stress in Yonkers, New York.
To understand what stress really is plus how
and why the hormone, cortisol, is produced, please read the
following explanation carefully and repeatedly if necessary.
Believe me, it is well worth your effort.
Your adrenal glands are part of your endocrine
system and are located above your kidneys. These glands release
hormones into the bloodstream for balance in the body such
as blood pressure maintenance. When stress occurs, the adrenal
medulla produces epinephrine/adrenaline and norepinephrine.
The result is a radical boost of chemicals in the blood to
fuel the body and generate the “fight or flight”
response. These adrenaline rushes show up as a stronger heart
beat and increased energy from rising glucose levels.
Meanwhile, in the outer layer or cortext of
the adrenal gland, the steroid, cortisol is manufactured.
Cortisol turns out sustained energy over many hours or days
and helps our bodies utilize fat, proteins and carbohydrates.
Combined, these hormones give us extra energy and strength
during stressful situations. In today’s world, people
who merely cope with modern demands tap the adrenal system
constantly. To name a few of these drains on our adrenaline
system consider the demands of raising our children, long
working hours, coping with the world of technology, holiday
responsibilities, deadlines and traffic. In addition, electronic
innovations like cell phones and email allow us to work at
home and during social encounters. Our schedules are crowded
and we feel the need to balance all these burdens; yet inevitably,
everyday occurrences seem to take that control away form us.
Ultimately, our bodies become depleted by increased
levels of cortisol, which lower white blood cells. Obviously
we aren't getting enough rest; we eat poorly and choose fatty
and sugary foods. When time is running out, the first thing
we omit from our daily schedule is exercise. We would surely
not be surprised at the consequence — a weakened immune
system creating the onset of traumatic symptoms and innumerable
diseases not to mention that thing we fear most — the
predictable weight gain.
What if you could squash stress before it even
starts or at least before it takes over your life? What if
you could manage stressful situations effectively thereby
reducing its affect on your immune system by reducing those
adrenal hormones? How about that approach to
eight control as opposed to dieting?
The good news is that you can crush stress before
it even starts! By practicing the relaxation techniques and
learning the secrets of successful weight regulation, you
can learn to support your body, mind and spirit with natural
methods. The stress and weight management Gentle Yoga approach
is the only weight loss system you’ll ever need.
Enroll today! Call 760-419-9817 today to sign
up for the upcoming class, The Seven Secrets of Successful
Ex-Dieters. Here's to a healthier, happier, and more balanced
you !
Yoga and Stress
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